Patient was educated on how to plan a regular diet as follows: On the portion for protein & lean meat, add food items such as, eggs, egg whites, chicken, turkey, pork, fish, and lean beef. Milk and milk products such as, yogurt, cheese, paneer, custard, kefir, and buttermilk can also be good sources for protein. Vegetarians and vegans can depend on alternative sources for protein, such as, soybeans and products made of soybeans, such as, [...]

Patient was educated on how to plan a regular diet as follows: Plan for a well-rounded meal with good amount of all the major elements of diet, such as, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fiber, and other nutrients. Plan on avoiding unhealthy fats/oils, extra & added salt and sugars. Focus on having half of your plate filled with non-starchy and less starchy vegetables, such as, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, green beans, kale, mushrooms, eggplant, okra, [...]

Patient was educated on foods to avoid on a healthy meal as follows: Avoid or minimize food choices with added sugar such as, regular soft & energy drinks, sweet rolls, cookies, candy, pies, pastries, donuts, fruit punch, and ice creams. Consider using low calorie sweeteners, such as, Sweet N Low and aspartame, versus regular sugar, for your coffee and tea. Using low fat milk over regular whole milk can to cut on calorie consumption. Avoid [...]

Patient was educated on foods to avoid on a healthy meal as follows: Prepare your meat on removing extra fat, before you cook it. Cutting away all the visible fat from the meat and/or roasting the meat on rack, can help with removing all the extra fat and calories from the meat. For meat, choosing fish, chicken, and turkey, over beef and pork, twice a week, can help cutting down on extra calories associated with [...]

Patient was educated on foods to avoid on a healthy meal as follows: Avoid having unhealthy appetizers like nachos, fried jalapeno poppers, fried ravioli, fried mozzarella, fried avocado, or fried zucchini chips. Choose from healthier options, such as, vegetable rolls, hummus, cucumbers, grilled shrimp with salsa, or broth-based soup for appetizers. Avoid adding any cream to your salad & soup to help avoid intake of unwanted & extra calories. Rely more on seasonings, herbs, and [...]