India, March 1 -- In countless Indian households, the day begins with a familiar ritual: a steaming cup of chai paired with a few biscuits. For many, it feels incomplete to step out without this comforting combination - often consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. It may seem like a quick, convenient breakfast substitute that keeps you going until lunch. However, health experts suggest that this seemingly harmless habit could be doing more harm than good.

Dr Manan Vora, a Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon, health educator, and co-founder of NutriByte Wellness, is breaking down the health implications of India's favourite way to start the day - with chai and biscuits! In an Instagram video shared on February 28, the surge...