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Curious minds, rooted wisdom — nourishing insights for everyday eaters. Explore the science, the systems, and the soul behind how we eat.

How the Gut Microbiome Changes Across a Lifetime

The gut microbiome grows, stabilizes, and shifts with us from birth through old age. Here’s a clear, stage-by-stage look at how the gut develops — and what shapes it most.

Swetha Malyala · 12/9/2025

Understanding Protein in a Vegetarian Plate

A calm, science-backed guide to understanding how vegetarian meals—especially Indian plates—meet protein needs through diversity, rotation, and the body’s 24–48 hour amino acid pool.

Swetha Malyala · 11/30/2025

Fiber Families 101: Why Different Fibers Feed Different Microbes

Fiber isn’t just one thing — it’s a family of plant compounds that behave differently in your body and your microbiome. Here’s how soluble, insoluble, and prebiotic fibers each play a role in gut health.

Swetha Malyala · 10/2/2025

Meet Our Microbiome: The Invisible World Inside the Gut

They outnumber our cells and influence everything from digestion to mood. Let’s meet the hidden microbial community inside us — and learn how to care for it.

Swetha Malyala · 9/12/2025

What is the Gut, Really?

We hear a lot about gut health — but do we actually know what the gut is? It’s more than a food pipe. It’s a neurochemical command center, a microbial metropolis, and a bridge between your internal and external world.

Swetha Malyala · 9/8/2025

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