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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: The natural alternatives to cholesterol-lowering drugsSubscriber Only
November 28, 2015 05:05 IST
The natural statins work as adjuncts to conventional therapy for those with heart disease and those with high cholesterol, even in individuals for whom high cholesterol is familial.
Mon, Nov 30, 2015
Diet diary: Ditch that low-fat diet, it may not help much in the long runSubscriber Only
November 21, 2015 00:09 IST
Each approach has its strengths and limitations. The most important criteria, however, goes beyond weight loss. It is what follows weight loss, that is sustainability.
Sat, Nov 21, 2015
Feel hungry after work? Eat healthy to avoid weight gainSubscriber Only
November 18, 2015 14:30 IST
Eating inappropriate snacks in the evening and pushing dinner late into the night compounds the dietary mess.
Wed, Nov 18, 2015
Diet diary: Watching your weight before a weddingSubscriber Only
November 14, 2015 00:03 IST
The last few months before a marriage tend to be stressful time for brides-to-be and grooms-to-be, forcing many of them to opt for unhealthy dieting regimes.
Sat, Nov 14, 2015
Could pesticides in food lead to obesity?Subscriber Only
November 07, 2015 04:51 IST
Increasing number of studies now report that exposure to chemicals during critical periods of development at low doses alters developmental programming resulting in obesity.
Sat, Nov 07, 2015
Explained: The secret behind chocolate cravingsSubscriber Only
October 24, 2015 02:31 IST
Certain constituents of food alter the neuro-chemical messengers called the neurotransmitters, which help in brain functioning and carrying signals between nerve cells.
Sat, Oct 24, 2015
Genetic food: Beneficial but concerns existSubscriber Only
October 10, 2015 00:12 IST
Plants with favourable characteristics have been produced for thousands of years by conventional breeding methods.
Sat, Oct 10, 2015
Diet diary: Healing herbs that help you fight dengue, feverSubscriber Only
October 03, 2015 00:00 IST
Many healing herbs have been found to ease complications and recovery. Among these are papaya leaf, Giloe and Tulsi.
Sat, Oct 03, 2015
Diet diary: The not so well-known ‘destroyer’ of blood sugarSubscriber Only
September 26, 2015 01:26 IST
One of the lesser-known ones is Gymnema Sylvestre, commonly known as ‘Gurmar’ or Madhunashini. ‘Gurmar’ has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and was first used to treat diabetes almost 2,000 years ago.
Sat, Sep 26, 2015
Diet diary: Wheat and increasing incidence of celiac diseaseSubscriber Only
September 19, 2015 02:27 IST
While improved diagnosis certainly is a factor, but it cannot alone explain the current epidemic of celiac disease.
Sat, Sep 19, 2015
Demystifying myths around MSG, the flavour enhancerSubscriber Only
August 29, 2015 00:00 IST
There is general consensus in the scientific community that MSG is safe for the adult population.
Mon, Aug 31, 2015
Diet diary: Greater intake of calcium doesn’t necessarily reduce osteoporosis riskSubscriber Only
August 22, 2015 00:00 IST
Studies show that greater intake of calcium dosn’t necessarily reduce a person’s risk for osteoporosis
Mon, Aug 24, 2015
Decoding the afternoon drowsinessSubscriber Only
August 08, 2015 00:00 IST
Studies suggest that postprandial sleepiness is greatest after meals eaten between 11 am and 2 pm
Sat, Aug 08, 2015
Grandma’s tip: Fat burner is right in your backyardSubscriber Only
July 25, 2015 03:10 IST
Another useful component of kokum is Garcinol, which has been found to be neuro-protective, contributing to brain health and preventing Alzheimer’s.
Sat, Jul 25, 2015
The olive oil debate: getting it rightSubscriber Only
July 18, 2015 00:04 IST
Olive oil is increasingly being used in urban Indian kitchens but myths about its types and usage still persist.
Sat, Jul 18, 2015
Diet Diary: Desi cow milk safest variantSubscriber Only
July 11, 2015 00:00 IST
Evidence link A1 milk to ill-health; A2 gene, the safer one, is found only in non-genetically altered cows.
Sat, Jul 11, 2015
Soursop or prickly custard apple – an adjunct to chemotherapy from tropicsSubscriber Only
July 04, 2015 03:35 IST
Prickly fruit contains actogenins that scientists say demonstrates selective toxicity to tumour cells.
Mon, Jul 06, 2015
Diet diary: Dairy may not be as bad as you thoughtSubscriber Only
June 27, 2015 00:00 IST
Despite reservations, most dietary guidelines do recommend low-fat milk products for healthy meals.
Sat, Jun 27, 2015
Diet diary: The dreaded vacation pounds- how to not bring them back homeSubscriber Only
June 13, 2015 00:00 IST
Ideally, a vacation is meant to recharge our energies and refresh us to return to routine and cope with work pressures.
Sat, Jun 13, 2015
Diet diary: Is your daily plate of rice putting you at major health risk?Subscriber Only
June 06, 2015 00:00 IST
In a consumer report in the US, analysis of US federal health data found that people who ate rice had arsenic levels that were 44 per cent greater than those who did not.
Wed, Nov 01, 2017
Diet Diary: Food intolerance and thyroid disorders directly proportionalSubscriber Only
May 30, 2015 01:06 IST
A relatively newer association is seen between auto-immune thyroid disorders (both Hashimoto’s and Graves’) and food intolerance.
Sat, May 30, 2015
Diet Diary: The Chinese food syndrome — sensitivity to MSGSubscriber Only
May 23, 2015 00:00 IST
MSG or ajinomoto is a flavour enhancer.
Sat, May 23, 2015
Diet diary: Does your body say no to what you eat?Subscriber Only
May 16, 2015 00:00 IST
Being well fed isn’t a sign that you aren’t suffering from malnutrition
Sat, May 16, 2015
Diet Diary: Maintaining weight — doing it rightSubscriber Only
May 09, 2015 00:17 IST
Around 95% of people who lose weight, regain it.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet diary: You can’t blame family history for type 1.5 diabetesSubscriber Only
May 02, 2015 00:07 IST
LADA is a childhood disorder that occurs in adults.
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