India, Sept. 4 -- W e live in an age where food is marketed like a puzzle - labelled "good carbs" or "bad carbs," hyped-up superfoods, and diets that change every season. Yet, the fundamentals of good nutrition haven't changed: balance, moderation and variety. That's also the theme of National Nutrition Week 2025 (till September 7) - Eat Right for a Better Life. Health experts say it's time to stop overcomplicating food and return to basics: wholesome, minimally processed meals, portion control and consistency. "New diet jargon, keto, paleo, intermittent fasting, plant-based, low-carb, often confuses people and takes the joy out of eating," says Dr Rupa Shah, Lifestyle Medicine Physician and PAN India Mumbai Chapter Chairperson. She recommends sticking to traditional diets built on local, seasonal and plant-based foods. "You don't need exotic or expensive superfoods when staples like whole grains, pulses, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds give you complete nutrition," she adds. Dr Ginni Kalra, head dietician, Aakash Healthcare, suggests the plate model: Fill half your plate with colourful fruits and vegetables, a quarter with whole grains such as brown rice or millets and the remaining quarter with proteins from pulses, beans, lentils or soy. Add healthy fats from nuts, seeds or a drizzle of olive or mustard oil. For busy people, she recommends practical hacks like bulk-cooking lentils and veggies, or relying on local seasonal produce. With endless "nutrition advice" online, separating fact from fad is crucial. Experts suggest: According to Dr Anjana Kalia, Ayurvedic Doctor & Nutritionist at Bloom Clinix, everyday tweaks can transform health: Young people juggling fast-paced lives can still eat smart. Nutritionists recommend:...