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?”

For the last few years, I have been writing blogs on the gut, and its relation to gut related disorders. This time I am doing something different. I am going to talk about the connection of the gut with the brain. The idea that there is a link between the gut and the brain is … Continue reading “How do Probiotics Help to Boost Mood and Cognitive Function?”

As the winter months slide by, and we spring into warmer temperature, there is excitement and happiness in the air. It means we can spend more time outdoors, without the need for warm winter clothes. Yet again, it is time for walks, physical activity, and fun. Suddenly there is laughter all around and people are … Continue reading “Do you want to SPRING Clean your GUT”

With changing seasons and the onset of winter, our greatest concern is to stay protected and avoid falling sick, which is not only disturbing, but can take away the happiness and fun of the holiday season. It is therefore important to strengthen your immunity to prevent infection. Warm winter clothes definitely help us fight the … Continue reading “Healthy Habits to Boost your Immunity this Winter”

We have all heard the saying “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 the food a mother consumes during pregnancy, can influence the baby’s growth and development, throughout life.  During … Continue reading “Is taking Probiotics during Pregnancy Safe?”

October month is dedicated to a significant cause that affects the lives of millions of people around the world. This is the time when communities come together, and individuals proudly wear pink to signify their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Why is it called Pink October? Since the nineties, October has been celebrated as … Continue reading “Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Lets pledge to Stay Healthy, stay Active and Take care of our Breasts.”

The month of September is celebrated as the Rashtriya Poshan Maah or National Nutrition month in India. Many people in our country do not get enough nutrition and are weak and unhealthy. This is observed more commonly in children (under 5 years) and women. Therefore, it is important that they get all the foods which … Continue reading “The Triple Connection – Nutrition, Gut Health and Probiotics”

SMC College of Dairy Science, Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, in association with the Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation (India) and Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented foods organized the “PROBIOTIC AWARENESS DAY”- an awareness program and competition for school children on 25th July 2023. World over people are beginning to recognize the importance of gut … Continue reading “Probiotic Awareness Day for School Children – Anand Gujarat”

Are you aware of the incredible connection between your gut and brain? It’s not just a physical connection but also an intricate communication network that influences our overall health. This is where probiotics come in – they play a vital role in maintaining good gut health, ultimately benefiting our mental well-being. In this blog post, … Continue reading “Lesser-known facts about the Gut-Brain Connection”

Constipation is not a disease, but those who are constipated are extremely uncomfortable and not happy with their quality of life. This affects women, children and elderly. It can also cause stress, low moods, fatigue and weight gain. When food remains for a long time in the intestine, the toxins or harmful substances are absorbed … Continue reading “Prevent Constipation with a healthy diet, exercise and probiotics”

WHAT IS CONSTIPATION? Constipation is not a disease, it is a symptom, which affects almost 25% of the world’s population, especially children, women and the elderly. Those who are constipated, find it difficult to pass their bowels regularly and very often they pass them, even lesser than three times a week. The stool is often … Continue reading “SAY GOODBYE TO CONSTIPATION AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE”

In continuation to the previous article, we will yet again discuss, what makes Yakult Light so special, and why it should be an essential part of your daily diet. 1. Strengthens your Intestine and immunity Yakult Light contains 650 Crore probiotic (for life) bacteria, L. casei  Shirota (SHIROTA strain) which keep our intestine healthy, and … Continue reading “Make Yakult Light a Part of your Daily Diet”

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 the 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 the 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 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 infrared and ultra-violet radiations from the sun which could be dangerous for astronauts, and people who go to space. … 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 two-way communication between the brain and the bacteria and vice versa. … 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 weak … Continue reading “How Probiotics can Help in Building Immunity”

You have likely heard the saying, “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 the 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”

Did you know that there are over 1000 different types bacteria in the body living inside? Bacteria have a bad reputation of causing disease but not all of them are bad, infact most of them do not cause any harm and are absolutely essential for life. It may be hard to believe but we actually … Continue reading “We Exist Because of our Bacteria”

Ever since probiotics were launched in India, people have confused them with our regular curd and lassi. Many feel that both contain lactic acid bacteria so what’s the difference. Others say that probiotic is just another ingredient and a fancy name that has been given to some select dairy foods so why the fuss. It … Continue reading “What makes Probiotic foods different from Traditional Fermented Foods?”

What is common between the Roots of a tree and the Intestine. Yes, they both provide the nutrients that are needed for LIFE !!!! It is no wonder that Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine stated more than 2,500 years ago that ‘Death sits in the Bowels’ and ‘Bad Digestion is the Root of all … Continue reading “Good Health Begins in the Intestine”