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Iron Deficiency in Indian Women: A Food-First Plan That Actually Works
A note before we start: This article is for general dietary information. If you have severe anaemia (haemoglobin below 10 g/dL), heavy menstrual bleeding, or are pregnant, please work with...
Is Multigrain Atta Really Healthier Than Whole Wheat? An Uncomfortable Truth
When my husband's grandmother first saw an Aashirvaad Multigrain packet at our Lucknow home, she squinted at the back of the pack and asked me to read out the ingredients....
Chakki Atta vs Roller-Milled Atta: Does Stone Grinding Actually Matter for Nutrition?
There's a chakki shop near my old hostel in Vidyanagar, Lucknow. The owner has been there 32 years. The stones are real. The wheat sits in jute sacks behind him....
How to Make Perfectly Soft Rotis: It's Not About the Atta Brand (Mostly)
My grandmother made the softest rotis I've ever eaten in my life. She used whatever atta was available — sometimes from the local chakki, sometimes a packet brand she'd picked...
Biofortified vs Fortified vs Multigrain Atta: Which One Is Actually Healthier?
A friend of mine in Bangalore — a doctor, smart, careful — texted me last week with photos of three atta packets. "All three say healthy. One says fortified, one...
Khapli vs Sharbati vs Biofortified Wheat: Which Indian Wheat Is Healthiest?
A few months ago, a customer messaged us asking whether she should buy Khapli atta from Two Brothers, Aashirvaad Select Sharbati, or our biofortified atta. She had a 2-year-old who...
What Is Pasta? Difference Between Pasta and Spaghetti
What Is Pasta, and How Is It Different From Spaghetti? Pasta has moved from café menus into Indian kitchens. Still, one question often creates confusion: what is pasta, and how...
Moong Dal vs Toor Dal: Which Dal Is Healthier?
Moong Dal vs Toor Dal: Which Is Healthier? Dal is one of those foods that rarely needs an introduction in an Indian kitchen. It is part of weekday lunches, simple...
What Are Low-Glycemic Foods? Meaning, Benefits & GI of Rice
What Are Low-Glycemic Foods? Food choices can feel confusing when every label sounds healthy. Low GI is one such term. Many people hear it while reading about rice, atta, breakfast...
Best Atta for Weight Loss: Whole Wheat, Multigrain, Ragi or Bajra?
Best Atta for Weight Loss: Which Flour Should You Choose? Choosing atta for weight loss can feel confusing because every flour is promoted as healthier in some way. In most...
Best Atta for Diabetes in India: A Pragmatic Guide That Doesn't Sell You "Diabetic Atta"
A note before we start: This article is for general information. Diabetes is a medical condition. Please consult your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet, especially if...
Benefits of Multigrain Atta: A Smarter Flour for Everyday Rotis
Roti sits at the centre of Indian meals, so upgrading your flour is one of the simplest ways to improve nutrition. Multigrain atta blends wheat with other grains or pulses,...
