Nutrients & more...

Who doesn't likes sugar? We are genetically  programmed  to love all things sweet! When we go out for dinner and fill ourselves with all that we can with no space to breathe, somehow, we still manage to gulp down that soft Gulab Jamun or a piece of apple pie.  Every mother knows that her child can finish an ice cream tub just after he or she finish eating lunch.  We accept sweets even when we are not hungry at all. How does a magic section open in our tummies just for desserts? Our ancestors were scavengers with rare access to sweets. The sweet foods, like fruits and some tubers, provided quick energy and were favored over others. The foods that were bitter could be toxic and hence disregarded in favor of the sweet ones. Today we have no need to scavenge food, but the brain's mesolimbic dopamine system functions the same way it did with our ancestors. The brain is a glucose hungry organ and releases a  happy hormone  called  Dopamine  whenever we ...

You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces, just good food from fresh ingredients.  — Julia Child. For many youngsters, eating/dining out has become a lifestyle choice. People don’t wait for special occasions to go out. The year 2020 has locked doors for many, but the food delivery services have blossomed.  Binging on Netflix and fast food/ takeaways came as the latest entertainment and eating trend.   While occasional indulgence is good to break the monotony; there are many reasons to go back to the basics. Here are a few of the multiple benefits of cooking at home: pic 1.      Easier life - Cooking is a life-skill. Make yourself, your spouse, and your kids aware of the importance of this skill. Plus, you can always use the additional help. pic 2.      Inclusive activity  - The Indian patriarchal society puts the onus on the lady of the house to cook (including meal planning, grocery shopping, cutting, g...