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Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Dec 14, 2020

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
Jethmalani has completed her MSc in food and nutrition from SNDT University and trained at Jaslok Hospital.
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Poonam Question by Poonam on Dec 14, 2020Hindi
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Dear Komalji
Pranaam!
Thank you for your service in helping people like me.
I am female, 45, getting fit for first time.
I am 5”3, 75 kilos, age 44.
What is best exercise for me -- yoga, walking, zumba or something else?
How I should change food habits?
Poonam

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Fitness is very essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Incorporate healthy food habits and focus on body toning to start with.

Include foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables as a source of fibre and good protein sources like milk and milk products, eggs, legumes and lean meat.

Avoid high fat, high sugar, packaged foods, fruit juices, alcohol, etc.

Follow a regular schedule of exercise that includes cardio and strengthening exercises.

Drink plenty of water to remain hydrated.

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