POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
EARLY MORNING
A glass of warm water with a teaspoon of shatavari (a species of asparagus) powder.
BREAKFAST
A small bowl of steamed moong sprouts with herbal tea, or two egg whites (scrambled or poached) and a bowl of papaya.
LUNCH
Two small soya-whole-wheat rotis with a small bowl of cooked vegetables and a salad drizzled with a little olive oil, or a bowl of grilled/ roasted veggies with chicken salad.
SNACKS
Roasted peanuts/ moong, papaya, cucumber, puffed rice.
DINNER
Vegetable soup and two small rotis stuffed with any vegetable, or clear chicken soup with two pieces of grilled fish and salad.
WHY THIS WORKS
The diet has herbs like shatavri that correct hormone imbalance. It also includes other insulin-balancing food groups, as PCOS causes insulin imbalance.
STAY AWAY FROM
All-wheat flour, corn flour, semolina, refined flour, sugar, fried foods, dairy products.
EARLY MORNING
A glass of warm water with a teaspoon of shatavari (a species of asparagus) powder.
BREAKFAST
A small bowl of steamed moong sprouts with herbal tea, or two egg whites (scrambled or poached) and a bowl of papaya.
LUNCH
Two small soya-whole-wheat rotis with a small bowl of cooked vegetables and a salad drizzled with a little olive oil, or a bowl of grilled/ roasted veggies with chicken salad.
SNACKS
Roasted peanuts/ moong, papaya, cucumber, puffed rice.
DINNER
Vegetable soup and two small rotis stuffed with any vegetable, or clear chicken soup with two pieces of grilled fish and salad.
WHY THIS WORKS
The diet has herbs like shatavri that correct hormone imbalance. It also includes other insulin-balancing food groups, as PCOS causes insulin imbalance.
STAY AWAY FROM
All-wheat flour, corn flour, semolina, refined flour, sugar, fried foods, dairy products.
TYPE 2 DIABETES
EARLY MORNING
Eat a teaspoon of sprouted methi seeds on an empty stomach.
BREAKFAST
Two steamed besan cheela and herbal tea, or oats with fruits, or two boiled egg whites and a bowl of papaya.
LUNCH
Two small chana flour rotis with two kinds of vegetables and a bowl of moong dal, or brown rice with chicken curry and salad.
SNACKS
Sprouts, soya puffs, roasted gram, papaya, orange, apricot (eat just one fruit a day), salads, curd or buttermilk.
DINNER
Soup, two chana flour rotis and a small bowl of cooked vegetables, or soup with two whole-wheat chicken wraps and a tomato-and-cucumber salad.
WHY THIS WORKS
All the food recommended has a low-glycemic index. Also, methi sprouts control blood sugar. •
STAY AWAY FROM
Avoid all sugars and all fruits, except the ones listed. Avoid fruit juices, refined food, preserved food, sweet fruits and an excessive intake of dairy products.
EARLY MORNING
Eat a teaspoon of sprouted methi seeds on an empty stomach.
BREAKFAST
Two steamed besan cheela and herbal tea, or oats with fruits, or two boiled egg whites and a bowl of papaya.
LUNCH
Two small chana flour rotis with two kinds of vegetables and a bowl of moong dal, or brown rice with chicken curry and salad.
SNACKS
Sprouts, soya puffs, roasted gram, papaya, orange, apricot (eat just one fruit a day), salads, curd or buttermilk.
DINNER
Soup, two chana flour rotis and a small bowl of cooked vegetables, or soup with two whole-wheat chicken wraps and a tomato-and-cucumber salad.
WHY THIS WORKS
All the food recommended has a low-glycemic index. Also, methi sprouts control blood sugar. •
STAY AWAY FROM
Avoid all sugars and all fruits, except the ones listed. Avoid fruit juices, refined food, preserved food, sweet fruits and an excessive intake of dairy products.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
BREAKFAST
Two glasses of lemonade, oat porridge, or oat flakes in milk and herbal tea, or two poached egg whites with oats, porridge and herbal tea.
LUNCH
Brown rice idlis, dal and salad, or a bowl of steamed vegetables with lemon chicken (150 g) and steamed corn salad.
DINNER
Two small rotis stuffed with vegetables, curd (unsalted), or 150 g baked chicken with stir-fried vegetables and brown rice.
SNACKS
Fruits and puffed barley. Drink lots of water through the day.
WHY THIS WORKS
Barley is good for blood pressure, and oats for hypertension.
STAY AWAY FROM
Fried food, excess salt, too much tea or coffee
BREAKFAST
Two glasses of lemonade, oat porridge, or oat flakes in milk and herbal tea, or two poached egg whites with oats, porridge and herbal tea.
LUNCH
Brown rice idlis, dal and salad, or a bowl of steamed vegetables with lemon chicken (150 g) and steamed corn salad.
DINNER
Two small rotis stuffed with vegetables, curd (unsalted), or 150 g baked chicken with stir-fried vegetables and brown rice.
SNACKS
Fruits and puffed barley. Drink lots of water through the day.
WHY THIS WORKS
Barley is good for blood pressure, and oats for hypertension.
STAY AWAY FROM
Fried food, excess salt, too much tea or coffee
THYROID IMBALANCE
EARLY MORNING
Kaanchnar guggul (Ayurvedic herbal medication) with coconut water.
BREAKFAST
Oatmeal porridge and fruits, or two scrambled egg whites with tomatoes and onions, herbal tea and a bowl of cantaloupe.
LUNCH
Two small rotis made of multi-grain atta with two kinds of vegetables cooked in olive oil and a big plate of salad, or grilled/ roasted turkey (150 g) with a bowl of steamed brown rice and a bowl of green salad with almonds, or brown rice with Thai chicken curry with vegetables.
SNACKS
Roasted chana, puffed rice, fruits, salads, coconut water.
DINNER
Soup, steamed moong dal cheela and salad, or grilled fish (200 g) with a bowl of vegetables, or a bowl of cottage cheese and steamed spinach with tuna salad.
WHY THIS WORKS
A diet high in minerals is ideal for patients suffering from hypo-thyroidism. Coconut water is a wonderful source of essential minerals. Seafood contains omega-3 and iodine, and is therefore recommended for this condition.
STAY AWAY FROM
Fried food, refined oils, starchy food and junk food.
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
BREAKFAST
Fruits with herbal tea, or two boiled egg whites and a bowl of fruits (orange, papaya, apple).
LUNCH
Brown rice khichdi cooked in one teaspoon white butter with salad, or baked chicken with vegetables, brown rice and a bowl of cucumber and lettuce salad.
DINNER
Whole grain vegetable dalia cooked in olive oil with salad, or steamed fish (200 g) and green salad, or stir-fried vegetables.
SNACKS
Fruits, salads, puffed barley.
WHY THIS WORKS
None of the food in this diet will strain your liver.
STAY AWAY FROM
All refined oils, paneer and full-cream milk, red meat, non-vegetarian food, junk food and alcohol.
BREAKFAST
Fruits with herbal tea, or two boiled egg whites and a bowl of fruits (orange, papaya, apple).
LUNCH
Brown rice khichdi cooked in one teaspoon white butter with salad, or baked chicken with vegetables, brown rice and a bowl of cucumber and lettuce salad.
DINNER
Whole grain vegetable dalia cooked in olive oil with salad, or steamed fish (200 g) and green salad, or stir-fried vegetables.
SNACKS
Fruits, salads, puffed barley.
WHY THIS WORKS
None of the food in this diet will strain your liver.
STAY AWAY FROM
All refined oils, paneer and full-cream milk, red meat, non-vegetarian food, junk food and alcohol.
CALCIUM DEFICIENCY
BREAKFAST
A glass of milk, one ragi dosa, or two egg whites with two slices of whole-wheat toast and herbal tea.
LUNCH
Two ragi-wheat rotis, with cooked leafy veggies, curd or paneer, or chicken curry with two ragi-wheat rotis and salad.
SNACKS
Roasted namkeen, roasted peanuts and sesame seeds (in winter).
DINNER
A bowl of chick-pea salad and a bowl of green salad, or tuna salad with stir-fried vegetables.
WHY THIS WORKS
Ragi, sesame seeds, dairy and leafy vegetables have the calcium you need.
BREAKFAST
A glass of milk, one ragi dosa, or two egg whites with two slices of whole-wheat toast and herbal tea.
LUNCH
Two ragi-wheat rotis, with cooked leafy veggies, curd or paneer, or chicken curry with two ragi-wheat rotis and salad.
SNACKS
Roasted namkeen, roasted peanuts and sesame seeds (in winter).
DINNER
A bowl of chick-pea salad and a bowl of green salad, or tuna salad with stir-fried vegetables.
WHY THIS WORKS
Ragi, sesame seeds, dairy and leafy vegetables have the calcium you need.
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