Did you know that fenugreek is among the oldest medicinal plants with an exceptional medicinal and nutritional profile? From fiber to linolenic acid, oleic acid, choline, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, nicotinic acid, and niacin, it has several functional elements. Even our ancestors used fenugreek seeds for various health benefits. This powerful seed is...
How often do you find yourself googling healthy recipes? We are what we eat. If your food doesn’t make you feel satiated or leave you with positive energy, then perhaps you need to improve your relationship with it. At You Care, we always emphasize the need for clean and quality ingredients, cooking food the...
From mouthwatering tilgul ladoos to chikkis, salad dressings, and even the tahini paste in hummus, this powerful seed has been used by civilizations, cultures, and geographies. From the Middle East to South America, North America, the Far East, and Asia - they make an appearance in several main and side dishes alike. These seeds...
The Indian superfood we want to talk about is not a seed, flower, herb, or spice. Yet it is one of our favorite meals. If you grew up in India, chances are you love and adore this too. Yes, you guessed it right. The desi superfood that we are talking about is khichdi. This...
We often speak to you about how every aspect of your health revolves around your gut. Your gut health is not limited to cases of constipation, irritated bowel syndrome (IBS), acidity, or bloating. When you have a health or lifestyle condition that affects your heart, liver, lungs, brain, blood, hair, or skin - it...
Did you know sulfur is the third most abundant mineral element in the human body after calcium and phosphorus? From glowing skin, lustrous hair, and healthy fingernails to DNA repair - sulfur plays a crucial role in your body. And while you may read about it in scientific journals and your textbooks in school,...
Potatoes, aloo, batata - many names, but one emotion. Pure love. Who does not love potatoes? From sabzis, curries, and dum biryanis to snacks, mashes, and even salads, the humble potato is loved and adored by people around India and the globe in its various forms. But today, we want to draw your attention...
In our research in cancer, immunology, inflammatory and lifestyle diseases, we constantly learn how the simplest foods (that have existed for decades) benefit our health. Today we want to speak to you about one such beverage. This simple beverage improves your bone density, cognitive function, and gut health and lowers inflammation at a deep cellular...
Whether it is while consulting patients, interacting with our You Care community (Join us here), or addressing audiences at corporate talks and events, one of the most common questions that we get asked is: Is milk good or bad for me? Should I give my child milk? I have cancer, diabetes, or heart disease....
From mythology, poetry, and religious scriptures to scientific journals and Ayurveda - pomegranates appear in various texts throughout time. It has been used for thousands of years as a medicine in different civilizations and grows abundantly in India. Let us discuss what makes the wonder fruit one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Do you...
Fruits are the most natural and nutritious food available to man because they contain high amounts of sucrose, fructose, and glucose that the body uses for energy. This energy powers each of the trillions of cells to carry out vital bodily functions. Fruits also contain various vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that help you build...
The power of pumpkin seeds. Photo Credits: Freepik Today we will discuss the health benefits of pumpkin seeds. An absolute powerhouse of nutrients, did you know that a cup of pumpkin seeds can give you 19 grams of pure protein? Pumpkin seeds are rich in amino acids that are the building blocks of protein. These...
