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Azhar Laskar
NET & SET Qualified DIETITIAN & Certified Diabetes Educator | Traveler

21/12/2025

Get Relief from Migraine Pain – Science-Based Tips!
🔍 Avoid Personal Triggers
Common ones: Alcohol (esp. red wine) 🍷, chocolate 🍫, aged cheese 🧀

🍽️ Eat Regular Meals
Skipping meals can trigger attacks ⏰
🥑 Try Ketogenic Diet
Very low-carb, high-fat
Studies & meta-analyses show reduced frequency, severity & duration (promising evidence from RCTs & reviews)
🥦 Try DASH Diet
High in fruits/veggies, low sodium
Trials link it to fewer attacks & less severity
💊 Supplements with Evidence:
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 400 mg/day – Reduces frequency (guideline-recommended)
• Magnesium 400-600 mg/day – Possibly effective for neuronal stability
• CoQ10 150-300 mg/day – Supports energy & reduces attacks

Ask Your Doctor before adding supplements.

15/12/2025

Got that nasty cold or cough dragging you down? 🤧💥 Science says ditch these to recover quicker – here’s why (backed by studies!):

🍬 Sugar & sugary drinks – High sugar intake temporarily suppresses immune cell function (proven in human trials since the 1970s).
🍟 Fried & very fatty foods – Increase acid reflux, irritating your throat and triggering more cough (pH studies confirm).
🧃 Large amounts of concentrated acidic juices – Low pH irritates inflamed throat tissues, worsening pain & cough (ENT clinical evidence).
🍺 Alcohol – Dehydrates mucous membranes & impairs immune response, prolonging viral infections (RCTs on respiratory viruses).
🥛 Dairy – Only avoid if you have cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) – it triggers excess mucus & wheezing in allergic individuals (allergy guidelines)

07/12/2025

Does cow’s milk cause constipation in kids? 🐄🍼

Most common in 6 months – 3 years
2–5% of all kids have CMPA
But 60–80% of stubborn constipation is milk-related!
Real cause: CMPA (Non-IgE allergy) → gut inflammation → slow movement + painful pooping
Casein & whey proteins in cow’s milk + most health drinks trigger it
Fix: Stop ALL cow’s milk proteins for 2–4 weeks + add fiber & water → 60–80% kids improve fast!
Always see a pediatrician first
References: Iacono 1998, El-Hodhod 2010, Vandenplas 2017, ESPGHAN 2012

23/11/2025

From 6 months, breast milk alone cannot meet baby’s growing needs for iron, zinc, protein and energy. Timely introduction of solids prevents iron-deficiency anemia, supports brain development, strengthens immunity and helps baby learn chewing & self-feeding skills.

14/11/2025

Small changes can make a big difference—start small and consult your doctor.

12/11/2025

Almond Milk → Skin Glow & Anti-Aging:
Each cup has 7.5 mg Vitamin E — that’s 50% of your Daily Value (DV)(DV = 15 mg/day, ICMR & FDA). Drink 1 cup daily for 4–8 weeks→ studies show 25% less UV skin damage and improved elasticity.

Oat Milk → Heart Health:
Each cup of unsweetened oat milk contains 3g beta-glucan — the FDA-approved dose for cholesterol control. Drink 1 cup daily for 3–6 weeks → 5–10% drop in LDL (bad cholesterol), especially if your levels are high.

09/11/2025

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): The Brain, Blood & Energy Hero! ⚡
B12 is a water-soluble vitamin made by gut bacteria in animals — zero in plants. Your body stores it in the liver for 3–5 years. It’s essential for:
✅ Red blood cell formation → prevents anemia
✅ Nerve myelin sheath → stops tingling & numbness
✅ DNA synthesis → supports cell growth
✅ Homocysteine control → protects heart
Deficiency (common in vegetarians) causes: fatigue, brain fog, depression, pale skin, nerve damage

08/11/2025

Microwave Safe or Cancer Bomb? Science Answers!

✅ FDA-approved since 1971 — NO cancer, NO DNA damage (WHO)
✅ Keeps 90% Vit C in broccoli vs 50% boiled (J. Food Sci.)
✅ Use ♻️5 plastic only — no toxins (FDA)
✅ Reheat ONCE to 165°F — bacteria risk, not radiation (USDA)
✅ Safe for life — replace after 10 yrs (ACS)

Ref: FDA | WHO | USDA | J. Food Sci.

07/11/2025

🌞 Vitamin D: Sunshine + Food = Strong Bones & Immunity!
Active Form: Calcitriol (made in kidneys).
Deficiency: Bone pain, fatigue, weak immunity, low mood.
RDA: 15 μg (600 IU)/day (ICMR-NIN, 2020)

Top 7 Vitamin D Foods (Form + Amount per Serving):
1️⃣ Sardines 🐟: 12 μg D3 (100g cooked)
2️⃣ Egg Yolk 🥚: 5.4 μg D3 (1 large)
3️⃣ Fortified Milk 🥛: 2.5 μg D3 (1 glass, 200ml)
4️⃣ UV-Exposed Mushrooms 🍄: 2–10 μg D2 (100g)
5️⃣ Salmon 🐠: 10 μg D3 (100g)
6️⃣ Mackerel (Bangda) 🐟: 5–8 μg D3 (100g)
7️⃣ Fortified OJ 🧃: 2.5 μg D3 (200ml)

Max Sunlight Vitamin D ☀️:
10–30 min, 11 AM–3 PM, arms + face + legs exposed, 2–3 times/week → 10,000 IU!

Source: ICMR-NIN (2024), NIH (2023), USDA

06/11/2025

🍳 5 FOODS HEALTHIER WHEN COOKED!

In most cases, cooking or processing destroys nutrients — Vitamin C drops 50%+, B-vitamins leach into water, antioxidants degrade with heat.
But interestingly, these 6 foods below IMPROVE bioavailability after cooking — your body absorbs 2x to 6x more of their key nutrients than raw.

04/11/2025

How Height Actually Works :

🧬 1. Growth Plates Are Open→ Long bones (legs, spine) grow at epiphyseal plates(cartilage zones). Open until ~16 yrs (girls), ~18–21 yrs (boys) — after fusion, no more height.
2. GH Drives the Engine → Growth Hormone (GH) from pituitary gland signals IGF- in liver → chondrocytes (cartilage cells) multiply → bone lengthens. 70–80% GH released in deep sleep (Stage 3–4 NREM).

📏 3. Nutrition + Activity = Extra 0.5–2 cm
→ Casein (milk) sustains amino acids overnight → +35% GH pulse(Nutrients 2021)
→ Sunlight → Vitamin D → better calcium use → +1.7 cm/year(Front Nutr 2023)
→ Jump rope → mechanical stress → growth plate stimulation (Pediatr Exerc Sci 2021)
→ Low insulin (no sugar) → prevents GH suppression (Diabetes Care 2020)

Disclaimer: 1 Day GH boosting menu given to the video isn't a complete menu plan, consult Pediatrician & Dietitian for customisation

02/11/2025

Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that:
✅ Supports thyroid hormone production (T3/T4)
✅ Boosts immune response
✅ Reduces oxidative stress & inflammation
📚 References:
- ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines (2024)
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (2023)
- USDA FoodData Central (2020)

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