Reclaim traditional Indian nutrition for better health | Neha Shah, Diaspora Nutrition

Reclaim traditional Indian nutrition for better health | Neha Shah, Diaspora Nutrition

Author: Hindu American Foundation April 9, 2026 Duration: 36:45

In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott speaks with nutritionist Neha Shah (Diaspora Nutrition). They discuss the impact of Western diets on Indian immigrants, traditional Indian dietary wisdom, and practical strategies for maintaining health through culturally rooted nutrition practices.


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https://www.instagram.com/diasporanutrition/ 

https://diasporanutrition.com/ 



Chapters


00:00 Introduction to Diaspora Nutrition

03:09 Understanding Cardio Metabolic Disease

06:11 Cultural Wisdom vs. Western Diets

09:01 The Role of Traditional Foods

11:54 Calorie Counting and Food Relationships

14:41 Modernizing Indian Meals

17:56 The Importance of Sourcing Ingredients

20:58 Healthy Swaps for Immigrants

23:57 Seasonality and Eating Patterns

26:40 Ayurveda and Traditional Wisdom

29:42 Integrating Traditional Grains

32:52 Final Thoughts and Resources



keywords


diaspora nutrition, Indian immigrants, traditional Indian diet, gut health, metabolic health, Ayurveda, food sourcing, seasonality, holistic health, cultural wisdom

 

key topics


Impact of Western diets on Indian immigrants

Traditional Indian dietary wisdom and practices

Gut health and metabolic disease in diaspora populations

Food sourcing, seasonality, and preparation methods

Ayurveda and holistic health principles



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