Fittr Podcast

Pasta and pizza, wine and…mice? - No, we’re not talking about last Friday night’s misadventures but rather, the stuff that is associated with these things - cheese.

We all know Cheddar, Mozarella, and Parmesan. But did you know that India has its very own varieties of local, home-grown cheese?

That’s what we’re exploring in this episode of Fittr Podcast.

Join Jitendra Chouksey aka JC as he takes you on a journey through the unknown yet interesting world of Indian Cheese.

What’s white on the outside, golden on the inside and totally misunderstood by everyone?

Loved and hated in equal measure, eggs are often cast as the villain because they’re a storehouse of cholesterol. The truth is that they are one of the oldest and most culturally significant foods ever known to humans.

Join host Jitendra Chouksey aka JC on a whirlwind journey through the ages as he examines this versatile yet humble food - The Egg!

If there were a prize for ugliest fruit ever, then this week’s food would be the hands-down winner!

Originally known as the Alligator Pear, it underwent a major makeover and is now known by a rather exotic name - AVOCADO.

A pre-historic berry that now finds a place of pride in every well-heeled Indian’s pantry, the story of how the avocado became the darling of the Low Carb/Keto crowd is a fascinating one.

Host Jitendra Chouksey aka JC digs deep into the history of this fruit and tackles the question that’s on everyone’s mind - is the avocado really a superfood?

Do you know why the whole world craves their morning cup of Joe? It’s because of the caffeine. Everyone from shift workers to guys that work out wants that caffeine kick! But did you ever wonder what caffeine actually does? It’s time to find out in this latest episode of Fittr Podcast. Host Jitendra Chouksey...

The whole world is nuts over peanuts – it is, quite literally, the world’s favourite snack. Peanut Butter is as much a part of Americana as Bourbon and Halloween. But how did this humble food become so popular? From being treated as a poor man’s food, how did it make it into every home and...

Artificial sweeteners, sugar substitutes, low calorie sweeteners – are they a god sent for people with a sweet tooth or are they, as the alarmists claim, toxic agents of mass destruction? The stories of these little devils take us on a roller coaster ride through Ancient Rome where the first sugar substitutes were invented and...

Aloo ki Sabzi, Mashed Potatoes and – everyone’s favorite – Batata Wada. One vegetable, so many different avatars! This starchy spud is so versatile and ubiquitous that you may think it’s always found favour with people. But the story of the potato is a long and chequered one!From being discovered by the Spanish to being...

Based on all the myths, you would be excused for believing that rice causes obesity, arsenic-related problems, diabetes, and makes you fat overnight. On the contrary, rice is known to have a high satiety index – meaning it gives the feeling of fullness. Did you know the origin of the word rice? Well, it was...

Fittr Podcast looks at food through the lens of science, history, culture and its unrevealed impact on our bodies. Host Jitendra Chouksey will realign the facts and stories we claim to know about everyday foods and help you demystify delusions about how you eat.