The famous rule of Hippocrates, the 5th Century BC Greek physician, is: “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” It comes full circle in an age when science points a finger at food. Scores of studies now show that many chronic metabolic conditions are caused by chronic gut inflammation. And, that, …

For every person with diabetes, carbohydrates seem like an enemy. But there are good carbs. And there are bad carbs. Good carbs give energy for a longer period. They make you less hungry. Like a salad. But bad carbs become energy very fast and make you more hungry soon. Like an ice-cream. The challenge is …

Making superfoods a part of your diet is a great idea. Just be aware of the marketing hype that is often at work behind new trends and claims. Superfoods are all the rage. And health-conscious consumers love the attributes that go with the “superfood” label: detoxifying, immune-boosting, anti-ageing, stress-reducing and so on. “Food as medicine” …

Some fruits are perfect for people with diabetes, some are not. But every fruit has its own goodness and should be included in their diet—some every day, some every week and some every season. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. It’s not just the apple, that familiar expression is true for every kind of fruit. Although the …

The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at Dr.Mohan’s assesses the patient’s nutritional status, provides education and counselling and monitors the patient’s progress. The main aim of the department is to improve the overall health of the patient through optimal nutrition to maintain a reasonable weight and thereby help to control diabetes and prevent its complications. …

Carbohydrate counting or “Carb Counting (CC)” is a meal planning technique for people with diabetes for managing blood glucose levels by tracking the grams of carbohydrate consumed at meals. With better patient education and awareness, carb counting has become an important step in diabetes management. People with diabetes can be benefited with this approach via …

As the world gets fatter, the ultimate low-carb, high-fat eating regimen emerges as the fashionable diet trend of the moment. But is it right for you? Here’s the lowdown from experts With new fad diets popping up every now and then, you are bound to wonder what they are all about. The “it” diet of …

The Role of Nuts in Diabetic Diet Lifestyle and a healthy diet play a significant role in maintaining one’s complete health issues. A healthy diet is one of the most important ways by which an individual with diabetes can control his/her blood sugar levels, thereby reducing the risk of complications. It also helps in managing …

INGERDIENTS Dr.Mohans high fiber rice flakes 100g Almonds 15g Cashewnuts 15g Cardamom 5g Ghee 25ml Sweetner to taste METHOD OF PREPARATION: Roast flakes in dry pan then soak it in water for 15 mins-20mins. Heat pan. pour ghee,add shredded almonds,cashewnuts and cardamom until  brown. Add drained flakes in it ,sprinkle little water allow it cook …

INGREDIENTS: DR.MOHAN’S BROWN RICE- ¼ CUP MILK- ¾ CUP CARDAMOM- 1 TSP POWDERED NATURAL  SWEETNER- AS NEEDED FOR GARNISHING ALMOND – SHREDDED- 2TSP WALNUT- SHREDDED-2 TSP CASHEW- SHREDDED- 2 TSP METHOD SOAK BROWNRICE FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS. BRING THE MILK TO BOILING TEMPERATURE ADD THE SOAKED BROWN RICE TO THE BOILING MILK. KEEP STIRRING THE …