India, Oct. 22 -- Weight loss expert Pratyaksha Bhardwaj, in an interview with HT Lifestyle published on Oct. 10, 2026, shared a list of vegetarian foods that could be included more often in meals to increase variety and help meet daily nutrient requirements.
Foods highlighted in the interview
Bhardwaj listed five vegetarian items that she said are nutritious, affordable, and often overlooked compared with foods described as “superfoods.” The items she shared were:
* Amaranth (Rajgira)
* Sesame seeds (Til)
* Soybeans
* Drumstick leaves (Moringa)
* Roasted chana
Amaranth and sesame seeds
Bhardwaj described amaranth as a nutrient-rich grain containing iron, magnesium, fibre, and protein. She said it can be used as porridge and flour, and...