Moringa leaves are the leaves of the drumstick tree. Of late, these leaves have gained popularity and suddenly become a superfood and flavour-of-the-year for their incredible magical properties. They have always existed in our country, especially in South India and are used a lot in various food preparations. Almost all parts of the tree are...
Green banana is an excellent superfood for all ages ranging from babies to elderly citizens. It is recommended to consume while weaning, during pregnancy, post-pregnancy, and various other health disorders such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Green banana especially benefits the gut, and today, science has established enough correlation between the gut and immunity, hormones,...
An all-time favourite, crispy baked delicacy with a hint of love, gratitude, and happiness for this Christmas! Who doesn't love ginger cookies? Well made ginger cookies with the perfect zing of ginger is such a classic Christmas delicacy relished by many. As much as we love them, most store-bought commercial varieties have overly processed and...
Healthy and Christmas cakes usually do not go hand in hand. Most Christmas cakes are laced with cream, fondants, sugar and syrups, and artificial flavours, but here, we make healthy possible for you! What makes it so healthy? The recipe replaces traditional white refined flours that make up most store-purchased cakes with healthier options that...
As the season changes, we must turn to nature and look at what it has to offer us, because it knows best how to prepare us for the upcoming season. Our grandparents till date, change their food choices as the seasons changed. They would ideally start to prepare warming foods that fit the winter...
No festive season is complete without sweets. However, the sad part of this season is that there is a lot of fear and guilt attached to it. Most people start fearing about putting on weight and giving up on their fitness routine as soon as the festive season arrives, yet they have no plan...
Nausea and vomiting are common discomforts for a pregnant mother. It is a feeling similar to that of a hangover, but happens without a drop of alcohol! For some mothers, it lasts only for the initial few months of pregnancy and for some, throughout the pregnancy. Well, if pregnancy nausea is dampening your mornings, here...
Edamame is the Japanese name for immature soybeans. They are often called as “stem beans,” because they are traditionally sold with the stems still attached. Edamame is popular in Asian cuisine; however, it is easily available in India too. Having said that, it is necessary to choose organically and non-genetically modified edamame, as soy...
Indians should be proud of their Indian curry. Any Indian food that is cooked and served the right way, and within the framework of the laws of nature is one of the best healing cuisines. It isn't fair to say it is the best in the world, because each country must embrace its traditional...
When it comes to stretch marks, there isn’t much we can do to prevent them, but keeping the skin soft and moisturised with the right kind of products can help. Ingredients: ½ cup virgin coconut oil ¼ cup cocoa butter /shea butter 2 tsp Vitamin E oil 1 tbsp jojoba oil 1 tbsp rosehip oil ...
Ingredients: 1 ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup roasted makhana/foxnuts 1 tsp pure saffron/kesar strands 3 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios) 2 tsp pumpkin/kaddu seeds to garnish 1 tbsp jaggery/gud powder or 2 tbsp dates/khajoor puree made at home Method Heat the almond milk. Once it starts boiling add the saffron and nuts. Now...
Ingredients: 1 cup soaked overnight green split moong dal or 1 cup sprouted moong 1 inch ginger/adrak crushed 1/2 cup sattu flour 1 green chilli optional 2 tbsp poha (powdered) or groat oats powder salt as required 1/2 tsp hing/asafoetida 2 tablespoon coconut oil (as required) 1 cup water Method: In a mixer, grind together moong (soaked...
