HEALTH TIP

GET HEALTHY NOW, ASK ME HOW – II – By Dt. Akshita Aggarwal

A warm hello to all my readers. First of all ,I would like to apologize to all those callers whose calls we were not able to answer. Readers are requested to leave their queries either via mail or sms with their name in such case . For reading my earlier series you may log on to www.dietitianakshita.com now I am presenting second chapter of “GET HEALTHY NOW ASK ME HOW”

Q1. Does lemon, honey and warm water taken empty stomach induces weight loss?   (QUESTION REPEATED ON PUBLIC DEMAND)

Ans:- This combination is very lethal for bone health. The weight loss that is seen on the weighing machine after consuming this combination is not fat loss but calcium loss from the bones. Prolonged use of this combination is associated with multiple fractures. A local study conducted at our clinic showed that there was a high prevalence of knee joint pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and other bone related problems in people consuming this combination. The ceasation of this showed a positive relation in improving their bone related symptoms.

Q2 . I take apple cider + vinegar early morning for weight loss is it healthy?  KUNJAL

Ans: Since this combination is acidic in nature it is not recommended for anybody with digestion problem or acidity. I have not seen any positive relationship between this combination and weight loss although few people have reported increased hair loss induced by this combination.

Q3.  Water melon is known to have a high glycemic index , I am a sugar patient so should I avoid it ?PREETI

Ans:- Water melon has high glycemic index but low glycemic load which means the amount of carbohydrate per 100gms of water melon is low. Thus it is safe for diabetic or weight loss aspirants to consume water melon in the cut form. Slush or juice although is prohibited.