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Cooking Food Without Oil: It's Time for a Radical Change

Cooking food without oil is not a fad. It’s a revolution. In a world fixated on macros, keto hacks and olive oil hierarchies, the notion of preparing food without a single drop of oil seems radical — even ridiculous. But a quiet movement is gaining momentum across kitchens in India, the U.S. and everywhere in between: people are cooking and eating without oil and feeling better, lighter and more in control. This article is not about replacing ghee with olive oil or using “just a teaspoon.” It’s about re-evaluating why we’re even using oil in the first place, and what it means to step away from it, not for a detox week, but permanently. Why Cook Without Oil? Let’s get something straight. Oil is not a food. It’s a refined extract. Get past the marketing, and this is what’s in your hand: 100% fat Zero fiber No protein Almost no micronutrients Even so-called “healthy” fats such as cold-pressed virgin olive oil or coconut oil are extremely calorie-dense, low in satiety, and highly inflammat...

Heart Disease Prevention Is No Longer About Age: Why Your 30s Matter More Than You Think

  When we think of heart disease prevention , we envision a discussion for people in their 50s or 60s — individuals who have already developed hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes. But here’s the truth: people in their 30s and 40s in India are now dying of heart attacks, and it’s happening at alarming rates. The truth is that heart disease prevention starts years before the symptoms ever show up in halting heart problems—and it starts with a mindset shift rather than with aging. This is not one of those lectures about stopping smoking or eating less salt. It’s about why early intervention, lifestyle literacy, and proactive choices in your most productive years can yield the greatest return, not just on how long you live but on the quality of your years. Why Are We Getting It Wrong About Heart Disease Prevention ? Few of us think about the heart until it goes haywire — until there’s chest pain or shortness of breath or a scary diagnosis. Until then, heart health is invisible...