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Nourish Notes

Fresh insights, timeless wisdom — curated with care. Explore stories rooted in food tradition, gut science, and daily life.

The Gut I Inherited, The Gut I’m Shaping

A quiet reflection on learning where our gut story begins — and how everyday family rhythms continue shaping our children’s resilience and relationship with food.

Swetha Malyala · 12/11/2025

Dal Starts the Story — Variety Completes It

A note on why vegetarian protein isn’t about boosting or adding more—it’s about rotating the ingredients we already love. Dal begins the story, but variety quiets the worry and naturally fills in everything else.

Swetha Malyala · 11/30/2025

The Rhythm of Not Eating: Fasting as Wisdom, Not Willpower

A reflection on how my grandmother’s Ekadashi fasts taught me that true health lies not only in nourishment, but also in the pauses between meals — a rhythm now echoed by science.

Swetha Malyala · 9/20/2025

Why Every Plant Counts

I thought I was cooking healthy—until I realized I was making the same 4 vegetables and 2 dals on repeat. This story is about how I rediscovered the forgotten power of variety, tradition, and tiny ingredients. It's the beginning of Nourishfully.

Swetha Malyala · 9/10/2025

Do Kids Really Need Milk After Age 3?

A gentle, science-backed story for caregivers exploring whether milk is truly necessary after age three — touching on mucus, genetics, nutrient equivalents, and mindful, plant-powered nourishment.

Swetha Malyala · 10/28/2024

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