Imagine leading a busy life, feeling fine, and suddenly being confronted with a harsh health reality. That’s exactly what happened to the 40-year-old business owner with no family history of diabetes. A routine blood test revealed an HbA1c of 9.8; a wake-up call he never saw coming. Let’s read what happens next. The Beginning When he came to...
Raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been gaining popularity as a natural remedy for various health conditions, including diabetes. One of the claimed benefits of raw ACV is its ability to reduce blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes. What does science say about this? Let's explore this. Diabetes is a chronic lifestyle condition characterized...
Are you reaching out for that bag of chips late at night? Or is stress leading you to consume chocolate bars one after the other? Ever wondered why you feel like eating at odd hours? And have you noticed that you usually start craving something salty, fattening, or sweet? Our health goals are deeply affected by what we...
This unassuming spice lies freely in most homes. Often unused to its maximum potential. While some love it, some despise it due to its strong flavor. But today, it is being studied for its highly anti-inflammatory benefits when it comes to treating colorectal cancer too. It is even found in various organic cosmetics. It...
Most of us grew up with our parents encouraging us to eat nuts and seeds soaked overnight. Yet many of us forget that these are fantastic sources of nutrients when we have them the right way and in the correct quantity. Today I want to speak to you about almonds. Here’s some trivia about them....
Did you know a natural trick to turn potatoes and rice into blood sugar, gut, and weight-friendly food? All you need to do is cook and cool them for 8-12 hours. Why? Cooking, followed by cooling, turns them into a rich source of resistant starch. What does this mean? Cooling potatoes changes the chemical...
India is the diabetic capital of the world. Did you know that 1 in 6 people with diabetes globally is from India? As you read this, 74.2 million people are battling diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle condition that is affecting teenagers, middle-aged people, the elderly, and children too. Did you know Type 2...
Many of us have a love and hate relationship with this spice, especially when you are in the middle of eating a biryani or a lazzatdar pulao and biting on it. It is native to India and a staple ingredient in the cluster of spices that make the traditional garam masala. It even has...
A medical research institute divided 88 obese women into two groups. Each of these received nutritional counseling and a diet plan deficient in 500 calories. But there was one difference. One group had a particular spice in their meals. The results showed that the group that consumed this particular spice lost more pounds and...
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...
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...
As you read this, millions of people around the globe are practicing and experiencing the miracles of fasting. Fasting (intermittent and dry) has existed for centuries across civilizations as a lifestyle and religious practice. It is about time that we bring its benefits to the larger world. The difference between intermittent fasting and dry fasting...
