Overview

Ms Padmaja Nandi, Senior Dietitian and Head of Department at Narayana Hospital, Barasat, sheds light on the hidden nutritional dangers of today’s modern diets.

In this video, she contrasts the rise of processed, convenience foods, loaded with excess sugar, salt, and unhealthy fat, with India’s rich bounty of natural, wholesome options like millets, pulses, and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

She explains how busy lifestyles are pushing people toward unhealthy choices, contributing to rising cases of diabetes, heart disease, and other lifestyle-related disorders.

Ms Nandi urges viewers to return to mindful eating and traditional Indian diets that nourish both body and mind. Make informed choice, because what you eat matters for your health, every single day.

Speakers

Ms Padmaja Nandi

Ms Padmaja Nandi is a Senior Dietitian and Head of Department at Narayana Hospital, Barasat, with over 6 years of professional experience. She holds expertise in clinical nutrition, critical care, and dietary counseling, with a strong focus on patient-specific nutrition planning, diabetes management, and oncology nutrition. A Certified Diabetic Educator, Certified Critical Care Nutritionist, and Certified Oncology Nutritionist, she is also a trained Food Safety Supervisor. Passionate about improving health outcomes, Ms. Nandi is known for her evidence-based nutrition strategies and innovative dietary interventions. She is a life member of IAPEN and was honored with the Young Dietitian Award by the FSTN Exploration Foundation. Her research work includes a publication titled "Application of Therapeutic Diet for Controlling Peptic Ulcer" in the Journal of Current Research in Food Science.