From dals and sabzis to chutneys and salads, this Indian superfood is found in various preparations. Most of you have probably been eating daily. If you don’t, but want to start eating this superfood, you can add it to your lifestyle starting today. It is easily available in any part of the world. You...
For thousands of years, this ingredient has been used by people not only for its distinct flavor but also for its innumerable health benefits. So much so, that it was also known as the elixir of health. Today I want to address the power and magic of this allium found in almost every household...
The Queen of Herbs, the Mother Medicine of Nature, the Elixir of Life - the magical tulsi plant has earned several monikers in Ayurveda. Also known as holy basil, this adaptogenic herb that originates in India may be bitter to taste, but its numerous health benefits outweigh this minor inconvenience to your palate. An integral...
Triphala stands for tri-phal which translates to a combination of three fruits. These include Amla (Emblica Officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). This polyherbal formulation is rooted deeply in Ayurveda which also classifies it as a tridoshic superfood. It means that it can balance all three doshas and is powerful for people...
Potatoes, aloo, batata - many names, but one emotion. Pure love. Who does not love potatoes? From sabzis, curries, and dum biryanis to snacks, mashes, and even salads, the humble potato is loved and adored by people around India and the globe in its various forms. But today, we want to draw your attention...
Did you know one out of six people with diabetes globally is from India? We rank second in the world (after China) with over 77 million diabetes cases. As you read this, millions of people are dying each year because of uncontrolled diabetes. It makes the virus look feeble compared to the havoc diabetes...
From mythology, poetry, and religious scriptures to scientific journals and Ayurveda - pomegranates appear in various texts throughout time. It has been used for thousands of years as a medicine in different civilizations and grows abundantly in India. Let us discuss what makes the wonder fruit one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Do you...
Did you know in ancient India and China, mushrooms were given the moniker of the elixir of life and deemed the food of the gods? If you were to ask us why you should include these in your meals, we could list at least 101 reasons. Of course, while maintaining caution. Are you allergic...
Chickpea coffee Today we are here to break the myth "Life without coffee is a life without energy " Presenting an interesting recipe, Chickpea beans coffee- caffeine-free coffee substitute as it is made from superfood Chole chana /Chickpeas. The best part is that the taste is the same as the regular coffee with an...
Omega-3 fatty acids have received a lot of importance, and earned an excellent deal of respect off late, but do you know what omega-3s are? What are the omega-3 benefits that can convince you to include more of their food sources in your diet? We will unpack these questions one by one, but let us...
We celebrate these days every year, Cancer day, diabetes day and tomorrow we have World Heart Day. Heart diseases lead to the most amount of suffering and deaths in India right now followed by diabetes and cancer. So what's going wrong when we have hospitals, doctors, pharmaceuticals, medications, vitamins, Ayurveda, gyms (more…)
Heart disease or cardiovascular disease is the number one killer across the United States, China and India. For the longest time cholesterol has demonized eggs, saturated fat and animal fat as the number one cause of heart disease. Today I want to take time out to explain to you the truth behind cholesterol. (more…)
