How many of you grew up being told by your mothers and grandmothers to always soak nuts, seeds, and grains before consuming them? Our ancestors passed this practice down to us. Many continue to do this to date without questioning the science behind it. Have you ever wondered why it matters? Representational image only. Photo...
Did you know that an estimated 42 million people in India suffer from thyroid diseases? It plagues millions worldwide every single year. Thyroid disorder is a condition that affects the function of your thyroid gland. This butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck performs various metabolic processes, produces essential thyroid hormones (T3, T4), manages...
Aaichi Puran Poli (Mother’s Puran Poli) Puran Poli is a flat roti stuffed with sweet lentil filling made from split Bengal gram/Chana dal and organic jaggery. In Marathi, this sweet filling is called Puran and the roti is called Poli. Although the method of preparation varies from place to place, the predominant ingredient is chana...
Meet 41-year-old Ashutosh. When he first met us, he had a sedentary lifestyle and erratic sleep patterns and eating habits. One of the major concerns was his weight tipping the scale at 100 kgs. He also struggled with low energy levels and a host of digestive and gut issues. The discomfort resulting from this...
You always hear us encouraging you to be mindful of the food you put in your system. But there is something equally important for you to do. It is looking at your poop. As bizarre as it may sound, the color and texture of your poop can be a window into your gut health....
Sweet Potato Stir Fry - Nourish Your Gut Microbiome This recipe has the perfect blend of sweet potatoes with its copper-colored skin and bright orange flesh loaded with anthocyanins and antioxidants. It combines its goodness with protein-rich sprouts and the magic of anti-inflammatory hand-pounded spices. It is a relish worth waiting for. Check out this...
I often get questions asking - Luke, what is the easiest and quickest way to feel lighter? I wake up with a puffy face where my stomach and abdomen feel tight. While this settles down towards midday, I regain this bloating and puffiness by evening. I feel fat. What should I do? I tell most...
Known as jaiphal in Hindi, nutmeg is native to a cluster of 10 small volcanic islands known as Moluccas or Spice Islands in the Banda Sea to the northeast of Indonesia. It gets its name from the Latin word nux (meaning nut) and muscat (meaning musky). It translates to musky nut. Nutmeg is the seed...
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...
Avocado Lite Bite Roundels These naturally green avocado roundels have zero additives or preservatives. A perfect breakfast or snack item, this can be relished by toddlers and adults alike. 1/2 ripe avocado1/3 cup A2 milk or non-dairy milk1 free-range egg or 1 raw banana, (mashed)1/2 cup steel-cut oats flour or raw banana flour½ tsp pure vanilla...
Your morning is the most sacred hour of the day. How you wake up and what you do in that initial hour can set the tone and decide how the rest of your day will unfold. Yet, it is unfortunate how most of us inherently reach out to our phones as soon as we...
Oh! Breastfeeding is so painful! My back and hands hurt! My baby is unable to latch properly! My nipples are so sore! If you are a new mom reading this, we are sure these statements sound familiar to you. We feel you. As natural and exciting as breastfeeding is, it is also the trickiest thing for a...
