Have you been eating dal, believing it’s protein-rich and enough on its own to meet your daily protein needs? Or do you know people around you who think that way? Because I certainly do. I’ve seen so many of my family members and friends assume that having a bowl (or even two) of dal is […]
Growing up, I had a serious sweet tooth. I just couldn’t resist anything sugary. I knew, vaguely, that too much sugar wasn’t good for health. But like most people around me, the only thing we really associated with sugar was diabetes. So when I heard that India is often called the diabetes capital of the
Where It Started for Me I had a small ritual on my way to the office. Every morning, I would stop by a juice stall and order a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. It felt like I was doing something good for myself. Something healthy. Something that would, over time, show up on my
I weigh around 60 kgs, and as someone who eats eggs but not meat, I aim for at least 60 grams of protein daily—roughly equal to my body weight. On days I work out or feel particularly drained, I increase that intake slightly. One thing I hear often is: “It’s really hard to hit your
There was a time when “healthy snacking” meant eating something that didn’t taste great but made you feel less guilty. Now? I’ve found a middle ground. These are a few air-fried snacks I keep going back to—easy to make, minimal ingredients, and most importantly, they don’t feel like a compromise. If you’ve ever wondered whether
Snacking gets a bad reputation. Somehow, it’s either too unhealthy, too boring, or too complicated to get right.But over time, I’ve realized—it doesn’t have to be any of that, especially when you’re making small choices at home. If you’ve ever wondered how this compares to eating outside, you might enjoy reading Is eating out unhealthy?
Some days, food feels like comfort, celebration, and joy. Other days, it feels like a loss of control. You eat more than you planned — a kachori here, a samosa there, maybe a full plate of chilli paneer and something sweet on top. And almost immediately, the guilt kicks in. “Why did I do that?”“I’ll
“Chocolate Will Rot Your Teeth” — Or Will It? “Don’t eat so much chocolate, your teeth will rot.” For years, chocolate carried the blame for cavities. Sticky, sweet, and irresistible—it was the obvious suspect. And then came the logic:Dark chocolate = dark cavities. It sounded convincing.But it wasn’t exactly true. The Real Question We Never
Is Eating Out Really Unhealthy? “Eating outside is unhealthy.” I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard this more times than I can count. It’s one of those beliefs that people rarely question—it just exists. But does it actually make sense? The “Home Food = Healthy” Assumption Let’s take a simple example. You step out
