Bloating, sluggishness or an unsettled stomach during the monsoon may have less to do with the weather itsel...

Warm water may feel soothing, but temperature has only small and temporary effects on the stomach. Here’s ...

When temperatures soar, hydration is about more than emptying a water bottle. Water-rich foods, regular flui...

Monday to Friday: virtuous, restrained, proud of yourself. Saturday lunch: you have eaten three servings of ...

Idli batter, dahi and kanji are all fermented, but that does not automatically make them probiotic. Here’s...

Avocado, dragon fruit, kiwi and berries are often sold as gut-health stars. But are they actually better tha...

Dalia and rava may both belong at breakfast, but they are not nutritionally identical. Here’s how whole-wh...

From sattu and besan to rajma, moong, kulith and moth beans, familiar Indian pantry staples can contribute m...

Moringa leaves bring fibre, protein and plant compounds to the plate, but they have not been shown to “res...

Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, cashews and peanuts all bring different nutrients to the table. Here’s what ...

Green tea contains catechins that interact with the gut, but that doesn’t make it a digestive cure-all. He...

Ginger, saunf, mint and tulsi can make comforting home brews, but not every traditional remedy has strong cl...