by It’s possible that the sugar in your coffee can contribute to acidity, says rediffGURU Shreya Shah.
Too much sugar and caffeine will stimulate acidity.
- You can post your diet and nutrition related questions for rediffGURU Shreya Shah HERE.
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What is the best possible diet for diabetics to keep their blood sugar in check?
Can drinking coffee cause heartburn, acidity or gastric problems?
How can you regulate your meal plan and time to reduce fat and lose weight?
rediffGURU Shreya Shahfounder of Health Fuel, clinical nutritionist, certified diabetes educator and weight loss expert.
Ambassador of Fit India, she has been helping people manage thyroid, diabetes and other lifestyle problems with the right diet and nutrition plan for almost ten years.
- You can post your diet and nutrition related questions for rediffGURU Shreya Shah HERE.
Deepika: Hello Dr. I have been diabetic for the past 10 years.
I am 42 years old.
Generally my sugar level stays at 300 hba1c 12.
I have taken so many medicines including insulin, but there is no effect.
All other physical tests are normal.
What diet would you recommend for me?
To balance your blood sugar, follow these instructions:
- Add protein to every meal (milk, curd, paneer, egg, chicken, fish).
- Replace the refined oil with cold-pressed or refined oil.
- Avoid refined flour products such as bread, biscuits, Karirust…
- Avoid honey sugar and jaggery in your diet.
- Avoid fruit juices, coconut water and sugarcane juice.
- Take a walk after a meal for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Get quality sleep for seven hours.
- Manage your stress levels.
Note: Talk to your diabetic once; they will be able to help you adjust the dose of medicine/insulin.
Rahul: I have never been a heavy coffee drinker but I do enjoy an occasional cup at the office or having a cold coffee with friends or family.
However, for the past year or so, cappuccino has caused me acidity/heartburn/gas.
I have now avoided drinking it.
I have even reduced my consumption of milk tea.
What can be the reason for this? Is there something I can do?
The sugar in your coffee can add acidity. Too much sugar and caffeine will stimulate acidity.
Bowel issues are also closely related to mental health. So look at your stress levels; if it’s high, then find a way to manage it.
Sedentary lifestyle, irregular meal patterns, irregular sleep patterns and oily and spicy foods encourage acidity.
Anonymous: I am 42 years, height 5.3, 65 kg, I am overweight. I have many health issues and consult many doctors.
I have PCOS, IBS, vertigo, breathing problems, fatty liver, and low-level energy and recently, I was diagnosed with spinal problems.
I can not sit for a long time, or walk long distances or do a heavy workout.
In short, I can’t be active. That is why my fats increase, increasing cholesterol and fatty liver.
Since I cannot participate in active exercises, please tell me what I should do to reduce my fat and lose weight.
I don’t eat junk or oily foods. I eat moderate meals twice a day. I don’t eat much meat but more vegetables. I need help.
Here are some basic guidelines you can follow:
- Keep regular meal times.
- Have at least two or three meals a day.
- Include protein with every meal.
- Replace the refined oil with cold-pressed oil.
- In the case of IBS, understand what food triggers it and eliminate that food item.
- Avoid packaged and processed foods.
- Manage your stress levels well as bowel problems have a lot to do with stress levels.
- Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep.
- Start with some basic physiotherapy and learn some exercises from a physiotherapist that will help you lose weight.
Please consult a nutritionist and get a proper meal plan customized for you, it will definitely help!
- You can post your diet and nutrition related questions for rediffGURU Shreya Shah HERE.
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