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My Journey: From Mehak Garg to Dietician Mehak Garg:
The transformation from Mehak Garg to Dietician Mehak Garg has been an odyssey of purpose, perseverance, and profound enlightenment. It is not merely the chronicle of academic evolution but an embodiment of an unwavering commitment — to restore health, balance, and vitality through the science of nutrition harmonized with compassion. The Genesis of Purpose My…
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The Sattvik Diet Plan: A Confluence of Purity, Harmony, and Conscious Nourishment:
The Sattvik diet, deeply anchored in the ancient doctrines of Ayurveda and Yogic philosophy, transcends the boundaries of conventional nutrition. It is not merely a dietary regimen but a holistic code of living—one that cultivates physical equilibrium, mental serenity, and spiritual refinement. Derived from the Sanskrit term Sattva, signifying purity, balance, and lucidity, this dietary…
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The Perils of Using Hand Sanitizers Before Eating:
In an age governed by heightened sanitary vigilance, hand sanitizers have become emblematic of modern hygiene. These alcohol-based formulations, while instrumental in mitigating microbial exposure, are often misused in contexts where they may, paradoxically, compromise health rather than protect it. One such instance is their application immediately before eating—a practice that demands critical reconsideration from…
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The Hidden Toxicology of Reheated Cooking Oils: A Scientific Discourse on a Pernicious Culinary Habit:
In the modern culinary milieu, the practice of reheating cooking oil has insidiously woven itself into domestic and commercial kitchens under the guise of convenience and thrift. Yet, beneath this veneer of practicality lies a grave biochemical hazard—the progressive degradation of lipids into noxious compounds that imperil human health. What begins as a benign medium…
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The Quintessential Virtue of Ginger: An Indispensable Element of the Modern Dietary Paradigm:
Among the innumerable botanicals esteemed in both culinary and medicinal traditions, ginger (Zingiber officinale) occupies an unparalleled echelon of reverence. Venerated since antiquity within Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Greco-Roman medical systems, this rhizomatous herb has transcended its identity as a mere condiment to assume the stature of a therapeutic cornerstone in holistic nutrition. In the realm…
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National Nutrition Week: Reaffirming the Doctrine of Nourishment and the Science of Sustained Vitality:
Each year, from 1st to 7th September, India commemorates National Nutrition Week—a seminal public health initiative instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to illuminate the indispensable role of nutrition in fostering human potential and societal advancement. This observance, far from being a perfunctory ritual, epitomizes a national introspection into the quality, consciousness,…
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Mindful Eating: Reclaiming Consciousness in the Act of Nourishment:
In an epoch characterized by acceleration, distraction, and perpetual multitasking, the primal act of nourishment has been reduced to a perfunctory routine. Meals, once regarded as moments of contemplation and communion, have devolved into hurried interludes consumed amidst screens and fragmented attention. This detachment from the sensory and emotional essence of eating has precipitated a…
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Olive Pomace Oil: The Quintessential Elixir for the Contemporary Indian Kitchen:
In the vast and intricate landscape of Indian gastronomy—where culinary traditions are steeped in heritage and enriched with cultural nuance—the choice of cooking oil is of cardinal significance. It determines not only the organoleptic essence of a dish but also its physiological impact on the human body. Within this complex interplay of flavor and function,…
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Exploring the Spectrum of Dietetic Paradigms: Determining the Optimal Fit for Individual Well-Being:
In contemporary nutritional discourse, the concept of a diet extends far beyond the confines of caloric restriction or aesthetic pursuit. It has evolved into a multidimensional framework that encompasses physiological optimization, metabolic equilibrium, and the preservation of long-term vitality. Yet, amid the proliferation of divergent dietary doctrines — each asserting scientific legitimacy — individuals frequently…
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Seasonal Vitality: A Comprehensive Guide to Health Preservation During Winter:
With the advent of winter, the human organism undergoes a series of adaptive physiological transitions designed to withstand environmental adversity. The decline in ambient temperature, reduction in daylight exposure, and modification of metabolic rhythms necessitate a deliberate recalibration of one’s nutritional and lifestyle habits. While the season embodies tranquility and introspection, it simultaneously presents challenges…