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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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Sat, Jan 04, 2020
Diet diary: 15 diet mantras for the New YearSubscriber Only
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Some tips on how to stick to a healthy diet and make it a way of life in the coming year.
Sat, Dec 28, 2019
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July 13,2019 00:07:14 AM
It appears that our forefathers were acutely aware of its wide-ranging health benefits, but sadly, modern urban people are not only unaware of its uses but also discourage eating paan citing alleged risk of oral cancer.
Mon, Jul 15, 2019
Try eating fruits the right waySubscriber Only
June 01,2019 00:06:01 AM
Whole fruits are preferable to juices. Avoid packed juices as a habit and if you feel better eating fruits at a particular time of the day, then ensure that you respect your body’s preference
Sat, Jun 01, 2019
Diet diary: Manage autoimmune disorder with dietSubscriber Only
April 27,2019 02:47:57 AM
Research suggests environmental triggers, diet and lifestyle play a crucial role in autoimmune problems.
Sat, Apr 27, 2019
The latest diet mantra: Eating and fastingSubscriber Only
April 20,2019 05:40:47 AM
Intermittent fasting allows you to eat within a period of few hours in a day and fast for the rest
Sat, Apr 20, 2019
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April 13,2019 05:04:28 AM
The Kokum tree is an evergreen tree predominantly grown in the tropical humid rainforests of Western Ghats. The fruits are green when raw and red to dark purple when ripe. Kokum is widely used as a beverage and has also been used as medicine in Ayurveda.
Sun, Apr 14, 2019
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March 23,2019 02:47:10 AM
Our taste buds, hormones, and brain chemistry have been hijacked with the food and technology that has shaped our food habits. Sugar, processed food, flour and bad fats are the major culprits here.
Sat, Mar 23, 2019
A bad gut feelingSubscriber Only
March 16,2019 00:01:22 AM
Candidiasis, a form of yeast overgrowth, occurs when there is a disturbance in the microbiome, leading to a compromised immune system.
Sat, Mar 16, 2019
Diet diary: The many benefits of horse gramSubscriber Only
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Sat, Dec 01, 2018
Diet diary: Mind your waist, not wasteSubscriber Only
November 03,2018 01:35:59 AM
Eating more than what you want just to finish can lead to added kilos with a huge price.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
Diet diary: The sleep hormoneSubscriber Only
September 29,2018 01:06:53 AM
Melatonin is a hormone that controls the body’s circadian rhythm —an internal system that regulates sleep and wakefulness.
Sat, Sep 29, 2018
Diet diary: Traditional help against dengueSubscriber Only
September 15,2018 00:10:11 AM
For dengue, it is suggested that the juice is extracted by crushing and sieving fresh papaya leaves. One leaf gives about one tablespoon of juice, which is quite bitter.
Sat, Sep 15, 2018
Be on guard for Celiac diseaseSubscriber Only
August 25,2018 07:27:46 AM
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Sat, Aug 25, 2018
The role of collagen in our livesSubscriber Only
August 18,2018 00:15:46 AM
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Sat, Aug 18, 2018
Diet diary: Try these simple home remedies to fight the fluSubscriber Only
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There are some medicines to provide relief from symptoms, however, simple natural preparations in our own homes can help address minor complaints.
Sat, Jul 21, 2018
Diet diary: A seed of many usesSubscriber Only
June 30,2018 00:45:20 AM
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Sun, Jul 01, 2018
Diet diary: Hibiscus, the garden remedySubscriber Only
June 02,2018 00:39:39 AM
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Sat, Jun 02, 2018
Diet diary: Grandma’s copper wisdomSubscriber Only
May 26,2018 00:36:21 AM
Low copper consumption increases our risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, anemia, nervous disorders, pigmentation defects, brittle bones and lung disease.
Sat, May 26, 2018
Diet diary: Choose your pot carefullySubscriber Only
May 19,2018 01:02:48 AM
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Sat, May 19, 2018
Cold brew coffee: An adrenaline rush, without the heartburnSubscriber Only
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Sat, May 12, 2018
Diet diary: Your favourite guacamole dip has quite a few health benefitsSubscriber Only
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Sat, May 05, 2018
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Sat, Apr 28, 2018
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