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Journalism of Courage

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 diabetes

May 02,2015 00:00:51 AM

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

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Diet Diary: It’s comfortable but keep an eye on that microwave

April 25,2015 00:34:15 AM

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’

April 18,2015 00:43:08 AM

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

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Diet Diary: Astronauts’ meal — Power-food for earthlings

April 04,2015 00:00:08 AM

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 trouble

March 28,2015 01:19:03 AM

Some individuals may experience minimal intestinal damage, and this goes away with a gluten-free diet.

Sat, May 09, 2015

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Diet Diary: Why grandma always washed those kidney beans

March 21,2015 01:30:49 AM

Lectins are type of proteins that choose and bind to carbohydrates on cell membranes and form complexes.

Mon, May 11, 2015

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Watch your lectin intake

March 14,2015 00:46:19 AM

If not taken in right proportion, this protein may cause cramping, bloating, hyperacidity and diarrhoea.

Mon, May 11, 2015

Diet diary: Diet during exams

March 07,2015 04:07:30 AM

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-hand

February 28,2015 00:38:52 AM

Endorphins are released during starvation and prolonged exercise.

Mon, May 11, 2015

Diet diary: Eating healthy and fighting cancer go hand in hand

February 07,2015 02:33:25 AM

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 edge

January 31,2015 00:00:13 AM

‘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 healthy

January 24,2015 01:13:56 AM

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 later

January 17,2015 00:00:30 AM

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 index

January 10,2015 00:49:26 AM

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 coffee

January 03,2015 00:00:59 AM

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 it

December 27,2014 04:04:32 AM

Usually, a hangover starts within several hours after the last drink, when blood alcohol level is dropping.

Sat, May 09, 2015

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Diet diary: Spice up your diet to care for the heart

December 13,2014 00:43:39 AM

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-free

November 22,2014 00:58:21 AM

Here are some tips to make your transition to a sugar-free diet easier.

Sat, May 09, 2015

Dietary tips for the wedding season

November 01,2014 03:28:38 AM

“To be healthy should be the ultimate goal for all.”

Mon, May 11, 2015

Diet Diary: Fight the flu with home remedies

October 25,2014 00:02:59 AM

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, 2015