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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 curious case of declining immune function in athletesSubscriber Only
April 14,2018 12:07:06 PM
Elite athletes have been found to be at risk of developing immune system-related disorders like auto-immune disorders, and gastrointestinal disturbances like bloating, cramping, nausea, and vomiting.
Sat, Apr 14, 2018
Diet diary: Why some proteins are hard to digestSubscriber Only
April 07,2018 01:22:38 AM
Gliadin is water soluble while glutenin is insoluble and is responsible for the strength of the dough. It is glutenin which imparts adhesive plastic-like properties to flour. It is this wheat protein which binds the atta together.
Sat, Apr 07, 2018
Diet Diary: Medicinal value of plantsSubscriber Only
March 31,2018 00:11:54 AM
Even after the advent of modern medicine, plants remain the most important source of medical relief.
Sat, Mar 31, 2018
Diet diary: This summer, drink the right kind of beveragesSubscriber Only
March 24,2018 13:22:12 PM
It is not advisable to drink copious amounts of water or cold drinks along with meals as it has been shown to suppress gastric secretion and impair digestion. A plain glass of room temperature water or some green tea or soup are fine with meals.
Sat, Mar 24, 2018
Diet diary: Seeds of the Thai Holy Basil and their therapeutic benefitsSubscriber Only
March 17,2018 14:58:06 PM
Also known as sabjaa seeds, they are known to provide relief for indigestion, sore throat, constipation.
Sat, Mar 17, 2018
Diet diary: The pitfalls of lectinSubscriber Only
February 24,2018 12:47:31 PM
A protein found in plants, lectin may cause gastro-intestinal problems and food allergies.
Sat, Feb 24, 2018
Diet Diary: Pine nuts — detoxifying body from cell damage since Palaeolithic ageSubscriber Only
February 03,2018 02:52:45 AM
According to a study published in The British Journal of Nutrition in 2006, pine nuts are beneficial for controlling blood lipids and coronary heart diseases
Sat, Feb 03, 2018
Diet diary: Omni diet is good for weight loss, but it’s not for everyoneSubscriber Only
January 13,2018 00:41:03 AM
The organic and free-range foods advocated by the Omni diet are more expensive than regular foods. Most of the recommended recipes contain unusual and expensive ingredients. These can be easily replaced with fresh local substitutes.
Sat, Jan 13, 2018
Diet diary: Latest treatment modalities for increasing Celiac and Non-Celiac gluten sensitivitySubscriber Only
January 06,2018 18:57:26 PM
The gluten-free diet still represents the best and safest treatment for people with Celiac disease. Once the diagnosis of Celiac disease or Non Celiac gluten sensitivity is established, the therapy is adherence to a gluten-free diet for life.
Sat, Jan 06, 2018
To beat the winter blues, a snack that grandmothers relied onSubscriber Only
December 23,2017 00:41:01 AM
Gondh laddoos made from the edible gum of trees native to the Middle East, Iran, Iraq, Africa have long been used as medicine in Ayurveda
Sat, Dec 23, 2017
Diet diary: Gluten sensitivity and the misconceptions surrounding itSubscriber Only
December 09,2017 12:53:03 PM
Gluten sensitivity is characterised by both intestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms with early onset after gluten ingestion, rapid relief after gluten withdrawal, and immediate relapse after gluten challenge.
Sat, Dec 09, 2017
Diet Diary: The problem of depleting nutrientsSubscriber Only
November 25,2017 00:47:00 AM
Several major changes in food and dietary habits in the last century are the key contributors.
Sat, Nov 25, 2017
Diet diary: With jaggery, spinach & more, boost your diet to fight pollutionSubscriber Only
November 18,2017 00:20:14 AM
Foods rich in Vitamin A and beta carotene including dark greens such as coriander leaves, methi (fenugreek), kale, drumsticks, parsley, cabbage, lettuce, spinach and yellow orange vegetables such as carrots, spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes, apricots, avocados and mango, butter, egg yolk, cheese and fish liver oils.
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
Diet diary: For diet reality check, get a food diarySubscriber Only
November 11,2017 20:06:50 PM
A food diary will show you whether you include all the food groups in adequate amounts, the variety of foods you consume, the amount of sugar and undesirable foods, and the frequency of intake.
Sat, Nov 11, 2017
Diet diary: Can asafoetida help fight dementia?Subscriber Only
November 04,2017 00:50:02 AM
Not many would know that asafoetida has a long history of use in Europe, it is also a major component in many Ayurvedic medicines.
Sat, Nov 04, 2017
Diet diary: The Kudzu vine, study claims, may help reduce alcohol consumptionSubscriber Only
October 28,2017 01:11:32 AM
Over-consumption of alcohol can have serious effects on an individual’s health and contributes to huge economic impact on society as a whole.
Sat, Oct 28, 2017
Diet Diary: Seven signposts for a successful weight loss programmeSubscriber Only
October 21,2017 02:33:01 AM
The word diet comes from the Greek word ‘Diaita/dieta’, which means a ‘way of life’.
Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Diet diary: Too much of dining and wining? Manage your outings right Subscriber Only
October 14,2017 02:02:42 AM
Dining out can be a pleasant way to spend time with friends and family. With a little effort, eating out will not burden you with extra calories and can be a joyful experience.
Sat, Oct 14, 2017
Diet diary: Colloidal silver and its presence in Ayurvedic medicineSubscriber Only
September 30,2017 04:47:11 AM
At this time, there are not enough studies to determine right doses and safety levels. Until then, it is prudent to follow the principle of common sense, drawing from our ancient traditional practices.
Sat, Sep 30, 2017
Diet Diary: The harmful effects of Glyphosate residue in food itemsSubscriber Only
September 23,2017 02:24:47 AM
It is suggested that glyphosate, the active ingredient in a herbicide, is the most important causal factor in this problem. Glyphosate is applied to the leaves of plants to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses.
Sat, Sep 23, 2017
Nordic diet may help lower blood pressure and weightSubscriber Only
September 16,2017 01:46:15 AM
Eating lots of berries is another unique aspect of the Nordic diet that may account for some of its health benefits. Studies have reported that the Nordic diet lowers blood pressure and improves insulin sensitivity.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
Diet Diary: Time to bring forgotten grains back into our dietsSubscriber Only
September 09,2017 00:43:13 AM
It’s time to revise traditional wisdom and restore these forgotten grains into their rightful places in our diets.
Sat, Sep 09, 2017
Matcha tea — a new name in the list of superfoodsSubscriber Only
September 02,2017 00:14:21 AM
Drinking matcha tea is actually the consumption of whole tea leaf as it is ground into a fine powder, giving the person drinking it 100 per cent nutrients of the leaf.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017
Diet diary: Why haemoglobin levels may not be measure of iron statusSubscriber Only
August 26,2017 01:50:02 AM
Non-anaemic iron deficiency was suggested as a causative factor for diffuse hair loss in women in 1963. Since then, numerous studies have evaluated the associations between decreased iron and hair loss.
Sat, Aug 26, 2017
Diet diary: From Andes to Japanese islands, lessons in longevitySubscriber Only
August 19,2017 02:23:24 AM
Eating less has been found to be critical and seems to be the centrepiece of longevity.
Sat, Aug 19, 2017Journalism of Courage
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