4 Reasons Why You Should Soak Nuts, Seeds, and Grains
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...
Hypothyroid: Causes, Symptoms, Lifestyle Tips, and Natural Ways to Heal
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...
From Puran Poli to Beetroot Parathas: Giving Classic Mother’s Delights a Healthy Twist
Priyanka Vithlani2022-08-11T17:56:18+05:30Aaichi 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...
From Weighing 100 Kg to Running a 10K Marathon: This 41-YO’s Transformation Will Inspire You
Luke Coutinho2024-09-03T02:01:27+05:30Meet 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...
Look at Your Poop. THIS Is What It Tells You About Your Health
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....
Probiotic Chutney To Stir Fry: Nourish Your Gut 2 Ways With Sweet Potatoes
Priyanka Vithlani2022-08-07T22:33:57+05:30Sweet 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...
How To Relieve Bloating? Simple Lifestyle Hacks To Follow
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...
A Natural Painkiller, Aphrodisiac, and Sleep Inducer: 6 Reasons To Add THIS Spice to Your Meals
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...
The Great Indian Probiotic: Make THIS at Home for Good Gut Health
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...
Roundels and Pancakes: Relish Avocado 2 Ways for Breakfast
Priyanka Vithlani2022-07-31T09:47:45+05:30Avocado 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...
7 Steps to Build a Powerful Morning Routine
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...
A Pregnancy Expert’s Guide To Top 9 Breastfeeding Positions
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...
Stop Making These 8 Sleep Mistakes!
“One of the most under-utilized, powerful, and natural drugs with zero side effects and a macro holistic healing effect is deep sleep. Use it well.” - Luke Coutinho Sleep is gold. You have heard me speak about how 1 in 4 people I consult with is chronically sleep-deprived umpteen times. So, instead of replaying the...
The Star of Spices: Have You Added This to Your Meals?
Shaped like a flower or a star, this spice is one of the most potent antivirals in the world. Pharmaceutical companies use its extract to manufacture the common drug Tamiflu, used to treat cold, cough, viral fever, and swine flu. This spice also finds its special place in Chinese and Indian cuisine and traditional...
Ladies, Struggling With Excessive Body Hair? THIS May Help
Ladies, are you struggling with unwanted hair growth on your face, chest, back, stomach, abdomen, buttocks, and other areas? Known as hirsutism, this condition is commonly linked to hormonal imbalance and Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD). In this, a woman's body starts producing more androgens (male hormones) which can lead to excessive male-pattern hair growth...
The Queen of Herbs: Have You Added This Magic Leaf to Your Lifestyle?
The Queen of Herbs, the Mother Medicine of Nature, the Elixir of Life - the magical tulsi plant has earned several monikers in Ayurveda. Also known as holy basil, this adaptogenic herb that originates in India may be bitter to taste, but its numerous health benefits outweigh this minor inconvenience to your palate. An integral...
From Tikkis to Pancakes: Relish the Gourd of Goodness
Priyanka Vithlani2022-07-20T10:53:27+05:30From Tikkis to Pancakes: Relish the Gourd of Goodness Bottle gourd, botanically a part of Lagenaria siceraria, is a vine and hasmany different names throughout the world, such as calabash, opo, cucuzza, and long melon.Known as ghiya or lauki in Hindi, it often struggles to be a crowd pleaser because it is labeled bland. Worry...
Skincare From Your Kitchen: Make These DIY Toners and AHA Masks at Home
Believe it or not, as skincare continues to pick up and become an integral part of the routine of millions of people, most continue to ask just one question - How do I care for my skin without spending thousands? In an age where excessive 20-step routines, synthetic acid peel masks, expensive chemical procedures,...