“Social media influencers telling you that a certain Ayurvedic principle is universally applicable for everyone is simply untrue. They have no idea about your genetics, what is traditional to you and hence they are not qualified to suggest what is good or bad for you. There is a sense of arrogance in assuming that it is universal advice.”

Krish Ashok, also known by his moniker Masala Labs, is the internet's favorite food scientist. He’s a bestselling author & culinary guide to hundreds of thousands online for his unique take on gastronomy, joining us today to take you on a journey of each ingredient from farm to fork.

Masala Labs delves into the intricacies of food science, breaking down your grandmother’s favorite recipes through the lens of science backed by years of research. We deep dive into the role of genetics in finding the correct diet for you, the truth behind internet food fads and the need for evolution of ayurvedic principles for modern life.

Find out why so many Indians suffer from iron deficiencies, the link between vitamin D and skin tone and what an ideal plate should look like. Masala Labs shares pragmatic tips and tricks, simplifies food science & educates you on how to distinguish between what’s good and bad for your body.

We talked about:
. What is the correct attitude to have towards food?
. The components of an ideal plate
. The role of micronutrients
. Why is Vitamin D important?
. Why are detox juices a waste of time
. The meaning of Satvik food in the modern world
. Why Ayurveda can’t be generalized
. The connection between food and your identity
. Hindu diet practices
. The lie all the fat diets
. Is gluten free really a thing?
. Brown bread vs white bread
. The comparison between white and brown rice
. How to improve heart and liver health
. Best food practices in childhood
. Why is immunity boosting a scam
. The effect of addictives in packaged food

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Time Stamps
00:00 Precap
01:49 Introduction
02:46 Welcome to the podcast
02:57 Attitude towards food
05:40 The components of an ideal plate
07:33 What are micronutrients
10:42 Vitamin D alternative
11:21 The truth behind iron supplements
14:12 The correct way to make juices
15:04 Satvik, Tamsik & Rajsik foods
20:30 Impact of Ayurveda on Indian food
26:20 Superstition about food combinations
29:05 Food generalization
29:51 Religion & food correlation
35:29 Hindu dietary practices
37:37 The definition of vegetarian and nonvegetarian
38:21 The effect of a balanced diet on wellbeing
41:12 Benefits of fasting & meditation
41:45 Improving cognitive capacity
43:33 Views on traditional food practices
44:22 Breaking down nutrients
47:10 The reality of detox diets
48:36 The role of plants
51:59 Keto diets
54:50 Raw diets are a bad idea
57:33 Gluten free diets
58:49 Healthy food substitutes
59:04 Substitute for sugar
01:02:48 White bread vs Brown bread
01:07:55 How bad are refined oils?
01:11:27 The difference between white & brown rice
01:14:08 Processed food & preservatives
01:17:14 Addictives in packaged food
01:21:17 Organic food
01:26:27 Foods to improve heart health
01:28:46 Liver health
01:29:36 Best practices during childhood
01:30:56 How to build immunity
01:33:06 A day of healthy eating
01:34:12 Why is black coffee good for you
01:37:21 Thank you & end

Links:
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LinkedIn:   / huma.  .

Masala Labs
YouTube:    / @masalalabhindi   |    / @krishashok  
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_masalalab?...
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/krishashok...

Karishma Mehta
Instagram:   / karimehta05  
LinkedIn:   / karishmamehtab22151174  

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