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Protuf Plant Protein

Plant-based Protein

February 15, 2021Luke CoutinhoHolistic Health Store, NutritionPlant-Based Protein, Protein supplement, Protuff plant protein, Vegan nutrition1 Comment

Is your New Year resolution to try a plant-based diet? It is not too late. We all know that there are three macronutrients, namely, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that form every diet's basic component. Proteins are the building blocks of the body's tissues, and it is required for several functions in our body. With the quality...

Goan Poi

Goan Poi Bread Recipe – How to Make Poi Bread

February 13, 2021Luke CoutinhoRecipe CornerGoa wheat bread, Goan poi, how to make poi, poi bread, poi bread recipe, poi recipe, recipe, traditional Goan bread4 Comments

Goan Poi Bread Recipe – How to Make Poi Bread The art of breadmaking is a legacy passed on to the Goans by the Portuguese. The Goan pao is (rather was) a culinary masterpiece. Pao is Portuguese for bread, and a Goan bread maker is known locally as a poder, an adaptation of the Portuguese...

RO Water Purifiers

The RO Water Purifier Scam – How does it harm, and what can we do?

February 12, 2021Luke CoutinhoLifestylefacts, RO-water purifier, Total Dissolved Solids Count Research0 Comments

The market is changing today, and it is challenging to find regular water filters or purifiers, the most commonly found machines are RO Water Purifiers or Reverse Osmosis machines. While there is nothing wrong with the machine in itself, if you are using it for water with a TDS limit of less than 500, know...

Breathing Exercises to boost immunity

Top 6 Breathing Techniques To Boost Immunity

February 8, 2021Luke CoutinhoYoga and MeditationBreathing techniques, immunity booster0 Comments

Today's world is running a rat race that is imbalanced and dominated by our relationship with technology. Men, women, and children have become slaves to the internet, social media, and technology, all of which increases our screen time. When we work on computers or laptops, we tend to lean forward, extend our necks, and...

Curry Paste Thai Style

Curry Paste (Thai Style!)– a versatile cooking base

February 4, 2021Luke CoutinhoRecipe Cornerrecipe, Thai curry paste0 Comments

A well-made curry paste is one of the foundation components for any cuisine. Presenting below is a basic paste recipe which can be used as a base for Thai soups, curries and stir fry dishes. A mortar and pestle work the best here and is the most traditional way to make the paste because it...

Travel tips for moms-to-be

Travel Tips for Moms-to-be

February 3, 2021Luke CoutinhoPregnancyPregnancy travel, Travel tips for moms to be0 Comments

“Ain't Nobody Happy if Mama Ain't Happy” Heard this one before? Well, this definitely holds true when travelling during pregnancy, as it is that time when a mom-to-be can feel tired or overwhelmed about it the most. Put your worries aside, and enjoy your babymoon with these tips that will ensure happy travel. Before you travel: This...

Dairy, Gluten Free Challenge

Tips For Starting A Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free Diet

January 31, 2021Luke CoutinhoHealthy DIYdairy and gluten-free challenge, health benefits, healthy lifestyle tips0 Comments

“The problem is not with dairy or gluten. The problem is with the deteriorating quality of dairy and wheat-based products and our weak gut. If you have constant gut issues, eliminate them, and notice how your symptoms improve.” If you have acne, gut problems, PCOD, hormonal imbalance, bloating, flatulence, belly fat, and brain fog, you may...

Foods High in Lectin

Top 10 Foods High in Lectin

January 30, 2021Luke CoutinhoNutritionFoods high in lectin, Lectin facts, nutrition and diet0 Comments

Every day, I see a new trend emerging on the internet talking about eliminating a particular food or a food group from our diet to stay fit and to get the ideal lean figure we all dream about. These trends make you believe that the only obstacle between you and your model body is...

Moringa Lentil Dosa

Moringa Lentil Dosa

January 28, 2021Luke CoutinhoRecipe Cornerhealth benefits of moringa, Moringa lentil dosa, nutrition and diet, recipe0 Comments

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...

Why we fail to achieve our goals

Why People Fail To Achieve Their Goals

January 25, 2021Luke CoutinhoMental Healthachieving goals, goal setting, habits, positive attitude, self discipline0 Comments

All of us have different goals to achieve in life, like health, financial, relationship, personal growth, and so on. What does it take to achieve these goals, and how can we fail proof our goals? If you are constantly failing at meeting your goals, or in the process of achieving your goals, there are three...

Your Life, Your responsibility

How To Take Responsibility Of Your Life

January 21, 2021Luke CoutinhoMental Healthemotional healing, emotional health, emotional wellbeing0 Comments

As much as it sounds assertive, it's the truth. We can sit back and find a ton of reasons, situations, events, and people who have caused unhappiness and misery in our life, we can wallow in the mistakes we made and let it anchor us down, we can fight, play power moves in relationships,...

prevent and manage cancer

Best Strategy To Manage And Prevent Cancer

January 20, 2021Luke CoutinhoCancercancer awareness, Cancer prevention, Managing Cancer0 Comments

Cancer is a multifactorial disease, and so it needs a multifactorial approach. There isn't a single magic treatment, food, diet, exercise, or magic yoga asana to treat cancer. Any disease requires a well laid out strategy, not just cancer. It is not just about adding more medicines or nutrition. Our mindsets are typically moulded in...

Crying it all out

Crying: The Health Benefits Of Tears

January 18, 2021Luke CoutinhoMental Healthemotional health, Health benefits of crying0 Comments

Although often seen as a sign of weakness, crying can be good for you. Many of our clients come back saying that crying makes them feel so much better, and this is actually true. Most of us have built a mindset and beliefaround crying, which is very negativeand has stigmas around it. “Be a...

resistant starch gut benefits

Raw Banana Curry

January 11, 2021Luke CoutinhoRecipe Cornerbalanced nutrition, health benefits, Raw banana curry, recipe0 Comments

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,...

Simple ways to burn belly fat

Fastest Way To Burn Body Fat

January 8, 2021Luke CoutinhoExercise, Lifestylebelly fat, body fat, exercise, Fat burning tips, fat loss, thermogenesis1 Comment

When it comes to losing body fat and belly fat, extreme diets and exercise programs do not work. Fads do not work. Yes, maybe it can help reduce a couple of inches, but that is not sustainable. The moment you stop the fad diet or exercise, you simply pile on all that weight you...

simplicity of death

The Simplicity of Death

January 7, 2021Luke CoutinhoMental Healthsimplicity of death, understanding death0 Comments

There is simplicity in death like there is simplicity in birth. The bitter truth and realisation we must all accept is that we will all die at some point. Some of us, maybe today, some maybe tomorrow, how and when - no one knows. Young or old, teenager, middle-aged, infant or child, we do...

What is a Jade Roller and How Can I Use One?

December 21, 2020Luke CoutinhoLifestyleHealthy skin, Jade roller, Jade roller user guide, skincare routine0 Comments

With ever evolving skincare routines, many new skin care gadgets are being launched every now and then. Few products make it to the top and become a trend. One such current trend is the Jade Roller, and is in almost all beauty bloggers' vanity cases. For those of you who have just come across the...