I used to literally drag my body after 3PM – to work, or at home. I used to think its the part of the grind, where your brain is running on fumes! Last I spoke to my nutritionist friend, he told me that a little fiber can make a big difference here. I am not … Read more
I learned to keep a jar of nuts on the dinner table from my father. You know, the one you casually open a chew on when you’re half hungry or just need a bite? Well, mine usually empties by wednesday. I wondered why my father used to always keep it full. Turns out, there’s something … Read more
When my sister texted me the recipe for air-fryer onion chips, I was excited. My kids love these, onions, and chips, all in one. But this is air fried, so no more oil. I gave it a shot, and everyone loved it. Now, this has been my kid’s crispy goto-snack, and that too, there’s zero … Read more
When I first got into health and wellness, I thought you just needed that one superfood that’ll do wonders for you. Maybe that’s kale, chia seeds, or some fancy berry from japan (I tried all of them). But after a few months of eating, bloating and gloating, I learned that its never about that one … Read more
While growing up, my grandma said eggs were bad for your heart. I kinda believed her. I would skip eggs, most of the time. But when I moved to a small town in Ohio, my neighbour, a 92 year retired teacher, said she’d never skipped eggs in her life. Curious, I started wondering – how … Read more
When I first heard about Broccoli turning toxic. I laughed. I mean, it’s the veggie we all grew up with isn’t it. My grandma streamed it, and my mom did it too. But lately, I have been hearing whispers in wellness circles about a simple mistake that could ruin things for you. This is going … Read more
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential water soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in many body vital functions. I used to think B12 was just for folks who ate a lot of red meat. But its crucial for everyone, especially for nervous system health and red blood cell formation. Anyways, I … Read more
I was tossing a scoop of protein powder in my morning smoothie, without even thinking twice. Its quick, easy and done. Then one day, I read about heavy metals in health supplements on my X feed. I froze for a bit. How much do we really know about the powder we trust every day? Protein … Read more
Well, I fell for the “sleepy mocktail” craze. So is my best friend in Ohio. We send each other pics of the mocktail. We’ve been doing this a while now. We stir cherry juice and it works like a medicine, and it helps erratic sleep. But I have now started realising that its not the … Read more
Life is sweeter with chocolate. A simple joy to be savoured. What they do now mention, however, that the other primary ingredient, sugar, is quite a killer. With every bite savoured, I also think about my blood sugar spiking. Interestingly, thats not always the case with chocolate. There’s a calmer, saner and a better way … Read more
