I used to wake up like a zombie, who lost a fight with his alarm clock. Certainly not a good way to wakeup. One morning, I squeezed a fresh ginger into a tiny shot glass (just because I saw it online the other night – on tiktok). I wanted to check what the hype is … Read more
I toss these chia seeds into Yogurt smoothies. My kids love these chia seeds, and call them mini boba, which is hilarious as it’s probably the only bubble tea I can afford every day. Well, honestly, the kids are right. The jelly like texture these turn into, is fun for them and thats what it … Read more
For years, coconut oil has been marketed as a superfat which is clean, and metabolism boosting. I know people who’ve been adding coconut oil to their morning coffee, and have claimed significant benefits. I myself am fond of using coconut oil as a butter substitute for cookies (my son loves those coconut muffins!). Coconut oil … Read more
I used to feel really good watching this green swirl in my blender every morning. This is a recipe my mom suggested and has been my go-to superfood start, something I felt really good about. But what if a daily feel-good green smoothie was doing the opposite? That’s what my nutritionist yoga-mate pointed out. Spinach … Read more
For years, I believed coffee to be my goto drink in the morning. Its my one true soulmate. Then I learned there are other drinks that help your circulation – without tasting like lawn clippings! Now, my relationship with coffee has turned complicated. And no, don’t tell my espresso machine. Morning coffee isn’t the only … Read more
You know the feeling when you do everything right – eat clean, go on runs, workout and avoid those greasy ‘drive-ins’. Even after doing all of these, you still see high Cholesterol. Yeah – it does feel like studying all night and still getting a pop quiz wrong. Sometimes, its not a lifestyle problem, its … Read more
I used to sneak into the kitchen like a racoon and break off a piece of dark chocolate. Thats my emotional support snack. No matter what I’ve been through in the day, this small piece helped me reset, make peace with the chaos, and somehow gather just enough courage for tomorrow. There’s a quiet, almost … Read more
For years, many of us have been taking health advice at face value. Thats because its what we’re told growing up. I always believed these were clad in stone. I’ve started revisiting some of those lately – and you know, its been an eye opening experience so far. Science says that its okay to loosen … Read more
Lately, I have been thinking about how much we ask from our body, without noticing – late night dinners, long work-days, endless stress, and our quick grab-and-go eating habits. Quietly, its our liver which shows up in every single moment here, taking a beating. I have been trying a simple shift, which is having a … Read more
We are all searching for simple health wins, especially when it comes to blood sugar control. Lets be honest here, it seems as a full time job to think of good health habits, especially considering America’s grab-and-go culture. But lets forget the complicated diets for a moment here, and focus on this everyday fruit, which … Read more
