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Book Review: Notes for Healthy Kids by Rujuta Diwekar
Ever since Rujuta announced this book, I've been eagerly awaiting its launch. Having read all her previous books, I resonate with her approach towards nutrition, fitness and health. Though I may not...
View ArticleWhy cooking is an essential skill for all?
Recently, I came across an email campaign by Zomato titled "No cooking January". What the hell, I wondered. Are they urging people to order in all their meals for a MONTH? The email says "This month...
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Kelloggs Real Thandai Badam corn flakes review
I'm a serious Tamil movie buff. Some of the dialogues from popular movies etti paathufy (sneak in) in my articles now and then. So sorry about that. Junk foods review ve podaama kaanji poi irundha en...
View ArticleWhat you seek is seeking you
The last 2 months seem like a blur. Winter is definitely not my favorite season. The dullness, fatigue and the chill made me feel very down. I was lethargic and didn't have the motivation to do...
View ArticleThe slow afternoon
After lunch, I stepped out and sat on the swing in my balcony garden. My cat was resting peacefully as usual, soaking in the sunshine. There was just a slight tingling of her ears because of my...
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How much sugar does Nutella and other chocolate spreads contain?
Source: BigBasket The chocolate and nut based spreads have become a staple in many urban households, ever since Nutella set its footsteps firmly in the Indian market. As though Nutella isn't enough,...
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Unibic Daily Digestive Oatmeal cookies review
Let me share with you a perfect example of how celebrities/influencers promote junk as "healthy" by spurting out attention-grabbing numbers/stats. As I was scrolling through my Insta feed a couple of...
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The reality of sugar-free products
Products that are being promoted as "Sugar-free", "no-added-sugar" are on the rise. As people are getting aware of the consequences of high sugar consumption, food industry wants to tap into the new...
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Saffola Fittify Hi-Protein Meal Soup Review
I came across this product in Instagram when a popular food blogger lavishly praised it as "tasty and healthy with the power of 5 superfoods". This new product "Fittify Gourmet Hi-Protein Meal Soup" by...
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Saffola Fittify Hi Protein Slim Meal Shake Review
There is a new trend in marketing these days - creating a new need. A decade ago, marketing was catering to the prevailing needs of consumers by positioning products/brands accordingly. This involved...
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7 ways to reduce expenses through healthy eating habits
Frugal living is a concept that I grew up with. It offers various benefits - to our pockets, our mental well-being and peace and of course, to our environment. Before I talk about ways to reduce...
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Book Review: The Heartfulness Way
Things happen for a reason - I'm starting to believe this idea more and more these days. The people you meet on a random day can bring in new ideas or change of perspectives. This incident narrated...
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RiteBite Max Protein Meal Replacement Bar Review
"Meal replacement" is the new buzzword these days. Meal replacement smoothies, meal replacement shakes, meal replacement soups etc. Breakfast bars and snack bars fall under this category too.Recently,...
View ArticleWhy I'm embracing digital minimalism
I'm currently reading Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism. Halfway through the book, I'm just blown away - too many "aha" moments, evoking so many emotions as I'm nodding my head and underlining powerful...
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Book Review: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Having loved Cal Newport's earlier books - Deep work and So good they can't ignore you, I was awaiting the release of his latest book, which is based on a topic of interest to me - Digital...
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Britannia Nutrichoice Cracker Simply Lite Biscuits Review
These days, I spot this pack of crackers often in the shopping trolley of the person standing before me in the billing counter, especially if they are senior citizens. My sample size is too small to...
View ArticleConversations vs Connections
Ever since I read Cal Newport's Digital minimalism, I have reduced my phone usage drastically. For the past 10 days, my usage is less than an hour per day, which is a significant reduction compared to...
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My favorite books
I'm a minimalist when it comes to clothes, jewelry, shoes, bags etc. But I can't say the same when it comes to books. I invest a good amount of money on books every year. I believe that a single...
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Book Review: The Wellness Sense by Om Swami
I usually go by recommendations when picking books to read but this time, it was different. I randomly picked up this book from the Kindle store and am so glad I did. Om Swami's The Wellness Sense...
View ArticleThe moral dilemma
Whenever something bothers me, I would like to explore that feeling further to see why I'm affected by it. I usually do this exploration through the process of journaling. If it is something personal,...
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