Background: Why Healthy Eating Habits Matter More Than Ever Today’s food environment is very different from what our grandparents grew up with. Healthy eating is no longer optional-it is preventive […]
Welcome to Mana Vantillu-Our Kitchen. In our culture, the kitchen has never been just a place to cook; it is our first pharmacy, our sanctuary, and the heart of our […]
As a nutritionist, a mother, and a home chef, I’ve spent years navigating the delicate intersection of health and flavor. In our “Mana Vantillu” (Our Kitchen), food isn’t just fuel-it’s […]
Background: Why Healthy Eating Habits Matter More Than Ever In today’s fast-moving world, food has quietly shifted from nourishment to convenience. Packaged snacks replace home-cooked meals, eating times are irregular, […]
Background: Why Digestion Is the Foundation of Good Health In every traditional Indian household, especially in Telugu homes, digestion has always been treated as the real doctor. Our elders often […]
Understanding the “Why”: The Science of Metabolic Fire Before we dive into the list, let’s clear up a common myth. Metabolism isn’t just one “thing.” It is a complex set […]
The Science of Satiety: Why Low-Calorie Indian Food Works Traditional Indian cooking is naturally rich in “functional foods”-ingredients that do more than just provide energy. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, cumin aids […]
As a nutritionist and a mother who wears many hats-from chef and yoga trainer to life coach-I often hear the same sigh of defeat: “I’m on a diet, so I […]
As a nutritionist, mother, and a doctor, I’ve seen firsthand how a simple lack of one mineral can turn a vibrant life into a cycle of exhaustion. In our kitchen-Mana […]
As a mother, a nutritionist, and someone who has spent a lifetime in the kitchen, I know the sinking feeling when a family member starts sniffing or develops that telltale […]
