I want to talk about a simple concoction that uses three readily available ingredients in your kitchen. I have spoken about this before. Whether you are looking at building your gut health or relieving gut-related issues like indigestion, acidity, bloating, and constipation, this concoction could be powerful for you. But before I share the recipe...
Have you experienced a severe burning sensation in your chest right after a meal? Or slept at night to feel food rise back up your throat and leave a rancid or sour taste in your mouth? What you are experiencing is acid reflux or acidity. It’s also called acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux. Acid...
Shaped like a flower or a star, this spice is one of the most potent antivirals in the world. Pharmaceutical companies use its extract to manufacture the common drug Tamiflu, used to treat cold, cough, viral fever, and swine flu. This spice also finds its special place in Chinese and Indian cuisine and traditional...
Dyspepsia also known as indigestion is a common gut issue that affects millions of people today. The term is used to describe discomfort or pain within the upper abdomen. It’s not a disease but a gaggle of symptoms that may range from constant bloating, nausea, and burping. Photo Credit: Freepik/@benzoix How does indigestion happen? It is usually...
This ingredient is a staple in almost every Indian kitchen. From kadhas and parathas to pakoras and mukhwas, these lend a unique flavor to numerous desi preparations. It has a strong taste and pungent aroma. It is often dry-roasted, ground, and added to spice mixtures. The nutrition and health benefits can work wonders for digestion,...
As gross as it may sound, pay attention to the frequency, color, and consistency of your poop. It reflects your current health. While an average individual poops three to four times a week, those with a regular pattern pass bowels the same number of times a day and at fixed times. Are you pooping...
Alu Vadi - Pelting Mumbai rains call for the most comforting tea time snack -Alu vadi a perfect tea time match. Mumbai monsoons bring in the availability of fresh alu leaves in the market. Alu leaf is called colocasia in English. It is also known as Arbi ke Patte (Patte means leaf) or taro leaf rolls. Alu...
Monsoon Special momos - Enjoy health and taste in every bite Monsoon Special Momos - sans refined flour, MSG and other additives. Get nutrition in every bite and in a hygienic way! SteamerMixing bowl 1 cup Ragi flour (can use jowar/Amaranth flour too)1/4 cup Rice flour2 to 3 tbsp Sattu flour1 Grated Carrot6 nos. French beans...
Vegetable Muthiya/Dumpling Muthiya, one of the famous snack originated from Gujarat.The name is derived from the way it is made, from the 'gripping' action of the hand. Rich in fiber, steamed and flavourful using Indian spices and can be relished as a snack, breakfast or an appetizer too. Pressure cookerSteamer For making muthiya 2 cups freshly grated...
Do your ears ring without a sound? Here’s why and what to do What is Tinnitus, and what are its Statistics? The meaning of the word tinnire is “to ring”. It is the condition that causes ringing in the ears, or abnormal sounds and sensations. The definition of tinnitus is “the perception of noise or ringing in the...
Acidity and heartburn are commonly caused because of acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid gets pushed back up into the esophagus. Esophagus is a tube which carries foods and drinks from the mouth to the stomach. Acid reflux is usually normal and rarely causes symptoms. It is only when it happens too...
