You are what you eat! Sounds cliché? But if you dive deeper, you'll uncover a timeless truth that goes beyond today's popular diets and trends. Did you know? Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates — The father of medicine, asserted nutrition as a remedy. Fast forward to today, and we are still unraveling the mysteries of how...
This year, Delhi experienced the world's worst air quality index - equivalent to smoking approximately 25-30 cigarettes a day, highlighting the urgent need for a robust plan to combat air pollution. But can we change the pollution levels? The answer is a resounding NO! The impact of air pollution on respiratory health is undeniable, and rather...
During my recent book launch in Jaipur for ‘Small Wins Every Day — a national bestseller,’ I had the privilege of staying at the Taj Rambagh Palace and indulging in a traditional Rajasthani thali for lunch - packed with pure ghee, animal and vegetarian protein, creating a delicious feast. Surprisingly, despite consuming a significant amount...
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...
There's an abundance of information about how you can build a healthy gut. You hear about prebiotics, probiotics, fasting, eliminating gluten and dairy if it doesn't suit you, and looking into food allergens and intolerances. Yes, these are indeed important. But when we get into complications, most of us often miss out on the...
Are you finding it difficult to poop? It may feel like a mere inconvenience, but most people do not realize it can be dangerous and should not be taken lightly. Yes, constipation may be embarrassing to discuss or may not make for the most enticing cocktail party conversation. But if you are struggling with...
A dried flower that is also a wonder spice, did you know that clove, also known as laung or lavang, can be powerful for cancer, immunity, gut issues, candida overgrowth, bacterial infections, oral, skin, hair, bone health, and more? Clove has been used in different forms of medicine and nutrition for years. The dried flowers...
Do you find it hard to digest legumes (rajma, chana, beans), lentils (dal), and cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower)? Do these foods cause a lot of gas and discomfort? Before you start calling out to the Google gods for an answer to your embarrassing problem of expelling gas around the clock or villainizing these foods,...
If India were to name a national dish, it would be the classic khichdi. This blend of rice and lentils has been a staple for Indians for centuries. From the travels of Jean Baptiste Tavernier in the 1600s to the kitchens of the Mughal era that gave the humble dish an imperial twist, khichdi has...
From dals and sabzis to chutneys and salads, this Indian superfood is found in various preparations. Most of you have probably been eating daily. If you don’t, but want to start eating this superfood, you can add it to your lifestyle starting today. It is easily available in any part of the world. You...
Yellow Moong Dal Dhokla - Savoury Sponge Cake Enjoy the protein-rich guilt-free fluffy spongy cake for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Reap its benefits by learning to cook it with the right ingredients to add to your gut flora. 1 cup yellow moong dal, (soaked overnight (12-14 hours))1 tbsp rice flour1 tbsp ginger-green chili paste1/4 tsp...
Never made a perfect dhokla and want to explore different variations to make this steamed delicacy? Your search ends here. Master the art of making yummy bites rich in protein, wealthy in antioxidants, filled with fiber content, and an abundant supply of probiotics, too.
