Is your child drawn to trendy, processed foods like fries, pizzas, and burgers over traditional food? Influenced by modern-day convenience, many families have embraced these quick meals, often overlooking the nourishing, time-honored recipes passed down through generations. As Julia Child famously said, "Simple ingredients, prepared with care, make great food." When kids come home...
As the holiday season approaches, many of us indulge in festive treats, travel, and perhaps enjoy a late meal or two. Some might even indulge in a celebratory drink. While this is all part of the fun, it can also lead to digestive issues, sluggish metabolism, or imbalanced blood sugar levels. That’s where Luke's...
We’ve all heard the saying, "Drink plenty of water." It’s a simple yet effective way to stay hydrated, support muscle function, aid weight management, and promote overall health. Water helps our cells absorb nutrients and protects against infections, making it essential for daily living. But while most of us reach for that comforting cup...
In today’s world of fad diets and constantly changing food trends, there’s one simple rule to follow for better health—make every meal nutrient-dense. Whether you're looking to stay full longer, support cellular health, or manage conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or inflammation, nutrient-dense meals can make all the difference. And here’s the surprising...
Flaxseeds, one of the world’s oldest crops, are rapidly gaining recognition as a powerful superfood with a wide range of health benefits. These tiny seeds, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants, have been associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. But what makes...
We’ve all heard the saying “Food is medicine.” But in today’s world, the bigger question is: *hat kind of food is truly pure, honest, and healthy? Our supermarkets are filled with thousands of products claiming to be “healthy,” “natural,” or “wholesome.” But, is it really? Can we trust what food labels claim at face...
Are you washing your produce right? In today’s world, ensuring that the food we eat is clean and free of contaminants is more important than ever. Whether you're buying organic or conventionally grown produce, fruits and vegetables often carry dirt, bacteria, pesticides, and even harmful chemicals that may not be visible to the naked...
The main issue with the current rise in air pollution is that dust particles and harmful pollutants (carbon) get trapped in the lung alveoli and cause inflammation. The fantastic research on jaggery shows how it can help this issue by: ✔️Trapping the pollutants from the lungs ✔️Translocating the pollutants from the lungs to lymph nodes ✔️Activating defense mechanisms...
Fermented foods are a nutritional powerhouse, offering a wide range of health benefits. From supporting digestion and boosting immunity to improving skin health and aiding in weight management, these foods owe their benefits largely to probiotics—beneficial bacteria that are produced during the fermentation process. Here’s a closer look at why fermented foods deserve a...
Food log There are days when I reflect on my 13-year journey in holistic nutrition and integrative and lifestyle medicine. During one such musing, I went back to roughly 10 years ago. At the time, we did not use social media extensively. We did not have WhatsApp, Facetime, Zoom, or other fancy chatting or international...
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...
What if I told you chocolate is good for you? Not just any chocolate, but good quality dark chocolate in the right quantity at the right time. Do you like dark chocolate? Photo Credits: Freepik Most of us grew up villainizing foods and tagging them as good or bad. Yes, much of it can be attributed to...
