Are there any healthy eating guidelines for Indians? Is there any Food Guide Pyramid for Indians?
Well, we Indians do have dietary guidelines just like US Food guide pyramid. But how far these guidelines are followed is questionable. Here is the food guide pyramid for Indians prepared by National Institute of Nutrition, India. According to this pyramid, one must eat adequate amounts (6-8 servings per day) of cereals and pulses. Fresh fruits, vegetables and greens can liberally be taken from 2-5 servings per day. Meat, fish and poultry should be taken in moderate (2-3 servings) amounts. Where as fats and oils should be taken sparingly. We have separate food pyramids for Vegetarians and non-vegetarians. See the Food Pyramids in the following website. (http://www.diabetesindia.com/diabetes/indian_food_exchge.htm). Source: National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India. How Diabetes Mellitus 2 is treated in India? Is there any ayurvedic medicine to treat DM2? Type 2 DM is the most common type and about 90% of diabetics have Type 2 DM. Many people with DM2 are overweight and their in
