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Weakness, fatigue or lethargy can be due to insufficient or inadequate dietary intake, dehydration, nutritional deficiency or can be a symptom of any underlying health condition.
Stress is a complex phenomenon and each individual has his/her own level of stress tolerance. There are multiple causative factors of stress including irregular sleep pattern, sedentary lifestyle, current state of mind and/or an underlying health condition. A nutritious, well balanced diet can sometimes help contribute to a better stress management.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that prevents the body to utilise glucose completely or partially. It is characterised by raised glucose concentration in blood and alterations in carbohydrates, protein & fat metabolism. Various factors like genetics, sedentary lifestyle, acute stress etc., can cause diabetes.
Management of any type of diabetes requires diagnosis and further assistance from specific health care professionals. Kindly contact your health care professional for further guidance.
Here are a few tips to help manage Diabetes
• It is recommended to have low GI (Glycaemic index) foods. Simple sugars should be restricted since they are easily absorbed and have high glycaemic index. Some of the Low GI foods include green leafy vegetables, green beans, apples, orange, pear, wheat, millets, pulses, lentils etc.
• High protein intake helps to increase insulin production & promote satiety. Pulses, lentils, eggs, lean meat, paneer etc., are a good source of protein.
• Combination of oils is preferable. Include monounsaturated (MUFA) & Polyunsaturated (PUFA) containing oils like sunflower oil, ground nut oil, Gingelly oils etc.
• Increase intake of whole grains and legumes and limiting the intake of saturated fats helps in improving insulin sensitivity and reduces the risk of diabetes independent of weight loss.
• Include fiber from foods such as whole grains, millets, multigrains, seeds, nuts like almonds, walnuts, groundnut, vegetables and fruits like apples, oranges, papaya etc.
• Limit intake of fruits such as pineapple, mango, dates, pears etc, as they have high GI
• Avoid fasting for longer teams, regular meal timings should be practiced.

Gastrointestinal digestive issues such as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) requires medical attention along with lifestyle management including dietary modifications. For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.
Acidity, Bloating, heart burn, Gastritis, Abdominal discomfort can be a symptom of gastrointestinal digestive issues such as indigestion, constipation, IBS, intolerances etc., and/or due to an underlying health condition which may require medical attention.
Certain food intolerances can cause bloating and stomach pain after consuming specific foods. In lactose intolerance it is seen after consuming milk and milk products like cheese, paneer etc. And in gluten intolerance it is seen after consuming, wheat, rye, barley etc.
Here are a few tips to help manage acidity
- Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
- Avoid large, heavy meals,
- Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
- Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
- Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal
- Try to limit the foods like caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.

Here are a few guidelines for general digestive health in IBS .
- Establish a regular meal pattern (breakfast, lunch and dinner with snacks as appropriate)
- Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
- Avoid large, heavy meals, and practice portion guidance.
- Eat a well-balanced diet includes all the food groups in the right quantity which thereby provides you with all the essential macro and micro nutrients that your body requires daily for proper functioning.
- Include prebiotics such as barley, soyabean, etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut.
- Protein rich foods should be included in the diet such as meat, fish, eggs, legumes, pulses, nuts, and seeds.
- Try to limit the foods like alcohol, caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.
- Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
- limit the intake of excess fibre and dairy products if diarrhoea is present.
- Too much fiber at once can cause gas, which can trigger IBS symptoms. Adding fiber to your diet gradually, may help prevent gas and bloating.
- Limit the consumption of dairy and fiber in case of loose stools/diarrhea
- Gluten free foods are recommended, try to limit the consumption of cereal grains and other food products made from whole wheat, barley, oats, rye etc., as they contain gliadin.
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day
- Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 30-45 minutes for at least 5 days a week.
- Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.

Here are a few tips to help manage ovarian cyst
- Eat regular meals with balanced diets including all food groups
- Low Glycaemic Index (GI) foods have proven to be effective. Some of the Low GI include green leafy vegetables, green beans, apples, orange, pear, millets, lentils etc.
- Limit intake of deep fried and high fat foods.
- Engage in regular physical activity.

For further diagnosis an assistance please contact your specific health care professional.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions please contact your Health care professional or any registered dietician.
Hope we have answered your query.
Wishing you a great day ahead.

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