For most of my childhood, the advice around food was surprisingly simple. Eat less. That was the solution offered for everything — weight gain, low energy, poor health, even body image. If something wasn’t right, the assumption was that the problem was quantity. No one really talked about what we were eating. And for a […]
Most of us didn’t grow up learning how to build balanced meals.We grew up learning which foods were good and which foods were bad. Roti and paratha were considered healthy staples. Ghee was something to avoid because it had “too much fat.” Refined oils somehow felt like the healthier choice. And when weight loss came
If you place a typical Indian meal next to a typical Western meal, the difference becomes obvious almost immediately. On one plate, you might see a large portion of rice or chapatis with a small bowl of dal and vegetables. On the other, a grilled chicken breast or salmon fillet takes center stage, surrounded by
I learned how food reflects culture, economics, and belief systems. I learned how certain ingredients carry prestige, while others are everyday staples. And I learned how the way we distribute food can quietly shape who gets nourishment and who makes do with less. Some people remember childhood through flavors. The hiss of a pressure cooker
Many women believe that eating less should mean losing weight, but the reverse happens. The truth lies not in portion size but in food composition, protein intake, lifestyle, and stress. Discover how balanced nutrition and small habit shifts can transform health without restriction.
