Sudha G Tilak
Writer, Author, Translator
Sudha G Tilak is a journalist who has reported from India, Sri Lanka and the UK. She is based out of Gurgaon and is a writer, translator, editor of books on food and travel, and a vegetarian. She is committed to building culinary connections and initiating healthy conversations around the history and traditional wisdom around food.
Gurgaon
Haryana
India
- Indian Food
- Temple Cuisine
- Regional Cooking
Featured Works
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Sugar and Lifestyle Diseases
Discover how excess sugar intake
fuels health problems, from
weight gain to diabetes.
Healthy Fasting
When done right, fasting offers many health benefits.
Kids’ Healthy Lunch Ideas
Learn to pack nutritious kids’ lunches!
Food as Medicine
A culinary prescription
for health.
Q&A with Melissa Petitto
Dietitian Melissa Petitto explains
how adaptogens ease stress.
Q&A with Bonnie Chung
The entrepreneur shares Japanese culinary
mindfulness, healing, and her love for miso.
Aging & Longevity
Nutrition is key to healthy aging.
Q&A with Colleen Taylor Sen
The Chicago culinary scholar on
India's food and healing traditions.
Q&A with Michal Korkosz
Michal Korkosz on his passion for
Polish cooking and its veggie delights.
Heart Health Support
A heart-healthy diet reduces risk
of cardiovascular disease and
supports long-term wellness.
Watermelon Rind Thogayal
Reduce food waste and gain health benefits by using watermelon rind to make a savory, tangy thogayal
Understanding Carbs
Carbohydrates provide energy
and sustain bodily functions.
Plant-Based Protein
Protein is vital for
keeping our bodies healthy,
and cell repair and recovery.
Q&A with Najat Kaanache
The pilgrim chef
blends Moroccan flavors
with global cuisine.
Men’s Health & Nutrition
Learn about men’s nutritional needs
for better health and wellbeing.
Nutritional Power of Fruit
Fruit is packed with
antioxidants, boosting
immunity, skin, and hair.
Q&A with Dina Begum
Begum on Brick Lane markets' charm
and the soothing calm of fennel tea.
Blessed Bhog at Puri
Explore sacred foods
from India's largest
temple kitchen.
Q&A with Charmaine O’ Brien
A food historian on India's rise
as an evolving culinary superpower.
Q&A with Irena Stein
Gluten-free and fiber rich arepas
fuel Venezuelan life.
fiber and are gluten-free.
Q&A with Lukas Volger
Veggie burgers deserve a place on
your table, says the Brooklyn chef.
Q&A with Karen R. Koenig
The eating psychologist on the ties
between stress and emotional eating.
Nutrient Wealth of Herbs
Discover the health and
flavor benefits of herbs.
Pro-and Prebiotics
for the Gut
Learn about the components
that boost your gut health
Sports Nutrition: Peak Performance
Nutrition is key for athletes for
training, stamina and recovery.
Key to Hydration
Water impacts brain function,
digestion, and skin health.
Q&A with Laura Fuentes
Laura Fuentes on helping kids form
a healthy bond with food early on.
Autoimmunity
& Inflammation
Choose whole foods
to fight inflammation
and build immunity.
Q&A with Ghillie Basan
Author on vegetarian Moroccan food,
and health gains from slow cooking.
Child Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Introduce kids to diverse foods,
to build a healthy
nutritional foundation.
Q&A with Dr Rupy Aujla
The doctor on the role of behavioral psychology
in eating, Ayurveda, and healthy food habits.
Q&A with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya
The Ayurvedic scholar on daily
healthy habits and why you
are what you digest, not eat.
Facts About Fats and Oils
A guide to healthy cooking
with fats and oils.
Healing Ayurvedic Diet
An Ayurveda guide to
good health, balanced
nutrition and healing.
Q&A with Lisa Howard
Expert on how healthy fats
aid vitamin absorption for
better health.
Q&A with Emily Weeks
Wellness expert on foods that heal,
fighting inflammation, disease relief.
Q&A with Dr. Sheil Shukla
The Chicago physician on how food and nutrition works as
preventive medicine to support overall
health and fight lifestyle diseases.
Q&A with Rodney Dunn
Tasmanian chef on connecting to earth,
sharing food, and the herb lovage.
Nutrition for Brain Health
Right food boosts
cognitive function.
Q&A with Maggie Beer
The Australian culinary icon on
whole foods for brain health.
Nutrition for Women
Discover how foods affect
fertility, hormones,
pregnancy, and women's health.
Q&A with Sean Sherman
Sioux chef creates a wellbeing blueprint
from Indigenous wisdom.
Q&A with Sandor Ellix Katz
The author explains how fermentation
enhances nutrition and teaches life lessons.
Basics of Vegan Eating
Turning vegan heals the earth,
and supports your heart and gut.
Q&A with Divya Alter
A New York Ayurveda chef shows
how food heals body and emotions.
Spices for Gut Health
Discover the spices for
gut health, aiding
digestion and nutrition.
Homemade Healthy Snacks
Healthy snacks offer
energy and wellness.
Q&A with Karman Meyer
The nutritionist breaks down how
food and ingredients improve sleep.
Q&A with Nevin Halici
Award-winning author Nevin Halici
on Sufi culinary wellness as worship,
sharing meals, and her love of yogurt.
Eat Right for Better Sleep
Discover foods that help
you rest through the night.
Q&A with Vijay Kumar
Semma's chef on authentic South Indian
dishes, cooking as therapy, and healing.
Beet Pachadi
This pachadi recipe combines the freshness of coconut with the tang of curd and the earthiness of beets
Q&A with Anna Voloshyna
The Ukrainian author discusses slow food,
her favorite herb, and cooking for Zelensky.
Pranayama & Mindful Eating
Yogic breathing aids in digestion
and metabolism while eating.
Q&A with Nadiya Hussain
Nadiya Hussain shows how cooking
can be a true art of creativity.
Q&A with Saee Koranne-Khandekar
Expert Indian cook explains food's
emotional role and curry leaves' scent.
Kalyana Manga
Whip up a bowl of an instant mango pickle that is the highlight of South Indian wedding feasts.
Q&A with Shoba Narayan
The James Beard Award winner
on blessed foods that evoke the soul.
Q&A with Maunika Gowardhan
Maunika Gowardhan shares how
khichdi soothes and a thali reflects life.
Q&A with Preeti Mistry
The California chef shares tips on
ginger, salads, and cooking with love.
Q&A with Abhijit Banerjee
The Nobel Laureate on cooking
mindfully and consciously.
Rice is Life
Across India, rice is a
metaphor for holistic
wellbeing and nourishment.
Education
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University of Westminster
Chevening Scholarship for Journalism 1996 - 1997 -
University of Madras
MA, English Lit 1989 - 1991
Experience
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Senior Editor
Roundglass Food Oct 2021 - Present (3 years) -
Senior Commissioning Editor
Lonely Planet Apr 2015 - May 2021 (6 years) -
Freelance Journalist
BBC News May 2013 - Sep 2021 (8 years) -
Freelance Journalist
Al Jazeera Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 (3 years)