A simple brine ferment using any vegetables you have at hand — carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, radish. Salt and water do the work. No special equipment needed.

A great condiment to keep in the fridge and add to any meal. Sharp, tangy, and loaded with probiotics. Works well with dosas, chillas, and salads.

Simrun uses this brand herself. Kimchi is extremely sour with a strong smell — that is how you know it is alive. Start with a small spoonful alongside a meal.

Browse the full list of breakfast ideas Sim has put together — from savoury to sweet, quick to prep-ahead.

Curated specifically for managing insulin resistance — lower glycaemic load, higher protein, and designed to prevent the mid-morning crash.

Use quick-cooking oats. Mix with your choice of milk or yogurt, add chia seeds for extra fibre and protein, and refrigerate overnight. Customise with fruit, nut butter, or cinnamon in the morning.

Try the overnight dessert oats variation for something sweeter — same prep, different toppings.

Chia seeds absorb liquid and form a pudding-like texture overnight. Combine with high-protein yogurt or skyr for a protein-dense breakfast that also feeds your gut bacteria.

Soak green moong dal, blend into a batter, and cook like a regular dosa. Crisp edges, light inside, and far more protein than a regular rice dosa. A staple most households are already familiar with.

Thicker than a dosa, more like a savoury pancake. The yogurt adds extra protein and a probiotic element. Served with mint coriander chutney — a complete meal in under 30 minutes.