Let’s talk Tamil food, diets that fit your ethnicity and nutrition tips for parents with Rajini Nathan

29/05/2024 42 min

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Episode Synopsis

Rajini, known as “Tamil food” is known for her expertise in South Asian nutrition which stems from choosing to follow a clean, Ayurvedic diet after she was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition a few years ago. Her story is so inspiring and this episode is filled with amazing tips for choosing healthy food choices that fit your body type and ethnicity. Apart from her focus on nutrition, she is also the head of communications at Agal Wellbeing Services, A UK based charity that offers free mental health services, a radio and TV presenter, Bharathanatyam dancer and an incredible Mom! Hope you love this conversation as much as we did! 

On this episode of The Story Behind A Title, Rajini and Jananie discuss

Introduction / Rajini’s background in UK 

How Rajini’s interest in Tamil food started

Getting diagnosed with an autoimmune condition

Noticing symptoms of an autoimmune condition

Ayurvedic path of nutrition 

Cooking classes in Toronto

Coffee and late dinners - what its doing to us 

When are you supposed to have your heaviest meal

Going back to our roots when considering meal options

Making meal decisions for your children

Including your children in cooking

Mom guilt

Rajini’s secret announcement 



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