About this Podcast: In this entertaining and eye-opening podcast of Gunjan Talks, I sit down with Krish Ashok, popularly known as Masala Lab, a techie, musician, and author of the bestselling book “Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking.” Ashok is famous for breaking down the science behind Indian cooking in the most fun and simple way possible, while also debunking food myths and calling out misinformation spread by so-called health “gurus.” From raw vs cooked food, MSG, ghee, mustard oil, microwaves, cookware myths, prebiotics & probiotics to why fear-mongering spreads faster than facts, this podcast will completely change the way you look at everyday food. Key Topics Covered In This Podcat: ✅ Science behind Indian cooking & everyday myths ✅ Raw vs cooked food: Which is better? ✅ Microwaves, steaming & reheating, safe or harmful? ✅ MSG, Maggi & the real truth about glutamic acid ✅ Aluminium foil, cast iron, mustard oil, myths busted ✅ Prebiotics, probiotics, and food preservation tips ✅ How to make food tasty & nutritious without gimmicks ✅ Rajasic, Sattvic, and Tamasic foods explained This podcast is not just about food - it’s about science, culture, and eating smarter without fear. Guest Details - Krish Ashok @MasalaLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_masalalab/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@krishashok Follow GunjanShouts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunjanshouts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GunjanShouts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/40CkNwIso0nwFWNwAAmYsT?si=V41iHuxDTBmOzhsl8j4-_Q Gunjan Talks Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@UCWXtXfjsvEwm0KRzrWPQ3kg Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser & Introduction 03:18 - Food science & cooking 05:41 - Changes in food 06:33 - Life of fruits and vegetable 10:33 - Oil and overheating 13:12 - Killing animals vs plants 23:05 - Killing animal in South Indian 29:09 - Raw food vs cooked food 35:20 - Ideal duration of cooking food 39:46 - Optimal cooking time and temperature 40:24 - Best cooking method 40:50 - Microwaving: Healthy or unhealthy? 45:36 - 5 star restaurant vs local restaurant 47:13 - Eating healthy while dining out 51:20 - Salt in food outside 56:22 - Natural vs industrial MSG 57:56 - Glutamic acid 01:01:28 - Maggie is Safe? 01:08:11 - Fear mongering content 01:19:53 - Aluminium cookware causes cancer? 01:28:00 - Cast iron cookware 01:31:45 - Nutrient-balanced Indian food combinations 01:33:38 - Worst & best cooking methods 01:41:14 - Prebiotics, probiotics, & postbiotics 01:46:47 - Preserving home cooked meals 02:00:48 - What is the safe amount of ghee, and who shouldn’t eat it? 02:03:19 - Is mustard oil safe to consume? 02:06:15 - Is it safe to reuse cooking oil? 02:07:31 - Rajasic, Sattvic, and Tamasic foods 02:13:41 - Rapid fire session Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more health and transformation content. Thank You For Watching This Podcast :) #healthpodcasts #healthylifestyle #healthandwellness #gunjanshouts #gunjanshoutspodcast #gunjantalks Dream of a career where you can make a difference? Join IAMWOW Academy's Professional Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics and start changing lives. - https://imwowacademy.com/ Get I'MWOW Customized Diet and Workout Plan: https://bit.ly/GSYTwhatsapp I’MWOW HEALTH PRODUCTS: Natural Peanut Butter - https://amzn.to/48ftl18 Night Time Relaxing Tea - https://amzn.to/4ebxvsa Sattu Powder Premix Jeera Flavour- https://amzn.to/4edOwmO Chia Seeds - https://amzn.to/4he2S7D ACV - https://amzn.to/4m7GFdh About this Channel: GunjanShouts - India’s No. 1 Health and Wellness Podcast Channel! Here, we bring you engaging podcasts on everything related to physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual growth. Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more engaging HEALTH PODCAST. If you are looking for a customised diet plan then you can join I'MWOW transformation program. 😊👍 https://bit.ly/37DtL6B DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It’s based on my personal weight loss journey and ACE health coach learnings. This is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional. Diet plans are created by certified nutritionists. Product recommendations are personal and results may vary. Hashtags: #gunjantalks #gunjanshouts #krishashok #masalalab #indianfoodscience #foodfacts #foodmyths #cookingmyths #healthyindianfood #scienceofcooking #indianfoodculture #foodandhealth #msgfacts #indianfoodies #indianpodcast #foodexplained #nutritionfacts #indianfoodlover #cookingexplained #kitchenmyths #probioticsfood #foodpreservation #mustardoil #gheehealth #microwavefacts #castironcookware #foodmisinformation #foodtruths #indianfoodblogger #healthypodcast