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SMALL YET SIGNIFICANT FACTS

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

First of all ,I like to wish all my readers a very happy ,safe and colourful holi. Encouraged by the warm response to all my previous series i.e. “ THE FACT FILES”, “ SMALL YET SIGNIFICANT FACTS” & “ WONDER FOODS”  I am starting this new series of questions & answers called as “GET HEALTHY NOW ASK ME HOW”

Q1. Is soya bean is good for weight loss?   JAYA

Ans:- Soya bean is  classified as an oil seed .It is the only legume having  20% of fat hence it is a high calorie food. Therefore anybody aiming for weight loss must not consume too much of soya.

Q2 . Is Glucon D fattening?  MUKUL

Ans: Glucon D is nothing but glucose powder. Glucose is the simplest sugar which does not need any digestion it is absorbed directly by the body therefore for people with sedentary life style these calories are too quick to be exhausted and hence is stored as fat in the body which causes weight gain.

Q3.Everyone says that bananas are protein and calcium rich but they are also calorie rich , What is the way out to consume bananas without increasing weight ? SUPRIYA

Ans:- Bananas are moderate sources of calcium and protein but excellent source of vitamin B 6 and soluble fibers. The glycemic index of ripe banana is high and  hence causes weight gain but the glycemic index of raw banana or green banana known as plantains is low therefore it can be safely consumed without any weight gain.

Q.4 .What is protein quality? SHRADHA

Ans:- The protein quality refers to the ability of a protein to get assimilated easily within the body. The higher protein quality, the better will be its absorption. Protein quality becomes important when only limited amount of protein can be  given to an individual like in kidney disorder. Animal  protein has better quality than plant protein.