Digestive No-Nos Belching, bloating and constipation — you may not want to talk about these digestion problems over dinner, yet how and what you eat (or don’t eat) could actually be among the bad digestive habits causing these issues. Could…

CAN WE GET THIS RIGHT………………….. Our digestive system has undergone very little change over the past several thousand years, yet our diet has changed so rapidly that some think our stomachs are unable to keep pace with it. And therein…

Kantola (Spiny Gourd) benefits Spiny Gourd or Kantola this vegetable is very popular in Rajasthan especially during the rainy season. It has tiny spines all over its body and that is why it has got its name as “Spiny Gourd”.…

Healthy Monsoon Snacks Further adding on to my previous post on healthy snacking options for monsoons here are a few more Baked aloo tikki, corn tikki, crepes (besan chillas), steamed momos, soups, a mixed-sprouts chaat, grilled snacks, mix veg pattice…

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…

Go nuts over this Peanuts Peanuts are not actually nuts, as the name would imply. Peanuts are a member of the legume family, and are closely related to peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. Also known as Groundnut, moongphali, moongfali, sing,…

Multitasking moms a few nutritional tips Most moms have a less-than-ideal relationship with food and with all that effort they put into feeding their kids, they either eat too little or too much. Mornings are an especially busy time with…

Eat a lot of seasonal stuff especially fruits and veggies Although nowadays we get all fruits and vegetables in all seasons, their nutritional content is at its peak during its season. Other benefits 1) Lesser use of toxic chemicals, poisonous…

KIDS NUTRITION Don’t label foods as “good” or “bad.” Instead, tie foods to the things your child cares about, such as sports or doing well in school. Let your child know that protein in dal, lentils, beans, sprouts and calcium…

Consult a professional if your child is overweight Is it right to put your child who may or may not be not ”technically” overweight on a diet! because you think so…example just because his/her tummy isn’t perfectly flat. If you…