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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: To avoid dietary disasters, turn your snack time into healthy meal time
December 10, 2016 03:49 IST
This is largely due to easy availability of oily, starchy and processed snacks, as well as poor planning. Often, most people grab the first food item they can find.
Sat, Dec 10, 2016
Diet diary: The ups and downs of the gym-goers favourite — Whey
December 03, 2016 02:24 IST
Whey proteins are increasingly seen as a easy way to supplement intense workouts. Many, however, don’t take food sensitivities into account.
Sat, Dec 03, 2016
Note to employers: Healthy food leads to efficient workforce
November 19, 2016 00:16 IST
Considering we spend the better part of our day at work, the workplace represents a logical place to ensure proper nutrition.
Sat, Nov 19, 2016
Diet diary: Getting your milk choices right
November 12, 2016 06:06 IST
As more people grow lactose intolerant, newer versions of milk are available.
Sat, Nov 12, 2016
Diet diary: Bigger the meal, easier it is to slip into food coma
November 05, 2016 02:38 IST
Feeling sleepy, lethargic, drowsy or fatigued after meals is a common phenomenon and is referred to as ‘food coma’ or ‘carb coma’, also called ‘postprandial somnolence’.
Sat, Nov 05, 2016
Diet diary: The diet link to increased breast cancer risk
October 22, 2016 00:47 IST
Nearly 60 per cent of cancer incidence in women is diet-related, new reports say. Other risk factors include alcoholism.
Sat, Oct 22, 2016
Diet diary: Getting the acidic-alkaline balance right
October 15, 2016 01:55 IST
Excessive intake of acid-forming foods can lead to metabolic acidosis. At its worst, this may lead to a coma. On the other hand, alkalosis, when the blood pH rises above the alkaline mark, can lead to loss of consciousness and even death
Sat, Oct 15, 2016
Diet diary: To fight monsoon diseases, boost your immune system
October 01, 2016 00:51 IST
Herbs and spices help prevent these conditions.
Sat, Oct 01, 2016
Diet Diary: Herbal comforts to turn to in fever season
September 17, 2016 01:21 IST
From Tulsi to Giloe, these plants can come to your rescue!
Sat, Sep 17, 2016
Diet diary: The persistent post-lunch lethargy
September 10, 2016 00:10 IST
As the name suggests ‘postprandial’ refers to the meal and ‘somnolence’ to the strong desire for sleep.
Sat, Sep 10, 2016
Diet diary: Why you must avoid heavy meals in the night
September 03, 2016 06:25 IST
Meals at the wrong time of the day have far-reaching effects on learning, memory and cognitive performance.
Sat, Sep 03, 2016
Diet diary: The link between chemicals and the obesity epidemic
August 28, 2016 05:59 IST
Numerous studies have stated that chemicals and solvents cause weight gain, possibly by interfering with weight regulating hormones, neurotransmitters and altering the nervous system.
Sun, Aug 28, 2016
Diet diary: The link between chemicals and the obesity epidemic
August 27, 2016 00:10 IST
These chemicals are also being included in the obesogen category, which refers to molecules that inappropriately regulate fat and lipid metabolism to promote obesity.
Sat, Aug 27, 2016
Diet diary: The medicinal herb with a reputation of curing fever
August 20, 2016 12:11 IST
As alternate therapies become popular, the medicinal plant Giloe, used widely in Ayurveda, seems relevant and worth exploring
Sat, Aug 20, 2016
Diet diary: Remedies for flu from the kitchen cabinet
August 13, 2016 00:26 IST
Simple natural preparations in our own homes can help address minor complaints and consequences of common cold
Sat, Aug 13, 2016
Diet diary: Wrong diet may up risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s
August 06, 2016 00:08 IST
The number of people suffering from Alzheimer’s across the world is expected to triple by 2050
Sat, Aug 06, 2016
Diet diary: The gut may affect feeling after all
July 30, 2016 02:19 IST
According to a recent study in Acta Neuropathologica, researchers are just beginning to understand the nature of the interactions of the gut microbiota with autoimmune diseases and brain health.
Sat, Jul 30, 2016
Diet diary: The immense power of medicinal plants
July 23, 2016 02:54 IST
Many prescription drugs sold today are based on molecules or compounds found in plants
Sat, Jul 23, 2016
Diet diary: Strenuous workout, low protein intake weaken immunity
July 16, 2016 00:27 IST
Research indicates that athletes are at an increased risk of upper respiratory tract infection during periods of heavy training and the first two weeks following competitive events.
Sat, Jul 16, 2016
Inflammation can be red herring for several chronic conditions
July 02, 2016 00:58 IST
Inflammation is one of the body’s natural ways of protecting itself and characterised by heat, redness, swelling and pain at the injury site.
Sat, Jul 02, 2016
Diet diary: A fatal mistake often made in Indian kitchens
June 25, 2016 01:43 IST
Condemning desi ghee as a culprit for blocking arteries and replacing it with refined hydrogenated vegetable oils was a fatal mistake.
Sat, Jun 25, 2016
Diet diary: Don’t ditch the fat in your diet
June 18, 2016 01:48 IST
A low-fat diet works out to be high on carbohydrates which is unsuitable, specially for the Indian population.
Sat, Jun 18, 2016
In dieting and weight loss, one size just cannot fit all
June 11, 2016 00:30 IST
Unless reasons for weight gain epidemic are well understood and habits change permanently, no diet is likely to succeed
Sat, Jun 11, 2016
Diet Diary: Don’t feel guilty about having cheese
June 04, 2016 02:31 IST
Calcium has been found to be useful in weight loss.
Sat, Jun 04, 2016
The deserved ‘supreme food status’ for quinoa
May 28, 2016 00:39 IST
Unlike wheat and rice, quinoa is high in protein and a good source of complex carbohydrates.
Sat, May 28, 2016Journalism of Courage
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