The Zarna Garg Family Podcast | Ep. 32: Coffee Over Cocktails

What if your favorite drinks were sneakily sabotaging your health? Join the Garg family as they tackle their beverage habits, from Shalabh’s soda obsession to Zoya's coffee addiction. Learn how to survive parties without booze and the eternal battle between protein shakes and chai. A not-so-serious guide to healthier habits, if you will.
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[@praiseinourhearts]

Brij has such a beautiful humble way of making his point understood.. well done and all the best 😊

[@L20241]

😊 agreed

[@risg4me]

Can't help but notice Shalab has lost so much weight since I first started watching you guys, all that intermittent fasting is clearly working 👏

[@Kuntalkapadia]

A+++ to the Garg parents to open up the conversations with their kids.. and creatively regretting their bad habits vulnerably for them to make better choices !

[@jessaabraham]

Make fresh coffee. Get coffee beans, grind morning and drink morning. I cannot be without it. It’s heaven. My morning starts with this coffee. Everyday is a bliss.

[@poojanavale6304]

wow i thought this would be a comedy podcast but I like the fact they are having a real family discussion here. Let me tell you Indians have big family discussions all the time at home. We love to badger and challenge each other on multitudes of topics. Right from food to global politics and even technology. Great so see a respresntation of Intelligent Indian family peoeple. I love Zoya she is opinionated but also agrees and thinks the other person too can be right.

[@adi_malhotra02]

In India, you also have cartpullers carrying lots of fruits and a grinder to squeeze fresh juice which does not have any additive sugar. I used to drink a whole glass everyday while growing up.

[@DiptiGidwani]

Hi to the Gargs from Hong Kong💕🙏🏽…I love your family podcast and follow every week❤ My everyday drink in the morning is chai! Not the instant ones…I get Taj tea leaves that’s my fav! Got hooked ever since I lived in India for a few years 😊

[@DeltaCreator246]

Protein shake/powder has added chemicals in it if you read all the fine prints. For all drinks read the fine prints or goggle about it. Great episode👍

[@DiptiDhingra-nu7ze]

It’s not body weight in pounds that equates to how many gms of protein you need a day. It’s in kilos, which makes much more sense. Same with the chicken. There are many options for cooked chicken that you can eat right from the fridge. Buy a whole cooked rotisserie chicken and eat it cold or warmed up. Not time consuming. You don’t need to get that processed cured deli chicken that’s full of preservatives, nitrates and salt.

[@vibhutidhatwalia8933]

Yeah true

[@chippi_leo]

Buttermilk, Lemon with mint and honey, and sometimes mom's chai (regret the sugar in it). My A grade to Shalabh, he is speaking facts and really sweet of you to quote it to the public. 😁😁

[@jenicemurphy1663]

I enjoy coffee in the morning. Depending on my mood, I may have black coffee, black coffee with 2 tsp of sugar, and weekend a cup of loaded coffee cream and sugar. But coffee and Ginger ale are my favorite two.

[@sandysirithorn]

Pls add podcast on study habits

[@ahom9387]

Enlightening episode for me about protein shakes! A+ to Brij for having the passion he has regarding his goal to create something to rival coffee! (Since I’m with you, it’s a social drink for me). I just asked my 19 year old what is favorite drinks are and he said Yakult and Pocari Sweat!

[@aartirawat4306]

BIG Shout out to ZOYA , guess what happenned today when my kid was attending college workshop by @Supertutortv, she read a very good college essay that was published in NY Times .... guess who the student was.... dear Zoya ❤🎉

[@chwanahangshing8693]

I notice the addition of plants in the center back taking the lights brightness down. Thank you!

[@sharonjanethague7181]

Water, coffee -1 cup a day - vegetable juices! Thanks for the episode, Hat off to Brij for not drinking at parties. Your daughter is incredible. Articulate and brilliant, she's a gem!

[@akshaykhanna1131]

Coming from a family of Indian doctors I think the conclusion is to not trust any and only trust your own research by reading recent studies.

[@kirthanakavassery]

Can I just say, Zoya you look absolutely gorgeous ❤️ Lots of love!

[@padmadudgaonkar7518]

Coming from India, I still eat fruits not drinking juice( even home made.with or without pulp) A small glass of orange juice is at least 3 oranges. That’s the issue. Nobody eats three oranges in one sitting. Also carbonated water, you can’t consume much. The gas in it makes you feel full. We can gulp down water 8 ounces, just like that. Water is available easily. All I know is stay as close as possible to natural way of consuming food, you can’t go wrong.

[@risg4me]

16:17 Veer just completely clocked out and so disinterested in this topic 🤣

[@siddiqiasma]

Thanks for emphasising how kids feel the pressure for alcohol in groups, and kudos to Brij to stand up and avoid alcohol. Nice to see Garg family support his stance of not buckling under peer pressure!

[@ayushiyadav7175]

Really thank you so much Shalabh uncle because you told us that not only the canned drinks but also fruit juices are surgery drinks which in India nobody talks about and also thank you for stating this fact that teenagers and adults should stop drinking that. That 7 spoon of sugar concept was amazing now I am pretty sure I am not gonna drink any canned drinks.

[@Neha_H46]

Zoya tends to talk excessively, which can become annoying 😊

[@nehabhatt2259]

Green tea, khawa, kambucha, chaas … you guys have a lot to explore.

[@SOI-wl2lo]

Veer sounds SO much like Brij here and Brij comes across even more like his father 😩- love seeing this! 😅💗 Also, I’m a huge fan of Brij speaking to the camera - he’s a natural!!

[@Greenway1234]

To me coke is the best drink in the world. But it’s very bad for you. So, as much as I love it, I don’t drink it all that much. Maybe once every 3 months. Coffee is sooo delicious and smells so good but my body can’t handle it so I’m missing out. I can’t drink it at all. I love Pina Colada but that’s a treat very rarely. I’m stuck with water which I don’t mind since it is the healthiest drink anyway.

[@ghosh9970]

Whole Fruit >>> fresh fruit juice for sure, but that it's all sugar is wrong. It's fructose which contains all the vitamins and miberals just not the fiber ( the fiber is important ). Not everything that Indians do is wrong. Parents feed juice to young ones only when they refuse to eat the limes abd oranges. Otherwise everyone knows that fruits are better and encourage kids to eat the whole fruit

[@bonnienapier8459]

Caught Zarna on the Talk, and just got hooked ❤🎉 love ❤️ her ❤and her Fam❤

[@NS-yz9ol]

Protein requirement is generally .35 to .4 grams of protein per pound of body weight. So for example, generally a 165 lb person needs 60 grams protein per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics . More importantly, people are not getting enough fiber, which should be 25 to 45 grams fiber per day.

[@LSTEdD1]

😅😂 Shalhab “Can you be any more of a suck up!!” So funny!

[@revathiramachandran9663]

Good topic of discussion! Not a coffee fan, have chai once in a while if someone makes it for me (because as Zarna says it's actually a lot of work to make a good tea). 😅 Always hated sugary drinks! A grade to Shalabh!

[@poojaprr]

nice to hear everyone's preference. I like herbal tea, dandelion coffee, mushroom tea/coffee.

[@divyanshuchadha8210]

No love for Matcha Green Tea ?

[@DevikaRoshan-s2f]

Agree with Zarna regarding protein natural protein substitutes are more preferred than synthasized protein drinks.

[@mohitmakhija4096]

ZOYA WAS SPOT ON ABOUT COFFEE ! Ur the best of em 😊after Zarna !

[@karthikakumar6742]

We live in Hong Kong. Matcha - hot or cold - milk or no milk - is big in this part of the world. We love our Matcha here that comes from Japan.

[@ps-gh3hu]

Why no discussion on diet coke or zero coke?

[@ketakisk1]

The thing about carbonated water. It’s acidic so you lose tooth enamel (like acid rain on the marbled Taj Mahal). Also, this constant acidic environment in the tummy spoils the ability to metabolize food. There is no research on this but it seems like plain biochemistry to my simple mind. This constant acidity created also by coffee and tea as the first drink on an empty tummy may be causing silent GERD. Synthetic protein has been known to damage kidneys. Please read about it. Just using almonds, eggs, bananas, almond butter etc. are great natural protein sources whether in liquid or solid form… Stick with water. Brij full marks. I also shame (inadvertently) all my friends when at parties. I dont drink because it doesnt do ANYTHING for me. Im so fun with just water. Ask anybody!

[@nvdpsnvdps9518]

Consumption of carbonated water (flavored or unflavored) has been associated with weight gain. There is a lot of research that shows that drinking these actually makes you want to eat. I have personally experienced the weight gain associated with drinking sparkling water- does not matter where it is sourced from..

[@BibiLove04]

Enjoying watching this family podcast, so refreshing. Would love to go to one the standup comedian either at Foxwoods Casino or Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. Please consider a couple shows here❤

[@mgirishblueeyes8794]

Coffee in the morning and water throughout the rest of the day. 😊

[@LSTEdD1]

Is anyone going to let Veer answer?

[@vinuiyengar2423]

I love you kids for not drinking let’s intrude lightly salted dhahi (buttermilk) with cilantro ginger and mint. I am South Indian I have this in my fridge all the time specially in Summer.3/4 part water 1/4 part buttermilk. I make my own buttermilk.

[@jessaabraham]

Don’t make this but just reading this my whole self is yum!!!!

[@skagraw2]

I don't drink anything except 2/3 cup of tea. For proteins, i eat dal with different types of lentils, for fat, desi ghee 1 spoon, carb chapathi/paratha/rice. Non veg folks can develop taste for bioled egg and chicken and fish. We should develop habit of eating fruits. That should be sufficient for whole of life. For social drinks, pick anything just don't overdo or make it part of your daily life.

[@robertaborsellino3456]

Spring water👍

[@manishkanojia7497]

One word “sugar” with no expressions on his face 😂😂😂

[@LSTEdD1]

Beans for protein. Also humus.

[@ps-gh3hu]

Look at their eyes 👁️👁️. looks so exotic. Are you guys from royal lineage or something?

[@madhavbhardwarj8922]

I drink cold coffee , lime soda , hot coffee, caramel coffee

[@parthsharma6154]

How about haldi milk ( without sugar ofcourse!) ❤❤ All the health benefits you procure...

[@aks2223]

5 hour energy drink is formulated and owned by an Indian - Manoj Bhargsv. Just stating

[@madhubharti1360]

these days for me coffee is not coffeeing like i will have a nice black coffee and still manage to feel sleepy, which really affects my productivity

[@jjjayna]

Consider ginseng as a supplement for energy 😃

[@LSTEdD1]

Favorite can mean chooses all the time or likes the most but only drinks occasionally.

[@DevikaRoshan-s2f]

Would like to agree with Brij regarding tea and coffee both of them are very addictive.

[@padmadudgaonkar7518]

Milk is essential for the growth .The fat content in it maintains the productive harmones. Everything in moderation. I see making dairy products a villain culture in US. Anything overdone is bad.

[@martinaverdun1699]

Brij, why dont you try mate or guaraná for energy? Mate's healthy and not addictive, and so is guaraná. Im sure you can find them in the US ❤

[@VoiceOfReason579]

Black tea. Jojo (South African brand)

[@RoseGarden86]

I know what Shalabh means. When i moved to America i had no one telling me how bad fast food is so i had lots of fast food the first few years

[@vishakhabharti1443]

Chai is an emotion Brij, it’s not just a drink ❤

[@meenahoncharik311]

Water all the way. No cost today and none for medical bills. 😂

[@earth777]

Protein required in g= body weight in kg. So if you are 70 kg then you need 70 g of protein.

[@earth777]

Brij pls take note

[@ManaliDesai-km1ph]

every argument for veer be like' you will experience it when you grow up', poor child!

[@alezandradavila2581]

Nice

[@LoretoEsTorres]

6:02 Regular water or seltzer? Let “hear” from charGPT: about Hydration Efficacy Both regular water and carbonated water are effective at hydrating the body. The primary purpose of hydration is to replenish fluids, and both types of water achieve this. Studies have shown that the body’s hydration response to carbonated water is comparable to that of regular water. Absorption and Hydration Speed Carbonated water may be absorbed slightly more slowly than regular water due to the presence of carbon dioxide, which can create a sensation of fullness or bloating in some individuals. However, this difference is typically minimal and does not significantly impact overall hydration status.

[@GeneticWorks]

Water, always water then bush tea

[@dik-xz7ze]

Love your podcast just wanted to correct the protein requirements, It's recommended to have 1g / kg for most people. Not pounds

[@HarshalaRaj]

I would've loved to know ur take on turmeric latte. Also quoting Baba Ramdev was truly hilarious 😂

[@DevikaRoshan-s2f]

Milk replacements like almond and soy milk take away minerals from the bone they are not a good replacement for regular milk.

[@annecatherinepeter41]

Ningxia red for energy ?

[@nehachadha64]

home made lemonade with no sugar and fresh mint :)

[@nehachadha64]

pink salt :)

[@dr.meenakshibamalwasoni3321]

A. You are supposed to consume your equal body weight of protein in Kg not pounds ! I don’t know how you are saying 150 GMs of protein … you don’t look like you weigh 150 kgs at all ( and thank god for that) B. great show ! Loved everyone’s 2 cents ! C. You should have a pineapple as a centre piece on this table or on a side table 🤓

[@iffatrizvi9531]

Zoya Darling you're awesome as you are, ignore the other comment

[@jeetchaudhary877]

it is not per pound it is 1gm protein for 1kg body weight if u want to build your body then it is 1.5times

[@lindaibarra1823]

Water

[@adi_malhotra02]

The crocs need to go!

[@rehansuharwardy9066]

Chaiiii

[@manjunatht1625]

Black coffee medium roast from Einstein bros

[@moutussiacharyya7510]

The milk in starbucks is bad. Probably Not stored hygenically. Use powder milk instead in your coffee instead. They overcharge you too. Learn to make your own coffee, and experiment with various brands and flavours. For iced coffee get a good blender. The ice ruins the blades. Buy an expensive japanese flask, the coffee will stay cold all day. Monin syrup needs just a spoonful to flavour water, their fruit flavours are delicious. In carbonated water, it tastes even bettet. Red bull sugar free also has taurine, also good for the heart. Coconut water helps to clear the bowels, some have raw coconut bits which are yum. Protein shakes are poison. Ruins your kidneys. Milk is better anyday, even better is lassi with monin syrup.

[@sid8483]

Coffee for me is for the coffeee people jus ok😂

[@DevikaRoshan-s2f]

Regular consumption of iced drinks like ice latte etc are not good for health.

[@Appu3]

I’m sad, being Indians coconut water wasn’t brought up

[@minalparikh3942]

Ideally 0.8 grams of protein per kg ideal body weight is recommended…….protein supplements is not a necessity as regular intake of high protein can lead to overloading and kidney and liver may get affected in the long run.

[@pramha30]

Carbonated water is actually "Carbonic Acid", which can erode your teeth.

[@DevikaRoshan-s2f]

Consuming raw, cut fruits and vegetables are healthier compared to juices and smoothies made out of In juice and smoothies the fibre content is lost.

[@guru3309]

nobody sees the hickey on brij

[@DevikaRoshan-s2f]

Our A grade goes to Brij

[@djjdjdujdh]

No way he said baba ramdev that guys an idiot, thanks to zarna hahah😅😅😅😅

[@RoseGarden86]

Start your day with a green tea best drink ever

[@roxstarusha]

0:03 Tata s made their business on selling opium

[@sakshi6095]

Zoya: talk talk talk talk ……too much talk 😖

[@RajiRam-t1f]

Well, this is a talk show.

[@LSTEdD1]

There’s talking and then there is monopolizing the conversation. ​@@RajiRam-t1f

[@RajiRam-t1f]

Nobody requires 100g of protein.

[@ashitamalkani3845]

Heard intermittent fasting is actually bad for the heart. Pls do some more research.

[@vasundhraverma3510]

The only true indian I see here is the Dad.. others are just usual Americans

[@musicalmasterpalak]

Baba ramdev is only business mannn

[@tumterlollen9953]

Yes, please no Baba Ramdev. He is hardly a baba but a money maker in the garb of baba. We in India know what a fraud he is.

[@paulinemuthena6545]

Like Zoya but she talks too much. Make your point and get along.

[@L20241]

😂

[@hiral9746]

I agree

[@tigerx22]

I disagree. Ive always enjoyed her thoughtful inputs and perspectives and that takes time to explain. Not everyone likes short and to the point all the time when your watching a family discussion. So keep doing you Zoya!!❤❤

[@RajiRam-t1f]

She is articulate. If everyone spoke to the point in a talk show there would be no variety.

[@aartirawat4306]

I disgree

[@ivanmarba]

Zarna, I wish you would call a nutritionist or someone actually knowledgeable when you do episodes like these. I understand that these are your family's personal takes, but I think episodes such as these also become an avenue for misinformation and for reinforcement of biases that members of your family have. There is misinformation about coffee on the podcast for example that newer scientific research does not support. Please refer to scientific works like this one for your reference, Poole R, Kennedy OJ, Roderick P, Fallowfield JA, Hayes PC, Parkes J. Coffee consumption and health: umbrella review of meta-analyses of multiple health outcomes. BMJ. 2017 Nov 22;359:j5024. doi: 10.1136/bmj.j5024. Erratum in: BMJ. 2018 Jan 12;360:k194.

[@indapino22]

Seltzer does not hydrate you? 😂🤡 don’t speak in absolutes on subjects you know nothing about.