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PRANA stands for life force in Sanskrit.

There are three major principles that can help South Asians reduce and/or control body weight, blood sugar and lipids(cholesterol and triglycerides). These simple changes can ultimately reduce heart attack risk.

1. Balance your meals 2. Emphasize healthier carbohydrates
3. Limit fat, oil and salt

Healthy Eating Tips                       

> Balancing Your Meals
> Portions & Serving Size
> Beverages
> Snacks
> Eating Out & Social Events

Useful Links

> AAPIO Nutrition Guide
> PAMF Diabetes Page
Vegetarian's Corner

> Meat alternatives                        
> Vegetarian recipes
> Protein sources

 > Grains presentation
 > Soy presentation
Reducing Cancer Through Nutrition

> Eat a plant based diet
> Restrict red meat
> Limit salt
> Alcohol and moderation
> Avoid sugary drinks
> Refer here for details

Diabetes Corner

Fats and Cholesterol

For Children

Healthy Carbs & Recipes
Healthy Carbs

> Healthy carbs defined
> Quick carb tips
> Preparing grains
> Preparing dried beans
> Fiber sources

 Grains presentation
Healthy Recipes

> Bhel Puri
> Fish Kabab
> Fish Kofta Curry
> Additional Recipes

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Palo Alto Clinic
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Department phone: 650-330-4523
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