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.”

September 12,2010 20:46:47 PM
The simplest way to boost immunity is through good diet,plenty of exercise,yoga,adequate rest,sleep and stress control.
Sun, Sep 12, 2010
September 05,2010 20:35:18 PM
Most vegetables and foods in the goitrogenic list can be consumed freely by all including those who have established thyroid abnormality.
Sun, Sep 05, 2010
August 29,2010 17:46:13 PM
Broccoli is known as a super-food and its consumption could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and increase immunity.
Sun, Aug 29, 2010
August 08,2010 16:02:07 PM
Not many realise that strenuous exercise and physical activity can cause immuno-suppression when the bodys immune system stops working...
Sun, Aug 08, 2010
August 01,2010 17:19:04 PM
Protein shakes and protein powder supplements promise youngsters biceps,triceps and six packs.
Sun, Aug 01, 2010
July 25,2010 16:47:25 PM
Several old Indian texts date the existence of curry leaves to ancient times.
Sun, Jul 25, 2010
July 18,2010 11:03:55 AM
Lauki (bottle gourd) juice is a low-calorie,low-carbohydrate beverage with moderate potassium and fibre content.
Sun, Jul 18, 2010
July 11,2010 12:23:38 PM
Beer is catching up with wine in making news for its health benefits.
Sun, Jul 11, 2010
July 04,2010 12:49:35 PM
Perhaps one of the few things to look forward in hot summers is the mango. This popular fruit has reasons to be the national fruit.
Sun, Jul 04, 2010
June 27,2010 16:49:36 PM
Calcium is a critical nutrient for many bodily functions and getting enough calcium reduces the risk of osteoporosis later in life
Sun, Jun 27, 2010June 20,2010 18:01:39 PM
Quinoa is a small seed that looks like a cross between sesame seeds and millets.
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
June 13,2010 16:24:08 PM
Eggs,butter,cheese,ghee,nuts,tea,coffee,coconut and spices have long been considered to be bad for the heart,blood pressure...
Sun, Jun 13, 2010
June 06,2010 10:25:38 AM
Kiwis originated in China and are also called Chinese gooseberry.
Sun, Jun 06, 2010
May 30,2010 17:27:34 PM
As the mercury soars,so does the prevalence of waterborne infections like typhoid,cholera,hepatitis and diarrhoea.
Sun, May 30, 2010
May 23,2010 16:52:36 PM
Curd,an integral part of Indian cuisine,is universal in its appeal.
Sun, May 23, 2010May 16,2010 10:24:56 AM
Tofu,called the cheese of Asia,actually originated in China around 200 BC and was introduced to Japan around the 8th century AD.
Sun, May 16, 2010May 09,2010 16:52:40 PM
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.
Sun, May 09, 2010
May 02,2010 15:48:08 PM
According to the WHO,depression is the leading cause of disability as measured by the years lived with disability (YLD).
Sun, May 02, 2010
April 25,2010 16:38:41 PM
Tea made from leaves or roots (of parsley) can be used to treat jaundice,coughs,menstrual problems,rheumatism,kidney stones..
Sun, Apr 25, 2010
April 18,2010 15:24:39 PM
The jamun is a purple coloured tropical berry with a unique taste,colour and flavour.
Sun, Apr 18, 2010
April 11,2010 14:40:21 PM
Cold drinks help beat the heat but a majority of them,including sodas,fruit drinks,cordials,sherbets,squashes,fruit juices,pannas,thandai and iced teas are loaded with sugar.
Sun, Apr 11, 2010
March 28,2010 15:24:53 PM
Stop eating when you are no longer hungry,not when you are full. Stop when you have space for one chapati. Use small bowls and plates.
Sun, Mar 28, 2010
March 14,2010 16:13:39 PM
Over the last few years,urban India has acquired a new coffee culture. While,south Indian filtered coffee has been a tradition,India in general is waking up to coffee.
Sun, Mar 14, 2010
March 07,2010 16:28:00 PM
With increasing pressures of time on the working mother,lunch box quality seems to be undergoing drastic changes.
Sun, Mar 07, 2010
February 28,2010 17:58:04 PM
A diet consisting of pistachios favourably improves lipid profile and reduces the risk of heart diseases
Sun, Feb 28, 2010



