Nutrition for young Adults

What should you be eating as a young South Asian? Review our tips and guidelines for nutrition!

I'm young and healthy, why do I need to monitor my nutrition?

With the rise in heart disease and diabetes in South Asians globally, the younger you change your habits, the better the benefits. You are in complete control of your diet!

Check out this article about diabetes and cardiometabolic risk in South Asian youth

Start now, live better, beat the odds!

general diet Resources

Carb-counting tool

Healthy eating Indian style

Determine your ideal diet - UT Health's Guide

Brown Heart Diet Guidelines

Brown Heart Diet FAQ

ingredients 101

Guide to Indian spices here

Healthy spices to add to your diet from UT Health

How much protein is in each type of grain here

Grain cooking guide here

Is my Favorite Snack Healthy?

Bubble Tea

A singular bubble tea beverage can contain equal to or more than the American Heart Association's recommended amount of daily sugar intake (check out this published paper explaining the nutritional background of bubble tea)
An increased risk of obesity due to excessive bubble tea consumption has been shown here
There are increasing reports of young adults facing kidney stones due to excessive bubble tea consumption (check out this article by Science Daily)

Instant Ramen

High instant ramen consumption is linked with comorbidities such as diabetes and an increased mortality risk (check out this published study)
Instant ramen is NOT a complete meal - it lacks in several nutrients (check out this Healthline article)

Chips

Kurkure does not contain plastic, but that doesn't mean it's healthy - check out this nutritional breakdown
Chips can be high in palm oil - check out this Times of India article about the effects of excessive chips consumption, including increased cancer risk, diabetes risk, and high blood pressure

Energy Drinks

Excessive energy drink consumption is becoming a leading cause of liver damage among Indian youth - read this article
While these drinks may have temporary performance benefits, the excessive caffeine in these drinks can cause long-term harm - check out Harvard Health's guidelines