The season of festivities and light is almost here. And we at Team Luke and You Care want to help you make the best of it and enjoy your sweets and savories without attaching guilt to it. We know many of you fear putting on weight, spiking sugar levels, and missing workouts when the festive...
Representational picture only. Photo Credits: Freepik It is almost that time of the year when new satchels, textbooks, stationery, schoolwork, butterflies, and challenges make an appearance. It is time for yet another academic year and going back to school. The most common question by most parents remains, “How do I get my children to eat...
Dipping temperatures and shedding leaves signify the onset of winter. The sudden drop in humidity can make our skin look and feel dry and tight. Our lips can start chapping. Nails and hair become brittle too. This is a sign that our body’s needs are evolving with the changing season. As always, nature has the...
No one wants to hear the word 'diet' during the festive season (not that they work, because only lifestyle changes do). At the same time, if we aren't mindful of our choices, the festivities can add up to a lot of sweets, desserts and festive food. So, this Diwali we are encouraging you and ourselves...
What comes to mind when you think of a Middle Eastern feast? Our thoughts immediately go to some of its most treasured culinary gifts to the world’s palate like hummus, manakeesh, falafel, tabouleh, baba ganoush, fattoush, baklava, dolmas, baklava, shawarma, and mulukhiyah. But don’t be fooled. It isn’t just its taste and visual appeal but...
Grandma's All time special- Simple Rajma curry Rajma, the best soothing and all time favorite comfort food! This dish served with rice is such a popular meal in most North Indian households prepared with special grandma's recipes using hand pounded spices. Rice and rajma provide a perfect balanced and protein rich meal. 1 cup rajma...
Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry Simple and quickly prepared Side dish /snack with the goodness of Broccoli, mushrooms along with the rich flavors of herbs and spices surely helping stimulate the taste buds and relished every bite to complete satisfaction. Cooking panLadle 1 medium cup broccoli florets (cleaned well)1 cup mushroom (cleaned well)Salt as required1 tsp fresh...
Ramadan Special Chicken Khichdi Are you looking for a quick, delicious, and filling one-pot recipe for Suhoor? Suhoor is the meal that Muslims consume early in the morning before fasting begins, before dawn during Ramadan. Check out this Ramadan special chicken khichdi. Pressure cooker Wooden ladle 350 gms chicken breast (organic hormone free chicken) 4 tbsp presoaked masoor...
MCTs or medium-chain triglycerides are a family of Fats, which contain 6-12 carbon atoms and are fully saturated. They are an excellent source of quick energy owing to their rapid conversion into ketones in the liver, primarily in keto-adapted individuals. Saturated Fats such as Coconut oil, Palm oil, Ghee, Butter, and animal fats are...
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...
1. Multigrain Lauki (bottle gourd) Muthiyas Ingredients: 2 cups – freshly grated bottle gourd (lauki/bottle gourd) 1⁄2 cup – chopped spinach/fenugreek (palak/methi- spinach/fenugreek) (as per availability) 1⁄2 cup – jowar/bajra flour 1 cup – sattu -roasted gram (chana) flour 1 cup – cooked leftover rice 1⁄2 cup finger millet (ragi flour) (optional) 1 tbsp –...
