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Technicality behind CARBS

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As humans, we have often struggled to understand complex problems. Instead of digging deeper, we look for something simple to blame. I feel pity for carbs, sugar and ghee/oil to go through all of this. They have spent decades being put on trial for crimes they didn't even commit. Imagine telling your grandparents that rice is bad. I wonder if you would win that conversation. I certainly hope not. Yet today, carbohydrates have become one the most misunderstood food groups on the planet.  So not just tagging certain food groups as bad but we have also managed to create some myths about them  Some of the famous ones are 1. Carbs make you fat 2. Rice makes you gain weight 3. Eating carbs at night is bad And we have made carbs, the enemy number one. I have seen so many people panic when they realise the food that they ordered has sugar in it. Decoding carbs : For a very long time, sugar was considered one of the Panchamritas in Ayurveda. It was worshipped, offered in rituals, and u...
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Have we started fearing food?

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What you can expect in this blog? This blog about food does not dive into the technicalities of macros or micronutrients. Instead, it focuses on something equally important the mindset behind our growing fear of food , and how we now choose “healthy food” more out of anxiety than understanding. This blog also talks about the growing craze of fad diets and how we unknowingly punish ourselves in the name of health. I’ve touched upon how easy it is to fall for overwhelming, often contradictory content on social media about dieting and “eating right.” What is all this fuzz about dieting?  Personally, I feel that most of us didn’t start dieting to be healthy but  we started because we were scared .  At some point, eating stopped being instinctive and started feeling like a moral decision. Have we forgotten the times when we ate without worrying about calories?  Without stressing over  how many grams  we were eating, or whether that food was “good” or “bad” for e...
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Is Strength Training Important ?

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Why I Write and What You Can Expect Here When I began thinking about blogging, I wasn’t sure if anyone would care.  But writing forced me to organize my thoughts and dig deeper into topics that fascinates me, even more; which are health, nutrition, workouts, art, travel and singing 🎵 Does it make me any expert? No. But it does make you accountable and open to feedback.  For me, that’s been a game-changer. On the flip side, I am open to discussions and corrections which makes us grow knowledge more and more!!.  Is Strength Training Really Necessary? Let’s Talk. When it comes to fitness, one question often pops up: “Is strength training really necessary?” My take? Absolutely yes . Strength training is essential. But does that mean cardio is useless? Not at all. Cardio has its benefits, but relying only on cardio might not be the best approach. Why Strength Training Matters? Here’s the thing: fitness isn’t just about your heart health. It’s about your muscles...
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