Digestive Health

Constipation can be the starting point of more significant health problems if ignored. It can lead to various issues, ranging from haemorrhoids and anal fissures to severe conditions like faecal impaction diverticulitis and even affect mental health. Addressing constipation promptly through dietary and lifestyle changes can help prevent these complications and maintain overall health. Let us learn how prebiotics and probiotics can help relieve...

Maintaining gut health is essential for overall well-being. A balanced gut health diet plays a significant role in nurturing a healthy gut microbiome, which in turn supports overall health, prevents indigestion, boosts immunity, and even enhances mental health. Fortunately, there are simple Foods and Cooking hacks you can incorporate into your routine to promote gut health while still enjoying delicious meals. Here are five...

Smoking is injurious to health, it affects our lung health and can lead to cancer in the long run, is a well-known fact. But have you ever wondered how those puffs impact your gut health? Let’s clear the air and know how smoking impacts your digestive health and its repercussions. Does smoking impact digestive health? Yes! First, the smoke damages your taste buds and...

Spicy food has been a beloved culinary delight for centuries, especially our Indian food is popular for its fiery kick. From mouth-watering curries to sizzling hot peppers, the thrill of spice can be exhilarating and most have health benefits as well. However, have you ever wondered how these Excessively hot and spicy delights impact your gut health? Let’s delve into the impact of excessively spicy food on your...

In 2019, World Health Organization listed antimicrobial resistance as one of the top ten threats to global health due to rampant overuse and misuse of antibiotics. Efforts are being made to reduce inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics to curb unintended health problems in the long run. Let’s know why it is good to avoid unnecessary antibiotic doses and what can be done to restore your digestive...

‘Gluten-free’ is trending on many food labels these days. Roti has been a staple food for most parts of Northern India and gluten allergy or sensitivity was not prevalent in earlier generations. But lately, we hear about celiac disease, gluten intolerance or allergy. Let’s find out if your digestive issue is related to Gluten. What is gluten, and why are more and more people...

Eggs are power house of nutrition and are part of a healthy balanced diet for most people, consumed throughout the world mostly during breakfast as fuel for the day due to its wholesome nutrition. Why they are the power house of nutrition Eggs provide about 55-80 calories/egg depending on their size, around 0.6 g of carbohydrates, and 6-7 g of an excellent source of...

  Just like eating too oily and processed foods can be bad for your gut health, having too much-added sugar in the form of sweets, pastries, confectioneries, packaged juices, soft drinks etc. loaded with added sugar in your daily diet can also harm your gut health. We all know that high sugar diet leads to weight gain which then leads to other health issues...

  Our gut consists of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi which are collectively called microbiomes.  Apart from the environment, family genes, and medicines, diet plays a crucial role in determining the kind of microbiota of the colon. All of these factors create a unique microbiome in every individual. Role of gut microbiota  Gut microbiota influences your digestion, immune system, cognitive function, mood, metabolic...

What are prebiotics? Prebiotics are carbohydrates which resist digestion in the small intestine and reach the colon where they are selectively fermented and utilized by host gut microflora conferring health benefits. Why do we need them? The human large intestine harbours up to 1000 different species of bacteria residing in the colon with microbial populations comprising approximately 1011 –1012 cfu/g of contents.  Our diet...