India Food Stats

From a tweet by Dilip Kumar (@kmr_dilip) Data is published by National Family Health Surveys (NFHS), International Diabetes Federation (IDF), WHO & Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). Computed all together.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that one should consume less than 5 gms of salt (2 gm sodium) daily . However, all available evidence suggests  that people, including Indians, consume two to three times the recommended level of salt. The WHO issued a guidance document in 2012 with a global target to  reduce mean population sodium intake by 30% by 2030 . The WHO recommends replacing regular table salt with Lower-Sodium Salt Substitutes (LSSS) to reduce sodium intake and decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke. LSSS most commonly contains a mineral replacement like  potassium chloride , which helps lower blood pressure. LSSS is linked to a reduction in heart attack and stroke risk when compared to regular salt. LSSS available in India has 15-30% less sodium . Pink Himalayan salt, black salt, and sea salt do not fall into the LSSS category . High levels of potassium can be harmful to those with impaired kidney function , potentially leading to hyperkal...

Makhana - a gluten free, vegan snack  Image - Open Food Facts Fox nuts  also known as Gorgon nuts or Makhana, are a nutrient-rich, seed snack similar to popcorn. Makhana has higher protein content & lower glycemic index (better for blood sugar control) than popcorn.  Both raw and fried Makhana are fairly rich in essential amino acids.   Euryale ferox, the aquatic plant that produces the seeds grows in ponds and wetlands. It has been cultivated for its edible seeds for centuries in China, India, and Japan. Archaeobotanical evidence suggests it was a popular wild food source in the Yangtze region during the Neolithic period, and has even been found among artifacts from the Acheulean culture, 750–790,000 years ago in Israel. Imagine eating something that our ancestors enjoyed so long ago! The processed snack is popular both within India and increasingly in international health food markets. Superior grade Makhana is creamy white in color, free of reddish spots and ...