Body & Health

Nutrition & Food Science

Eat well without the noise

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Note. Educational, not medical / dietary advice. For specific conditions (diabetes, kidney issues, eating disorders, pregnancy, allergies, etc.), see a qualified clinician/dietitian before changing your diet.

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Myths and Marketing

Most nutrition advice you hear is either outdated, oversold, or sponsored. Knowing the common myths protects your money and your liver.

Spot a health claim that is not backed by a real study.
Ignore detoxes, miracle superfoods, and fat-burner supplements.
Tell apart correlation and causation in a viral nutrition headline.

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Food labels India (FOPL)
The system of front of pack and back of pack nutrition information, including ingredient lists, nutrient declarations, and emerging warning labels mandated by FSSAI.
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Calorie
Unit of energy. (Technically kilocalorie in everyday use.)
Macro
Macronutrient, protein, carbs, or fat.
Ultra-processed food
NOVA Group 4, heavily industrially transformed food.
Fibre
Plant-based carbohydrates the body doesn't digest; gut food + satiety.
Microbiome
Community of microbes in/on the body, especially gut.
Glycaemic index
How fast a food raises blood glucose. Real, but often overweighted in isolation.
Meta-analysis
Combined statistical analysis of many studies.
Relative vs absolute risk
Relative risk sounds bigger; absolute risk is what actually changes for you.
Glycaemic load
Glycaemic index adjusted for serving size, a more realistic measure of blood sugar impact.
Time-restricted eating
Eating only within a set daily window, often eight to ten hours.
Resistant starch
Starch that escapes digestion in the small intestine and feeds gut bacteria.