Hello! Thank you for stopping by. My name is Varsha and I am the founder of Illuminated Health. I am a qualified nutritionist and ayurveda consultant who specialises in women's health, type 2 diabetes and digestive wellbeing. I love what I do so much that I am currently a PhD student in Food Innovation and Sustainable Nutrition. In my newsletters, I like to keep it real and practical. I love to share my knowledge and experience with all things related to holistic health. You will also hear about my student journey and my family. I love hearing from my readers, so please do say hi once you have subscribed! Wishing you health and happiness, Varsha
Heart of the home
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Hello Reader Question for you. What place or room in your home is your favourite spot? Or where do you tend to gravitate towards? In my home, we all gravitate towards the kitchen. We hang out in the kitchen, do homework in there, have conversations, cook together, have family meal times and so forth. The kitchen is a place where we all come together. The kitchen holds so much healing and therapeutic energy. Think about it:
I remember a few years ago when I had a terrible cold and could barely get out of bed; my husband made me a noodle soup that cleared my sinuses. Even now, I keep specific tea bags in my cupboard that help with a variety of ailments from supporting digestion to soothing sore throats. No matter how busy life gets, my husband and I always aim to have a home-cooked meal in the evening. In the interest of being transparent with you, I can cook a tasty meal that my kids and husband enjoy. However, I often find cooking to be a bit of a chore (much like washing the dishes!). I am not the most innovative person in the kitchen, but I can certainly turn a few ingredients into a meal everyone loves. Cooking is not my passion, but it is my husband’s. My husband Stan absolutely loves cooking, and he is incredible at it. In fact, a few years ago, he was a Masterchef quarterfinalist! He used to host online "cook-a-longs," and I am so excited to share that he has officially started them back up. The best part? Even if you have zero cooking experience, he guides you step-by-step so that you can successfully recreate his dishes at home. Ready to get cooking within the comfort of your own home? Sign up for a cook-a-long here If you have any questions about the cook-a-long, reply to this email or send him a message on instagram. Health & Happiness, Varsha P.S. If there is anything specific that you would like to learn more about, be sure to reply to this email and let me know. P.P.S. Within Holistically Healthy Membership, we are currently covering all things related to the Planetary Health Diet from the perspective of Ayurveda. It you would like to learn more, be sure to sign up today.
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Varsha Khatri
Hello! Thank you for stopping by. My name is Varsha and I am the founder of Illuminated Health. I am a qualified nutritionist and ayurveda consultant who specialises in women's health, type 2 diabetes and digestive wellbeing. I love what I do so much that I am currently a PhD student in Food Innovation and Sustainable Nutrition. In my newsletters, I like to keep it real and practical. I love to share my knowledge and experience with all things related to holistic health. You will also hear about my student journey and my family. I love hearing from my readers, so please do say hi once you have subscribed! Wishing you health and happiness, Varsha
Hello Reader How are you? (Do reply to this email and let me know!) It has been quite some time since I have written and sent out a Thursday newsletter. It is a bit of a long one today, but it is worth the read! Following my announcement of starting my PhD, I took a bit of "break" from sending newsletters. I am now back with a lot more to offer! Beyond my years of work within the clinical setting, I am also now involved academically, from teaching and supervising to doing research. As it...
Hello Reader Earlier this week, I took part in a drug and alcohol training session for health care practitioners to learn more about its use and misuse. One message really stood out: there is no safe level of drinking. That’s because when it comes to alcohol, you never truly know what damage might be happening behind the scenes. If you know me, you know that I am not a particular fan of alcohol. I do not drink much and this is purely a personal choice, one that has often raised eyebrows,...
Hello Reader Probiotics are often widely misused and misunderstood. Yet they are so vital for balanced health as they do so much more than aid digestion. Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, and the balance between “good” and “bad” bacteria is crucial for your digestive health. By introducing more probiotic-rich foods into your diet, you can boost your gut flora and start feeling the benefits almost immediately. Some of the most popular probiotic-rich foods include: Kefir – Packed with...