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Ishi Khosla
Ishi Khosla is a practicing clinical nutritionist, consultant, writer and columnist associated with The Indian Express. She is a former senior nutritionist at Escorts. She heads the Centre of Dietary Counselling and also runs a health food store. She feels that for complete well-being, one should integrate physical, mental and spiritual health. According to her: “To be healthy should be the ultimate goal for all.”
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Diet diary: Dates, the candy from treesSubscriber Only
July 29, 2017 01:44 IST
Dates have a high percentage of dietary fibre (approximately 10 per cent) depending on the variety and degree of ripeness.
Sat, Jul 29, 2017
Diet diary- Coffee: A toxic addiction or natural stimulant?Subscriber Only
July 22, 2017 01:47 IST
Several health concerns have been attributed to coffee drinking including its addictive nature, ill-effects on digestion, bone health, cardio-vascular health, disturbed sleep, high blood pressure, infertility and increased incidence in pancreatic or bladder cancer.
Sat, Jul 22, 2017
Diet diary: From Brazil, a nut high in healthy fats and proteinsSubscriber Only
July 01, 2017 02:07 IST
Brazil nuts are so high in selenium: 6-8 Brazil nuts contain about 544 mcg of selenium as against 100 gms of almonds which contain only about 2.5 mcg of selenium.
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
Diet diary: Chicken in our diet: How safe is it?Subscriber Only
June 24, 2017 00:15 IST
Choose a more plant-based diet and lower the consumption of meats
Sat, Jun 24, 2017
Diet Diary: Why all that you read about red meat may not be rightSubscriber Only
June 17, 2017 01:19 IST
From an evolutionary perspective, human diet histories show that for a period of at least 2 million years, our ancestors consumed increasing quantities of meat.
Sat, Jun 17, 2017
Diet diary: A plant-based therapeutic agent to treat kidney stonesSubscriber Only
June 10, 2017 00:56 IST
The importance of horse gram was well recognised by folk medicine as a potential therapeutic agent to treat kidney stones, urinary diseases, piles, common cold, throat infection, fever, lowering cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels etc.
Sat, Jun 10, 2017
Diet diary: ‘Lovegrass’, a superfood that may soon be on our dinner tablesSubscriber Only
May 27, 2017 02:36 IST
Teff, the smallest grain in the world, helps tackle obesity, diabetes, digestive diseases, heart disease and immune system disorders
Sat, May 27, 2017
Diet diary: Krill oil – an effective substitute to fish oil for Omega-3sSubscriber Only
May 20, 2017 00:53 IST
The oil has less concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids but is more bio-available, that is, it is readily available and better absorbed by the body.
Sat, May 20, 2017
Diet diary: A disorder that affects 15 per cent of the populationSubscriber Only
May 13, 2017 07:26 IST
Many people associate symptoms with specific trigger foods, which typically include milk, tea, coffee, alcohol, citrus fruits, beans and certain vegetables.
Sat, May 13, 2017
Diet diary: Bloating can indicate a more serious medical conditionSubscriber Only
May 06, 2017 01:09 IST
Here are some simple tips to prevent water retention, a common complaint, especially among women
Sat, May 06, 2017
Diet diary: Does a vegetarian diet really help in losing weight?Subscriber Only
April 29, 2017 00:44 IST
Replacing meat with fruit and vegetables may aid in weight loss but simply following such a diet does not automatically make it a low calorie one.
Sat, Apr 29, 2017
Macrobiotic diet: Yin and Yang approach to healthy eatingSubscriber Only
April 22, 2017 00:00 IST
The predominantly vegetarian diet, based on whole grains, cereals and vegetables, is gaining in popularity but can lead to deficiencies
Sat, Apr 22, 2017
Diet diary: As western diets take hold, there are growing gallstone casesSubscriber Only
April 08, 2017 01:03 IST
Common risk factors for the lifestyle-related condition include obesity, food allergies, estrogen treatment, among others
Sat, Apr 08, 2017
Diet diary: Don’t turn Navratra fasting into a feastSubscriber Only
April 01, 2017 00:00 IST
These days, even restaurants in our cities offer a range of speciality foods loaded with calories—the reason behind the post-Navratra kilos.
Sat, Apr 01, 2017
Diet diary: Green coffee is good, but not good enoughSubscriber Only
March 25, 2017 02:46 IST
The beverage may boost metabolic health, but it can be useful only when consumed as part of an overall diet and exercise plan
Sat, Mar 25, 2017
Diet diary: The spicy bitter medicinal seedSubscriber Only
March 11, 2017 01:08 IST
An integral part of traditional Indian culinary practices, fenugreek seeds may contain some special therapeutic benefits and can aid in the fight against diabetes.
Sat, Mar 11, 2017
Diet diary: Infant feeding practices may protect against Celiac diseaseSubscriber Only
March 04, 2017 00:27 IST
Research shows that the risk of developing Celiac disease decreased by 63 per cent for children breast-fed for more than two months as compared with children breast-fed for two months or less.
Sat, Mar 04, 2017
Diet diary: In exam season, the right food that enables thoughtSubscriber Only
February 25, 2017 00:43 IST
Popping pills to enhance memory can have serious side effects. Instead, focus should be on eating right, exercise and meditation
Sat, Feb 25, 2017
Drink (water) through the day, it helpsSubscriber Only
February 11, 2017 00:43 IST
About 80 per cent of people’s daily water intake comes from drinking water and beverages.
Sat, Feb 11, 2017
Diet diary: A sweet potato for weight watchers and diabeticsSubscriber Only
January 28, 2017 00:00 IST
Their low glycemic index and high fibre content make sweet potatoes a useful carbohydrate source in reduced diets
Sat, Jan 28, 2017
Diet diary: The pitfalls of tampering with our food supplySubscriber Only
January 14, 2017 02:57 IST
The alarming increase in gluten-related disorders and celiac disease in the last decade has led to much speculation on the causes, with the majority of the blame apportioned to the new cereal hybrids introduced into our diet.
Sat, Jan 14, 2017
Diet diary: This new year, some fresh ideas to get fitterSubscriber Only
January 07, 2017 01:46 IST
A healthy diet and weight management are among the top New Year resolutions for most people
Sat, Jan 07, 2017
Diet diary: The morning after — tackling the holiday hangoverSubscriber Only
December 31, 2016 05:51 IST
A heavy head is a kill-joy in the festive season, making one feel depressed, anxious and irritable. Preventing it involves some simple precautions.
Sat, Dec 31, 2016
Diet diary: Remember, sugar is more addictive than cocaineSubscriber Only
December 24, 2016 00:02 IST
Too much of sugar can lead to coronary heart disease, obesity, insulin resistance, lowered immunity and impaired brain function.
Sat, Dec 24, 2016
Diet diary: The increasingly despairing battle against the bulgeSubscriber Only
December 17, 2016 02:17 IST
Non-alcoholic fatty liver, polycystic ovaries (irregular menstruation) and impaired glucose tolerance are some of the common problems these days.
Sat, Dec 17, 2016Journalism of Courage
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