Dr Ammara Iqbal Dietitian and Nutritionist

19/08/2023

Alhumdulillah blessed .... Patients reviews matter a lot in any Dr's practice ...

15/08/2023

Alhumdulillah my another patient who booked my appointment through Marham and visited me in Sadiq Hospital has reduced 22 kgs weight alhumdulillah from 134 to 112 kgs in just 2 months ( 8th June 2023 to 12th Aug 2023 ) , reducing more & will reduce much more inshALLAH ...His other problems are also alleviating with reducing weight... He reduced total body fat from 46% to 35%... Great achievement in 2 months without any medicine or hard exercise mashALLAH mashALLAH

22/08/2021

Fruits to avoid during pregnancy
1)Papaya
2)Pineapple
3)Grapes

Papaya– Raw or semi ripe papaya contains latex which can induce premature contractions and that can be dangerous for your baby. However, ripe papaya is rich in vitamins and iron.
☆Consuming it in controlled quantity will possess no harm but totally avoid eating an unripe papaya during pregnancy.

Pineapple– These are also not recommended to the pregnant women as they contain certain enzymes that alters the texture of cervix which could induce premature contractions. This can result in miscarriage. ☆Apart from inducing such effect, it is also notorious for causing diarrhea and that can be very uncomfortable during pregnancy.

Grapes– Grapes aren’t recommended for consumption during the final trimester.
☆They are known to generate heat in the body which is not good for both mother and the child.
☆Avoid consuming too much grapes during your pregnancy to stay clear of any complications.

14/08/2021

Pear Smoothie (babugosha)

●Ingredients
1) Almonds - 6-10
2) Pear
3) Honey
4) Mint
5) ginger
6) pomegranate

☆Soak the almonds overnight, so that the almonds get blend well.
☆Add the pear with 6 to 7 leaves of mint with 2tbsp of honey.
☆ Add some ginger.
☆Blend all ingredients completely smooth.
☆ smoothie is ready.
Garnish your smoothie with pomegranate and almonds 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

23/07/2021

Protein-Rich Vegetarian Diet

⦿ We know that meat and eggs contain a good amount of protein, there is a common misconception that a vegetarian meal plan comes up short in this regard.

⦿ List of protein-rich foods for vegetarians to help one meet their daily requirement without any meat.
1. Chickpeas (Channa)
2. Kidney beans (Rajma)
3. Milk
4. Cottage Cheese (Paneer)
5. Lentils (Dal)
6. Green Peas (Matar)
7. Mixed Seeds

20/07/2021

Happy Eid Mubarak to all of you

16/07/2021

Factors affecting absorption of dietary iron

Foods containing phytates, calcium and polyphenols can significantly reduce iron absorption.

➡Calcium-Rich Foods
➼Excess calcium taken as supplements can all depress non heam iron absorption.
➼165 mg of calcium from milk, cheese or a supplement reduced iron absorption by around 50–60%.
➼In the case of supplements, calcium and iron supplements should be taken at different times of the day, if possible.
➼To maximize absorption, calcium-rich foods should not be eaten with meals that provide most of your dietary iron.

➡ Foods Containing Polyphenols
➼Polyphenols are found in various amounts in plant foods and beverages, including vegetables, fruits, some cereals and legumes, tea, coffee and wine.
➼Coffee and tea, both of which are widely consumed around meals, have a high content of polyphenols, and they have been shown to inhibit the absorption of non-heme iron.
➼Drinking a cup of black tea with a meal reduced iron absorption by 60–70%.

➡ Foods Containing Phytate
➼Phytate, or phytic acid, is found in foods like whole grains, cereals, soy, nuts and legumes.
➼Even a small amount of phytate can significantly decrease iron absorption .
➼ 2 mg of phytate in foods inhibited iron absorption by 18% .
➼Negative effect of phytate can be counteracted by consuming foods that enhance non-heme iron absorption, such as vitamin C or meat.
Regards:-
Dr Ammara Iqbal Dietitian and Nutritionist

15/07/2021

Health consequences of obesity
1) Gall bladder disease.
2) Complication of childbirth .
3) Endocrine disturbance such as PCOD.
4) Cardiovascular problems including HT,stroke & CHD.
5) Certain type of cancer e.g. colon cancer.
6) Psychological disturbance.
7) Mechanical disabilities like
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Hernia
- Pulmonary disease
Regards:-
Dr Ammara Iqbal Dietitian and Nutritionist

12/07/2021

Glycemic index diet
Prescribed mostly for Diabetic patients.

⚫GI diet prescribes meals primarily of foods that have low values. Examples of foods with low, middle and high GI values include the following:

➊Low GI: Green vegetables, most fruits, raw carrots, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils and bran breakfast cereals
➋Medium GI: Sweet corn, bananas, raw pineapple, raisins, oat breakfast cereals, and multigrain, oat bran or rye bread.
➌High GI: White rice, white bread and potatoes.

11/07/2021