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...
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...
You have heard me speak of indigestion, bloating, and acidity at length in the past. One of the interesting and peculiar queries that many of you have asked me to address is about smelly farts. “Luke, why do my farts smell so bad? Does it indicate an issue with my gut or increased inflammation?” Let's break...
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...
Are you keeping your gut happy? Photo Credits: Freepik “What should I do for a happy gut?” This is one of the most googled health questions in 2022. So many of us constantly look for superfoods, cleanses, prebiotics, probiotics, and supplements to take care of our gut. While it is important to identify the food items...
Want to gauge your gut health? Try this test. Representational image only. Vegetable juice. Photo credits: Freepik/jcomp Have a glass of vegetable juice. If it bloats you up, you do not have the right amount of digestive enzymes in your system. Why? All plant vegetables have cellulose which can be hard to break down and digest...
“How do I build good gut health?” This is one of the most googled health questions in 2022. So many of us constantly look for superfoods, cleanses, prebiotics, probiotics, and supplements to take care of our gut. But while these may have their place, many of us forget the basics. Did you know that your body...
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...
The Indian superfood we want to talk about is not a seed, flower, herb, or spice. Yet it is one of our favorite meals. If you grew up in India, chances are you love and adore this too. Yes, you guessed it right. The desi superfood that we are talking about is khichdi. This...
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...
