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Suggest Diet Plan To Maintain Healthy Weight
Hi, I crash dieted since the starting of June and I reached my intended weight recently. I started off with 1000 calories and then as time proceeded it turned into eating as little as 500 calories a day. I want to bring my calorie intake back up but I don t want to gain the wieght back, what should I do?
Fri, 1 Feb 2019
Hello,
For effective weight control, equal importance should be given to both diet & exercise. So, a low-calorie low-fat diet should be followed such as:
1. Avoid eating white breads, rice and pasta. They have high calories and increases the blood sugar level.
2. It is better to have complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal and brown rice.
3. Consume low-fat versions of milk and cheese and avoid oily foods.
4. Have a diet rich in low-calorie protein foods such as egg whites, skinless chicken, fish, etc.
5. It is better to avoid soft drinks and fruit juices which are rich in calories. Instead, drink a large amount of water (about 6 to 8 glasses) throughout the day.
6. Dietary fibre such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts can also be included in the diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Polash Sannigrahi, General & Family Physician
For effective weight control, equal importance should be given to both diet & exercise. So, a low-calorie low-fat diet should be followed such as:
1. Avoid eating white breads, rice and pasta. They have high calories and increases the blood sugar level.
2. It is better to have complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal and brown rice.
3. Consume low-fat versions of milk and cheese and avoid oily foods.
4. Have a diet rich in low-calorie protein foods such as egg whites, skinless chicken, fish, etc.
5. It is better to avoid soft drinks and fruit juices which are rich in calories. Instead, drink a large amount of water (about 6 to 8 glasses) throughout the day.
6. Dietary fibre such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts can also be included in the diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Polash Sannigrahi, General & Family Physician
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