When the topic of spending money on health and wellness arises, it is common for many people to say, “But I am a healthy individual. I do not have any active ailments. Why must I invest in my lifestyle or preventive healthcare? Wellness programs and annual checkups are just way too expensive. It is...
No one wants to hear the word 'diet' during the festive season (not that they work, because only lifestyle changes do). At the same time, if we aren't mindful of our choices, the festivities can add up to a lot of sweets, desserts and festive food. So, this Diwali we are encouraging you and ourselves...
What comes to mind when you think of a Middle Eastern feast? Our thoughts immediately go to some of its most treasured culinary gifts to the world’s palate like hummus, manakeesh, falafel, tabouleh, baba ganoush, fattoush, baklava, dolmas, baklava, shawarma, and mulukhiyah. But don’t be fooled. It isn’t just its taste and visual appeal but...
It’s time we go back to our root, the magic lies in food synergies and Indian food cooked the right way has all of that and more ~ Luke Coutinho We create, we don't endorse Key Features: Special formulation powder by Luke Coutinho that helps boost immunity at all age groups. Sourced from 8 indigenous...
If you happened to scroll through your social media timeline this week, you may inevitably have come across several posts celebrating National Nutrition Week. The tradition of commemorating this week in India goes back to 1982. The idea behind it was to educate Indians about the importance of nutrition and encourage them to adopt healthy...
Dear Parents, As schools cautiously start to open up in some cities and kids resume their earlier routines, albeit, with new rules, the increase in exposure to a multitude of bacteria, pathogens, germs, and viruses is inevitable. So far, kids were indoors and safe with minimum exposure. Now, as life starts bouncing back to normal, it...
Beetroot khichdi (BEET it Up) Nothing "BEETS" a happy healthy heart to celebrate love! Beets even bleed "red" - the hue containing powerful antioxidants. Pressure cookerMortar and pestle /mixer to crush the garlic 4 tbsp hand pounded rice (soaked for 6-7 hours)2 tbsp moong dal (soaked for 12-14 hours)1/2 beetroot (finely chopped)1 garlic pod crushed or minced...
World Kidney Health day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March. It is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology, and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations. This day is celebrated to create more awareness amongst the population to take care of their kidneys, and reduce the impact of...
MCTs or medium-chain triglycerides are a family of Fats, which contain 6-12 carbon atoms and are fully saturated. They are an excellent source of quick energy owing to their rapid conversion into ketones in the liver, primarily in keto-adapted individuals. Saturated Fats such as Coconut oil, Palm oil, Ghee, Butter, and animal fats are...
With our fast-paced lives, we keep jumping from one task to another, one deadline to another, one meeting to another, one party to another, and so on and so forth. We seem to be in a constant rat race and all this running around and juggling various activities causes us to be constantly stimulated....
Omega-3 fatty acids have received a lot of importance, and earned an excellent deal of respect off late, but do you know what omega-3s are? What are the omega-3 benefits that can convince you to include more of their food sources in your diet? We will unpack these questions one by one, but let us...
We often make a choice for fad diets when we are filled with insecurity, fear, desperation to lose weight or heal a disease. If you are one of those who has tried all diets and still finding the right one, then by now you must have known that none of the fad diets work. The...
