Nuts, seeds, grains, and greens are hailed as superfoods . But what if some of them are silently sabotaging your digestion, minerals, hormones, and energy? This isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness. Because many “healthy” plant foods contain natural defense chemicals called anti-nutrients  — compounds that can block mineral absorption, irritate the gut, and quietly drain your system over time. If you’ve been eating clean but still feel bloated, fatigued, inflamed, or stu

I used to chase a smaller body. Now I’m building a stronger one. If you're gaining weight without explanation, stuck in a plateau, or confused by perimenopause — this post is your reminder: The scale isn’t the only measure of progress. #1 Energy & Mood One of the most powerful — yet often overlooked — signs that your fitness and nutrition journey is working is a noticeable shift in your energy and mood . You may find yourself sailing through the day with more sustained energy

Over time, I’ve watched many people achieve incredible transformations, yet only a few sustain them with ease. It made me think deeply about what truly sets them apart. It’s not luck or willpower, but a series of subtle, powerful habits and mindset shifts. They Don't 'FINISH' A Diet - They Evolve A Lifestyle The people who truly keep the weight off never treat a nutrition plan as a temporary fix. They don’t wait for a “finish line” to go back to old habits. Instead, the

There was a time in my life when I was eating enough —in fact, more than enough. But somehow, I was always tired. I couldn’t focus. My skin felt dull. My hair was thinning. Climbing stairs felt harder than they should. And emotionally, I was constantly swinging between irritability and exhaustion. I was overfed … but deeply undernourished . It took me years (and a complete mindset shift) to understand that food isn’t just about calories. It’s information . It’s fuel. It’s med

Think your morning idli, poha, or upma is harmless? Think again. That “light and healthy” Indian breakfast could be silently spiking your blood sugar and draining your energy for the rest of the day. The good news? You don’t have to give up your favorites — just master a few smart tweaks that turn them into blood sugar–friendly power meals. Through my research, I've identified three essential food groups proven to assist in stabilizing these fluctuations. They are... Fiber-ri

The old-me used to think that calories don't matter. The new-me understands that calories DO matter, but not always. In this post we are going to explore: What are calories and how are they measured? How do you calculate the amount of calories burned? What factors determine the amount of calories burned through exercise? Why tracking of calories burned using apps and gadgets are inaccurate? Why you should not trust nutritional information labels on packaged foods? What is a c

This is a very loaded question — and truthfully, there’s no straightforward answer. But here’s something to anchor on: among the three macronutrients — proteins, carbohydrates, and fats  — only two are labelled essential.  We have essential amino acids  (from proteins) and essential fatty acids  (from fats). There is no such thing as an essential carbohydrate . That’s because your body has the remarkable ability to make glucose — the end product of all carbohydrate digestion

While Intermittent Fasting is not a 'diet' per se, but rather a way-of-eating or lifestyle, it is very promising for weight loss and increasing insulin sensitivity. However, there are many versions or variations that people follow when it comes to Intermittent Fasting. This post is about the 4 popular ones: Lean Gains Eat Stop Eat Warrior Diet 5:2 (or modified Alternate Day Fasting) What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is nothing but time-restricted eating, mark

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