Dr VivekBaliga

Honestly speaking, I have never really understood Kohlrabi. Also called Knol Khol locally, this vegetable has hidden benefits that quite baffled me. I never knew that this ‘German Turnip’ was not really a turnip, but closely related to cabbage! Firstly, the kohlrabi is rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that has […]

The other day, my son asked me for some biscuits to eat. When I rummaged through the cupboard, I found a packet of biscuits made from arrowroot. In my naivety, I asked my wife what this was. She told me that it was one of the healthiest plants around. I decided to investigate it further, […]

Have you ever wondered about the health benefits of mushrooms? People have a ‘love it or hate it’ relationship with mushrooms. These oddly shaped and funny smelling fungi are surprisingly rich in rare nutrients that are essential for staying healthy. Let’s take a look. There are different types of mushrooms available, and only a few […]

I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Thailand with my family. Apart from the sweltering heat of the summer months, I had the privilege of enjoying local cuisine, especially street food. I have been a fan of Thai food for years, and the experience I had was certainly a memorable one. One spice I […]

Dr Vivek BaligaDr Vivek Baliga is a medical practitioner and the director of a diagnostic center – Baliga Diagnostics – in Bangalore. He specializes in diabetes and heart disease, and is a visiting consultant in Internal Medicine at corporate hospitals. He is married and has one son. drvivekbaliga.com