No Onion, No Garlic
For Jains and intentional eaters who want clarity, compassion, and practical guidance.
Welcome to No Onion, No Garlic
Mainstream advice often misses the thoughtfulness behind your choices.
This space brings values and evidence together.
When something is unclear, we explore it.
The aim is confidence, not confusion.
Guiding Principles
New ideas, reflections, and recipes drop soon. You don't have to do this alone.
What We Are Exploring
Gut Health and Jainism
How traditional patterns support modern digestive science.
Are Raw Foods Always Better
Sorting facts from trends in a Jain kitchen.
Protein on a Jain Plate
Legumes, dairy choices, and simple ways to meet your needs.
Why I Started
No Onion, No Garlic
As a child, I refused potatoes. Later, I gave in. On road trips, my family sometimes stopped at McDonald's. I would ask for a veggie burger without the meat, yet it often arrived with the patty still inside. "It's free, just take it," they would say, or "Remove it yourself." They didn't see what it meant for me. For them, it was food. For me, it was principle.
Today I live in New York, where vegetarian and vegan menus are everywhere. It feels like progress, yet the struggle has simply changed shape. Veganism celebrates root vegetables and fermented foods. Even a simple snack, like banana chips, might turn out to be cassava. For Jains, the pressure to rationalize is constant. At least it is vegetarian, we tell ourselves. But awareness still matters.
I created this newsletter for that very reason. I know what it feels like to be dismissed, and I know how hard it is to live with conviction in a world that does not always recognize thoughtful choices. As a Jain, a Pathshala teacher, and a nutrition student, I want to offer a space where tradition and truth meet. Where evidence is explored with honesty, and where food is not only about nutrients but about clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Here, you will find guidance that respects your decisions, stories that validate your experiences, and insights that remind you that intentional eating is not a burden but a strength.
FAQ
No. Anyone who wants to eat with less harm and more intention is welcome.
Yes. We build flavor with spices, acids, heat, and texture. No gimmicks.
No. Guidance stays aligned with Jain practice and offers plant-forward options.
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