Health and Nutrition

When we decide to lose weight, one of the most important questions we ask ourselves: " What should we actually eat?" With so much conflicting advice that it becomes very easy for us to feel overwhelmed. Instead of chasing trends of extreme diets, we can take a smarter but a sustainable route that can be easily aligned with science, respects our lifestyle, and supports long-term health. In this blog we will go through a realistic meal plan for weight loss, grounded in evidence and shaped around the habits we can maintain quite easily in our daily life. What do we understand by the term "Weight Loss?" Before we jump into meal planning, we need to understand a simple principle: weight loss happens when we consistently consume fewer calories than we burn. This is known as a calorie deficit .  But it is to be noted that all calories are not equal when it comes to how full or energized we feel. Research published in journals like The American Journal of Clinical Nutrit...

Living with type 2 diabetes means a constant and continuous mindfulness about what we eat or what we plan to eat in our daily life. With the passage of time and research as well as investigation into the field of food and nutrition, the whole foods (powerful nutrient profiles) have become the talk of the town in helping manage blood sugar, heart health, and long-term metabolic balance. Among these powerful nutrients, chia seeds  are one of them because of the interest of science and researchers in them. Today, let’s unveil why chia seeds are more than just a trendy topping and how they can support our journey with type 2 diabetes. What are Chia seeds? Chia seeds come from the Salvia hispanica plant—a member of the mint family that was once a staple food for Aztec and Mayan civilizations . These tiny black and white seeds are  nutritional powerhouses, packing fiber, protein, healthy fats (especially omega-3s ), antioxidants, and essential minerals like calcium and magnesi...

Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management plan or before starting any new supplement.   Let us have discussion about food not just as a fuel, but as a medicine. This concept is becoming very interesting not only for me but also for the others who are living in this world with type 2 diabetes . We already know a standard answer from most of the nutritionists i.e. watch the carbs, take exercise, monitor blood sugar and maintain healthy diet. But in my own journey with diabetes, I’ve become fascinated by a more subtle question that science is just beginning to answer loudly:  How is our food an important factor for our metabolic health ? Right now, the discussion is not just choosing broccoli over a bag of chips but the talk of the day is about choosing  organic  broccoli. These days we all are striving...