Smart Diet Planner

Can I eat fruits all the time?

You can eat fruits anytime but only fruits as a whole meal won’t be enough as you need other nutrients too. Eating 2-3 fruits per day is sufficient & is advised by most of the dietary guidelines worldwide. For medical conditions like Diabetes and kidney disorders, guidelines will vary.

Is ghee good?

Ghee and its benefits

Yes, but in moderation. Test-tube and animal studies suggest that butyric acid in ghee may reduce inflammation and promote gut health. It’s also slightly higher in conjugated linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fat that may help increase fat loss. But do not exceed more than 2 tsp (10 gms) per day as it is a saturated […]

Which oil is best ?

Filtered oil or cold-pressed cooking oils are best for cooking. Experts tell that filtered oil is made at low temperatures, so, they retain all the vitamins and minerals, plus fatty acid bonds do not break at high temperature to become toxic. Whereas refined oil is prepared at a much higher temperature which makes it lose […]

Is Lahori salt better than ordinary salt?

No ,it’s not better as it is not fortified with iodine unlike normal iodized salt. Govt. of India made iodisation of salt mandatory because iodine is very crucial nutrient and it required for various body functions. You can add lahori salt to salad,raita, lemon water etc. But don’t go beyond 1 tbsp salt per day […]

Is jaggery better than sugar ?

Jaggery is better than sugar but only marginally. Jaggery contains a little more micronutrients than refined sugar because of its molasses content. Molasses is a nutritious by-product of the sugar making process, which is usually removed when making refined sugar. So, while it may be slightly “healthier” to replace refined sugar with jaggery but the […]