As a child, I found joy in putting pieces together—puzzles, dot-to-dot drawings, and colorful threads woven into bracelets. Looking back, I realize it was the process of creating wholeness that fascinated me. My love for food grew in a similar way. I grew up in a joint family in India, inspired by my mum’s culinary finesse in blending Eastern and Western flavors and my grandma’s Ayurvedic wisdom—using spices as medicine for indigestion, colds, sore throats, headaches, and minor cuts.

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The importance of culturally tailored meals is crucial for making sustainable changes—I understand that deeply. I am passionate about working closely with my fellow South Asian Indians because I recognize the high risk of heart disease and diabetes in my culture and the powerful impact that lifestyle management has in reducing these risks.​