When I think of significant milestones in medicine, the first things that come to mind are the advent of vaccines, antibiotics and, more recently, artificial intelligence. For a nutritionist practising today, however, one of the biggest developments has been the Read more
Come summer, the two fruits I often recommend to counter the rising temperature are watermelon and raw mango. Of the two, watermelon scores higher for its excellent rehydration properties, making it one of the most effective and refreshing summer foods. Read more
In my previous article, I wrote about the enormous demand for water resources needed to cool the data centres that support our indiscriminate use of AI. This time, I want to explore another aspect of using AI that receives even Read more
The recent AI Summit in Delhi has dominated the news for many reasons, and that’s also what prompted me to join the conversation. But, instead of focusing on the technological marvels of artificial intelligence, I want to draw attention to Read more
Science, technology and now artificial intelligence are pushing the boundaries of what nutrition can achieve. Big data is being used to study human health at scale, deep profiling is helping track early markers of disease, and biosensors are changing how Read more
There’s so much talk of the mind-body connection (for good reason), yet so little about how one part of the body may be connected to another! In the pandemic years, the importance of social relationships and their impact on well-being Read more
This month, I wasn’t quite sure which topic to write on. To make things easier for myself, I decided to focus on one of the most frequently asked questions I have received recently. It is to do with oral collagen Read more
It’s only natural to feel optimistic at the start of a new year. And when there’s a solid reason to be cheerful, it only amplifies that enthusiasm. If you’re thinking that the good news is about the weight-loss drugs (Ozempic Read more
While scientists in some parts of the world are exploring aeronutrition (getting nutrients through air) and nutritional psychiatrists are recommending forest bathing and clean, fresh air to cope with stress and anxiety, here in the city of Delhi, we are Read more
In the city of Beneras, a typical snack includes a plate of aloo puri with chutney, followed by a paan. In many parts of Andhra, snacking often means enjoying a cup of coffee with bhajia. While region-specific snacks remain deeply Read more