Nutrition Articles
Evidence-informed nutrition education — whole foods, supplements, bioavailability, and practical guidance for everyday eating.
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Building a Balanced Thali: A Practical Nutrition Framework
December 18, 2024
A practical, visual framework for building a nutritionally balanced everyday Kerala thali, without needing to count calories or macros preci
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Sugar in Disguise: Hidden Sugars in 'Healthy' Kerala Snacks
December 14, 2024
Several snacks marketed or perceived as healthy in Kerala actually carry meaningful hidden sugar content. Here's what to watch for.
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Micronutrient Gaps Common in South Indian Diets
December 10, 2024
Even a generally healthy South Indian diet can have specific, common micronutrient gaps. Here's what research points to, and practical ways
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The Truth About Detox Teas and Cleanses
December 06, 2024
Detox teas and juice cleanses are heavily marketed. Here's an honest, evidence-based look at what they actually do, and what the body alread
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Omega-3s Without Fish: Plant-Based Sources for Kerala Vegetarians
December 02, 2024
Vegetarian Malayalis often miss out on fish-based omega-3s. Here are the genuinely useful plant-based sources available, and their real limi
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Hydration in a Tropical Climate: More Than Just Water
November 28, 2024
Kerala's heat and humidity make hydration genuinely important, but plain water isn't always the full picture. Here's a practical, evidence-a
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Reading Between the Lines: Nutrition Labels on Packaged Foods
November 24, 2024
Packaged food nutrition labels contain more useful information than most people use. Here's a practical guide to reading them accurately.
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Millets Making a Comeback: Kerala's Forgotten Grains
November 20, 2024
Millets were once common in Kerala diets before rice became dominant. Here's why they're making a comeback, and what they genuinely offer nu
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The Protein Gap in Vegetarian Kerala Diets
November 16, 2024
Many vegetarian diets in Kerala fall short on protein without people realizing it. Here's a practical, realistic look at closing that gap.
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Fermented Foods in Traditional Kerala Cooking
November 12, 2024
Kerala cuisine includes several traditionally fermented foods. Here's what fermentation actually does nutritionally, and where it shows up i
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Understanding Glycemic Index With Kerala Staple Foods
November 08, 2024
A practical explanation of glycemic index using foods actually eaten in Kerala — rice, tapioca, and common staples — rather than abstract ex
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Whole Foods vs. Isolated Nutrients: Why the Matrix Matters
June 25, 2024
Why nutrients absorbed within a whole food often behave differently than the same nutrient isolated into a pill, and what that means for sup