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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: You can’t blame family history for type 1.5 diabetesSubscriber Only
May 02, 2015 00:00 IST
We all know that diabetes is of two kinds – type 1 diabetes also called juvenile diabetes or IDDM (Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus), which occurs in childhood, and type 2 diabetes also called adult/ maturity onset or NIDDM (non-insulin dependent Diabetes mellitus), which as the name suggests happens in adults and is associated with poor […]
Sat, May 14, 2016
Diet Diary: It’s comfortable but keep an eye on that microwaveSubscriber Only
April 25, 2015 00:34 IST
Till further research evidence is gathered, it is suggested that microwaves are used with care, not as an alternative to conventional cooking and are better used for reheating.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet Diary: Why you are doing yourself a disservice by trying ‘not to waste’Subscriber Only
April 18, 2015 00:43 IST
By understanding why we eat the way we do, we can eat a little less, eat healthier and enjoy it a lot more.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet Diary: Astronauts’ meal — Power-food for earthlingsSubscriber Only
April 04, 2015 00:00 IST
Spirulina, an ancient staple food of the Azetacs and Mesoamericans, is now available as a food supplement at health food stores.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet diary : Non-celiac gluten intolerance — silent troubleSubscriber Only
March 28, 2015 01:19 IST
Some individuals may experience minimal intestinal damage, and this goes away with a gluten-free diet.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet Diary: Why grandma always washed those kidney beansSubscriber Only
March 21, 2015 01:30 IST
Lectins are type of proteins that choose and bind to carbohydrates on cell membranes and form complexes.
Mon, May 11, 2015
Watch your lectin intakeSubscriber Only
March 14, 2015 00:46 IST
If not taken in right proportion, this protein may cause cramping, bloating, hyperacidity and diarrhoea.
Mon, May 11, 2015
Diet diary: Diet during examsSubscriber Only
March 07, 2015 04:07 IST
Studies suggest that what you eat can affect your mood, alter stress levels, irritability and promote calmness.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Food and mood go hand-in-handSubscriber Only
February 28, 2015 00:38 IST
Endorphins are released during starvation and prolonged exercise.
Mon, May 11, 2015
Diet diary: Eating healthy and fighting cancer go hand in handSubscriber Only
February 07, 2015 02:33 IST
The fact is that changes in our lifestyle can powerfully protect us against cancer.
Thu, Feb 04, 2016
Diet Diary: Add Makhana to your diet for that healthy edgeSubscriber Only
January 31, 2015 00:00 IST
‘Makhana’ have several benefits, such as antioxidant, free radical scavenging and immuno-modulatory activities.
Wed, Dec 09, 2015
Cured meats, the new favourite, aren’t most healthySubscriber Only
January 24, 2015 01:13 IST
Preserving the entire animal after it was killed has occupied an important place in the food market today.
Mon, May 11, 2015
Diet Diary: Malnutrition in younger years marker of disorders laterSubscriber Only
January 17, 2015 00:00 IST
Both low and high birth weight and rapid childhood growth are associated with adult diseases.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet Diary: Decoding contradictory studies on glycemic indexSubscriber Only
January 10, 2015 00:49 IST
Glycemic index classifies carbohydrate-containing foods according to potential to raise blood sugar levels.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet Diary: Wake up to the benefits of drinking coffeeSubscriber Only
January 03, 2015 00:00 IST
If you thought your favourite cup of coffee was unhealthy, think again!! Coffee’s origin can be traced back to the 12th century in Ethiopia, where it is believed to have been first harvested. “Traders brought coffee to the Middle East, from where it began to spread outward in the 15th century, penetrating every corner of […]
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet Diary: Festival cheer marred by nasty hangover? Tips to avoid itSubscriber Only
December 27, 2014 04:04 IST
Usually, a hangover starts within several hours after the last drink, when blood alcohol level is dropping.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet diary: Spice up your diet to care for the heartSubscriber Only
December 13, 2014 00:43 IST
Recently, modern medicine has begun to study the powers of spices and validates several useful properties.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Diet diary: Switch to sugar-freeSubscriber Only
November 22, 2014 00:58 IST
Here are some tips to make your transition to a sugar-free diet easier.
Sat, May 09, 2015
Dietary tips for the wedding seasonSubscriber Only
November 01, 2014 03:28 IST
“To be healthy should be the ultimate goal for all.”
Mon, May 11, 2015
Diet Diary: Fight the flu with home remediesSubscriber Only
October 25, 2014 00:02 IST
With winters arriving, the flu virus is spreading rapidly. It is not surprising that the medical term for flu, comes from the Italian phrase ‘influenza del freddo’ — the influence of the cold. Flu is slightly distinct from the common cold. Colds develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come suddenly and strikes hard and […]
Tue, Dec 08, 2015Treat food addiction to combat obesity epidemicSubscriber Only
October 18, 2014 00:06 IST
The key feature of any addiction is loss of control. In food addiction, loss of control is manifested by either more frequent or larger meals.
Mon, May 11, 2015Horse gram: a cost-effective therapeutic agentSubscriber Only
October 04, 2014 03:28 IST
In India, it is the most extensively grown pulse in Uttarakhand and south India, especially Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Mon, May 11, 2015
Apple, a storehouse of vitamins and mineralsSubscriber Only
September 27, 2014 00:54 IST
Cooked apples also known to relieve diarrhoea, dysentery and colitis.
Mon, May 11, 2015Jackfruit, the new food on your diet chartSubscriber Only
September 20, 2014 01:13 IST
Jackfruits are rich in protein, starch (carbohydrate), calcium, vitamins A, B, C, copper and potassium.
Mon, May 11, 2015Regulate iron content to ‘switch on’ cellular functionsSubscriber Only
September 13, 2014 00:58 IST
While these nutrients are important, supplementation with ferritin should be done with care for efficient body functioning.
Mon, May 11, 2015Journalism of Courage
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