Diabetes 101
What is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes is a condition where your blood glucose levels are abnormally high for years. This usually occurs because of insulin dysfunction – either the production of insulin or its action or both. PS – Insulin is a hormone that is responsible for maintaining blood glucose levels. It acts like a gatekeeper […]
Can Diabetes Be Cured?
Type 2 Diabetes has for decades been known as a condition that is lifelong. It has been synonymous with lifelong pills and insulin shots. However, the last couple of years have seen a spike in service providers – doctors, nutritionists and tech start-ups talking about “diabetes reversal”. And yes, I am one of them. What […]
F for Fenugreek Seeds: A to Z of Indian Foods | The Health Pantry
Despite its Greek roots, today, Fenugreek is now considered Indian for all intents and purposes. It has become a forgotten ingredient in the land it originates from. In India, however, Fenugreek, especially the seeds, have earned themselves a very good reputation. This reputation comes as a result of both, the flavour it impacts and its […]
4 Myths Around Diabetes and Diets
When it comes to Diabetes, there is information that is helpful and then there is a whole universe of information which is incorrect, misleading and confusing. The thing is that Type 2 Diabetes is so prevalent in India and has been sp for so many generations now, that over time myths have become internalised. We […]
E for Elaichi | A to Z of Indian Foods
With a history that is old as time, Elaichi or Cardamom is the oldest spice in the world. It has found itself in the foods of Royalty from all over the globe. There’s a popular belief that Cleopatra found its aroma so enticing that she had her entire palace scented with its smoke before her […]
D for Drumstick: A to Z of Indian Foods | The Health Pantry
This one is my favourite! It is a crucial part of the one Indian cuisine that every Indian loves, South Indian! I am yet to meet a client who does not like South Indian food. Idli or Dosa is one of the most popular Sunday breakfasts all over the country. This means that every Sunday, […]
Just got diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Here’s what you need to know..
Diabetes has become so common in India, that it is not even looked at as a cause of concern anymore. It is only after the pandemic when diabetics had difficulties when they contracted COVID-19, that “co-morbidities” even became something to think of. Think about the number of people around you who have type 2 diabetes […]
C for Coconut | A to Z of Indian Foods
Ever wondered why we Indians start every important event with a Coconut? Our wise ancestors knew how beneficial this fruit is and the ritual of cracking a coconut before starting anything important was their way of ensuring coconut reaches every home. What is interesting is that in India we use the coconut fruit in all […]
B for Banana | A to Z of Indian Foods
In this article, let’s look at B for Banana! Banana, a beloved fruit across classes, across the globe, is the second most important fruit crop in India after Mango. Banana is said to be the first fruit of the world. This means that we, as humans, have been eating Bananas longer than anything else. This […]
A for Amaranth Seeds | A to Z of Indian Foods
India is home to some of the most interesting healthy foods in the world. And since we have grown up with these amazing foods all around us, we sometimes forget how lucky we are. With this thought in mind, we bring to you the A to Z of Indian Food Series! In this series, we […]
