For years, I have been avoiding full-fat dairy and eggs in the morning. You know how it goes in a small town. When someone swears by cutting salt or skipping potatoes, everyone follows. But the truth is, life’s messy. It ain’t about food being just good or bad. Its about looking at some food myths … Read more
I’ll be honest, I never thought of my brain, until one day at a local store, I just forgot why I was there. It was kinda funny, but also a wake up call. After hitting 40, you know, things just shifted a bit. The kids grow, and workdays increase, and somehow, you start losing thoughts … Read more
Grandma always said, eat the peels. Back then, I would wrinkle my nose at her ways which I considered ‘old fashioned’. Now, on hectic days filled with quick lunches and drive-throughs, I kinda get what she meant. Recently, I tried one of those ‘old’ tricks, and my gut actually feels a lot calmer. Somewhere between … Read more
I came across this trend called fibermaxxing while scrolling through TikTok one evening. Its an interesting one. Influencers there show how they easily get 30g of fiber each day by just swapping a few things in their means. It was not about drastic diets or weird supplements, but it was about making everyday foods more … Read more
Blood pressure and hypertension are also known as salt’s cousins. Thats what I have heard from everyone. And while salt plays a part in raising blood pressure, its not the whole story. Infact, there’s another known villain which has a vicious part to play here, and yes, its the old familiar one – Sugar. Sugar … Read more
I first tried clove tea at a friend’s place. Her husband came back from his Asia tour, and had got back some really aromatic spices, including cloves. It’s my friend’s grandmother’s recipe which she used to make every sunday. Ten minutes after having my first sip, I felt a pleasant warmth spread through my belly. … Read more
I am trying out some new fitness trends, and trying to feel it myself. From the last few days, I have been trying lemon-turmeric water last few days. I was a skeptic here, thinking of this as yet another trend. But now that I am doing this myself, I have noticed subtle changes. Lets dive … Read more
I’ll be honest — the first time I tried one of those TikTok “sleepy girl mocktails,” I polished it off right before crawling into bed. It tasted great, but two hours later, I was up staring at the ceiling, wishing I hadn’t had quite so much liquid. That’s when I learned about the 60-minute rule. … Read more
My mama used to say, if a little’s good, then a lot must be better. That was before coconut water hit every shelf and gym bag. I was swept too, it just too healthy you know. One summer,I drank three whole coconuts, and felt slightly lightheaded. Turns out, this might not be perfect for everybody … Read more
Magnesium seemed to be the new health fad, till I tried it out myself. The claim is that Magnesium helps you sleep by acting as a natural relaxant. It interacts with the calming neurotransmitters in the brain and prepares your body for sleep. It reduces stress hormones and helps relax muscles too. There’s a reason … Read more
