As a nutrition consultant, I have seen a troubling rise in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among young teens, with some girls as young as 13-14 years old being affected. Concerned mothers frequently approach me for meal plans tailored to help their daughters manage this condition. The surge in PCOS cases is partly due to diets high in refined carbohydrates, refined oils, and processed foods, combined with a lack of exercise and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle. The Impact

There’s a quiet poetry in the way food influences the human body. Beyond nourishment, certain foods seem to awaken something deeper — a sense of vitality, warmth, and connection. Across cultures and centuries, these have been called aphrodisiacs . Modern science now reveals what ancient wisdom always hinted at: desire is a mirror of health . When the body is well-fed, hormones balanced, circulation strong, and the mind at ease, desire flows effortlessly. Zinc - The Spark Of H

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

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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