Oct 9, 2008 · Overview of Indian Diet India is undergoing rapid nutritional transition, resulting in excess consumption of calories, saturated fats , trans fats , simple sugars, salt, and low intake of fiber. Such dietary transition and a sedentary lifestyle have led to an increase in obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Apr 26, 2011 · Massive diabetes education programs are urgently needed throughout India. Preventive measures such as lifestyle modification with healthy diet and adequate physical activity could help prevent the twin epidemics of diabetes and heart disease. 17; Sources. 1. Ramachandran A, Snehalatha C. Current scenario of diabetes in India. J Diabetes.

Jun 14, 2010 · Glycemic index of rice varieties have ranged from as low as 48 for the Australian Doongara white rice variety to 109 for Thailand Jasmine polished white long grain rice. 7 Three commonly used polished raw rice (non-parboiled) varieties in South India, exhibited high glycemic indices (>70) values (Surti Kolam-77; followed by Sona Masuri-72; and Ponni (70).

Saturated Fat─Biggest Contributor to Blood Cholesterol. Differences in coronary artery disease (CAD) mortality worldwide is explained by differences in saturated fatty acid (SAFA) intake and resulting serum TC levels in 40 countries, except for France, Finland, and India. 1-3 Dietary saturated fatty acids (SAFA) are dietary factor with the …

Feb 2, 1990 · Coconut─ More Dangerous than you Thought. International differences in heart attack rates are best explained by a difference in blood cholesterol level than any other factor. 1 The foremost determinant of high total cholesterol (TC) level is the consumption of saturated fat (SAFA), which is abundant in all edible coconut products (meat, milk, and oil).

Sep 13, 2003 · Sadikot S. M., Nigam A, Das S, et al. The burden of diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance in India using the WHO 1999 criteria: prevalence of diabetes in India study (PODIS). Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Dec 2004;66(3):301-307. 12. Gupta R. Coronary heart disease epidemiology in India: The past, present and future.

Tropical Oils. In most western countries, animal fats are the major source of saturated fat but tropical oils, especially coconut oil, is a major source in India particularly Kerala which has the highest rates of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the country (See Kerala Heart Disease).

Jan 17, 2007 · Mumbai: Cardiological Society of India; 1998:98 -113. 20. Rajaram S. The effect of vegetarian diet, plant foods, and phytochemicals on hemostasis and thrombosis. Am J Clin Nutr. Sep 2003;78(3 Suppl):552S-558S. 21. Enas EA. Indian diet …

Keralans have the highest cholesterol level in India that ranges from 197 to 229mg/dl compared to 157 to 180mg/dl nationally (Figure 034). 1, 2 Cholesterol level in Kerala is approximately 30 to 40mg/dl higher than the national average in India, as well as in the US. 1, 2, 5 High cholesterol level (> 240 mg/dL) was found in 32% of subjects in ...

These seven items included: Performing religious ceremonies; serving sweets at ceremonies; fasting on specific occasions; living in a joint family; having an arranged marriage; eating a staple diet of rice, chapattis, vegetables, and yogurt; using spices for health and healing.