CULTURAL QA07-2021-07

Being  a compilation there may  be errors 

Q1         Whatfoods are healthier than you think?

A1          Astha Johri ClinicalNutrition ConsultantUpdated November 18, 2017

There are a lot of foods that people completely exclude from their 
diets,because of mere misconceptions. A very prominent reason behind this is we 
don’ttrust what we have been hearing from our elders (who used to be much 
healthierthan us), but we trust people who somewhere somehow decides to write a 
blog orupload a video saying something based on their personal experience.

The basic idea behind this is, just be natural. Below are some foods that 
arehealthier than you think.

Milk Products: Milk productsare rich inCarbohydrates and Fats and this is the 
reason why a lot people exclude dairyproducts from their diet. However the fact 
is, milk products are a very richsource of good quality protein, calcium, CLA, 
phosphorous, Vitamin B12 andvarious other vitamins too. Low fat milk and milk 
products (when taken in smallquantity in 3-4 servings a day) are good for fat 
loss as well as overall wellbeing.

Ghee: “Ghee is never a part ofour diets” this is a statementthat I come to hear 
very often. But my question is, “why”!

People take liquor, eat pizzas, burgers, high calorie desserts may beonce or 
twice a week, and they consider it a necessary part of their sociallife. 

But they are very happy about nothaving ghee in their diet.While, ghee is very 
good for joints, provides a lot of strength, gives satiety,very beneficial for 
hair and skin and has many other benefits. The only thing to control is 
theamount of ghee in a day. One teaspoon of ghee is safe for mostadults 
(excepting medical conditions) and upto 2 teaspoons for most kids.

Seasonal Vegetables: Peoplespend a lot of money buyingexotic vegetables like 
broccoli, bell peppars, zuchhini etc as they think theyare much healthier than 
our Lauki, Tori etc. However the fact is adding exoticvegetables for a change 
is fine, but they are not better than our traditionalvegetables. These exotic 
vegetables are good to raise our metabolism, butmetabolism can be raised by 
several other ways too. Eat all kind of vegetables,focus more on the 
traditional ones as they are fresh and more easily available(so there are no 
chances of adulteration or any processing).

Seasonal Fruits: It’s notnecessary to buy overpricedfruits like kiwi, coated 
apples, avocados, blueberries etc, just because somepeople say they are 
healthy. They are good, but our traditional fruits likeKashmiri Apples, riped 
bananas, grapefruits etc are better as they are fresh.Do not buy fruits from 
shopkeepers who guarantees you over-sweetened fruits,and all their fruits taste 
similarly over- sweetened.

Secondly, people think eatingmangoes and bananasis a crime specially for 
diabetics. Whereas bananas are very good for joints,skin, immunity, increasing 
hemoglobin as they are a very good source of iron,folate, niacin, riboflavin, 
B6. Mangoes too are good for digestion and bonehealth. Now here again, you need 
to check the quantity that you are consuming,its’s good to have them in small 
quantities. Even a person who is diabetic, hascontrolled sugars and loves 
mangoes or bananas can have half a banana or 2slices of mangoes preferably in 
the morning time occasionally.

Rice: Do not omit rice fromyour diet, rather have themin controlled serving. 
Riceis loaded with a lot of nutrients which includes magnesium,phosphorus, 
manganese, selenium, iron, folic acid, thiamine and niacin. Just donot consume 
any cereal in large quantity in one meal, it should be divided indifferent 
servings. Also, it is good to use variety of cereals in differentmeals like 
rice, jowar, bajra, ragi, wheat flour etc. Rice is very good iftaken with 
pulses and a little ghee.

Soyabean/ Dal: Most males thinkthat having soy proteinat all in their diet, 
adversely affect their testosterone levels. However thefact is taking soy 
protein exclusively as a supplement or having dals and soyabeanin abnormally 
high amounts on regular basis reduces the testosterone levels.But soy protein 
has a PDCAAS score of 1 just like whey, and is easilydigestible good quality 
protein. Consuming them in controlled amounts i.e. 2servings of dal or soyabean 
once a day is completely fine & infactbeneficial for everybody.

Coconut/ Coconut Oil: Coconutand coconut oil has beena part of our tradition 
since long. They are rich in fats, but the kind of fatsthey have are good 
foryour heart, skin, immunity and overall health when consumed as per 
recommendeddosage. Many researches show that having 5 g of extra virgin 
coconutoil or having small piece of coconut a day is extremely beneficial for 
overallwell being.

Oils & Fats: Just thinkdeeply, if fats would have beenthat bad then why do they 
form an essential part of our diet. The truth isanything consumed in a proper 
amount and correct manner is good for maintainingweight as well as overall well 
being. Do not heat the oils too much whilecooking as they develop trans fatty 
acids at such high temperatures or whenreheated. The best way to consume oil is 
simply boil the vegetables and addlittle oil later. If you want to restrict fat 
in diet, avoid having saltedbutter, cheese, mayonnaise etc on regular basis.

Do not restrict foodsunnecessarily, just choose the right food in right 
quantity.

Q2         Whatis Qbank/exam-based learning?

A2          Ravinder Singh MedicalStudent May 6

A question bank or Qbank is a compilation of multiple-choice questionswhich 
enable a student to learn about specific topics. Qbanks play a major rolein 
medical exam preparation. They're beneficial for helping medical 
studentpractice a variety of questions to prepare them for their medical 
entranceexams.

As a medical student, Qbanks area part and parcel of your life to help you 
prepare for your medical exams. Here are a few reasons why you muststudy using 
Qbanks.

1. Detailed Explanations

Qbanks contain questions with not only correct answers, but 
detailedexplanations that show students why the correct answer is correct, and 
whyother options were not.

2. 24/7 Availability

Qbanks are easily accessible online 24/7. You can access them from 
theircomputer, tablet, or smartphone.

3. Better Approach

Knowing how to approach a question in the exam beforehand gives you anextra 
edge in your exam preparation. Qbanks help you by preparing you how totackle 
tricky questions.

I've been on a lookout for Qbanks online with such a feature and mysearch came 
to an end when I recently came across the features of PrepLadder'sQbank 3.0

which offers a feature known as 'Active Guidance' which will enablemedical 
aspirants like us to better approach the questions asked in NEET-PG,FMGE, and 
NEXT exams.

There are many other Qbanksavailable online but Ipersonally was inclined 
towards PrepLadder's Qbank 3.0 after going through thefeatures they are 
offering in this new update. It has a lot of clinicallyoriented questions 
developed according to the recent medical exam pattern. Withthousands of 
questions, with detailed explanations, the Qbank is best to helpstudents 
understand where to focus their study efforts for the best possibletest outcome.



 



Q3         Areglasses a temporary treatment? Will there ever be a point where 
my vision willbe 20/20 (or better than it is now) without glasses?  


A3          Stephan Kleynhans Behavioral Optometrist July 1

There are what we call “corrective glasses”. These are usually prescribed 
forpeople who have “accommodative disorders” or early signs of stress 
inducedmyopia. 

If your prescription is -2.00 for example though, then “No”. They will correct 
your focus butnot the mismatch of the shape of your eye with regards to your 
eyeball-length.Good news though, many people who are short sighted experience 
reduction intheir prescriptions between the age of 30 and 40. 

>From 40 onwards thoughclose vision gets worse for everyone. 

Children who arelongsighted though will also most likely experience improvement 
in their visionwith age as the eyeball continues to grow. Many of then might 
need glasses in their early years butwill eventually outgrow them.

Q4         Whatare the effects of excessive extraction of groundwater?

2 Answers Adv. Sarika , Self-employed at Adv. Sarika Khude 
(2014-present)Answered 1h ago

The extreme use of groundwater resources can have serious concerns, suchas 
uplifting and seismic activities, ecological environment deterioration, 
landsubsidence, vegetation degradation, livelihoods for rural poor, and 
foodsecurity implications.

2ND ANSWER- Gopala Krishnan, former Retired Assistant GeneralManager 1996-2004 
(1966-2004)Answered 31m ago

In a basic level thinking, water extracted is going back to ground. Butfor 
returning it consumes time. The area from where water is extracted is notgoing 
to the area.

The extraction or excessive extraction makes the ground dry. Crops cannotbe 
grown, people would suffer for well water.

Q5         Isit bad to inhale water vapor from a humidifier?

A5          Gopala Krishnan, formerRetired Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 
Answered 2h ago

Humidifier creates humidity in the surrounding air. Persons having skinproblems 
may get benefited . If a healthy person inhale from it , there ispossibility of 
irritation. If you have problems with nose and doctors adviseyou may use steam 
inhaler.

Q6         If astorage tank contains 450 l of water, then how much will it 
contain when it is2/3?

A6   Gopala Krishnan, former RetiredAssistant General Manager 1996-2004 
Answered Mon

The question is very confusing. if the quantity 450 litres is the fullcapacity 
of the tank, then answer is 300 litres- a simple answer 3/4 of thequantity. 


Q7         Howcould a middle or lower class person live normally in India with 
less minimumwages, high taxes, no pensions, restricted welfare schemes and low 
retirementage?

A7          KanthaswamyBalasubramaniam Lawyer8h ago

A Great Country always ensures that the most benefits and growth go tothe 
Middle Class.

Germany, Canada, UK, France, Singapore, China a work to this goal.

More Rabble pushed to Middle Class, More Middle Class to Upper Class andin the 
process Economic movement causing more growth. Thats their model.

Healthcare, Education, Low Taxes, Housing are all top priorities aimed atthe 
Middle Class.

India and other Cesspit Democracies work differently.

They prop up the top 20% Class due to Political Clout and money

They prop up the bottom 20% Class (Rabble) due to Votes by plying themwith 
Freebies and making most of them Parasites.

They ignore the remaining 60% class but burden them with everything fromTaxes 
to inflation.

Ambani, Adani they buy tea from Harrods and Clothes from France etc. 
(AsConsumers)

Akshay and SRK buy from Dubai

Its the middle class who spend indirect money in India.So we never grow

Bangladesh meanwhile has adopted a more middle class , model and theresults are 
clear.

So how can a Middle Class person live in a Cesspit democracy

By surviving. Thats it. By Surviving and hoping for a better tomorrow.

Q8         Does Karna love Radha more than Kunti? 


A8          Sushant Rao Sat




Kunti gave birth to Karna and cast him away. Even if I were to award 
theunmarried Kunti all of the sympathy votes here (which I will definitely 
willnot as these should ideally go to the infant Karna) she does not deserve 
morerespect than Radha - awoman who raised Karna as her own son, even though he 
was not biologically hers 


Q9         Whatis the difference between a gas hob and a gas stove?

A9          Hafele India AOne-Stop-Shop For Your Complete Interior Fitting 
Solutions June 23

Gas stoves and hobs are both cooktops, but they are completely different from 
each other interms of both functionality and design. A traditional gas stove 
isfreestanding, which makes the appliance Sit on the kitchen platform, 
takingadditional height space between the platform and overhead cabinets.

Modern gas hobs, on the other hand, have a sleek built-in design, which sits 
level on your kitchenplatform. This built-in design not only makes it super 
easy to loadand unload utensils but also enables quick cleaning.

While a gas stove only comes with basic on and off functions, gas hobscome with 
a host of features that simplify cooking in the kitchen. You can getamazing 
features, especially if you opt for reputed brands such as HafeleAppliances.

I am using their Vortex 378 built-in gas hob , which comes with 3top-notch 
brass burners. These burners emit a flame that adapts to the shape ofa pot or 
pan placed on it to uniformly distribute the flame and give you evenlycooked 
delicious food. Besides this, you can also expect auto ignition, cast ironpan 
supports with heat protectors, high standard flame safety, and much more!

My note- My daughter in law hasinstalled gas hob in herflat. What I felt is- It 
takes too much time to flame after ignition.

All the above QA are based onQuora digest on 06-07- 2021. Quora answers need 
not be 100% correct answers 

Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on07- 07-2021

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