Jowar (Sorghum) sprouts Eating millets is not only from the point of view of well-being but also from the environmental perspective. The drought resistant nature of this grain along with its ability to produce a good yield with limited water…
Eat a variety of foods everyday
Eat a variety of foods everyday Eating a variety of foods is very important for a balanced diet. I keep on stressing this point very often with my clients too, that by eating only one or two kinds of foods,…
Red colour food week
Winters are the best times to enjoy veges so decided to designate a week by colour so here comes Red colour food week Red colour or in other words Lycopene is the predominant pigment in reddish fruits and veggies. So…
Culinary uses of Sesame seeds (til)
Culinary uses of Sesame seeds (til) Sesame seeds have delicate nutty flavor. Their flavor indeed becomes more pronounced once they are gently roasted under low flame just for few minutes. -Use it as the traditional seasoning to enrich the taste…
Sankranti special – Til and Calcium
Sankranti special Til and Calcium Eating sweets like til revri, gajjak, laddu, chikki (candy) and patti, along with other good sources of calcium like milk and its products can help you in reducing your dosage of calcium supplements for the…
Resolution special- Add something Instead of deleting
Resolution special- Add something Instead of deleting Make a resolution to add something instead of subtracting things like sugar or fat from your diet. Add a serving of vegetables to every meal. Add protein to your snacks. Add two glasses…
Turmeric (kacchi haldi)
Turmeric (kacchi haldi) Also known as Amba Haldi (mango ginger) which can be seen in this season especially in india.Turmeric is an Indian spice that contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. Due to this it acts as a…
Amla (Indian Gooseberry )
Amla or the Indian gooseberry Amla or the Indian gooseberry is a super fruit packed with 20 times more vitamin C than oranges. Amla has been used as powerful antioxidant agent that also boosts immunity. Amla restores the vitality and…
Do I really need a lot of water in winters?
Do I really need a lot of water in winter? During winter- the temperature drops and sweating is less; that is the reason we have less desire to drink water- not feeling thirsty. However, there is no change in the…
Packaged soup vs homemade soup
Package soup vs homemade soup ……what is really a Healthy Choice? A bowl of piping hot soup is one of the favourite choices to keep you warm in winter. There are a variety of ready to prepare soups available in…