Healthy Homemade Popsicles for Summer Days
Priyanka Vithlani2023-05-07T07:51:24+05:30Beat the Heat: Yogurt Popsicle 2 cups yogurt, ((plain) made from A2 milk)1/3 cup raw honey3 cups fruits of choice, ((chopped mangoes, banana, pineapple, or berries as per availability)) Beat the yogurt and honey well.Fold in the chopped fruits.Pour the mixture into dry popsicle molds.Add in the popsicle sticks and transfer to the freezer.Freeze for at...
Decoding the Power of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar on Sugar Spikes and Type 2 Diabetes
Raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been gaining popularity as a natural remedy for various health conditions, including diabetes. One of the claimed benefits of raw ACV is its ability to reduce blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes. What does science say about this? Let's explore this. Diabetes is a chronic lifestyle condition characterized...
Lessons From the Wild and the Animal Kingdom We Can All Learn
I had some deep reflections on nature, the wild, animals, and human beings in the last couple of days. It is always good to be back in Ishara at the Masai Mara, a place I refer to as home. I feel my happiest and truest self over here amidst the deep wild and raw...
Ego and Anger? Use Vitamin M to Dissolve It. Here’s How
Using mindfulness to dissolve ego and anger. A shaman was asked, "What is poison?" He replied, “Anything beyond what we need is poison. It can be power, laziness, food, ego, ambition, vanity, fear, anger, or whatever.” So much beauty and depth in this. Reflect on it and ask yourself: Is your anger or ego standing...
8 Unmissable Health Benefits of Cloves or Laung and How to Use It
A dried flower that is also a wonder spice, did you know that clove, also known as laung or lavang, can be powerful for cancer, immunity, gut issues, candida overgrowth, bacterial infections, oral, skin, hair, bone health, and more? Clove has been used in different forms of medicine and nutrition for years. The dried flowers...
Sabja Refresher to Sattu Shikanji: Must-Try Summer Thirst Quenchers
Priyanka Vithlani2023-04-27T07:43:52+05:30Sabja Refresher - Lemonade With a Twist Here's a summer drink recipe that is an added twist to regular lemonade with basil seeds. It will naturally boost your immunity. Make this delicious, cooling, and hydrating thirst quencher and indulge in it without feeling guilty. 2 tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp sabja or basil seeds1 tsp organic jaggery...
STOP Trying to Change the People You Love. This Is Why
What do we do when the people we love don’t want to change? And we believe our want for them to change comes from a space of love. As humans, we have an innate desire to help those we love, especially when it comes to their health and well-being. It is natural to want to...
Savoury Kebabs to Millet Kheer: Festive Recipes to Try This Eid!
Priyanka Vithlani2024-09-03T02:40:24+05:30Eid Special Savoury Kebab - Lazzez-E-Chicken Quick and easy to prepare, irresistibly juicy, and packed with succulent flavor and nutrition in every bite. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with aromatic spices, it is the perfect appetizer to devour with your family and friends before the main meal arrives at the table. 250 g of minced...
High Uric Acid and Gout? Natural Ways and Lifestyle Tips to Manage It
High uric acid is a health issue affecting millions as you read this. When left unaddressed, this high uric acid can become gout. It is a painful condition that can cause permanent damage to the tissues and joints it affects. Can you live without uric acid? No. Can something be done to reduce high...
Beat the Heat – DIY Refreshing Cold Soups To Conquer Hot Summer Days
Priyanka Vithlani2023-04-16T08:08:43+05:30Summer Soup Extravaganza - Sip and Chill If a cold soup is your go-to bowl on hot summer days, check out this hydrating, refreshing, quick, and no-cook recipe. 2 large cucumbers, (peeled)2 ripe red tomatoes, (cut into chunks)3 garlic cloves, (minced)3/4 cup cilantroLemon juice1/2 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil to drizzleSalt and pepper to tasteFor garnish:½...
Your 101 Guide to Relish Mangoes This Season: Dos, Don’ts, Benefits, and More
The mango season is almost here. And it is about that time when my inbox is overflowing with questions like: I am diabetic. Should I eat mangoes? Will mangoes make me fat? Will mangoes shoot my sugar levels high? Will mangoes worsen my acne? The questions are many, but the answer is simple. It certainly will if you are...
Breakup, Lost Love, or Grief Pushing You Into Despair? It’s Not Your Fault, But a Chemical Thing!
Have you felt a deep ache or a sea of overwhelming emotions threatening to drown you when you lose a loved one or experience a breakup? Why does ending that relationship or going through waves of grief feel so colossal? So many people around the world that I meet - both young and old...
Add a Pinch of This Pungent Spice for Better Gut, Skin, Hair, and More
Do you find it hard to digest legumes (rajma, chana, beans), lentils (dal), and cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower)? Do these foods cause a lot of gas and discomfort? Before you start calling out to the Google gods for an answer to your embarrassing problem of expelling gas around the clock or villainizing these foods,...
Simple Lifestyle Hacks for Stronger Arteries and Healthier Blood Flow
Simple Lifestyle Hacks for Stronger Arteries and Healthier Blood Flow As you read this, every minute, there are people across the country and world, especially those with comorbidities like Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, dying of cardiac arrest, heart attack, paralytic strokes, brain strokes, and more. There isn't enough limelight in the media about...
Aam Ka Magic – Overnight Mango Pudding to DIY De-tan Pack
Priyanka Vithlani2023-03-31T15:41:29+05:30Creamy Pudding – Mango Mazza Mango lovers, are you looking for a quick way to add your favorite fruit innovatively to your breakfast? Try this overnight creamy mango pudding that is healthy and free of sweeteners! 1 cup A2 milk1/4 cup chia seeds1/2 cup chopped mangoes1/4 tsp of Sri Lankan rolled cinnamon powder1/2 tbsp finely chopped...
The Good Old Indian Staple: Download Team Luke’s FREE Khichdi Cookbook Here
If India were to name a national dish, it would be the classic khichdi. This blend of rice and lentils has been a staple for Indians for centuries. From the travels of Jean Baptiste Tavernier in the 1600s to the kitchens of the Mughal era that gave the humble dish an imperial twist, khichdi has...
Soothing Sunburn Cream to Refresher Drink: DIY Home Remedies
Priyanka Vithlani2023-03-25T16:48:36+05:30Soothe Your Sunburn – Try This Homemade Cream Got a painful sunburn? We got you covered. Try this sunburn relief cream made with the best oils and essential ingredients to soothe it and speed up healing. You can also use this as a daily subtle skin-softening lotion instead of only for sunburns! 1 cup fresh aloe...
Are You Ready for a 6-Day Dry Fasting Challenge?
Dry fasting is a scientific, smart, and beautiful way of fasting where you do not eat food or drink water during your fasting window. For decades communities across the world have adopted and benefited from this way of fasting. It is also a part of the religious practices of Muslims, Catholics, and Hindus among...