Topic started by foodforthought (@ pool-68-236-30-151.phil.east.verizon.net) on Sun Nov 2 20:39:58 EST 2003.
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Hello everyone !
I have searched the internet far and wide but could not find a decent website that describes an easy to follow menu system for weight management goals ESPECIALLY FOR SOUTH INDIANS.I am specifically looking for nutrition information of different south indian food items and also ingredients. If you are in the nutrition, dietetics field or if you are an avid collector of such information please post them here. I am sure it would be helpful to a lot of people. Thank you very much !

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• From: sasha (@ ) on: Tue Oct 5 03:55:57
  
  i disagree with the low carb diet.
  carb can no way get converted to fat.japanese eat a very high carb diet but not only do they have excellent health in the world but also they have a great longevity rate.
  the basic idea is to eat eveything but less of it.Buy sensible food and not to binge on fatty food.
  
  
• From: kav (@ pcp0010053513pcs.phnixv01.pa.comcast.net) on: Tue Oct 5 11:38:30 EDT 2004
  
  low carb diets definitely work. i know more than one person who has lost over 40 lbs on low carb diets. But for an average indian it is difficult to stick to a low carb diet, unless u really love meat and can manage without rice/bread/roti/pasta/.... i think the combination of a low calorie diet and exercise would work best. Weight watchers is exellent for prople who eat indian food as it helps you keep track of what's being consumed and helps you stay in control.
  
  
• From: ds (@ bridgeport.cuc.com) on: Tue Oct 5 17:02:03 EDT 2004
  
  Rakhi,
  
  Can you tell me the qty of rice you consumed per day per meal (if you consumed any at all?)
  
  Also, does anyone know of a sure shot way to firm up flabby tummy from 2 pregnancies? I had one c-section and one normal delivery and was discouraged by the doc from wearing a maternity belt or doing ab exercises until 3 months.. I also hear from a few people that the pregnancy pouch (as they call it) will never go away. Any advise from experienced folks will be greatly appreciated.
  
  Also, how to incorporate protein rich food into a vegetarian south indian diet? (Beware - I have people around me who are really nice.. but turn into diet enemies :))
  
  Just looking for a practical way to shape up amidst managing a family of 2 kids, a full time job and in-laws at home. :)
  
  
• From: roshi (@ usr389-udd.blueyonder.co.uk) on: Mon Oct 11 15:48:47 EDT 2004
  
  Hi Rakhi, thankx for sharing ur tips with us, it really helps and me too have lost weight but not as much as u did so now im gona try wht u do. im 5'3in tall.it really feels great when ur fit and nice looking yaa. but do tell anything else about losing weight.
  thankx
  tc
  bye.
  
  
• From: Veena Chandran (@ 216.191.85.34) on: Tue Oct 12 13:02:20 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Rakhi,
  Thanks for sharing your success stroy with us.I have a question for you, when you said, that we can have 3 Chappathis for Lunch but you didn't mention the size of them and the way you cook them, like with out oil. Same goes for the Upuma. Pleace explain and also tell me the detils of the low fat ,low carb diet you have followed. Thanks .
  
  
• From: puja (@ dialpool-210-214-44-210.maa.sify.net) on: Thu Oct 14 13:21:56 EDT 2004
  
  Thanks rakhi .. that was inspiring.. I need to loose about 8 - 10 kilos...i hope I can do it too !!!
  
  
• From: Venkatraman A (@ 61.3.97.197) on: Fri Oct 15 01:03:51 EDT 2004
  
  2004-10-15
  
  Hello every body
  Are you aware there is a instruement available in chennai to check your Body Fat Composition using Near Infra Red Rays at an offerdable cost of Rs.20/- only. It is useful for dieticiaens, Diabetologist, nephrologist etc. For more details
  call 98411 38490.
  
  
  
• From: Veena chandran (@ 216.191.85.34) on: Fri Oct 15 08:52:13 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Rakhi,
  Are you very busy? we are waiting for your answer. Thanks.
  
  
• From: devi (@ user-0ccsn48.cable.mindspring.com) on: Fri Oct 15 10:55:15 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Rakhi,
  Good job..!! Its a wonderful information which you are sharing with us.For Indians it's really tuff to follow Atkins or South beach diet.I am unable to go with these diets because both contains more of meat and cheese.I like your way of making that easy.Thanks for encoraging people who get confused with dieting. and OF course exercise is a must..
  THanks
  Devi
  
  

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