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...
Carrot Soup – A DIY Beta Carotene Booster Carrots are a blank canvas to play with. While the easiest way to relish them for salads and snacks is to wash, peel, and munch on them, if you cannot eat them raw, try this versatile fiber-rich soup recipe. Golden and naturally sweet, it is loaded with...
How often do you check the air quality index before stepping out? On days that this value goes above 100, you know you are better off wearing a mask while stepping out to limit the number of particles and toxins you breathe. Now, let's change this question a little. How often do you make...
During my recent trip to New York, as I interacted with doctors, nutritionists, research scientists, and other integrative and lifestyle medicine experts, one revolutionary root vegetable kept coming up in conversations. Today I want to speak to you about it. It takes me back to my childhood. From grade 1 to 10, when my mum...
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a condition that was unheard of a couple of decades ago. But today, it plagues millions of people, from teenagers and young adults to even senior citizens. Many live with the condition for years. If there is one learning we have had from years of working on UC cases, it...
Premenstrual Syndrome is a condition that not everyone is comfortable discussing or feels the need to discuss. Approximately 3 out of 4 women say they have Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms at some point in their lifetimes, including mild symptoms. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more severe form of PMS that affects less than 5% of...
Modak- Modern Day Dessert Dumpling With the Traditional Heritage Touch Ganesh Chaturthi is just around the corner. And as people prepare to invite the blessings of the Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles) Lord Ganesha into their homes, the aroma of his favorite sweet dish, handmade with love, is set to waft through most Indian homes. With...
When someone says Vitamin C, the immediate correlation that our mind makes is immunity. Isn't it true? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, plays a vital role in maintaining and fortifying your immune system, your first and last line of defense. It also aids iron absorption, healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage...
I often get asked: "Luke, you say that food has the ability to heal. Can it help prevent, manage, or reverse hair loss?" Today I wanted to address this for all of you. Let me begin by letting you in on a secret. Hair care is an inside-out approach. You can lather the most expensive...
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...
“I have high blood pressure,” most people say this as casually as if they have gotten the flu. It is alarming. A household name, high blood pressure or hypertension, is a condition that plagues millions across the globe. It is termed a silent killer. Before you think that the answer is just popping pills,...
Zesty Salsa – Whip Your Salsa From Scratch Making the perfect bright and zesty salsa is an art. And we are here to help you master it. This 10-minute recipe promises to bring the flavor party your mouth deserves. A triple combination of tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos make it unquestionably healthy sans additives and preservatives...
