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.”

December 28, 2013 03:47 IST
Phytosterols are plant sterols or stanols similar to cholesterol.
Sat, Dec 28, 2013
December 07, 2013 02:46 IST
Modern medicine too has begun studying the powers of common herbs and spices.
Sat, Dec 07, 2013
November 30, 2013 00:22 IST
Those diagnosed with celiac disease may eat small amounts of gluten on and off.
Sat, Nov 30, 2013November 23, 2013 05:21 IST
The jury is clearly in favour of diets rich in plant foods.
Sat, Nov 23, 2013November 16, 2013 03:06 IST
The early stages of metabolic syndrome include increase in weight and waist size and hypertension.
Sat, Nov 16, 2013November 09, 2013 04:24 IST
Tea is believed to have been introduced to India around 500 AD by Prince Siddhartha,better known as Buddha.
Sat, Nov 09, 2013
November 09, 2013 00:15 IST
Long -term use of ginseng may produce hypertension,nervousness and sleeplessness.
Sat, Nov 09, 2013
November 02, 2013 00:24 IST
Most importantly,maintain a food diary and try to take some time out to exercise.
Sat, Nov 02, 2013
October 26, 2013 00:09 IST
For complete well-being,one should integrate physical,mental and spiritual health.
Sat, Oct 26, 2013October 19, 2013 00:20 IST
Giloe has been reported to help treat dengue in early stages without any side-effects.
Mon, May 11, 2015
October 12, 2013 04:42 IST
Fasting has been an integral part of the cultures of many Indian communities.
Sat, Oct 12, 2013
October 05, 2013 03:13 IST
Till date,no medicine has been approved to treat the dengue virus.
Sat, Oct 05, 2013September 28, 2013 03:57 IST
Eating inappropriate snacks in the evening and pushing dinner late into the night compounds the dietary mess.
Sat, Sep 28, 2013
September 21, 2013 00:57 IST
Urban India has only recently acquired a taste of coffee.
Sat, Sep 21, 2013
September 14, 2013 01:37 IST
There is accumulating evidence to suggest a link between malnutrition early in the life cycle.
Sat, Sep 14, 2013
September 07, 2013 00:24 IST
Mono-diets are based on segregating macronutrients such as carbohydrates,proteins and fats.
Sat, Sep 07, 2013
August 31, 2013 00:33 IST
Most people who have heard of prunes think of them as a laxative dry fruit for the elderly or constipated.
Sat, Aug 31, 2013
August 24, 2013 02:12 IST
Traditional grains as whole wheat,millets,oats,barley and brown rice,are regaining popularity.
Sat, Aug 24, 2013August 17, 2013 00:10 IST
Childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming pace in India,and so are adult diseases in youth.
Sat, Aug 17, 2013August 10, 2013 04:09 IST
Breastfeeding had been on a decline in Sweden during 1980s.
Sat, Aug 10, 2013August 03, 2013 05:36 IST
you may not always lose weight if you follow the diet that helped you shed a few kilograms recently
Sat, Aug 03, 2013July 20, 2013 00:28 IST
Over-nutrition and obesity are not the only causes of insulin resistance,which leads to abdominal fat and other health risks like diabetes,hypertension and coronary heart disease.
Sat, Jul 20, 2013
July 13, 2013 00:16 IST
There are several varieties of salt and it may be worth knowing their benefits.
Sat, Jul 13, 2013June 29, 2013 03:36 IST
The simplest way to boost immunity is through a good diet,plenty of exercise and yoga.
Sat, Jun 29, 2013June 22, 2013 05:08 IST
"To be healthy should be the ultimate goal for all"
Sat, Jun 22, 2013




