Nutritionist Komal Bhati Recommends 7 Traditional Indian Foods for Gut Health, Led by Dahi
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Updated · The Times of India · Jul 3
Nutritionist Komal Bhati Recommends 7 Traditional Indian Foods for Gut Health, Led by Dahi
1 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Jul 3
Summary
Komal Bhati, a clinical nutritionist at Amrita Hospital in Faridabad, said seven traditional Indian foods can support gut health, with homemade dahi highlighted as a simple daily option.
Homemade curd contains beneficial bacteria that may help balance gut microbes, support digestion and improve microbial diversity; Bhati said it can be eaten with lunch, rice, khichdi or fruits.
The advice comes as gut health concerns rise in urban India, where experts link poor gut health to chronic acidity, bloating, irregular digestion, low energy and frequent infections.
ICMR and the National Institute of Nutrition have repeatedly emphasized dietary fibre and traditional eating patterns for digestive health and disease prevention, reinforcing the case for kitchen staples over costly supplements.