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There's a lot of confusion and doubt about gut health. Let's talk about gut in easy language. Inside Your Belly Lives a Magical Garden Inside your tummy, you have trillions of tiny creatures called bacteria. Don't worry, they're not scary! Think of them like tiny gardeners living in a big garden inside you. Some are friendly helpers, and some are troublemakers. Your Body Has Its Own Army Your body also has an army called your immune system. This army protects you from getting sick. It fights off germs, helps cuts heal, and keeps you healthy. Think of it like superheroes patrolling your body looking for bad guys. The Gut Garden Controls the Army Here's the amazing part: the tiny bacteria in your gut actually TRAIN your army. About 70% of your immune system lives in your gut. That's like having most of your superheroes living in one neighborhood! The good bacteria are like coaches teaching your immune system army how to be strong and smart. They teach your army th...

A healthy gut microbiome plays a vital role in digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. Here are some evidence-based strategies to improve gut health, incorporating the specific foods you mentioned: 1. Embrace Prebiotics and Probiotics:Prebiotics: These dietary fibers act as food for beneficial gut bacteria. Studies show increased fiber intake can promote the growth of good bacteria like Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus, leading to improved gut health and reduced inflammation. (i) Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts in your diet. Probiotics: Live bacteria found in fermented foods and supplements can directly add beneficial strains to your gut. Research suggests probiotics can alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, and constipation. (ii) Consider incorporating yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, or discuss probiotic supplements with your doctor. 2. Leverage the Power of Fermented Foods:Fermentation : This process introduces b...

 What is the meaning Pakhala bhaat? Is Pakhala good for health? Is fermented rice healthy?  Or in other words, does curd rice have b12? These are some of the questions that have been asked every now and then. So in this video from the Odia cuisine, I present to you Odisha special Pakhala - the ancient Odia tradition of fermenting rice. Now coming back to making Pakhala at home. I dedicate this video to my mother-in-law, who has taught me some simple ways to ferment rice with and without curd.  The idea is to cook rice in water, primarily you will need to boil rice in a lot of water. Drain off excess water and let the rice come to room temperature. Then mix it with curd, salt, and water and store in an earthen clay pot. Since we want to ferment rice, the idea is to leave it overnight at room temperature - ideally in a cool location, which is not too hot.  By next morning, the rice should have fermented - teeming with colonies of healthy bacteria. If you use brown rice...