Sinful food is good for you
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Ayub Khan
TV and film actor
The sin: Believes a meal without mutton is incomplete
Why it's good: Mutton increases digestive heat, physical vigour and helps guard against stress-related disorders. It contains protein, iron, zinc and Vitamin B. The healthiest way to eat meat is to choose the leanest cuts and remove all visible fat. Grilling, baking, stir-frying is more acceptable. Roast meat, without added fat, on a rack so that the fat drips away.
John Abraham
film actor
The sin: Can have a kilo of kaju katli at one go
Why it's good: Cashew nuts contain protein and fibre. Rich in mono-unsaturated fat, they help protect the heart. Cashew nuts have a lower fat content in comparison to other tree nuts, and are also cholesterol-free. They contain phytochemicals with antioxidant properties, which protect the body against cancer and heart disease.
Mona Singh
TV actor
The sin: Is crazy about lassi
Why it's good: Lassi contains calcium, which is critical for bone growth, development and maintenance at every stage of life. It plays a significant role in the prevention of osteoporosis, which affects one out of two women and one out of eight men. It is a good source of protein, enhances digestion and is suitable for all three doshas in Ayurveda.
Drinking coffee could reduce the risk of developing a condition that effectively leaves people "blind", says an Italian study.
An involuntary eye spasm (known as Primary Late Onset Blepharospasm (PLB) makes people blink uncontrollably, affecting their ability to see.
In extreme cases, sufferers are left functionally blind despite normal vision as they are unable to prevent their eyes from clamping shut. Drinking one to two cups of coffee a day has a protective effect against PLB.
Moderation is the key
There's no such thing as good or bad food; there's only a bad diet, that lacks in variety and moderation. When cooked the right way, no food is taboo for the average healthy person
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Dr Altaf Patel
Honorary professor, medicine, Grant Medical College and honorary physician JJ Medical Hospital
Dear Doctor,
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Can you suggest a remedy for hangovers?
Limit your alcohol intake. Drink paler alcoholic drinks they have fewer cogeners and are less likely to cause a headache. Eat a greasy meal before drinking. Drink plenty of water to hydrate yourself. Sip on your drink slowly. Don't smoke or have a Paracetamol.
How common is erectile dysfunction?
Sexual dysfunction is extremely common. About 20 million American men suffer from erectile dysfunction. About 40% men in their 40s experience it occasionally, while 52% of those between 40 and 70 years of age, report difficulty. Failure to achieve an erection less than 20% of the time is not abnormal and doesn't require treatment.
I am allergic to milk. Are any substitutes available?
Soy milk may help, though this by itself may occasionally cause allergy. You can also try rice milk, almond milk, non dairy ice cream, chocolate and yoghurt.
I am asthmatic. Is it okay to exercise?
Most people with chronic asthma experience symptoms with exercise, in the process triggering exercise-induced asthma. However, you could use a short acting inhaler and exercise to your capacity.
Stop when you start getting breathless.
My brother suffers from severe back pain, which has been diagnosed as lumbago. What are its risk factors?
Back pain becomes more common with age. If you are unfit, don't exercise daily and consume a high fat-high
calorie diet high, you are more likely to have back pain. It is also common if you smoke, or hold are engaged in an occupation that involves pushing or pulling.
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