# Reclaim traditional Indian nutrition for better health | Neha Shah, Diaspora Nutrition

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Podcast: [That's So Hindu](https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-so-hindu-5978088)
Published: 2026-04-09T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott speaks with nutritionist Neha Shah (Diaspora Nutrition). They discuss the impact of Western diets on Indian immigrants, traditional Indian dietary wisdom, and practical strategies for maintaining health through culturally rooted nutrition practices. Learn more:  https://www.instagram.com/diasporanutrition/   https://diasporanutrition.com/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Diaspora Nutrition 03:09 Understanding Cardio Metabolic Disease 06:11 Cultural Wisdom vs. Western Diets 09:01 The Role of Traditional Foods 11:54 Calorie Counting and Food Relationships 14:41 Modernizing Indian Meals 17:56 The Importance of Sourcing Ingredients 20:58 Healthy Swaps for Immigrants 23:57 Seasonality and Eating Patterns 26:40 Ayurveda and Traditional Wisdom 29:42 Integrating Traditional Grains 32:52 Final Thoughts and Resources keywords diaspora nutrition, Indian immigrants, traditional Indian diet, gut health, metabolic health, Ayurveda, food sourcing, seasonality, holistic health, cultural wisdom   key topics Impact of Western diets on Indian immigrants Traditional Indian dietary wisdom and practices Gut health and metabolic disease in diaspora populations Food sourcing, seasonality, and preparation methods Ayurveda and holistic health principles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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