Author name: Dietitian Meenakshi

Gluten-free diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially due to the growing awareness of gluten-related disorders. In turn, this has fueled a rapid rise in the mainstream availability of gluten-free food options. The introduction — and increase in availability — of these products made what was once a difficult-to-stick-to diet much easier to […]

Indians are blessed to have an all-rounder-versatile, vibrant, and colorful Indian menu every day on their dining table. Indian diet is all about diversity because, on the same table, you have the steamed puttus or idiyappam and stuffed parathas, for breakfast. But do you think that Indian food habits are responsible for our protruding bellies? The answer would

The much-awaited monsoon season is here. Providing respite from the summer heat this season is most awaited. However, the monsoon also brings numerous diseases yearly due to harmful viruses. The humid climate, heavy rains, and windy environment spread many infectious diseases. The good news, however, is that staying healthy during these months can be as

The World has only been talking about sustainable food to feed the 9 billion people that we will be in 2050 and protect the planet, among other things, from greenhouse gases. Though do we have an instantaneous interest in transforming our eating habits? Dietician Meenakshi Anupam, with the education of M.Sc. Dietetics and food service

If you feel bad about yourself, it might now be because your current situations are that way but due to several underlying problems.  We all go through mood swings; sometimes, we just feel crappy about ourselves or the lives we lead. During such a phase, one tends to be sad, stressed, or just grumpy, and

We love talking about nutrition (it’s my job!) and I’m excited to hear that other people are also thinking critically about food, I just don’t feel as comfortable doling out advice anywhere. That mainly comes down to the fact that everyone is different and many answers to dietician questions will come down to your unique

Staying healthy is important, but not everyone likes going to the gym. Do you ever think, “What can I do instead of exercising?” Let’s look for some fun alternatives to exercise to help you burn calories! Here’s what you can do if you’re one of those people. Clap your hands if you like to exercise!

As a result of changes in the way we eat and live, some chronic diseases are increasingly affecting both developed and developing countries. Indeed, diet-related chronic diseases – such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, dental disease, and osteoporosis – are the most common cause of death in the world and present a great burden

Magnesium deficiency, or hypomagnesemia, is a condition in which the amount of magnesium in the body is lower than expected. Magnesium is an important electrolyte (a mineral that carries an electrical charge). It works with other electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, and calcium. Together, these electrolytes play a role in bone development, energy production, blood pressure

When a woman is entering the phase of motherhood, there are many things she has to cope with. The morning sickness, the cravings, the pregnancy fatigue, the mood swings, the bouts of rage can be tough, but it’s nothing compared to what she is about to go through. Pregnancy is one of the times when you