Our Mission
A Healthy Lifestyle designed by Doctors
HALDI Living is a comprehensive resource for healthy, guilt-free eating for people who want to explore the rich Indian flavors and is also well suited for people with diabetes or prediabetes. HALDI living is our effort to introduce nutritionally dense foods, ancient grains and spices with Ayurvedic benefits in your everyday diet. HALDI Living is backed by science and the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda and provides easy alternatives to commonly used refined and processed foods in the modern diet.
About Us
Dr. Vandita Samavedi
Dr. Vandita Samavedi
Dr. Vandita Samavedi
Dr. Vandita Samavedi is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician. She has 25 years of experience in treating complex medical conditions and has a special interest in managing diabetes. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and has received NCQA recognition for delivering high-quality diabetes care. Her focus is on pr
Dr. Vandita Samavedi is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician. She has 25 years of experience in treating complex medical conditions and has a special interest in managing diabetes. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and has received NCQA recognition for delivering high-quality diabetes care. Her focus is on preventive care and encouraging patients to be active participants in their health decisions so that each one of them can have a healthy and vibrant life. She has spoken at several community events and health fairs on healthy living and diabetes. She volunteers regularly as a physician consultant at Indian Association of Western Washington Senior Health events, RotaCare free clinic, and was part of a medical mission team to Kenya. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and practicing yoga.
Dr. Anusha Iyer
Dr. Vandita Samavedi
Dr. Vandita Samavedi
Dr. Anusha Iyer is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a clinical instructor with the University of Washington’s Department of Family Medicine. She is certified as an Ayurveda Wellness Counselor from the Kerala Ayurveda Academy and is also trained in Yoga and Meditation teac
Dr. Anusha Iyer is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a clinical instructor with the University of Washington’s Department of Family Medicine. She is certified as an Ayurveda Wellness Counselor from the Kerala Ayurveda Academy and is also trained in Yoga and Meditation teaching. She has received recognition through NCQA for excellence in diabetes management. She is passionate about improving health through a natural and holistic lifestyle that complements modern medical research and evidence-based care. She has participated as a panelist physician in Indian community discussions and volunteered as a medical consultant to the senior and underserved. She enjoys cooking healthy, creative, traditional-modern fusion dishes. She is a fitness enthusiast who loves yoga, bicycling, and hiking with her family.
Sagarika Samavedi
Dr. Vandita Samavedi
Sagarika Samavedi
Sagarika Samavedi is a Master's student at Stanford University studying Computer Science and Bioengineering. She is a co-founder of Haldi Living along with Dr. Iyer and Dr. Samavedi. Through the Haldi Living platform, she plans to popularize a healthy lifestyle that the youth can follow. She believes healthy food, self-care, and stress
Sagarika Samavedi is a Master's student at Stanford University studying Computer Science and Bioengineering. She is a co-founder of Haldi Living along with Dr. Iyer and Dr. Samavedi. Through the Haldi Living platform, she plans to popularize a healthy lifestyle that the youth can follow. She believes healthy food, self-care, and stress management through the Ayurvedic lifestyle and the practice of Pranayama and Yoga can be easily incorporated into the modern busy life. She is an artist and an accomplished Kathak dancer of over ten years. Her research projects span from exploring alternative sources of energy and plant genetics to the analysis of John Steinbeck’s literature and geopolitics.
