Chennai: While we navigate through the pandemic, conversations on immunity, fitness and active lifestyle are becoming more relevant and meaningful.
Channelising critical data and research papers across all demographics, Indian Dietetic Association (IDA), IDA Gujarat Chapter, IDA SIG (Wellness-Fitness) and American Pistachio Growers (APG) presented a townhall on nutrition. Leading health experts, nutritionists, fitness trainers, doctors, nutritionist shared insights on the latest research on pistachios.
The event was addressed by Dr Jagmeet Madan (IDA national president), Dr Bhavana Vaid (IDA-Gujarat, president) Shiny Surendran (sports nutritionist), Sumit Saran (India representative of APG) and others.
Dr Jagmeet Madan said, “there was always a science behind nuts as they are loaded with antioxidants, protein, fiber etc. We are truly delighted with the new data and research on pistachios. It will be an excellent addition to the Indian snack bouquet.”
Dr Bhavana Vaid remarked that pistachios are amongst lowest calorie nuts with a higher ratio of essential amino acids.