Panchamruth the health booster Panchamrutham is a divine prasadam made for many pujas or festive occasions. Panch meaning five and amruth meaning a nectar for immorality. It means five amruthams such as cow’s milk, curd/yogurt, honey, ghee, and sugar, mixed…
Buckwheat also known as Kuttu a superfood eaten during fasting Buckwheat is one of the healthiest, nuttiest, most versatile whole grains. And despite its name, it’s really not related to wheat at all. Buckwheat is actually the seed of a…
Amaranth or rajgira means “immortal” or “everlasting” in Greek Rajgira (Amaranth) or Ramdana, as it is popularly known in Northern Rajgira is a good source of calcium, protein and amino acids and is rich in iron, magnesium and Vitamin A,…
Fenugreek (methi) leaves in fever While recovering from fevers, the most important aspect is fluid replenishment and liver strengthening…..have coconut water (will give electroytes n natural sugar), mosambi juice, limu pani with a dash of rock salt (will increase appetite).…
Health benefits of Corn Monsoons are incomplete without a dose of lemon rubbed butta. With bhuttawalas putting up makeshift stalls at almost every corner in the neighbourhood during the rains, isn’t it difficult to pass by them and not be…
Organic or no (leafy veges) How to know if the greens we buy are pesticide free or organic If you see a few holes in the leaves of the greens you are buying, pick up the bunch; it means it…
Organic or No (fruits and veges) How to know if the fruits and veges we buy are pesticide free or organic Many a times my clients ask me how to know if the foods we buy are pesticide free or…
Organic or No How to know if the grains,dals we buy are pesticide free or organic Although a difficult task but this can be checked out – Insect or worms in your grains are a good thing in a way…
Healthy way to Fry this monsoon! With the onset of rains their comes an irresistible urge for some munchies! however rainy season is the perfect season for fried foods like pakoras and samosas. Frying is perhaps the most popular, though not…
Eat Your Vegetables Day – 17th June Eat Your Vegetables Day is dedicated to getting people eating their veggies, and also in spreading awareness of their diversity and necessity in a healthy diet. To make sure you’re getting enough ensure…