2020

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Top 10 Things Mothers Love To Do During Pregnancy

“Carrying a baby is the most rewarding experience a woman can enjoy.” – Jayne Mansfield.   Pregnancy, indeed, is one of the most beautiful journeys of a woman’s life. A rollercoaster of emotions spread across a span of nine months, while pregnancy is physically and emotionally draining on many levels, the happiness that comes with the...

phool makhana tikki

Phool Makhana Tikki (Foxnut tikki)

Ingredients: 2 boiled potato / sweet potato 1 cup makhana (lotus seeds) 2 tbsp amaranth/rajgira flour (to bind the tikki) chopped green chillies (optional) 1/2 tbsp roasted peanuts / moongphali (unsalted), crushed or 1 tbsp boiled moong or boiled peas chopped coriander leaves – to garnish 1/4 tsp red chilli/black pepper powder 1/4 tsp...

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Almond Soup (Badam Soup)

A nourishing and filling soup for pregnant mothers.   Ingredients: 8-10 almonds soaked in warm water for 15 minutes 1/2 small potato boiled/sweet potato and mashed 1 medium onion chopped 1-2 cups vegetable stock 1 tsp pure A2 ghee 1/2 tsp grated ginger 2 tbsp pureed peas or finely chopped steamed broccoli stems 1 bay leaf ...

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Why you Should Include Hemp into your Skin and Hair Care Routine

We cannot stress the importance of following a rigorous skin and hair care regimen enough in today's day and age. With increasing amounts of pollution and unstable climatic conditions, taking care of yourself has got to be a priority on everyone's list. But, finding the right products and ingredients to treat your skin with,...

vaginal hygiene

Best DIY Vaginal Wash Recipes

Are feminine hygiene washes safe ? Using soaps, shampoos, vaginal douching solutions, herbal balls, sprays to clean the vagina alters the pH and allows an environment for bacteria to thrive. Altering the pH leads to more UTI, yeast growth and discharge. Vaginal Discharge in small amounts is normal. It's after all the built-in intelligence of...

Dal Palak

Dal Palak (Indian Lentil and Spinach Curry)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow lentil / dhuli moong dal / masur dal pre-soaked for 8 hrs 3 cups water 1 cup spinach / palak / fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) - chopped as per availability salt to taste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp immunity powder 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp A2 ghee 1 tsp...

favorite crepes

All-time favourite crepes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup khapli wheat flour / amaranth flour / rice flour or any gluten free flour as per choice 2 tbsp sattu flour 1 tbsp raw banana flour 1 cup almond milk / coconut milk 1 egg or (1 tbsp flaxseed meal beaten with 3 tbsp hot water till the mixture turns gluey...

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Tea for Tots: Immunity Boosting Tea For Children

Our biggest ally in keeping good health is our own immunity and it is crucial to consume ingredients that are effective against viral and bacterial woes. A powerful brew like tea has the potential to boost immunity and keep various ailments at bay. And while a relaxing cup of tea has usually been the...

cardamom

Cardamon – A powerful spice for lung health

Cardamom also known as elaichi is a culinary spice used in almost every Indian household. While this spice helps impart an amazing flavour and aroma to dishes, what’s lesser know about cardamom is its ability to boost lung health. With pollution reaching toxic levels in certain parts of the country today, we have two choices....

life lessons

Life Lessons Learnt From CEOs, Billionaires And Patients

The more I interact and speak to clients and patients from all across the world, different walks of life, different age groups - the more I learn. No matter where you are today in terms of health, wealth, career, relationships – these life lessons hold true for everyone and will never grow old. It...

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No Bake Bites

Dates bites   Ingredients: Roasted and powdered oats groats plus roasted poha powder - 1 cup Sattu -1 tbsp (roasted) Dates - ½ cup Peanut butter - ½ cup (homemade) Walnuts - 2 to 3 tbsp Almonds - 2 to 3 tbsp Watermelon seeds - 2 tbsp Chia seeds - 1 tbsp Cold pressed coconut...

Sweet potato halwa

Sweet Potato Halwa

Ingredients: 1 large or 1 cup sweet potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed. 2 tablespoon A2 cow ghee. ½ cup almond milk/coconut milk. 2-3 tablespoons of powdered jaggery (depends on the sweetness of the sweet potato) ¼ teaspoon green cardamom seeds powder pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. 1-2 tablespoons almonds or cashews, chopped   Method:  Boil the...