dt.deepika

12/03/2026

Past few days eats 🙌🏾

12/03/2026

11/03/2026

Toxic overload in liver can show up in different ways

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

Returning to Mount Carmel College Bangalore—this time as a guest speaker—was a full circle moment.
For seven years, these classrooms shaped the way I think about nutrition, science, and the responsibility that comes with working in this field. Walking back into the campus to speak about careers and opportunities in Sports Nutrition felt incredibly special.
I had the opportunity to interact with students and share what the field actually looks like in the real world—what it takes to work with athletes, the foundations of sports nutrition, and the wide range of career paths that exist beyond textbooks.
But more than the session itself, the experience reminded me of where it all began.
I am here today because of the incredible professors from the Nutrition and Dietetics Department and the Human Development Department who constantly encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence. They pushed us to ask better questions, explore opportunities, and believe that our work could make an impact. Mount Carmel gave us something rare at a young age— exposure, responsibility, and the chance to grow beyond the classroom.
Grateful to have wonderful professors along my way Geetha Santhosh, Sangeeta Pandey
Shubhi Agarwal, Mary Regi, Dr.Padma Vijayakumar and many more
I am deeply grateful to every professor, mentor, and faculty member who was part of my journey during those seven years. Your guidance built the foundation for everything I do today.
Coming back to share that journey with the next generation of students was truly meaningful.
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04/03/2026

I recently had the privilege of being part of a 3-day High Performance Boot Camp as an initiative by .cares at .sports.foundation , in collaboration with
2 nutrition-focused sessions for a group of shooters and sprinters:
∙ Day 1 focused on building a solid foundation — covering the basics of nutrition, helping athletes understand the fundamentals and how food relates to their sport.
∙ Day 2 elevated the conversation to high performance — exploring evidence-based strategies to improve performance, optimize training fuel, and accelerate recovery through smart nutrition.
What made this boot camp truly special was its collaborative, multi-disciplinary structure. Alongside the nutrition sessions, athletes also received training from experts in strength & conditioning , sports psychology, and behavioral science by .foresight — with Go Sports Foundation also contributing to this enriching experience.
The result was a holistic development program that gave athletes a 360° view of what it takes to perform at the highest level — the right training, the right mindset, the right behavior, and the right nutrition working together in harmony.
It was a wonderfully designed and well-structured program, and I’m genuinely looking forward to continuing this journey with these athletes going forward :)

23/02/2026

Eating order alters glycemic response, satiety signaling, and postprandial metabolism.

1. Vegetables First
Fiber (especially soluble fiber) increases gastric distension and forms a viscous matrix in the gut. This slows gastric emptying and delays glucose absorption in the small intestine. The result: lower postprandial glucose spikes, reduced insulin surge, improved glycemic variability, and enhanced GLP-1 response.

2. Protein Next
Protein stimulates incretin hormones (GLP-1, GIP) and promotes insulin secretion in a regulated manner. It increases satiety via peptide YY and reduces subsequent carbohydrate intake. Protein preloading before carbohydrates has been shown to blunt post-meal glucose excursions and improve metabolic control.

3. Carbohydrates Last
Consuming carbohydrates after fiber and protein slows their digestion and absorption. This reduces rapid glucose influx into circulation, stabilizes energy levels, and minimizes reactive hypoglycemia. Improved glucose handling supports sustained cognitive and physical performance.

Sequence determines physiology. Fiber modulates absorption. Protein modulates hormones. Carbohydrates are managed, not avoided.

18/02/2026

Carb Rinse ≠ Fuel. It’s a Neural Trigger.

A carbohydrate mouth rinse activates oral receptors that signal reward and motor control centers in the brain. Performance improves even when the carbohydrate is not swallowed. The mechanism is central, not metabolic.

In a landmark trial published in Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers reported that “carbohydrate mouth rinse improved 1-h cycling time trial performance” without ingestion. Blood glucose did not explain the effect.

Neuroimaging work in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise demonstrated that carbohydrate exposure in the mouth activates brain regions associated with reward and motor output, supporting a central drive mechanism.

Practical application:
→ Use during high-intensity efforts lasting ~30–60 minutes
→ Rinse 20–30 seconds
→ 6–10% carbohydrate solution
→ Spit out if gut tolerance is a concern

Best suited for sprint-endurance, middle-distance heats, or late-race fatigue where neural drive limits output before glycogen depletion does.

17/02/2026

Fruit power 💪🏽

15/02/2026

Going with the Trend ✨

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