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Food and nutrition for women, the Indian way

Written by the Femwise editorial team · Updated 7 October 2026

Food advice built on roti, rice, dal and sabzi, from registered dietitians.

Quick answer

Eating well as an Indian woman starts with a balanced thali: plenty of vegetables, a protein such as dal, curd, paneer, eggs or fish, and whole grains like roti, brown rice or millets. Our dietitians show how to do this on an everyday budget, for PCOS (now called PMOS), pregnancy and daily energy.

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Sources

· Dietary Guidelines for Indians, ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, 2024
· Indian Food Composition Tables, ICMR-NIN

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