Stop multitasking One word that sums up health advice is mindfulness: a “state of active, open attention on the present,” What does this mean? It means not eating in front of the TV, while on the computer, checking e-mails on the…
New Year’s resolution idea – Being with nature
New Year’s resolution idea – Being with nature Being with nature can have a big effect on an overloaded mind,When the body’s sympathetic nervous system mobilizes our fight-or-flight response, it can’t tell the difference between stress caused by a bear…
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…
Resolution special – Choose a theme
Resolution special – Choose a theme “Choosing just one word that describes how you want to feel instead of what you think you should do or accomplish in the New Year is really powerful,“ “Once you’ve chosen your theme throughout…
Resolution expectation vs reality
Don’t let this happen to you Its time to fine tune your diet and exercise habits. Granted, changing these habits is easier said than done. But with a positive “can-do” attitude and a realistic action plan, you can take strides…
Bajra the warming cereal
Bajra is known as pearl millet, black millet and green millet. In Indian languages, pearl millet is bajra (Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali), bajri (Rajasthani, Gujarati and Marathi), sajje (Kannada), kambu (Tamil), kambam (Malayalam) and sajjalu in Telugu. Bajra is…
Carrot (Gajar) Kanji
Carrot kanji Carrot or gajar kanji is a traditional punjabi fermented drink that is made in the winters, adding beetroot gives it rich dark purple color. The kanji is made with simple ingredients – carrots, mustard powder, red chilli powder…
Fresh turmeric pickle (kachche haldi ka achaar)
Fresh turmeric pickle (kachche haldi ka achaar) A quick and easy pickle with very few ingredients. Ingredients 250 grams raw fresh turmeric (kachche haldi and Amba haldi) 1 teaspoon salt (I used rock salt) 3 large lemons or more if…
Garlic Coriander Paratha
GARLIC CORRIANDER PARATHA Garlic corriander paratha is a phytochemical rich recipe, that helps boost immunity. A great paratha for people suffering from heart disease like BP, cholesterol. Garlic with its blood thinning property is complimented by cooling and digestive corriander.…
Why do i feel hungrier in winter?
Why Do I Feel Hungrier In Winter? “Simply put, when outdoor temperatures drop, your body temperature drops, and that’s what sets up the longing for foods that will warm you quickly. This is because eating helps to generate internal heat,…