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Cardiovascular diseases account for nearly 28% of all deaths, while more than 100 million people are living with diabetes, with millions more at risk. “One in five deaths in India is directly attributed to poor diet,” said Dr Ambuj Roy, professor of cardiology at AIIMS, Delhi.In its latest guidance, the AHA shifts the conversation away from diet trends and quick fixes to what people actually eat every day. It calls for meals built around vegetables, fruits and whole grains, along with healthier protein sources such as dals, beans, nuts and fish. It also recommends replacing butter and animal fats with plant-based oils and choosing foods that are minimally processed.Dr Roy said such principles can be adapted locally. He pointed to the Mediterranean diet as a proven model for reducing heart risk, adding that similar anti-inflammatory Indian diets can be built using locally available ingredients such as mustard oil, peanut oil, seasonal fruits, vegetables, millets, legumes, nuts and traditional spices. “Minimising ready-to-eat packaged food, biscuits and savouries can reduce heart disease risk by up to 30%,” he said.At the same time, the AHA calls for limiting ultra-processed foods, added sugars, excess salt and saturated fats. Packaged snacks, sugary drinks, refined flour items and processed meats are major contributors to rising obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Echoing this, Dr Ravinder Goswami from the endocrinology department at AIIMS said conditions like diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery disease often overlap and require similar lifestyle changes. He stressed portion control—“eat slightly less than your appetite”—along with mindful eating and avoiding distractions like screens during meals.He also cautioned against refined carbohydrates such as maida-based foods and advised cutting down on deep-fried items and repeatedly heated oils. Choosing whole fruits over juices and opting for roasted instead of fried snacks can make a significant difference, he said.Urban lifestyles are compounding the risk, with food delivery and quick-commerce making high-calorie, high-salt foods easily accessible. The AHA also advises limiting alcohol and says people should not start drinking for perceived heart benefits.“Simple habits like daily walking, sunlight exposure, and watching your weight are as important as what you eat,” Dr Goswami said, adding that visible weight gain is itself a warning sign.Doctors say the risk builds over time through daily habits, not occasional indulgence, and with lifestyle diseases rising among young Indians, what you eat every day shapes your long-term health.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. 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This is expected to significantly cut the time taken for clearance.At the same time, FSSAI has kept safety checks in place. Final clearance, including the No Objection Certificate (NOC), will be given only after all fees are paid, ensuring that food safety is not compromised.Earlier, the process was sequential and time-consuming. After document scrutiny, importers had to pay fees before inspection could begin, and again before samples were sent for laboratory testing. Any delay in payment would slow down the entire process, leading to consignments being held up at ports.Under the revised system, once documents are cleared and visual inspection is completed, samples can be drawn immediately without waiting for payment confirmation. This allows inspection and testing to run in parallel, reducing delays.For consumers, the impact could be direct. Faster clearance means perishable food items such as fruits, dairy and processed products spend less time at ports, reducing the risk of spoilage and helping maintain quality.The move is also expected to ease congestion at ports, improve supply chains and reduce logistics delays, which could help stabilise availability and prices in the market.Officials said the change is aimed at making the import clearance system faster and more efficient, while ensuring that all mandatory safety checks continue before any product reaches consumers.The decision is part of broader efforts to streamline procedures and improve ease of doing business without diluting food safety standards.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. 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