About Dr. Edwina Raj
Dr. Edwina Raj is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Head of Clinical Nutrition at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, with 18+ years of hospital experience spanning neonate to geriatric care. She holds a PhD in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics from Quantum University and is a Gold Medalist in her undergraduate studies.
She currently heads the Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics department at Aster CMI Hospital, where she has worked since 2016 — setting protocols for Medical Nutrition Therapy, planning enteral and parenteral nutrition for critically ill patients, and overseeing the department's revenue, quality, and monthly P&L. She has previously held nutrition roles at Motherhood Hospitals, St. John's Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, and Wockhardt Hospital, and has consulted for Contours International, PepsiCo, HealthcareMagic, PrimeHealthconsultants, and Health5C.
She is the founder of DietWhiz, a free peer-reviewed clinical tool for Muscle Strength & Protein Intake assessment. She is National Co-Chairperson of the CAHO Clinical Dietetic Forum (Pan India), an Executive Committee Member of the Nutrition Society of India (Karnataka Chapter), and a research guide for IGNOU Master's students in Food Science & Nutrition.
A prolific science communicator, she has authored 300+ nutrition articles for outlets including Times of India, BBC World, Deccan Herald, Indian Express, NDTV Doctor, and News18, and has appeared on TV9, Power TV, Samaya News, and BTV.
Areas of Expertise
Assessment & Diagnostics
Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment
Detailed nutrition assessment using BIVA, hand grip strength, body measurements, and clinical evaluation to diagnose nutritional status and create personalized care plans.
Weight & Metabolic Health
Weight Management Therapy
Nutrition therapy for weight loss, weight gain, bariatric surgery, and weight-loss medications.
PCOS & Metabolic Disorders
Nutrition therapy for PCOS, metabolic syndrome, and hyperuricemia.
Diabetes Management
Evidence-based nutrition therapy for diabetes mellitus and blood sugar control.
Ketogenic Diet Therapy
Personalized ketogenic diet therapy for therapeutic and metabolic health goals.
Cardiac, Kidney & Digestive Care
Cardiac & Cholesterol Care
Nutrition therapy for heart disease, cholesterol imbalance, and cardiovascular health.
Gastrointestinal & Liver Care
Medical nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal disorders and liver diseases.
Kidney Disorders & Dialysis
Specialized nutrition care for kidney disease, dialysis, and renal health.
Critical & Clinical Nutrition
Critical Care & Rehabilitation
Nutrition rehabilitation for neurological conditions, critically ill patients, cancer survivors, tube feeding, and parenteral nutrition.
Transplant Nutrition
Comprehensive nutrition work-up and therapy before and after organ transplantation.
Surgical Nutrition
Pre- and post-operative nutrition for bariatric, cosmetic, gastrointestinal, and other surgical procedures.
Life-Stage Nutrition
Women's Health Nutrition
Nutrition therapy for pre-conception, pregnancy, breastfeeding, infertility, menopause, and reproductive health.
Infant, Child & Teen Nutrition
Nutrition therapy for obesity, developmental delay, poor growth, genetic disorders, and eating disorders.
Healthy Ageing Nutrition
Nutrition care for older adults, elderly health, and peri-menopausal women.
Wellness & Performance
Nutritional Deficiency Management
Diagnosis and nutrition therapy for vitamin, mineral, and other nutritional deficiencies.
Mental Health & Neuro Nutrition
Nutrition strategies supporting mental wellness, cognitive health, and neurological function.
Sports Performance Nutrition
Performance-focused nutrition plans for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and active lifestyles.
Community & Preventive Nutrition
Family & Corporate Nutrition
Nutrition counselling, health education, and menu planning for families, schools, corporates, and institutions.
Work Experience
Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
Head of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Aug 2016 – Present - 10+ years
- To set up and revise the protocols and procedures for Medical Nutrition Therapy of diseases from neonate to geriatrics.
- Lead the team of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics in ensuring the best evidence-based practices to achieve therapeutic goals and department quality indicators.
- Conduct nutrition assessment and screening of in-patients & out-patients using tools such as SGA, NRS 2002, MUST, MNA, hand grip dynamometer, DEXA, BCA, MUAC, etc.
- Plan enteral and parenteral nutrition care plans for critically ill patients.
- Monitor F&B processes, i.e. safety, hygiene practices, and in-patient food services.
- Review the nutrition care plan and conduct Continuous Nutrition Education (CNE) programmes regularly.
- Lead team member providing diet and nutrition in accordance with hospital policy.
- Offsite health talks, article writing & community education programs organized by the hospital's marketing department.
- Responsible for revenue, quality, and monthly P&L of the department.
Motherhood Hospitals
Chief Nutritionist
Nov 2010 – Jul 2016 · 5 years 8 months
- Conducted antenatal & postnatal nutrition sessions for out-patients and corporate clients.
- Nutrition assessment and diet counseling for in- and out-patients (maternal & paediatric cases of all age groups).
- Set up and revised protocols and procedures for the Nutrition Department, coordinating with the team of nutritionists.
- Reviewed planned diet charts by Junior Nutritionists and conducted continuous nutrition education programmes.
- Planned and organized teaching activities for trainees.
- Content writing on health-related brochures and articles.
St. John's Hospital, Bengaluru
Nutritionist (Research)
Jul 2009 · 9 months (contractual)
Apollo Hospitals
Junior Nutritionist
May 2009 · 6 months
- Educated and advised a wide range of patients with dietary-related disorders.
- Prescribed diet charts and planned enteral feeds for in-patients.
Wockhardt Hospital
Dietitian (Facilitator)
Jul 2008 · 6 months
- Met the therapeutic nutrition needs of both in-patients and out-patients.
- Conducted group nutrition education programmes.
What People Say
“She takes the time to understand the source of the problem and helps you critically analyse what you're consuming — not just follow a prescribed diet.”
Karantaj Singh
Patient · Aster CMI Hospital
“She explained everything in detail, and the way she explains is really outstanding. Makes everyone comfortable.”
Anusha Raghuraman
Patient
“I strictly followed the plan she prepared, and my urine and blood test results showed remarkable improvement.”
Moses Jayakumar
Patient · Renal Diet
“A thorough professional — she even asked us to consult our gastroenterologist to make sure the plan was clearly aligned with treatment.”
Shyam Prasaad S
Parent · Paediatric IBD Care
“Thank you for helping us understand the nutrition requirements for my wife during her pregnancy in such detail.”
Shivaprasad P Nayak
Patient's Spouse · Pregnancy Nutrition
“Her guidance towards diet has helped me achieve very good performance in swimming — I've won many medals in nationals because of her.”
Annaji Gowda
Patient · Sports Nutrition
“Dr. Edwina Raj's diet chart helped my kid (1.5 years) a lot. She suggested a lot of valuable information regarding diet.”
Abdul Khadar
Parent · Paediatric Nutrition
“My grandmother is getting better after getting a nutrition plan from her for feeds — she is more active now.”
Chaanu
Family Caregiver · Elderly Nutrition
“I'm a rheumatoid patient of 3 years — she gave me a really good diet to reduce my weight. Thank you.”
Namatirtham Niranjan
Patient · Weight Management
“We've been visiting her for four years for my daughter's diet review — she's extremely patient and personalises the plan to her needs and progress.”
Srinivasa Rao C
Parent · Long-Term Diet Care
“She takes the time to understand the source of the problem and helps you critically analyse what you're consuming — not just follow a prescribed diet.”
Karantaj Singh
Patient · Aster CMI Hospital
“She explained everything in detail, and the way she explains is really outstanding. Makes everyone comfortable.”
Anusha Raghuraman
Patient
“I strictly followed the plan she prepared, and my urine and blood test results showed remarkable improvement.”
Moses Jayakumar
Patient · Renal Diet
“A thorough professional — she even asked us to consult our gastroenterologist to make sure the plan was clearly aligned with treatment.”
Shyam Prasaad S
Parent · Paediatric IBD Care
“Thank you for helping us understand the nutrition requirements for my wife during her pregnancy in such detail.”
Shivaprasad P Nayak
Patient's Spouse · Pregnancy Nutrition
“Her guidance towards diet has helped me achieve very good performance in swimming — I've won many medals in nationals because of her.”
Annaji Gowda
Patient · Sports Nutrition
“Dr. Edwina Raj's diet chart helped my kid (1.5 years) a lot. She suggested a lot of valuable information regarding diet.”
Abdul Khadar
Parent · Paediatric Nutrition
“My grandmother is getting better after getting a nutrition plan from her for feeds — she is more active now.”
Chaanu
Family Caregiver · Elderly Nutrition
“I'm a rheumatoid patient of 3 years — she gave me a really good diet to reduce my weight. Thank you.”
Namatirtham Niranjan
Patient · Weight Management
“We've been visiting her for four years for my daughter's diet review — she's extremely patient and personalises the plan to her needs and progress.”
Srinivasa Rao C
Parent · Long-Term Diet Care
Awards, Recognition & Professional Affiliations
National & International Awards
- 'Young Professional Award' (2025) — Indian Council of Agricultural Research, during the 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Science, Hyderabad, NARM
- Quality Award (2023) — IAPEN India Association, for Excellence in Medical Nutrition Practices
- Product Evaluator & Reviewer (Feb 2025) — 'Right Shift' products of ITC Limited
- Two Gold Medals — University of Mysore, 87th Convocation (May/June 2006)
- 1st Prize for scientific paper "Efficacy of Ketogenic Diet in Drug Resistant Epilepsy" — awarded by the President of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), ICNC Conference 2019
- Young Achiever Award — research on the correlation of waist circumference with serum triglyceride levels, Institute of Scholars, 2023
- Woman Shaping the Future — "Excellence in Science & Research" category, Women's Day recognition
- Best Poster Award — National Nutrition Week 2016, Indian Dietetic Association
Professional Certifications & Designations
- Awarded Special Registered Dietitian (2022) — Indian Dietetic Association
- Review Editorial Member — Acta Scientific Nutritional Health Journal
Professional Memberships
- Life Member, Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) — Membership No: 13538
- Life Member, Indian Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN) — Membership No: 4325653298563179
- Life Member & Executive Member, Nutrition Society of India (NSI) — Membership No: LM-2022-0027 (Karnataka Chapter)
- Life Member, Indian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ISPEN) — Membership No: LTM00543
- Life Member, Crohn's Colitis Foundation — Membership No: LM-A-CCF-055
- Member, International Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM) — 2023–2024
Advisory & Leadership Roles
- Research Guide — MS Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics students, IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)
- National Co-Chairperson — CAHO Clinical Dietetic Forum, Pan India
- Executive Committee Member — Nutrition Society of India, Karnataka Chapter
- Advisory Board Member — Salt Project for Mid-Day Meal Programme, Government of Karnataka (2023)
Media & Speaking Engagements
- Invited Speaker — Power TV News Channel, diet discussion (August 2023)
- Invited Speaker — BTV News Channel, diet discussion (August 2023)
- Invited Panel Speaker — Government of Karnataka, resurgence of millets awareness campaign (2023)
Corporate Health & Wellness Talks
Delivered health talks and nutrition workshops at leading corporate organizations including:
- LM Wind Power
- NESS Technology
- Max Hypercity
- Intercallapac
- Northern Trust
- J.P Morgan
- KRONOS
- Accenture
- EMC2
- Flipkart
- Rockwell Automation
- L&T Valdel
- Avnet
- Aegis
- JDA
- TCS
- Lenovo
- Nalaasha
- CGI
- Samsung
- Euro Kids
- Air India
- Atkins
- Menezeis Booba
- Capgemini
- Dyncorp
- Taj Group of Hotels
- SLN Software
- ARRIS (a CommScope Company)
- A and Z
- Prudent
Women of Substance — Excellence in Science & Research
She Inspires Magazine
1st Prize — Scientific Oral Paper Presentation, Cancer Nutrition Research
Quantum University, Dehradun, 2023
Publications & Research
Development of Muscle Function & Protein Intake Score Card: A Web-Based Nutrition Assessment Application for Dietitians
Journal of Community Health Research (JCHR) · Scopus Indexed
Co-relation Between Waist Circumference and Serum Triglyceride Levels
Young Achiever Award-winning paper · Institute of Scholars
Additional peer-reviewed papers, abstracts & case studies across clinical nutrition, diabetes, oncology, and dietetics
Published in indexed journals & presented at conferences · 2008–2026
Education & Certifications
PhD — Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Quantum University (UGC recognised)
MSc — Food & Nutrition
Aggregate: 77.25%
BSc — Home Science 🥇 Gold Medalist
Aggregate: 81.4%
Key Certifications
Ketogenic Diet Certification
Asian Institute of Ketogenic Diet — under Dr. Janak Nathan, Mumbai
Renal Nutrition Certificate Course
Society of Renal Nutrition & Metabolism, New Delhi
Nutrigenomics Certification
Institute of Nutrigenetics
Certified Diabetes Educator
Heart Care Foundation India
Pediatric Nutrition, Diabetes Education & Critical Care Nutrition
NDEP / Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Education Academy; approved by Royal College of Physicians, UK
IEM/PKU Workshop
Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM)
SSIEM Adult IMD Course (virtual)
SSIEM
LLL Certification (2 modules)
European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ESPEN)
Nutrition Management in IEM Disorders
US Commission on Dietetic Registration (Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics)
Research & Scientific Publications
Author and co-author of 36+ peer-reviewed research papers, scientific abstracts, and case studies published in indexed journals and presented at international conferences.
2026
- Systematic review on the effect of Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) among children with Crohn's disease — Review article, 2026 — Link
- White paper on low sodium salt — Link
2025
- Corresponding author for paper published in scopus indexed journal Chemical health risks on May 2025; Development of Muscle Function & Protein Intake Score Card; A Web Based Nutrition Assessment Application for Dietitians; — Link
- Spoorthi1, Dr. Edwina Raj, Geetha Santhosh , Jour. Sci. Res. Allied Sci., 11(4), 537-553 , 2025, Effect of Social Media on the Dietary Behaviour of Young Adult Women
- Rafiya Siddiqua1, Dr. Edwina Raj, Geetha Santhosh, V. Prasanna ,2025, Impact of Glycaemic Index of Dinner Meal in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Jour. Sci. Res. Allied Sci., 11(4), 518-536
- Ankita Gupta, Dr. Edwina Raj , Geetha Santosh,2025, Impact of Shift Timing on Nutritional Status and Dietary Habits of it Professionals, Jour. Sci. Res. Allied Sci., 11(4), 491-517
- Saniya Kauser, Dr. Edwina Raj, Geetha Santhosh, 2025, Impact of Nutrition Counselling on Overweight and Obese Women, Jour. Sci. Res. Allied Sci., 11(4), 557-575
- Calf Circumference as a Nutrition Screening Tool for low Skeletal Muscle Mass in comparison with Hand Grip Strength among Indian Adults presented abstract at PENSA, Singapore 2025
2024
- Scopus indexed paper published in International journal 2024 as corresponding author: DOI: on Designing A Future Food, Plant Based Protein Blend to Promote Sustainable Nutrition — Link
- Sreemathy Venkatraman, Dr. Edwina Raj, et al., 2024 , Consensus on the Screening, Assessment, and Nutritional Management of Dysphagia ,Journal of Nutrition Research. — Link
2023
- Co-author for abstract submitted by Asha Aby (Symbiosis Institute ,Pune) & Awareness about consumption of fiber among adults (International conference on public health dietary lifestyle conference ,virtual respectively 2023)
- Corresponding author for research paper published in IP Journal of Nutrition, Metabolism and Health Science a case report on nutrition management in liver transplant
- Corresponding author for abstract submitted to SSIEM, Jerusalem 2023 on "Effective Management of Severe Necrotising Dermatosis as a Side Effect of dietary restriction of protein in Glutaric acidemia-I(GA-1) & Homocystinuria"
- Co-author for abstract submitted to SSIEM, Jerusalem 2023 on "Effect of Methionine Restricted Diet in Molybdenum Co-factor deficiency in a resource limited setting"
- Won 1st prize as Author for the abstract submitted at National conference on AI in Pharmaceutical & neutraceutical conference ,Dehradun 2023 on Comparative Pilot Study to Test the Effectiveness of Existing Nutrition Regimen Involved in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) versus non-ERAS
- Author for abstract submitted at National conference on AI in Pharmaceutical & neutraceutical conference ,Dehradun 2023 on Effective Management of Severe Protein Deficiency as a Side Effect in Glutaric acidemia-I(GA-1)
- Author for abstract submitted to ESPEN conference 2023 at Lyon,France : ESPEN23-ABS-2119 on "A REVIEW ON THE RELIABILITY OF HAND GRIP STRENGTH (HGS) AS NUTRITION SCREENING TOOL IN CANCER PATIENTS"
- A REVIEW ON THE RELIABILITY OF HAND GRIP STRENGTH (HGS)AS NUTRITION SCREENING TOOL IN CANCER PATIENTS: published in scopus indexed journal — Link
- Millets for Health: Nutrigenomic Revelations and Innovative Processing Solutions — Link
- Enhancing nutritional intervention for buccal mucosa carcinoma patients : A comprehensive case study and dietary counseling approach abstract co-authored and presented at Aster Nutricon conference Kochi 2023
- Abstract submitted as co-author at 18th annual ISPEN conference 2023. Management in Dysphagia caused by Skull Bone Osteomylitis
- Research paper on Cancer patients — Link
- research paper on emotional eatingINFLUENCE OF DIET ON EMOTIONAL WELLBEING-A GENDER PERSPECTIVE UzmaNigaarZameer1, Dr. Edwina Raj2, Geetha Santhosh — Link
- Nuts consumption pattern — Link
2022
- Abstract submitted & published at SSIEM, Frieburg, Germany on Aug 2022 : topic- Nutritional challenges & delayed intervention in the management of homocystinuria - corresponding author. — Link
- Co-author for Thesis published on " PARENTAL INFLUENCES ON CHILDREN'S DIETARY INTAKE, SCREEN TIME AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THEIR WEIGHT STATUS" - IP Journal of Nutrition, Metabolism and Health Science — Link
- Co-author for abstract submitted by Ms.Harini (JSS ,Mysore) on Assessment of micronutrient intake in exclusive enteral tube feeding patients at ICU (National conference on AI in Pharmaceutical & neutraceutical conference ,Dehradun) 2022
2020
- Nutritional Challenges and Management in Post-surgical Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Dr. Edwina Raj, Shivaram H V, Girish, Prakash Dorraiswamy, Rebecca Renee and Deeksha Acharya. Published: July 21, 2020; Volume 4 Issue 8: 52-59. DOI: 10.31080/ASNH.2020.04.0734 — Link
- A clinical case study and medical nutritional therapy in pediatric meningioencephalitis : 28.10.2020 ( 28.10.2020) https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Edwina-Raj — Link
- Coauthor — Link
2019
- Thesis on sports nutrition (nutritional and health status of karnataka women's hockey team)
- Published scientific paper in IP Journal of Nutrition , Metabolism and Health Science as author for topic on Co-relation between waist circumference and serum triglyceride levels — Link
- Presented Scientific Paper as Physical Poster on a topic (As presenting author of the paper on Nutrition Therapy and Challenges in the management of Glycogen Storage Disease III) at Indian Society for Inborn Errors of Metabolism Conference held at Pune Jan 2019
- Presented Scientific paper on topic Ketogenic diet at ICNC 2019,Mumbai conference and awarded 1st prize for the best Physical Poster Abstract competition
- Published scientific paper on 'Nutritional management in stevens johnson syndrome' in IP Journal of Nutrition, Metabolism and Health Science. — Link
- Published a scientific paper on Compliance to Gluten free Diet among patients with gluten sensitivity in IDACON 2019 as a corresponding author
Training & Continuous Learning
International Conferences & Summits
- ESPEN Lyon, France — 2023
- PENSA 2023 — Taipei, Taiwan
- Apollo International Clinical Nutrition Conference 2022 — Bhubaneswar, Orissa
- Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Society of India (PENSA) 2022 — Hyderabad
- ESPEN 2021 (Online)
- ASPEN 2021 (Online)
- ESPEN 2020 (Online)
Faculty & Speaking Engagements
- Invited speaker — Aster Nutricon 2023, topic: Role of Pre & Probiotics in GI Disorders
- Advisory board member — Salt Project, Mid-Day Meal Programme, Government of Karnataka (2023)
- Panel speaker — Resurgence of Millets, State Government of Karnataka (Dec 2023)
- Faculty — 'Nutrition in Medical Gastroenterology', Aster Nutricon 2018
- Faculty for Nurses & Paramedic Staff — Workshop on Nutrition in IBD Care, CCF India (April 2018)
- Panel speaker — Bariatric Nutrition Symposium, Bengaluru (Sept 26, 2017)
Workshops & Symposiums Attended
- Two-day workshop — IBD Conference, Delhi (Sept 2018)
- Two-day workshop — IDACON 2018, Indian Dietetic Association
- One-day Diet Workshop — Indian Society for Inborn Errors of Metabolism Conference, Pune (Jan 2019)
- Symposium — 'Protein and Fibre: Its Role in Satiety', Indian Dietetic Association, Bengaluru Chapter (June 16, 2017)
- 'Workshop on Millets' — Government of Karnataka, MS Ramaiah Hospital Auditorium (July 25, 2017)
- Pediatric Nutrition Symposium — 'Emergency Paradigm in Pediatric Growth' by Prof. Moshe Phillip (Sept 2, 2017)
Professional Certifications & Training
- Certified NABH Co-ordinator — Motherhood Hospital, Bengaluru
- Basic Life Support Certification — Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
- Diabetes Conversation Map Facilitator Training — International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
Presentations & Community Engagement
- Nutrition Awareness Program on 'Balanced Diet' — Bharathi High School, Rajajinagar, Bangalore (2009)
- Free Diabetes Diet Counseling — R.V. Dental College, Bangalore (2007)
Internships
- Internship, Nutrition & Lifestyle Management Clinic — St. John's Hospital, Bangalore (2007)
- Internship, Dietetic Department — BGS Apollo Hospital, Mysore (2005)
Media Coverage & Publications
Author of 300+ published articles in print, digital, and broadcast media across major publications including Times of India, BBC World, Deccan Herald, NDTV, and News18.
2024
- Rj Podcast Youtube: ಆಹಾರ ಎಂಬ ಅಮೃತ ಹಾಗೂ ಡಯಟ್ ಪರಿಣಾಮ | ಎಡ್ವಿನಾ ರಾಜ್ ಆಹಾರ ತಜ್ಞೆ — Link
- SocialNews.XYZ Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more — Link
- TheNewsroom Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more — Link
- AP7AM.COM Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more — Link
2024
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- IBTimes Headline: Craving PaniPuri ? Cancer causing chemicals found in samples in Karnataka — Link
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- NewsPoint Headline: Craving PaniPuri ? Cancer causing chemicals found in samples in Karnataka — Link
- Adani.news Headline: Be carefull of carcinogenic elements found in PaniPuri — Link
- DailyHunt Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more says expert — Link
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- TezBuzz Headline: Craving pani puri? Cancer-causing chemicals found in samples in Karnataka — Link
- NagalandPost Headline: Your favourite 'pani puri' may increase risk of cancer, & more — Link
- Bhaskar Hindi Headline: स्वास्थ्य/चिकित्सा: आपकी पसंदीदा पानी पुरी कैंसर, अस्थमा और अन्य बीमारियों का बढ़ा सकती है खतरा विशेषज्ञ बेंगलुरु के क्लिनिकल न्यूट्रिशन एंड डायटेटिक्स एस्टर सीएमआई हॉस्पिटल में हेड ऑफ सर्विसेज एडविना राज ने आईएएनएस को बताया, ''व्यंजन को अधिक आकर्षक बनाने और स्वादिष्टता बढ़ाने के लिए आर्टिफिशियल रंगों का उपयोग किया जाता है, जो विभिन्न स्वास्थ्य जोखिमों का कारण बनते हैं। खासकर उन लोगों में जो अक्सर विदेशी भोजन का सेवन करते हैं — Link
- Janta Se Rishta Headline: carcinogenic elements : पानीपुरी में मिले कैंसरजनित तत्व रहें सावधान — Link
- Patrika Headline: क्या आपको भी पानी पुरी खाना बहुत पसंद है? सावधान हो जाइए, हो सकता है कैंसर और अस्थमा — Link
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- Samachar Nama Headline: आपकी पसंदीदा पानी पुरी कैंसर, अस्थमा और अन्य बीमारियों का बढ़ा सकती है खतरा : विशेषज्ञ — Link
- Hind Ekta Times Headline: आपकी पसंदीदा पानी पुरी कैंसर, अस्थमा और अन्य बीमारियों का बढ़ा सकती है खतरा : विशेषज्ञ — Link
- India.com Headline: कैंसर-अस्थमा जैसी जानलेवा बीमारियों की वजह बन सकती है आपकी फेवरेट पानी पुरी, आंखें खोल देगा ये खुलासा More articles attached on facebook & Instagram link: https://www.facebook.com/share/LkVCzPaaNBaSuumm/ https://www.instagram.com/edwinaraj/profilecard/?igsh=MTYwejExczB1bmNm — Link
2023
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- Women's Healthy Weight Day feature, Jan 2023 — Link
- Thyroid and You: 5 foods that can help with thyroid management, Jan 2023 — Link
- Deccan Chronicle_Pg14_Feb6_Chennai and Hyd
- The Asian Age_Pg12_Feb6_BLR
- article "Thyroid and you" has been published in The New Indian Express_Pg3_Feb9_BLR — Link
- https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/the-importance-of-maintaining-an-ideal-body-weight-for-women-7115653.html
- https://www.apnnews.com/thyroid-and-you-5-foods-that-can-help-you-with-thyroid-management/
- https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/the-importance-of-maintaining-an-ideal-body-weight-for-women-7115653.html
- https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/5-foods-that-can-help-you-with-thyroid-management-7123639.html
- https://eng.bharattimes.co.in/foods-that-can-help-you-with-thyroid-management/
- https://www.thehansindia.com/life-style/health/thyroid-and-you-784208
- Feb 2023 — Link
- March 2023 — Link
- March 2023 ( March 2023) — Link
- https://www.instagram.com/p/CrMHS8tPboJ/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=
- https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/good-in-taste-neat-on-the-packaging-are-health-drinks-really-good-for-your-kids-2361511-2023-04-18
- https://www.financialexpress.com/healthcare/wellness/bournvita-row-sugar-content-level-in-the-popular-health-drink-raises-concern-heres-what-experts-say/3052340/
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/vegan-foods-high-in-calcium-1681736538
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/foods-that-trigger-acid-reflux-heartburn-1681464114
- https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/empowering-women-to-improve-their-health-tips-for-resolving-vitamin-d-deficiency-7523101.html
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/things-women-should-eat-and-drink-to-protect-their-heart/articleshow/98479050.cms
- https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2023/feb/09/thyroidand-you-2545696.html
- https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/do-you-really-need-10000-steps-a-day/3076862/
- https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/empowering-women-to-improve-their-health-tips-for-resolving-vitamin-d-deficiency-7523101.html
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/foods-that-trigger-acid-reflux-heartburn-1681464114
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/vegan-foods-high-in-calcium-1681736538
- https://www.financialexpress.com/healthcare/wellness/bournvita-row-sugar-content-level-in-the-popular-health-drink-raises-concern-heres-what-experts-say/3052340/
- https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/good-in-taste-neat-on-the-packaging-are-health-drinks-really-good-for-your-kids-2361511-2023-04-18
- https://techiai.com/bournvita-row-concerns-mount-over-sugar-content-experts-share-insights/
- https://actiworld.com/2023/04/20/bournvita-row-concerns-mount-over-sugar-content-experts-share-insights/
- https://samacharcentral.com/concerns-mount-over-sugar-content-experts-share-insights/
- https://www.dailyexpertnews.com/lifestyle/bournvita-row-concerns-grow-about-sugar-content-experts-share-insights/
- https://beatlyzer.com/bournvita-row-concerns-mount-over-sugar-content-experts-share-insights-608975.html
- https://article.wn.com/view/2023/04/18/Bournvita_row_Sugar_content_level_in_the_popular_health_drin/
- https://kalseaajtaknew.blogspot.com/2023/04/bournvita-row-concerns-mount-over-sugar.html
- https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/news18-epaper-newseigh/bournvita+row+concerns+mount+over+sugar+content+experts+share+insights-newsid-n491928584
- https://vnexplorer.net/bournvita-row-sugar-content-level-in-the-popular-health-drink-raises-concern-heres-what-experts-say-s1576364.html
- https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/how-intermittent-fasting-harms-your-body-read-on-to-find-out/3072938/
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/gluten-free-flour-atta-alternatives-for-people-with-celiac-disease-1680591432
- https://m.timesofindia.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/the-unhealthy-side-of-health-drinks/articleshow/99672506.cms
- https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/beware-of-stomach-infection-due-to-excessive-mango-consumption-heres-how/3084487/
- https://eng.bharattimes.co.in/world-food-safety-day-2023-tips-on-how-to-keep-your-food-safe-while-travelling/
- https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/world-food-safety-day-2023-tips-on-how-to-keep-your-food-safe-while-travelling-8016361.html
- https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/what-is-blood-type-diet-and-should-you-really-follow-it-2389884-2023-06-07
- https://www.financialexpress.com/healthcare/wellness/food-for-thought-disordered-eating-is-becoming-a-health-concern-especially-among-kids-and-adolescents/3121237/
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/health-expert-on-tips-to-avoid-stomach-infections-due-to-mangoes-101686402167285.html
- https://www.jagonews24.com/en/feature/news/68892
- Print media- financial express June 11,2023 on disordered eating
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/chocolate-craving-a-sign-of-magnesium-deficiency-or-not-1692171223
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/side-effects-of-sleeping-right-after-eating-1691142453
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/types-and-benefits-of-almond-milk-for-weight-loss-1692801310
- The new Indian Express Aug 22nd 2023 - on vitamin D3 - Print media
- https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/does-chocolate-craving-indicates-magnesium-deficiency-find-out-8540214.html
- https://zeenews.india.com/health/craving-chocolates-you-could-indicate-towards-nutritional-deficiency-experts-warns-2649672
- https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2023/aug/16/getting-sunshine-aplenty-you-may-still-be-low-on-vitamin-d-2605774.html
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/strengthening-your-immunity-essential-tips-for-a-healthy-monsoon-season-101691925615301.html
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/is-sugarcane-juice-safe-for-diabetes-patients-1686139277
- Print Media on Hunger pangs- 23rd July 2023 — Link
- https://zeenews.india.com/health/constant-urge-to-eat-check-signs-causes-and-expert-tips-to-curb-food-noise-2636955
- https://www.onlymyhealth.com/nutrients-that-help-improve-eyesight-1689613469
- https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/a-teenagers-tragic-loss-sparks-debate-are-protein-shakes-for-all-8226205.html
- https://newspatrolling.com/strengthening-your-immunity-essential-tips-for-a-healthy-monsoon-season-2/
- https://www.apnnews.com/strengthening-your-immunity-essential-tips-for-a-healthy-monsoon-season/
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cureocity-hosts-pioneering-international-summit-105200569.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFrHR0Lz6YJYW_qzy3k-ndErDZRu6XTggENZS8UduP_cGwv6wjg3bs6HQG_wktY7PhaxOGXERZaeIqa038zE2yKHHBn7unICRgGvSRZb6Jpy-91mEAqnktu6FKkqgETpWNvlataipbYrODvzj5wf4oR763Y8baafaTUMDMxuhIjH
- https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness-orthorexia-all-you-need-to-know-about-this-eating-disorder-8788468.html
- https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/AsjnClp02h714PrFGZcOB?domain=onlymyhealth.com
- https://www.thehansindia.com/featured/women/spice-up-sankranti-with-seeds-superfoods-851267
- https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness-rat-snacking-unveiling-the-health-and-habitual-impact-8760314.html
- Navigating weight management in B'luru, avoiding pitfalls - NEWS TRAIL — Link
- Guarding Against Fried Rice Syndrome: A Call for Food Safety Awareness - News18 — Link
- Navigating weight management in B'luru, avoiding pitfalls - NEWS TRAIL — Link
- (https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/e_1QCkogrFN5WLou2_48W?domain=youtube.com) - TV9 interview — Link
- (https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9otRCYMZyh8A1wqh0yPrv?domain=youtu.be) BTV & Power TV interview — Link
- Bangalore Mirror - Bangalore Headline: Karnataka red flags unsafe pani puris (clip attached ) — Link
- BangaloreMirror Headline: Karnataka red flags unsafe pani puris — Link
- Mid-Day Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more says expert — Link
- DaijiWorld Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more — Link
- IANS Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more — Link
- Lokmat Times Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more — Link
- Hamari Baat Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more Pro Kerala Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more (https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a1544018.html) — Link
- Today India Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more — Link
- Hi India Headline: Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more — Link
2022
- Interview with THE WEEK journalist on Nutrition During COVID -19 — Link
- On world milk day : May 2022 ( May 2022) — Link
- On Cholesterol — Link
- BBC world on vegan diet: June 2022 — Link
- Times of India - on iron deficiency : July 2022 Is iron deficiency an after effect of COVID infection? Experts answer, shed light on the signs, sources and supplementation — Link
- The Times Bureau — Link
- News Next — Link
- Pehal News — Link
- All Places Map — Link
- Breaking Blog — Link
- Edcocp — Link
- Electrov — Link
- Frugalistamamas — Link
- Techi AI — Link
- Netional Dastak — Link
- Headlines Today — Link
- July'22 ( July’22) — Link
- Aug'22 ( Aug’22) — Link
- Sept'22 ( Sept’22) — Link
- https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/general/whats-metabolism-got-to-do-with-weight-gain-or-loss
- https://www.thesouthfirst.com/health/new-study-links-skipping-breakfast-or-not-eating-it-at-home-can-lead-to-psychosocial-behaviours-in-your-child/
- (https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/thefreepressjournal-epaper-fpressjr/are+you+taking+health+supplements+correctly+here+s+what+you+should+do-newsid-n417441254) — Link
- https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/thefreepressjournal-epaper-fpressjr/are+you+taking+health+supplements+correctly+here+s+what+you+should+do-newsid-n417441254
- (https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/962261) — Link
- https://www.thehansindia.com/featured/womenia/are-you-taking-your-health-supplements-correctly-756830
- Sept'22 ( Sept’22) — Link
- Oct 2022 ( Oct 2022) — Link
- Nov 2022 — Link
- Nov 2022 ( Nov 2022) — Link
2021
- Feb 2021 — Link
- Oct 2021 ( Oct 2021) — Link
- On sugar detox : Jun 2021 — Link
- Menopause : Mar 2021 — Link
- Times of India on Intermittent Fasting : Nov 2021 ( Nov 2021) — Link
- Times of India on Gluten free diet : Nov 2021 — Link
- Christmas healthy recipe: Dec 2021 — Link
2020
- 3.1.2020 — Link
- Published on eating out in Silvertalkies online seniors blog on 31.1.2020 — Link
- Eat right across all ages : published on Global prime news ; — Link
- published on 31.1.2020 — Link
- on 30.2.2020 ( on 30.2.2020) — Link
- Article published on 3.4.2020 — Link
- Article published in Deccan Herald newspaper edition on Control craving and eat healthy on 28th of Mar2020. — Link
- Write up appeared on Deccan Herald living newspaper edition on 31.3.2020
- Article vitamin B12 for senior published at online portal silvertalkies on 12.3.2020 — Link
- Business Fortnight 7.4.2020 : Steering your health during the lock down season of COVID-19 — Link
- Healthy Soch 7.4.2020: Steering your health during the lock down season of COVID-19 https://www.healthysoch.com/fitness/steering-your-health-during-the-lock-down-season-of-covid-19 — Link
- Easy Shiksha 7.4.2020: Steering your health during the lock down season of COVID19 — Link
- News Patrolling 7.4.2020: Steering your health during the lock down season of COVID-19 — Link
- Your Chennai 7.4.2020: Steering Your Health During The Lock Down Season Of COVID-19 — Link
- Daily Hunt 7.4.2020: Steering your health during the lock down season of COVID-19 — Link
- News Views Network 7.4.2020: Steering your health during the lock down season of COVID-19 Article on Foods Other Than Vitamin C Sources That Can Help Boost Immunity — Link
- 15.4.2020 ( 15.4.2020) — Link
- Preserve your health during lockdown 10.4.2020 — Link
- Posted youtube video on weight management during COVID lockdown — Link
- Article on comfort foods on 24.4.2020 — Link
- April 2020 — Link
- Fasting During The Time Of Pandemic: Things One Must Keep In Mind on 19.5.2020 — Link
- Prioritize your health during the holy days of Ramzan - Safe and healthy practices to benefit from fasting 10.5.2020 — Link
- Benefits Of Raw Garlic For Health, Beauty: How To Use, Natural Remedies11.5.2020 — Link
- Article on fasting benefits posted on Deccan Herald 12.5.2020
- Article on junk food during COVID quoted on Rajasthan Patrika on 16.5.2020
- ; June 9th 2020 — Link
- [https](about:blank)://www.onlymyhealth.com/reasons-to-refrain-from-junk-food-1595404170 23.07.2020 — Link
- sept 2020 — Link
- sept 2020 ( sept 2020) — Link
- Sept 2020 — Link
- Aug 2020 — Link
- foods for healthy gut. Aug 2020 — Link
- Article on Dussera Oct 2020 — Link
- Festivals In The Time Of Social Distancing Oct 2020 — Link
- Oct 2020 — Link
- On Breast Cancer Oct2020 — Link
- 2020 — Link
- Oct 2020 ( Oct 2020) — Link
- Oct 2020 — Link
- https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/eat-right-for-your-heart-to-beat-right-1742185-2020-11-19
- Dec 2020 — Link
- foods to control in diabetes Aster lab Dec 2020 ( foods to control in diabetes Aster lab Dec 2020) — Link
- ,Article on Vitamin B12Dec 2020 — Link
- Dec 2020 ( Dec 2020) — Link
2019
- article published on 26.8.19 ( article published on 26.8.19) - " coconut oil" — Link
- Article published on NDTV doctor (Pineapple juice ) Sep 19, 2019 04:53 IST — Link
- Article published on NDTV doctor Updated: Sep 16, 2019 07:25 IST — Link
- Published on 3rd Nov in Financial Express : topic ; Fitness wearable : how fit is this tech?
- Published on 15th Nov in onlymyhealth.com : topic ; Know your Plate
- Binge count binge : published in Deccan Herald newspaper on 24.12.2019 — Link
- Eat right at all ages : on 29.12.2019 — Link
- [https](about:blank)://www.onlymyhealth.com/know-your-plate-a-serving-of-biryani-has-these-many-calories-1575628049 on 6.12.2019 — Link
- on 30. 12. 2019 — Link
- 7\. On 30.12.2019 — Link
2018
- Press release on Ketogenic Diet: 10.7.2018 (copy attached) — Link
- Contributed 2 Case Studies which was published by Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd . (copy attached)
- National Nutrition Week 2018 Blog — Link
- Article on Veganism 2018 — Link
- Article on India Today Sep'18 — Link
- http://www.internationalnewsandviews.com/veganism-the-smart-way-to-practice/#sthash.SRD1eEkh.xKkaOcn0.dpbs
- Article published in Deccan Herald on 4th of Dec 2018 " What to Eat for Healthy Hair'' 1. — Link
- Article published in Times Wellness Dec 2018 (comments included) on Iodine "Essential I for athletes" , write up attached for reference below
2017
- Article on Diet Myths in Indian Express 14.12.2017
2014
- BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS CAMPAIGN(2013&2014) , ADDRESSED THE MEDIA ON IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDINGARTICLE ON PREGNANCY : HTTP://WWW.MOTHERHOODINDIA.COM/CHECKLIST-FOODS-AVOID-PREGNANCY/ ARTICLE ON PREGNANCY : HTTP://WWW.MOTHERHOODINDIA.COM/DIET-TIPS-WINTER-PREGNANCY/ (http://www.motherhoodindia.com/diet-tips-winter-pregnancy/) http://www.meetmydoctor.in/doctor/dr-edwina-raj-bangalore-nutrition#/list:E;E;E;E;true — Link
2012
- Invited by samaya tv channel for a discussion programme on 'junk foods'(45 minutes) which was telecasted live on samaya news channel on 31st of march 2012
- PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE ON PAEDIATRIC NUTRITION IN 'FOLLOW THE CHILD' MAGAZINE BY INDIAN ACADEMY OF MONTESSORI ARTICLE ON ANEMIA RAMPANT AMONG VEGGIES IN INDIAN EXPRESS NEWSPAPER Link — Link
Organisations & Memberships
Leadership Roles
- National Co-Chairperson — CAHO Clinical Dietetic Forum, Pan India
- Executive Committee Member — Nutrition Society of India, Karnataka Chapter
- Research Guide — IGNOU Master's in Food Science & Nutrition
- Advisory Board — Government of Karnataka Salt Project, Mid-Day Meal Programme
Life Memberships
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (LM-A-CCF-055)
- Indian Dietetic Association — IDA (#13538)
- Nutrition Society of India — NSI (LM-2022-0027)
- IAPEN (#4325653298563179)
- ISPEN (LTM00543)
- International Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism — SSIEM (2023–2024)