Food
Updated Salt and Sodium Guidelines and Research
Salt intake should be equal to or less than 1 teaspoon per day. Since we can't control the salt in processed foods and food we don't cook ourselves, the best way is not to add extra salt to what we eat and to use LSSS wherever we can.
The Overweight Myth: Why Overnutrition Is Better Than Undernutrition Every Single Time!
Why it is better to overnourished due to food availability than undernourished due to food scarcity, every single time
Food Updates - III - Healthy Nutrition for Longevity: Deconstructing the 2024 ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines - Part II
The ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines, though patronizing, are a comprehensive set of guidelines for Indians that cover the nutritional requirements of Indians in detail
Food Updates - II - Healthy Nutrition for Longevity: Deconstructing the 2024 ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines - Part I
The ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines are a comprehensive set of guidelines for Indians that cover the nutritional requirements of Indians in detail
Food Updates: From Parle-G to Pringles - Examining the Evidence on Ultra-Processed Foods
While ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may have inherent harms, the data is not all that clear and the arguments presuppose that people have access to fresh fruits and vegetables and cooking at home.
The Impracticality of Salt Control
Day to day control of salt intake is impractical, but there are practical ways to reduce excess salt consumption
What if You Just Threw Away Those Salt-Shakers and Stopped Adding Extra Salt During Mealtimes?
Just not adding extra salt during mealtimes can make a difference
Logging What You Eat and Drink Instead of Counting Calories
Logging what you eat and drink helps you understand what you are consuming
Potassium-Enriched Salt Substitution (PESS) - Why It Makes a Difference
Potassium-enriched salt substitution saves lives
Avocados, Olive Oil and Walnuts - Eating Healthy is for the Rich and Wealthy
Much of the healthy food research is focussed on expensive food items that are unaffordable by the vast majority of Indians
