The Black rice or Forbidden Rice as it is called got its name as it was served only to the Royalty in China about 10000 years ago. Gradually through trade it diversified to Indonesia and even some places in Assam and Manipur. Cultivation in India started only in 2011 by a single farmer of a […]
Menopause, a lot has been said and a lot written and yet this phase of a women’s life is always seen with apprehension if not dread. The fear of osteoporosis, anxiety and mood swings, muscle fatigue, decreasing libido and ofcourse skin and hair problems. Everyone wonders how they would be able to steer their life
Did you know that it’s the greens more than any other food that plays a huge part in your mental well-being? All the green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, coriander, lettuce not only contain vitamins and iron but also act as a catalyst to absorb proteins and carbs and thereby activating the amino acid
“If I was a bear I would enjoy my sleep in hibernation and was I an owl, then my insomnia in night’s wakefulness.” A lot of us must have compared their sleep patterns or insomnia levels with these animals. Unfortunately, we humans can’t choose to be either. The lack of sleep or overdose of it
Garam Bajra Roti and gud !! The perfect satisfying meal, to knead it with your hands, mix the amply poured ghee and the shavings of jaggery before having a mouthful. Ahaa, simply delicious. A staple diet throughout Maharashtra. A meal that any regular household can afford and is super nutritious. It gives a feeling of
Quick healthy tea snacks are every person’s worry. With the health gurus and internet diets going crazy over the funda of 6 meals a day, I think the most worrisome meal is tea time. It’s that time of the day when inevitably energy levels are running on a low and you need a perk up.
Sunshine, Vit D – the brightness, boost and the Big C. We are told to take in as much as we can of the morning sunshine to replenish our reserves of Vit D. The vitamin most important for growth, for good immunity levels, for production of adequate insulin and the absorption of calcium. The benefits
The marketing gurus are doing everything possible to replace our traditional “dahi”. The Greek Yogurt claims to have higher protein benefits than the homemade curds has a more practical and universal appeal to all, apart from the fact that it is most economical too, to incorporate into your daily routine. The simplest of all food
“Don’t put those leaves on my food.” We moms have often heard our kids scream as dinner is being served. But while we may have genuinely put them only to beautify the serving, its benefits are far and many. Vit A, Vit C n Potassium enriched, it is the perfect immunity enhancer that you can
Theobroma cacao in Latin means “food of the Gods”. Cacao beans, the most important ingredient in chocolate is known to have the highest antioxidant properties, even more than most fruits like the acai berries, blueberries etc. which have found their way into the list of superfoods. Me, for one cannot bring myself to resist this