Archive Month: October 2021

TIPS FOR HAIR OILING AND INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Hair oiling is an age old practice of putting oil onto hair and massaging it into the scalp to increase lustre, strength and softness. This practice has been used all over the world for centuries. It is also recommended in Ayurvedic medicine. To oil your hair effectively, oiling should be done using right techniques. If […]

THINGS TO STOCK IN YOUR KITCHEN FOR NUTRIENT DENSE FOODS

In today’s scenario, it is very important to follow a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle. To follow a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle, it is very important to stock healthy food in your kitchen so that you can have easy access to nutritious food. If you have healthy ingredients in stock, you can easily make […]

HIDDEN HUNGER OF DEVELOPING WORLD – HOW TO OVERCOME IT ?

WHAT IS HIDDEN HUNGER ? Hidden hunger is lack of vitamins and minerals. Hidden hunger occurs when the quality of food people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements, thus the food is deficient in micro nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that they need for their growth and development. About 2 billion people suffer […]

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF MULBERRIES

Mulberry plant is a deciduous plant. It is a fast growing plant. It is widely distributed from temperate to subtropical regions. It is found almost in all states of India. Three types of Mulberries are: White Mulberry (Morus alba) Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) Mulberries are called Shehtoot in hindi. It is […]

TRADITIONAL FOODS OF INDIA AND ITS IMPORTANCE

Traditional foods are foods and dishes that are passed on through generations or which have been consumed for many generations. We have long history of use of traditional foods in India, over 5000 years. It is influenced by region, religion, traditions and culture. Over the years, food also undergoes major changes. It also undergoes evolution […]

BOVINE COLOSTRUM

Bovine Colostrum is a milky fluid that comes from the cow’s udders the few days after giving birth, before actual milk appears. It typically has a light yellow colour and a subtle taste and smell that resembles buttermilk. CONSTITUENTS OF BOVINE COLOSTRUM Bovine Colostrum contains similar nutrients to mature bovine milk but macronutrient profile and […]

DON’T FEAR CARBS

Nowadays, We, all have heard many times, “Eliminate carbs from your diets for weight loss.” Is this true! Absolutely not. Today we will discuss this hot topic. WHAT ARE CARBOHYDRATES? Carbohydrates are defined as polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or substances that produce such compounds when hydrolyzed. Ok. Ok. let me explain it in simpler language. […]

DATES – NATURE’S NATURAL SWEETENER

Dates can be very rightly called as the healthiest sweetener of this earth. Table sugar, that is most widely used, has its harmful effects, and it should be replaced with natural sweeteners like honey, dates, jaggery etc. We will talk about dates, nature’s natural sweetener in detail. There are more than 600 varieties of dates. […]

PEANUTS – SUPERFOOD OF WINTERS

Often, people like to munch peanuts in winters. But then they face the guilt as they think they are unhealthy, loaded with calories and lead to weight gain. And the good news is peanuts are healthy and does not lead to weight gain if eaten at right time and in right quantity. Peanuts fall under […]

FOODS TO EAT IN WINTERS

In winters, there are certain seasonal foods that help in increasing immunity by preventing allergies leading to cough and cold. These winter foods warm up our bodies due to their hot nature and thus we feel less cold. We will discuss in detail about these foods and how to remain healthy, fit and energetic in […]

HEALTHY TIPS FOR KARWA CHAUTH

India’s most favourite festival among ladies is karwa chauth. Excitement is at its peak during this time. Karwa Chauth fast is a dry fast. Thats why, take some precautions to make the most of this dry fast, as this dry fast has many benefits including boosting energy, liver cleansing, improved concentration, delayed ageing etc. Sargi […]

DIET TIPS FOR MONSOON SEASON

Monsoon is already here. Thus increase in humidity. Increase in humidity leads to multiplication of bacteria and viruses, thus chances of indigestion, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, dysentery, sore throat, skin infections etc. Thus, special diet is needed in monsoon season to keep these infections at bay. Here are diet tips for monsoon season : Start your […]