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...
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...
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...
Makhana Kheer 1 ½ cup unsweetened almond milk1 cup roasted makhana/foxnuts1 tsp pure saffron/kesar strands3 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)2 tsp pumpkin/kaddu seeds to garnish1 tbsp jaggery/gud powder or 2 tbsp dates/khajoor puree made at home Heat the almond milk.Once it starts boiling add the saffron and nuts.Now add the makhana.Give it 2 boils.Add the nuts...
Non-dairy kadhi A dairy free version of delicous Gujarati Kadhi. A spicy soup made with coconut milk and sattu instead of the traditional yogurt. Whisker/hand blenderIron kadhai/steel kadhai 2/3 cup Thick coconut milk2 tbsp Roasted sattu flour1/2 tsp Cumin seeds1 tsp A2 cow ghee2 Green chillies2 inch Ginger (ground to a paste)Handful curry leavesJuice of 1...
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...
Do your ears ring without a sound? Here’s why and what to do What is Tinnitus, and what are its Statistics? The meaning of the word tinnire is “to ring”. It is the condition that causes ringing in the ears, or abnormal sounds and sensations. The definition of tinnitus is “the perception of noise or ringing in the...
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...
Fats are an important part of your daily nutrition. Excluding them from your diet entirely in the name of weight loss can be harmful for the body. In one of his latest live videos on Facebook, lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho talks about how both fats and carbs have reached the bottom of the food...
In today's busy lives, we hardly get time to think about our health. But one should not forget the old phrase '' Health is wealth''. Thus, no matter what one should not never compromise on health. A healthy lifestyle is extremely important and can help us in the long run. We should make sure that we...
