We are How we eat

A cultural contextual study for the desi way of eating and lifestyle

A group presentation
 SUMMARY OF THE BOOK
· Glucose, a vital molecule for energy, intensely influences our
physical and mental well-being.

· the importance of managing glucose levels to align overall

health. It explores the role of glucose, fructose, and insulin
curves, offering evidence-based insights.

· Plants convert elements into glucose through

photosynthesis, storing it as starch. Humans obtain glucose
from food, impacting energy balance.
· Glucose spikes, caused by sugary foods, have diverse effects
on health.

· Glucose spikes, free radicals, oxidative stress, glycation, and

inflammation, with long-term implications like cancer and
diabetes.

· Strategies to flatten glucose curves include mindful eating

order, green starters, sugar alternatives, vinegar intake,
exercise, and balanced snacks.
Problem Statement

India is a vast country with a very diverse culture in every

state. The book “Glucose Revolution” tackles the western
food habits and beliefs through various ways like CGS and
making readers aware of false marketing.

The idea of this project is to create a similar sense of

awareness for the Indian food context, specifically south
Indian food and debunk some of the myths and
misconceptions we have been practicing
Literature review
★ South Indian Breakfasts: A Delight or A Dismay for Glucose Metabolism?- Ultrahuman
Link-
https://blog.ultrahuman.com/blog/south-indian-breakfasts-a-delight-or-a-dismay-for-glucose-metabol
ism/
★ South Indian diabetic diet chart Ideas.- Sugar.fit
Link-
https://www.sugarfit.com/blog/south-indian-diet-for-diabetes/
★ Eating Well with Diabetes: South Indian and Sri Lankan Diets.- Unlock food
Link-
https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Diabetes/Diabetes-and-Healthy-Eating/Eating-well-with-Diab
etes-South-Indian-and-Sri-La.aspx
★ Step by step Indian diet guide for diabetes.- Wellness munch
Link-
https://wellnessmunch.com/step-by-step-indian-diet-guide-for-diabetes/
★ Waste on a plate- 2018- Ujan
Flavour Profile of Indians for various food
Primary research done to set the context of
Indians consuming food in various ways.
The number of times we have meals
How often we go out to eat
What do we prefer eating out from
(plate/bowl) etc
 Visual documentation of the various food I
had over the week in 2019 which goes to
show how we consume various cuisines
and not just pure indian food always

A similar Mind map will be created for the

project
Which maps out the various factors and
stakeholders
Involved in our food habits and choices
Typical to Kerala
FOR EXAMPLE -

FIBER

PROTEIN

GLUCOSE

ULTRAHUMAN CGM
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Puducherry
Andhra Pradesh
Andaman