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Today, as eating local and going local is becoming the new norm, it is time to look inward and take a peek into the history to understand the local food of India. Local food is not just good for our health but it is also good for the environment as it has a lower carbon footprint. One of the oldest grains known and cultivated in India is millet. About 10,000 years ago, the consumption of millets was widespread in India. But as food globalization took center stage, the local millets were sidelined. The pandemic-induced health and immunity focus has put the spotlight back on millets. Millets are the most nutritious and healthy grains. They are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. Let's see the benefits of millets when you add them to your meals:   ●       Millet provides a high amount of energy without adding more calories and without disturbing your insulin levels. ●       Millets are known as SMART carbs. Do you know why? It ...

Have you ever wondered why some people can live on junk food and yet not gain a few grams while you seem to put on weight even at the sight of a slice? The answer lies in your body's metabolism.   A low or high metabolism rate can impact your body weight. Metabolism rate is the number of calories your body burns.  Studies show that a few foods can improve your metabolism temporarily. If you are on a weight loss journey or wish to maintain a healthy weight, you should be looking to incorporate these foods into your meals.  But first, let's see  what is metabolism? Metabolism is a chemical process that happens in the cells of a living organism to sustain life. Metabolism is the process that leads to growth. All the chemical reaction that occurs in a living being for digestion, transport of substances, and transport of nutrition from one cell to another cell can be a part of metabolism.  Metabolism is of  two categories,  catabolism, and anabo...

You must have heard some top nutritionists talk about eating local and seasonal. This is not just a fad but has its roots in some age-old wisdom. Do you remember your naani asking you to eat dry fruits ladoo or millet rotis in winter? It is always suggested that having seasonal food is beneficial for the body as seasonal produce comes with a lot of nutrition that the body needs to fight the illnesses that come with a change of season.  Seasonal and local is the best, and that is for multiple reasons, one as the seasonal produce is fresh it has the maximum nutrition. Another reason is that as the local produce reaches the market faster, it retains higher nutrition as compared to exotic products that need to be shipped across the globe to contact you. Millets are locally grown in India and are known to have multiple health benefits.   Millets  in Winters In winter, it is essential to heal the body from within and keep the body warm. Winters are the time when your bo...