- Power Of Nutrition - Every year is eventful either personally or professionally. The year 2023 was no different. I am always amazed by the human body’s extraordinary healing capacity when given the right tools. Two incredible journeys of my clients have forced me out of a hibernation as a writer to present you with their triumphs. I want everyone … Continue reading "Power Of Nutrition"
- What is Gut Dysbiosis? - In my practice I see a lot of patients with Gut disorders. The main reason for majority of the Gut disorders is an impairment in Gut Biota known as Gut dysbiosis. There is no official data available for the number of Indians affected by Gut dysbiosis. But looking at the growing number of gastroenterlogists across … Continue reading "What is Gut Dysbiosis?"
- Are you blaming your genes for your health status? - Kshipra was very worried. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and her aunt was also in cancer remission. She believed that she would also get cancer in the coming years as revealed by genetic testing. She asked me whether anything could be done by her to postpone the inevitable. People generally tend to blame … Continue reading "Are you blaming your genes for your health status?"
- The Oil Confusion - Lata was excited about a new product she had purchased. It was a oil targeted at diabetics. She wanted to know if it was as good as it claimed. The market is filled with large amount of oil brands in different blends and sources. People are thoroughly confused to make a choice. Advertisers make tall … Continue reading "The Oil Confusion"
- The Missing Flavour - Food means differnt to everyone and it takes various shapes and flavours in different regions of the world. But scientifically it comes down to the tongue and its sensory region. We can taste Five main tastes Sweet, Salt, Sour, Bitter and Umami. Our traditional regional cuisines incorporated cleverly all tastes in a meal, thereby ensuring … Continue reading "The Missing Flavour"
- What is Gluten? - The word GLUTEN is a buzz word all across the world. All supermarkets have specialised rows of gluten free products. I have constant queries on what is gluten, should we go gluten free, should I buy special gluten free products etc etc. People are confused and give into fads. The food industry always wants to … Continue reading "What is Gluten?"
- Can we be fat and thin at the same time? - Naresh and Pavani were a nervous lot when I met them. The couple had sought an urgent appointment and were eager to share an information. Physically both of them looked fine. When I went through Naresh’s blood reports, his HbA1C, the three month blood sugar average was 12.2 and his fasting was 470. Conventionally nobody … Continue reading "Can we be fat and thin at the same time?"
- Zinc Benefits - Micronutrients consisting of Vitamins and Minerals are the back bone of all metabolic processes of the body. The body cannot produce these micronutrients and food is the main source of them. A balanced diet should provide all the micronutrients, but the present population lacks a significant amount of these micronutrients due to excessive use of … Continue reading "Zinc Benefits"
- Adaptogens - Minal, my globe-trotting client came up one day with a bunch of supplements from Europe. She wanted to show me one thing in particular. The jar was named Super Adaptogens. Curiously I turned the jar to look into the ingredients which listed Ashwagandha,Tulsi, Amla and Yashtimadhu. Some smart marketing … Continue reading "Adaptogens"
- Licence To Eat - Ajay was devastated that four months of vigorous exercises had not given the results he was looking for. He was exercising for two hours a day. He had not lost a kilo and was demotivated to discontinue exercise all together. When I probed about his eating habits, he finally confided that he generally treated himself … Continue reading "Licence To Eat"
- Acanthosis Nigricans - Sunita brought her son Raj to me as he had develpoed thick skin pigmentation around his neck and armpits. She wanted to know which specialist to consult as the pigmentation off late had become very itchy. After examination, I told her it seemed to be Acanthosis nigricans and the most likely reason would be Insulin … Continue reading "Acanthosis Nigricans"
- What should we eat?? - I recieved an interesting query from Ryan the other day. He was a 25 year old healthy person who sent me a query asking what he should eat for leading a healthy life. I was thoroughly intrigued by the level of confusion this young chap had. Then it struck me, that if we open any … Continue reading "What should we eat??"
- Befriend The Beet - Ramya’s latest blood reports showed her haemoglobin to be very low. But we had a problem. The iron supplementation caused excessive constipation in her. So she did not want to take it. Also since she was a vegetarian, we could not incorporate red meat. I started her on beetroot juice and within a month her … Continue reading "Befriend The Beet"
- Chew well for a trim waistline - If you have come across Paul Mckenna’s book ” I can make you thin”, then you will understand that I am not exzazerating the title statement. His primary pillar of becoming thin is chewing the food as slowly as possible. He made millions of dollars from the book proceeds and I am communicating the scientific … Continue reading "Chew well for a trim waistline"
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis - Gunjan came to me with the following symptoms constipation, weight gain,depression,hair loss. Her morale was very low. She complained that she puts on weight even if she drinks water. Sounds familiar? When we got to the bottom of her problem,we found out that she had Hashimoto’s. The number of people with hashimoto’s are growing in … Continue reading "Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis"
- Blue Zones - From times immemorial, man has always sought longevity. Who does not want to live a healthy and long life? There are innumerable procedures and supplements which promise the fountain of youth but fizzle away when it comes to actual results. The euphoria of modern day health achievements in communicable diesases is fading as the modern plague … Continue reading "Blue Zones"
- Watch For These Toxins In Processed Foods - My 4 year old neighbor is a sweet child. From the outside he is a normal child, but when you take a look at his eating habits he is already an ADDICT. I mean processed food addiction. Every day his diet consists of colas, some kind of biscuits,cakes,chips,candies etc. He always holds an attractive cover(pre requisite … Continue reading "Watch For These Toxins In Processed Foods"
- Miracle Tree- Moringa - This is no fictitious tree. It grows across our country and people have been consuming it traditionally for hundrends of years.This tree was referred to as “miracle tree” and recognised by the National Institutes of Health as the “Botanical of the Year” in 2007, 2011 and 2012. Are you curious? I am talking about Moringa … Continue reading "Miracle Tree- Moringa"
- How safe are Non-Stick cookware? - Non-stick cookware are very convenient and ubiquitous. It looks stylish and cleans easily. So over the years our kitchen has undergone if not total,some transformation with these shiny cookware making their way into our homes. What are Non-stick cookware? These are cookware coated with a material called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon.Teflon is a synthetic … Continue reading "How safe are Non-Stick cookware?"
- Revive the Mitochondria - Bharti came to see me with extreme fatigue. She was unable to concentrate on her daily activities and it felt like she did not have any energy left. She never connected the symptoms with a pro-inflammatory lifestyle. Among the many pathways in our body the organelles which are the centre to Energy production in the cell are Mitochondria. … Continue reading "Revive the Mitochondria"
- Phthalates-Should we know about them? - I know it sounds geeky and is a tongue twister but why should we be interested in them in the first place. Phthalates are chemical compounds that are commonly added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability and longevity and as lubricants in cosmetics. The problem with phthalates is that they have been linked to … Continue reading "Phthalates-Should we know about them?"
- The Mighty Amla - India Gooseberry also known as Amla is a very common fruit with various health benefits.It is extensively used as medicine in various Ayurvedic formulations like Triphala. It is also part of Indian cuisine in the form of chutneys,morabbas and pickles. I use amla to treat many ailments including Chronic Inflammation BENEFITS: POTENT ANTIOXIDANT: Gooseberries are high … Continue reading "The Mighty Amla"
- Chronic Inflammation - Every month in my practice, I come across many people with conditions which are a result of chronic inflammation. So what is this chronic inflammation? First we should understand the term Inflammation. Inflammation is a vital part of the body’s immune response. It is the body’s attempt to heal itself after an injury; defend itself … Continue reading "Chronic Inflammation"
- Recipe: Amaranth Payasa - Payasa in kannada means kheer. We learnt about the benefits of Amaranth in the previous blog. This simple recipe can be made with limited ingredients and with ease. INGREDIENTS: Amaranth seeds- 1/4 cup Milk- 1 cup (Alternate milks like Almond or Coconut milk can also be used) Jaggery- 1/2 cup Cardamom powder- 1 tsp Cashew … Continue reading "Recipe: Amaranth Payasa"
- Amaranth Grain - Amaranth belongs to the genera Amaranthus and is derived from the greek term ‘amarantos’ meaning ‘unwithering’. The name matches the conditions in which this plant can thrive. This bountiful seed is grown all throughout India from the high slopes of the Himalayas to the many coastlines of the country. Numerous Amaranth varieties are grown throughout the … Continue reading "Amaranth Grain"
- Intermittent Fasting - Intermittent Fasting is all over the web world in recent times. Research indicates it has immense benefits in the total well being of the person. Indians are not new to fasting. People have fasted due to religious beleifs all through history. Additionally people daily created a fasting window of 12-14 hours on a regular basis(early … Continue reading "Intermittent Fasting"
- Fast Food-The brain connection - Everyday when I travel for work, I find parents providing young toddlers with convinience foods. Its so rampant that kids are always munching on cookies, pastries, chips and the likes. I am appalled that people do not consider those foods to be harmful. Fast foods are characterized as quick, easily accessible and cheap alternatives to … Continue reading "Fast Food-The brain connection"
- Can we remove pesticides from vegetables and fruits? - Everyday we read about the presence of pesticides on the fruits and vegetables we consume on a daily basis. According to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), “high levels of pesticide residues can be toxic enough to cause long-term cancer, damage to the nervous and reproductive systems, birth defects, and severe disruption of the … Continue reading "Can we remove pesticides from vegetables and fruits?"
- Fatty Liver-Should we be worried? - There has been an alarming rise, in the number of Fatty liver cases in recent times in India. Findings suggest that, 1 in 5 people have excess fat in the liver and 1 in 10 have liver disease. A recent paper published in Indian Pediatrics showed that 22% of children between ages 5-10 had fatty … Continue reading "Fatty Liver-Should we be worried?"
- Dill Recipe– Sabsige Palya - Dill leaves can be used in a variety of recipes.It can be added in rotis and also as a seasoning. In Karnataka we make a side dish of it called Sabsige palya with arhar dal. It is very tasty and easy to make. Ingredients: 100g dill leaves, 1/2 cup cooked Arhar dal, 1 tablespoon coconut(optional),1/2 … Continue reading "Dill Recipe– Sabsige Palya"
- Know About – Dill - DILL LEAVES (Also known as Sabsige,Shepu,Soya saag,Soa) Dill is an aromatic herb, with delicate, feathery green leaves. Sometimes referred to as dill weed, dill is a member of the coriander and fenell family. While it is possible to buy and use dried dill, dill is one of those herbs that loses its flavor rapidly, so … Continue reading "Know About – Dill"
- Can you gain weight due to lack of SLEEP?? - During a routine session, my client Vijaya was almost in tears. She had tried to lose weight for sometime now and had applied the latest fad diet in town and insane workout schedule without any lasting results. When I probed further, I came to know that she hardly slept for more than 5 hours a … Continue reading "Can you gain weight due to lack of SLEEP??"
- Whole Food Recipe: Pumpkin Soup - In the spirit of eating whole resolution, I plan to bring in some simple recipes which celebrate wholeness. Today’s recipe is a simple but tasty soup enjoyed by my whole family. Pumpkin is commonly found in the whole country. It is a powerhouse of vitamins, anti-oxidants and minerals. Pumpkin has a very high concentration of … Continue reading "Whole Food Recipe: Pumpkin Soup"
- Resolve to eat Whole in 2017 - 2017 is here. Many resolutions like I will lose weight, I will join the gym, I will keep my cool so on and so forth are forming in our brains. Most health resolutions lose their steam before January is over. The main reason for this is, we do not focus on changing or forming new … Continue reading "Resolve to eat Whole in 2017"
- Should we be replacing sugar with artificial sweetners? - In recent times, we have been surrounded with many brands of artificial sweetners. They make tall claims of weight loss and sugar control. My clients always pose questions on, the pros and cons of their usage. I am making an effort to clarify the same. Artificial sweetners or Non nutritive sweetners are chemicals used in … Continue reading "Should we be replacing sugar with artificial sweetners?"
- Watch What You Eat - A new week had started. While going through the appointment list of the day, I came across a name which looked familiar and triggered a memory. She was one of my older clients, who had undergone a fabulous transformation. I was about to talk to her after 5 years. When we started the skype call, … Continue reading "Watch What You Eat"