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...
Your gut is a bustling rainforest teeming with life—except this isn't an Amazon jungle! About 100 trillion bacteria reside in the gut, forming the gut microbiome, and producing numerous health effects. Just like various species shape a rainforest, microscopic microbial species form a complex network in your gut, impacting your health in ways you might not...
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...
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...
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,...
