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In today’s hustle culture, Indians are skipping meals, eating on the go, and relying on processed foods leading to fatigue, obesity, and rising lifestyle diseases.
India’s health challenge isn’t just personal; it affects productivity, mental well-being, and healthcare costs.
In today’s hustle culture, people aren’t just short on nutrients; they’re short on time to eat right. Meals have become something we squeeze in between meetings, travel, and chores. For many, chai and biscuits pass off as breakfast, a quick sandwich counts as lunch, and dinner happens late at night after long workdays. Tanya Khanna, Nutritionist and Yoga Trainer, Alyve Health, shares all you need to know:
Fatigue, low energy, weight gain, acidity, and poor sleep are now everyday complaints. More worryingly, lifestyle conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity are appearing at younger ages. India is facing a double burden of malnutrition on one hand, undernutrition with deficiencies in iron, calcium, and vitamin D; and on the other, overnutrition from excess processed foods, sugar, and refined carbs.
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But the problem isn’t only what we eat, it’s how we eat. Skipping meals, eating on the go, or scrolling through phones while eating prevents proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. Food has turned into fuel for survival instead of care for the body.
Eating right doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. A few small changes can make a big difference:
Prep simple meals: Planning meals in advance saves time and prevents impulsive food app orders.
Snack smart: Keep nuts, fruits, or roasted chana/makhana handy instead of reaching for chips or namkeens.
Eat mindfully: Even 10 minutes without screens can increase chewing time and improve digestion.
Follow meal timings: A nourishing breakfast and a lighter, earlier dinner go a long way.
India’s health challenge isn’t just personal; it affects productivity, mental well-being, and healthcare costs. In the middle of our hustle, slowing down to eat right might just be the most powerful step we can take. Because food isn’t just fuel, it’s self-care, and it’s shaping the health of India.
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Swati Chaturvedi, a seasoned media and journalism aficionado with over 10 years of expertise, is not just a storyteller; she’s a weaver of wit and wisdom in the digital landscape. As a key figure in News18 Engl…Read More
Swati Chaturvedi, a seasoned media and journalism aficionado with over 10 years of expertise, is not just a storyteller; she’s a weaver of wit and wisdom in the digital landscape. As a key figure in News18 Engl… Read More
September 05, 2025, 10:54 IST
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