Nandita Iyer - Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF)

Sessions

Day 2
4:15 pm
Right Barrack

No Gods, No Gurus

Nandita Iyer with Shrabonti Bagchi

Bio

Dr. Nandita Iyer is a medical doctor and wellness educator with additional certifications in Nutrition and Mental Health. She offers personalised coaching, helping individuals navigate their health journey with science-backed, practical guidance. The author of four books on healthy eating, food, and lifestyle, she has also been writing a fortnightly column for Mint Lounge for the past eight years. Her blog, Saffron Trail, launched in 2006, laid the foundation for her influential work in nutrition and wellness. Her latest book – No Gods. No Gurus. The Radical Guide to your Well-being out in December 2025 is all about simplifying health advice with science-backed information, covering topics like the fundamentals of health, nutrition, movement, sleep, longevity etc.

Originally from Mumbai, where she lived for over three decades, Nandita now calls Bengaluru home. Her holistic and science-based approach to well-being continues to inspire and empower individuals to lead healthier, more balanced lives.