In our research in cancer, immunology, inflammatory and lifestyle diseases, we constantly learn how the simplest foods (that have existed for decades) benefit our health. Today we want to speak to you about one such beverage. This simple beverage improves your bone density, cognitive function, and gut health and lowers inflammation at a deep cellular...
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...
The heart and hormone connection is real. Image credits: Unsplash Your life will keep beating until your healthy heart keeps beating. And to have a healthy heart, you must be aware of what matters to your heart! With so much evidence on the link between our habits and our risk for developing certain health risks,...
Irregular heartbeats are also known as arrhythmia. When the heart beats too slow, fast, or with an irregular rhythm, it can be termed as an Irregular Heartbeat. A normal heartbeat is usually between 60 and 100 bpm according to AHA (American Heart Association). When the heartbeat is too fast (>100 beats per minute), this...
“Grief is a cruel kind of education. You learn how ungentle mourning can be, how full of anger. You learn how glib condolences can feel. You learn how much grief is about language, the failure of language, and the grasping for language.” - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Notes on Grief Death is inevitable and so is the...
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...
Low on energy - Try the Classic Cacao balls with power packed ingredients Raw Cacao Energy Balls are nutrient- power packed with nuts and are naturally sweetened with dates. Easy to carry snack and serves to be incredibly tasty satisfying the sweet tooth cravings too. Food processorBlenderAir tight container 1/2 cup raw almonds (soaked and dried)1/2 cup...
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...
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...
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 celebrate these days every year, Cancer day, diabetes day and tomorrow we have World Heart Day. Heart diseases lead to the most amount of suffering and deaths in India right now followed by diabetes and cancer. So what's going wrong when we have hospitals, doctors, pharmaceuticals, medications, vitamins, Ayurveda, gyms (more…)
