Everybody is chasing probiotics today. What is the hype surrounding it? Let us decode. Think of your gut microbiome as an intelligent and diverse colony of trillions of strains of bacteria, fungi, bacteria, and viruses - both good and bad. When the bad gut bugs overnumber the good bugs, you have an imbalanced gut. It...
Remember how our grandmothers would make carrot pickles and store them in large ceramic jars for us to relish no matter what season? The fiber from carrots can help populate and diversify your gut microbiome. Master the art of making a homemade carrot pickle with anti-inflammatory spices. Enjoy it any time of the year...
Carrot Soup – A DIY Beta Carotene Booster Carrots are a blank canvas to play with. While the easiest way to relish them for salads and snacks is to wash, peel, and munch on them, if you cannot eat them raw, try this versatile fiber-rich soup recipe. Golden and naturally sweet, it is loaded with...
Try this choline-rich sweet potato chutney that works as a probiotic and superfood. It combines the health benefits of the humble tuber with immunity-boosting spices and is sure to give your meals and snacks the perfect nutritional boost.
Sweet Potato Stir Fry - Nourish Your Gut Microbiome This recipe has the perfect blend of sweet potatoes with its copper-colored skin and bright orange flesh loaded with anthocyanins and antioxidants. It combines its goodness with protein-rich sprouts and the magic of anti-inflammatory hand-pounded spices. It is a relish worth waiting for. Check out this...
Want to gauge your gut health? Try this test. Representational image only. Vegetable juice. Photo credits: Freepik/jcomp Have a glass of vegetable juice. If it bloats you up, you do not have the right amount of digestive enzymes in your system. Why? All plant vegetables have cellulose which can be hard to break down and digest...
There is a lot of wisdom in the Indian roots right from Yoga to Ayurveda to Indian spices and herbs to traditional food practices to keep the gut healthy. A lot of people are inclined towards the western world and are actually spending thousands and thousands of rupees on probiotics. They may be good...
Your gut requires both good and bad bacteria. But what's more important is the ratio. You need a ratio of more of the good bacteria and less of the bad bacteria. Antibiotics can wipe out your entire gut bacteria or your micro biome and that in turn impacts your immunity. 75 to 80 percent...
Do you eat healthy, exercise well and still struggle to lose weight? Do you eat healthy and still have poor skin and hair quality? Is the colour of your tongue pink or white? Do you bloat up easily? Do you go through indigestion, flatulence and stomach cramps? It could be the health of your...
Have you ever been told that psoriasis is something you’ll have to live with forever? That there’s no cure, only temporary fixes? Let me tell you—that’s not the whole story. I know the frustration and despair that comes with hearing, “There’s nothing more we can do,” but I want you to understand that psoriasis...
How often do we pause and think about our brain health? We focus on work, life, and goals, but do we think about the organ that supports us through it all? Your brain has to support you in the next 20 to 30 years, and the seeds you plant today will determine its health tomorrow. While...
Have you ever wondered why people say cheers when they drink? How many of you know the reason behind the word cheers when we raise a glass? It’s all about feeling good and sharing a moment of happiness. So, why not ensure our bodies feel just as good when we drink? Over the past few years, we've...
