The main objectives that I am going to cover in this blog are:

• How and why restrictive diets can lead to significant nutrient gaps and reduce compliance
• What is Food Phobia and how it relates to restrictive diets
• How various milk sensitivities differ from each other and what dietary recommendations can be followed
• How consumers can reduce their fear and incorporate a more diverse meal plan to tackle their food sensitivities

While restrictive diets are necessary in certain conditions such as in food allergies, lactose intolerance, weight loss plans and some medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disease, they do not come without their own health risks.

Restrictive diets can cause nutritional imbalance and deficiencies, especially in those who are not closely monitoring their eating patterns with a health care professional or a nutritionist. Secondly, eating a restricted diet over long term generates fear, or is called ‘FOOD PHOBIA’, where a consumer is cautious and very fearful of eating something they have eliminated from their diet with the assumption that it will affect their health negatively. Food phobias very often lead to disordered eating pattern where a consumer will binge eat all the foods they ignored, followed by a strong guilt and reintroduction of the old restrictive diet. The more restricted a diet is the lesser the chances are of sticking with it. Consumers can become very resentful of eating, in general, which leads to poor health outcomes.

Children are at the greatest risk of developing nutritional deficiencies due to restrictive diets because they tend to have more allergies and food sensitivities. For example, if a child is experiencing abdominal discomfort, reflux or eczema, parents begin self-treatment at home by eliminating cow’s milk entirely from the diet. Another common example is the weight loss diets that restrict calorie intake along with which many nutrients are excluded as well.

In a study that looked at various restrictive diets, like DASH diet and weight loss diets, where participants followed a 1500-2000 calorie diet, it was concluded that they were falling short on 15+ micronutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Iodine, Chromium etc.

Parenting is a learned skill. Most of us learn it on the job. As a parent, one always tries to provide the perfect environment without making many mistakes. But if the mistake has already happened and you realize the same, it becomes all the more important to accept and rectify it even if it means apologizing to your three-year-old toddler.

It is often said that parenting is fulfilling but it does come with its own set of conflicts. It is an exhausting role to play. At times, the challenges become so overwhelming that you feel like saying “I am done” or “I need to walk away from all of this”. But, the very next moment, you find yourself swooning over your cute little dumpling snuggled up in bed. The next thing that happens to you is the guilt – how could you even think of it? Many in our society romanticize the idea of having a child but it is not a smooth sail. One moment is all sunshine, and the other moment is embedded with the darkness of self-doubt and intolerance.

Being a parent, we may have to fill in for many roles in our children’s lives. Many times, we are caught up in the dilemma of playing the role of a friend or a disciplinarian. All of us face it at some point in time. With increasing awareness among parents, one knows to switch roles as per situational requirements. The challenge here is to be able to judge the situation rightly. It is significant to have a deeper bond with your child. A bond that is deep allows the child to have his/her own voice and choices while acquainting with boundaries and understanding the reasons for these boundaries.

However, like many other diets, a ketogenic diet has its positives and negatives. There is still a lot of heated debate on whether it is a healthy way towards sustained weight loss. Nevertheless, it has gained the attention of popular figures and common people alike. read more

It is especially useful for diabetic patients and those fighting with other metabolic conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 

Below we shed some light on what actually is a ketogenic diet and how it functions in losing weight. We also mention the foods you must eat and avoid on this diet. Lastly, we attempt to raise awareness of some of the side effects of a ketogenic diet. read more

But some cancer occurs which can’t be helped due to old age or due to family history. But by maintaining a healthy lifestyle we may prevent cancer. Here are 10 ways to prevent cancer risk or how to Prevent cancer risk...read more

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