If you walk through the busy marketplace in a hilly region in South India or small towns near the Western Ghats, you may occasionally spot bundles of strange-looking roots being sold by elderly vendors. One such rare find is Mudavattukal Kilangu —a forest-sourced tuber that quietly carries generations of folk knowledge. For many of us raised on modern supermarket foods, Mudavattukal feels unfamiliar. But for tribal communities and rural households across Tamil Nadu and parts

In many South Indian homes, especially villages, there was a time when Ambali  was not a “health trend” but a daily habit . Farmers drank it before going to the fields, elders relied on it during fasting days, and children were given it when digestion was weak. Today, as lifestyle diseases increase and people search for healthy foods , Ambali is quietly making a comeback — not as a fancy drink, but as a natural food rooted in wisdom . Ambali is more than just a millet drink.

If there is one dish that unites cultures, continents, and generations, it is porridge . From ancient tribes to modern nutritionists, from village kitchens to five-star hotels, porridge has remained a timeless symbol of simple, healthy foods . In South India , we know it by many forms — kanji , kali , koozh , or payasam . Today, as more people shift toward whole foods , unpolished millets , unpolished rices , and nutrient-dense grains, porridge is experiencing a delicious com

If you've been feeling constantly tired, experiencing joint pain, or struggling with weight gain despite your efforts, there's something happening inside your body that you might not even realize. Inflammation—often called the "silent killer"—is quietly wreaking havoc on millions of Indians right now. What's concerning is that many of us are unknowingly fueling this inflammatory fire through our dietary choices. But here's the good news: understanding inflammation and making

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