In India, we all love food and enjoy eating. In fact, if it is our favourite dish, we have a tendency to binge and overeat. Despite our love for food, India has been battling with the growing burden of Malnutrition. It is heartbreaking to learn that more than half the population is suffering from undernutrition … Continue reading “September – The Nutrition Month in India”

We have all heard that the greatest lessons are learned on the playground. National Sports Day is celebrated in India on 29th August, to commemorate the birthday of the hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. The last decade has seen an increase in the number of sports people in India, who have been winning laurels for … Continue reading “Role of Probiotics for Sports People and Athletes”

Long drives, gusty winds, jumping in puddles and enjoying savouries, can be anybody’s longing desire, to enjoy the monsoon. However, our body is more vulnerable to infections, during the monsoons. Water borne diseases like diarrhoea, food poisoning and viral infections like common cold, cough and allergies, can ruin your day and spoil the fun. Not … Continue reading “Our Monsoon Diet – What to eat and Why?”

With the onset of summer, our energy levels go down and it seems like the sun is draining us. As the temperature rises, we get lethargic and look forward to the long and lazy days of the summer. However, the summer heat can also have some drastic effects on our health. During this season, we … Continue reading “Be Summer Ready”

29th May is World Digestive Health Day, a global health awareness day, that draws attention to one of the most neglected organs of our body – the digestive system. Celebrated every year, it emphasizes the importance of our digestive system which not only breaks down food into nutrients, used by the body for energy, growth … Continue reading “World Digestive Health Day”

Our digestive system is remarkably efficient. After digestion of food and absorption of nutrients, it gets rid of all the waste material from the body through regular bowel movements. Healthy bowel movements empty the intestine of the undigested food, harmful bacteria and their toxins, so that you are not constipated, bloated or in pain. However, … Continue reading “Probiotics – Good for Constipation, Diarrhoea and Depression”

About 100km above the Earth is Space, which appears as a black blanket dotted with stars. While it is believed that space is empty, it is not true. It is filled with gas and dust and infra – red and ultra -violet radiations from the sun which could be dangerous for astronauts, people who go … Continue reading “Yakult Goes to Space”

The intestine lives in harmony with its 1.5 kg bacteria known as the intestinal microbiota. These bacteria play an important role in every aspect of health. More recently, scientists have discovered that this group of bacteria are closely linked to the brain. There is a two – way communication between the brain and the bacteria … Continue reading “Probiotics Help to Reduce Stress Related Symptoms”

Living in a country like India which is home to one fifth of the world’s population, we cannot help but worry about the state of health and nutrition in the country. The recent National Nutrition survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was an eye opener. It showed that despite economic growth … Continue reading “CAN PROBIOTICS HELP IN IMPROVING NUTRIENT ABSORPTION FOR MALNOURISHED PEOPLE?”

We all have one thing in common when we think of food – to get the best nutrition from all that we eat. I was surprised during my recent jaunt to the supermarket to find that wheat had bran, bread had oats, biscuits were multigrain and I understood completely that India has changed. It is … Continue reading “Get the best from the food you eat-include probiotics as a part of your diet”

With the changing season and the fear of harmful bacteria and viruses lurking in every nook and corner of our surroundings, we are all taking extra care of our immune system. Immunity is the body’s natural ability to fight viral and bacterial infections and keep us protected. When we are strong and healthy, we don’t … Continue reading “The Next New Way to Build Immunity- Keep the Intestine Healthy”

With the changing scenario in India where lifestyle diseases are on the rise, almost every other person is becoming health conscious and looking for the best food choices. It is not surprising that the shelves in the supermarket are flooded with health foods and most people including my friends are constantly talking about good nutrition. … Continue reading “Get the Best from the Food you Eat- Include a probiotic as a part of your Diet”

As the year draws to an end, we begin to feel the excitement in the air. It is festive time yet again – a time for hustle bustle, late nights, laughter, fun and indulgence. Holiday season also means “FOOD” and for most of us the evening ends with heavy oily snacks and sweets. It is … Continue reading “Gift yourself good gut health this festive season”

Whatever be the season, we always take precautions to stay protected from infections, falling sick and having to go to the doctor. Summer, Winter and Rains – they all bring with them some joy and some despair. Soon monsoons will be in full swing and along with the fun and excitement there will be a … Continue reading “BE MONSOON READY WITH PROBIOTICS”

It’s hot, it’s humid, it’s cold, it’s raining!! Whatever the season, there is one thing that we will continue to have every-day – that tall glass of milk!! It is because of the protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals that milk gives us. So be it a glass of cold coffee on a hot summer day … Continue reading “Make probiotics a part of your Daily Diet”

Why should one worry about age? The phenomenon of ageing is a natural process and doing it gracefully is the best gift we can give ourselves. Of course, with age we cannot be as active as we once were or cannot play the sports that we played in our younger days. However, we are wiser … Continue reading “Maintain a Healthy Intestine as you age”

Your immune system is remarkable and protects you against disease causing organisms.  But what happens when it fails – a germ successfully invades you and makes you sick. Then whether it is a recurrent cold and flu, sniffles during the winter months, allergies, asthma or infections, we get them all and blame it on our … Continue reading “How Probiotics can Help in Building Immunity”

You have likely heard the saying that, “we are what we eat”. Good nutrition is important in all stages of life and even more during pregnancy because it affects both the mother and the child. Studies have shown that food that the mother consumes during pregnancy can influence the baby’s growth and development throughout life. … Continue reading “Good Bacteria and Pregnancy”

Battling another cough or cold? Feeling tired all the time? You may feel better if you take a daily walk or follow a simple exercise routine a few times a week. We all know that regular exercise is very important. It not only improves blood circulation but also helps to maintain weight and build our … Continue reading “Exercise and Immunity – Balance is Important”

With changing seasons and the onset of winter, our greatest concern is to stay protected and avoid the common cold or flu which is not only disturbing but can take away the happiness and fun of the holiday season. Most people turn to vitamin C after they’ve caught a cold. That’s because it helps build … Continue reading “About 70% Of The Immunity In The Intestine– The Need For Probiotics”