What Is Metabolic Inflammation — and Why Does It Matter?
Chronic low-grade inflammation is at the root of many modern metabolic disorders. Here is how it works and what diet can do about it.
Read MoreDiabetes, PCOS, fatty liver and gut disorders are often treated through restriction.
But beneath these conditions lies a disrupted microbial ecosystem.
My work bridges clinical nutrition with traditional fermentation wisdom — bringing living food back into metabolic care.
My journey in plant sciences and nutrition has always centered on understanding food’s impact on health. After studying fermentation through Harvard University, I came to see traditional ferments as natural, powerful tools that support digestion, gut integrity, and metabolic balance.
I now guide people to rediscover these time-honored foods through the clear perspective of modern nutritional science.
Invited to deliver a session on gut health, probiotics, and preventive nutrition for senior IAS officers as part of the Phase III Mid-Career Training Programme at LBSNAA. The session focused on practical dietary strategies to support cognitive performance, resilience, and long-term metabolic health.
Invited to the prestigious Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, for an interactive session with the women of the Army on Metabolic Health and Nutrition. The session highlighted how informed nutrition choices, metabolic awareness, and preventive healthcare can build lasting health and resilience in women.
Invited as an Expert Speaker and Panelist at the Sub Area HQ, Military Hospital, Dehradun, during a three-day healthcare camp dedicated to the health and well-being of Army spouses — the silent anchors of the Indian Army. The discussions focused on women’s metabolic health, preventive nutrition, and the importance of empowering women to prioritise their own health while supporting the lives of those who serve the nation.
Many traditional Himalayan ferments are slowly disappearing from urban diets. My long-term mission is to document and reintroduce these living food systems into modern nutrition practice — bringing kanji, gundruk, kinema and other ancestral preparations back into clinical and community food conversations.
Chronic low-grade inflammation is at the root of many modern metabolic disorders. Here is how it works and what diet can do about it.
Read MoreTraditional Indian ferments are far more than flavour — they are nutritional infrastructure.
Two fermented drinks, two very different microbial worlds. What the research actually says.
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