Dr. Meghana Pasi

Why is it important to pay attention to the ingredients on packaged food?

July 31, 2024

The processed food industry in India has seen significant growth due to urbanization, changing lifestyles, and increasing disposable income. Over 34% of the population lived in urban areas as of 2020, leading to higher demand for convenient, ready-to-eat food products. However, these foods often contain unhealthy levels of fats, salt,...

How Does a Balanced Diet Support Women’s Energy Levels and Productivity?

March 9, 2024

In contemporary society, women often bear the weight of multiple responsibilities, striving to embody the role of a Super Woman. Expected to be the first awake and the last to rest, they balance caring for parents, children, partners, and maintaining household order while contributing to family income. However, this demanding...

How can you lower your chance of developing heart disease risk

December 9, 2023

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes are on the rise in India. The NFHS-5 report states high prevalence of hypertension (21% in women vs. 24% in men), diabetes (14%women and 16%men) and even overweight/obesity (24% in women and 23% in men). All these act...

Why is there a rise in heart attack cases among youngsters?

October 24, 2023

Heart attacks are no longer an ageing disease. As per the Indian Heart Association (IHA), 25% of all heart attacks in Indian men occur under the age of 40. The reported rise in heart attacks, cardiac arrests and other heart ailments is happening at a time when more millennials and...

How to teach today’s youth about nutritious eating

September 16, 2023

Unhealthy eating is the number one cause of deaths globally. This clubbed with lack of physical activity and tobacco consumption is leading to rise in obesity, hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases and also cancer among young adults. Factors like accessibility, availability, affordability, social pressure, tradition practices can pose as obstacle and...