Fiber

Lets talk about fiber today! 🌼 Fiber is a type of complex carbohydrate that cannot be digested by our body. Fiber is basically of two types. Insoluble fiber helps in smooth bowel movements, which is the more commonly known function of fiber.🌼 Soluble fiber (which dissolves in water), is digested by bacteria in the large …

Oils

There are so many theories and literature around seed oils vs saturated fat oils, each theory sprouting conflicting views like plants on steroids: Its truly confusing! Without going into too much depth at the moment, let us just focus on two very basic points: 🌺 The word “refined” in the world of food is not …

Potatoes

Potatoes have the ability to transform any food preparation into a mouth-watering delicacy, be it curry, parathas, salads... 😋 In fact, it's hard to believe that potatoes were not a part of Indian cuisine till about a few centuries ago when we were introduced to them courtesy the Portuguese in the early 17th century. However, …

Probiotics

Do you know we have the same number of bacteria in our body as the number of human cells that make us up? The majority of these bacteria live in our gut, comprising what is known as the gut microbiome.🌺 The science of gut microbiome is evolving so rapidly, sometimes it’s overwhelming for us physicians …