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Most Indian parents eat far more carbohydrates than they realise, because this is how meals have been structured for decades. Breakfast usually begins with paratha, bread, poha, or upma. Lunch is roti with sabzi, and dal, while dinner is described as “light”, which again means one roti or a small bowl of rice. Throughout the day, protein disappears from the plate, replaced by carbohydrates that feel filling but do very little to preserve muscle or regulate hunger. So, would a simple Indian diet without any fancy ingredients help provide wholesome nutrition, while keeping a calorie deficit and helping with weight loss? Yes, it’s totally possible with just everyday food. We’ll see how, stay with us.

Are private hospitals in India doing unnecessary caesarean sections? This is a question that keeps surfacing in public discussions, news debates, and even in Netflix and CNN documentaries that highlight the rising global rates of surgical births.

The Indian government has begun rolling out visual health warnings for high-fat and high-sugar foods – But does it really help us make healthier food choices? Why don’t we first ensure availability of hygienic, healthy and adulteration free food in public places?