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10/25/2025

Protein-packed Indian plate, the wholesome way!
Today’s lunch: Mint Pulao (~10g protein) with cooling Greek yogurt raita (+10g), Dal Makhani and Methi Malai Mutter Paneer (another 10+g). That’s 30+ grams of balanced protein from plant and dairy sources 💪

This colorful thali delivers:
💚Complex carbs + fiber from rice and veggies
💚Plant & dairy protein synergy
💚Healthy fats + phytonutrients from herbs and spices
💚Gut-loving probiotics from yogurt

💡 Dietitian Tip: Add herbs like mint, fenugreek, and ginger generously — they don’t just boost flavor but also enhance antioxidant activity and support digestion naturally.

10/19/2025

🪔 Happy Diwali, friends!
Yes — I’m celebrating with sweets too (because food is joy!). The key is balance: small portions, slow bites, and plenty of colorful veggies around those festive treats.
Remember, one day doesn’t derail your health — but being mindful makes every day feel good.

10/19/2025

Easy No Fry Double Ka Meetha

I tried a non fried version of the popular Indian sweet which is traditionally fried in ghee. Instead of starting of with bread I started with whole grain toast and skipped the frying. You can sub with rusk if you want.
Dip it in sugar syrup and layer a filling made with mawa, condensed milk and almond powder.
Top off with a liquid made with evaporated milk, condensed milk and almonds. Flavored with saffron and cardamom.
Finally topped it with sliced almonds and crumbled pistachio.

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10/18/2025

Diwali weekend vibes 🪔
Diwali weekend vibes ✨ Celebrating with our kids in Miami — soaking in the lights, laughter, and love. The peacock backdrop felt so fitting for the festival of light and color! Didn’t have time to make sweets this year, but Patel Brothers had plenty to please everyone. 🪔💛
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10/16/2025

Such an inspiring experience finally meeting Dr. Sachiko St Jeor — a pioneer whose work has transformed our understanding of energy balance. Truly grateful to serve as Outreach Director for the Energy Balance Initiative, helping expand awareness and collaboration in this important area.

Loved being at the poster session and engaging with amazing peers at the marketplace — left feeling energized by this incredible community of dietitians and researchers driving evidence-based nutrition forward. 💪

10/12/2025

Excited to be at FNCE - The ultimate food and nutrition conference and to connect with other colleagues and friends in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

10/04/2025

Navratrhi 2025
Had a wonderful time gollu hopping and taking part in gollu festivities and dinner at home for gollu hoppers and last but not the least going to the temple garba dance.

09/24/2025

Beetroot Hummus (Instant pot version)
“Turn up the color, turn up the flavor! 💕🌱 This beetroot hummus isn’t just a feast for the eyes — it’s loaded with plant protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Creamy, earthy, and finished with a fragrant za’atar sprinkle. Perfect with pita, veggies, or just a spoon.

Ingredients

1 cup dry chickpeas, soaked overnight in 4 cups water (drain after soaking)

1 medium beetroot, peeled and diced

4 cloves garlic, sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil or dry-roasted

2–3 tbsp tahini (adjust to your preference)

1/4 tsp ground cumin

Salt to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

2 cups fresh water (for cooking)

2–4 tbsp cold water (for blending, adjust as needed)

Za’atar spice blend (for garnish)

Optional: drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

After soaking, drain the chickpeas.

Add chickpeas and diced beetroot to the Instant Pot with 2 cups fresh water.

Pressure cook on Manual/High Pressure for 20 minutes, then let pressure release naturally.

Drain and reserve some cooking liquid.

In a blender/food processor, add cooked chickpeas, beetroot, garlic, tahini, cumin, salt, and lemon juice.

Blend until smooth, adding reserved liquid or cold water a tablespoon at a time for creaminess.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a generous sprinkle of za’atar.
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09/24/2025

Day 2: Black Channa/Chick Pea Sundal
Black channa is a good source of fiber, protein, potassium, magnesium and Iron.

Have you tried black channa: chick pea. You can cook it just like chick peas.

Soaking it overnight and using a pressure cooker or instant pot makes it easy to cook.

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09/22/2025

Navrathri Day 1 - Moong Sundal

❤️Happy Navrathri to those celebrating!🙏

Sundal is a whole bean 🫘 dish made with beans and seasoned with mustard seeds, urad dhal, curry leaves and asafoetida (aids in digestion and helps with bloating). Some add raw mangoes and spice powder for a variation.

09/22/2025