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Walk through the aisles of any supermarket today and you will notice that the language on food packages is changing. Amidst a sea of products that were once marketed primarily for taste and convenience, labels are now increasingly highlighting health-related attributes: natural, clean, high protein, no added sugar, low fat, organic, fortified and gut-friendly. This…

The holy month of Sawan (Shravan) is a time of devotion, fasting and simple living for millions of Hindus. But beyond its spiritual significance, it also coincides with the peak of the monsoon, a season that Ayurveda considers challenging for digestion. According to the Ayurvedic concept of Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), the digestive fire or agni…

If you already tend to pile your plate with produce, you probably think you’re covering your nutritional bases. After all, if you’re following standard dietary guidelines by eating your recommended daily servings of fruit and vegetables, it’s natural to assume you’re getting all the bioactive compounds your body needs. But new research is challenging that…