New batch Starts 29 August 2026
A 13-week nutrition learning program that teaches you how to eat well in real life — with your schedule, your kitchen and your cravings. Live online, every Saturday, taught by I2CAN faculty.
Live online sessions · No prior nutrition knowledge needed · Weekly practice challenges
01 / The case for learning this
Not from the detox you did in January. Modern life has quietly rewritten how we eat — longer work hours, packaged convenience food, skipped meals, late dinners, and stress that sends us straight to the snack cupboard. The effects show up slowly: low energy by 4 PM, poor sleep, bloating, frequent illness, stubborn weight.
Traditional Indian eating was seasonal, fibre-rich, fermented and home-cooked. Today the average plate carries more refined flour, more sugar, more salt and far less fibre — while portion sizes have grown and physical activity has shrunk.
Your gut feels it first. The trillions of bacteria in your digestive tract feed on fibre and fermented foods; starve them and digestion, immunity and even mood take the hit. Your brain feels it next — blood sugar spikes and crashes are one of the most common reasons for afternoon fog and irritability.
None of this needs a dramatic fix. It needs an education you were never given: how to build a balanced plate, read a food label honestly, shop well, and keep it going on your busiest week.
Energy. Balanced meals with fibre, protein and healthy fats release energy steadily instead of in spikes.
Gut health. Fermented foods, probiotics and prebiotic fibre support a more diverse gut microbiome.
Immunity. Adequate protein, zinc, vitamin C and vitamin D intake support normal immune function.
Focus and sleep. Meal timing, caffeine habits and foods that boost the brain — omega-3s, B vitamins, iron — influence how well you think and rest.
Weight and heart health. Nutrient dense foods for weight loss, portion awareness and a heart healthy eating plan work better together than any single restriction rule.
Sources: ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians (2024) · World Health Organization · ICMR-INDIAB study, The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (2023)
02 / The honest problem
They fail because they were designed for a life nobody actually lives. Six weeks of boiled chicken and salad has never survived a wedding season, a deadline week, or a bad night's sleep. The moment the plan ends, the old habits are still there — untouched, unlearned.
The short version: Art Of Eating is not a diet plan. It is a nutrition learning program that leaves you with the judgement to plan your own meals — for the rest of your life.
03 / The 13-week curriculum
Thirteen live sessions, each 90 minutes, each ending with a 7-day action challenge. The order matters — every week builds on the one before it, which is why this works when a weekend workshop doesn't.
Session 1 · Saturday, 29 August 2026
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals in plain language — and how to assemble a balanced healthy eating plate from whatever is already in your kitchen.
Session 2 · Saturday, 5 September 2026
Movement that survives a working week. How activity and nutrition support each other, and how to build a routine you don't abandon by the third Monday.
Session 3 · Saturday, 12 September 2026
A ten-second method for reading any food label — added sugar under a dozen names, sodium, and the marketing words that mean nothing. Then we build your weekly list.
Session 4 · Saturday, 19 September 2026
Which oils suit which heat, what boiling, steaming, roasting and deep frying do to nutrients, and the small changes that protect the food value of everyday Indian cooking.
Session 5 · Saturday, 26 September 2026
What the gut microbiome does, and why fibre and fermented foods matter more than any supplement. Curd, kanji, idli batter and other foods good for gut health you can start this week.
Session 6 · Saturday, 3 October 2026
The biology of a craving and the habit loop behind it. How to tell hunger, appetite, boredom and stress apart — and give each one a different answer.
Session 7 · Saturday, 10 October 2026
Caffeine timing, evening meals and blood sugar swings. How what you eat shapes how well you sleep, think and recover — including foods that boost the brain.
Session 8 · Saturday, 17 October 2026
Food first, supplements second. When they genuinely help, how to read a supplement label, and which questions to take to your doctor before you spend anything.
Session 9 · Saturday, 24 October 2026
Protein, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D and sleep — what the evidence actually supports for normal immune function, and what it doesn't.
Session 10 · Saturday, 31 October 2026
Energy balance explained honestly. Nutrient dense foods for weight loss, portion awareness without weighing scales, and why fruits and vegetables for weight loss beat any supplement.
Session 11 · Saturday, 7 November 2026
Whole grains, meal sequencing and food rich in fibre for weight loss and steadier energy. How to build meals that don't spike and crash through the afternoon.
Session 12 · Saturday, 14 November 2026
Practical, kitchen-based approaches using everyday foods — iron, fibre, protein and blood sugar balance — to support hormonal wellness alongside your doctor's guidance.
Session 13 · Saturday, 21 November 2026
Protein, iron, omega-3s and hydration, plus an honest look at what nutrition can and cannot do for skin and hair.
A 7-day practice challenge to apply what you've just learned — plus WhatsApp support from your speaker and the cohort community while you do it.
04 / Everything included
One fee. Ten things you keep — including the resources, the community and two months of dietitian support.
05 / Who this is for
If you've read the nutrition advice and still don't know what to cook on Tuesday, this eating habits course was designed for you.
Who it isn't for: anyone looking for a personalised medical diet, a rapid weight-loss plan, or treatment for a diagnosed condition. This is a nutrition education program, not clinical care — if you have a medical condition, keep working with your doctor or dietitian and use this course to understand their advice better.
06 / Myths & facts
Tap any card to see whether it's a myth or a fact — and why. This is the kind of clarity every session in the course is built on.
Educational content only. Not a substitute for individual medical or dietetic advice.
NQ is a free 15-question test that measures how much you really know about everyday healthy eating — balanced plates, food labels, cooking methods, gut health, cravings and more.
It takes 5 minutes. At the end, you get:
Your NQ score and your band — Explorer, Aware, Informed or Food Wise
A personalised report showing exactly where your knowledge is strong and where the gaps are
A shareable badge for your Instagram or WhatsApp
A discount of up to 20% on The Art of Eating course, based on your score
Most people score lower than they expect. A few score higher. Either way — you’ll know exactly where you stand.
No. There is no certificate. Each session has a 7-day challenge; completing it earns a shareable achievement badge.
No. This is for general-public nutrition education. It is not a professional qualification and does not qualify you to practise.
No. The course is not a licence to practise or prescribe diets professionally
Any general-public adult interested in learning practical healthy eating. There is no strict educational eligibility
Yes, for general nutrition education. The course does not replace personalised medical or dietetic treatment
No. Sustainable weight management is one topic, but the program focuses on long-term healthy eating and lifestyle habits. No specific weight-loss result is promised
Not as part of the 13 weekly teaching sessions. Full-course participants receive 2 months complimentary dietitian support after completion, including 2 consultations and a diet plan
No. Sessions are live and recordings are not provided
Yes. Individual sessions are ₹1,800 each and include that live session plus its 7-day challenge
No. That bonus is ONLY for people enrolled in the complete ₹12,000 program
No. Repeat access to future batches does not apply to The Art of Eating
No. These are not applicable
Because the focus is practical application. The program teaches how to make healthy eating work during real-life situations – busy workdays, grocery shopping, cooking, cravings, social events, travel, sleep, stress and changing routines
Knowing and consistently doing are different. This program focuses on turning nutrition knowledge into realistic habits you can actually maintain
The complete enrolment covers all 13 live sessions, learning resources and 13 practical challenges, plus 2 months complimentary dietitian support after completion with 2 consultations and a diet plan
