A Sustainable Diet

Nicole Linhares Kedia 

We live in a world obsessed with quick fixes — fad diets, detox teas, and miracle pills that promise instant results. But here’s the truth: anything that gives fast results rarely gives lasting ones.

Fad diets don’t nourish; they deplete. They can leave you fatigued, deficient, and eventually right back where you started — or worse. ( messing up your entire metabolic function & hormones) 

Let’s get one thing straight: food is not just calories.

It’s information. It restores, empowers, and protects your body from within.

Take functional foods, for example — those rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals. They go beyond basic nutrition to improve metabolism, gut health, and immunity. Turmeric, for instance, is more than just a spice — it’s anti-inflammatory, digestive-friendly, and even anti-cancer. And honestly, can you name one Indian kitchen without turmeric?

Or consider chia seeds — tiny, yes, but mighty. Packed with omega-3s, they’re a vegetarian’s best friend for heart health. Then there’s fermented foods like chaas or dahi, your gut’s best buddies for balance and harmony.

Now, let’s talk biohacks. Sounds high-tech, right?

In truth, it’s just your body’s common sense in action.

Morning sunlight to reset your circadian rhythm, a few rounds of Surya Namaskar, or even mindful breathwork when stress hits — these are biohacks in their simplest form.

As the beautiful book Ikigai reminds us, longevity comes from simplicity: moving often, eating lightly, connecting deeply, and finding joy in the everyday. Yoga says the same — simplicity isn’t lack, it’s alignment.

Personally, I don’t believe in diets that look good on Instagram but collapse in real life. Sustainable health is built on timeless habits:

• Eating a rainbow of foods
• Sleeping well
• Managing stress
• Staying hydrated
• Movement 
• Emotional wellbeing 

Ayurveda has always known this. Eat seasonally. Eat mindfully. Eat on time. Sip on warm spiced teas — fennel, ajwain, turmeric, cinnamon — that cool, digest, and heal from within.

Picture this: a breakfast with healthy fats from seeds or nuts keeps blood sugar stable and energy steady. A simple, balanced plate — half veggies (fiber and color), a quarter protein, and a quarter complex carbs — is more powerful than any fad.

Start with veggies, then protein, then carbs. The fiber cushions your blood sugar, aids digestion, and keeps you satisfied longer.

And yes — align your meals with the sun. Early dinners let your body rest, digest, and recharge, just as our ancient wisdom  recommends.

So, the next time someone tempts you with keto, a “detox” tea, or the so-called miracle Ozempic pill — pause. Ask yourself:

Does my body truly need this?

Can I sustain this a year from now?

If not, it’s just another trend in disguise.

Sustainable nutrition isn’t about extremes — it’s about awareness, consistency, and compassion toward your body. Trends come and go, but discipline stays. And that discipline gives you true freedom —

freedom from illness, from fatigue, from dependency.

Choose wisely, nourish deeply, and remember-sustainability isn’t a diet.

It’s a way of living