BENEFITS OF BHINDI
Bhindi or Okra has been one of my favourite vegetables but one that is always been difficult to cook. Undercooking can leave it slimy and overcooking can destroy the benefits… Read More
HIBISCUS – THE CRIMSON WONDER
Hibiscus- it’s not just a flower, but a crimson wonder. It has within its petals the nectar of youth quite literally. It is not a surprise therefore that it is also considered as a most important and auspicious offering to the Lord Ganesh and Ma Durga, the 2 deities Read More
FAD DIETS- GUILT CREATED HAVOC
The new year begins with fad diets suddenly springing up marking new year’s goals/resolutions. Little do people realize that optimizing health and fitness have to be a constant in your daily life for it to be sustainable. Read More
SEROTONIN (THE HAPPY HORMONE)
Serotonin is the hormone which gives us that feeling of contentment and satisfaction. It’s also called the feel good hormone.It is a hormone that gives us a feeling of happiness, well-being which we can easily maintain throughout the day Read More
THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN – VITAMIN D
Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin. See how wonderfully rosy cheeked the kids look after their morning PT session or football game. As a parent I have enjoyed seeing my children’s flushed faces, smiling brightly as they walked off the field energized. Read More
KIWI –THE SECRET BERRY
Yes ! its true..kiwi is a berry with loads of antioxidants. It was also called the Chinese gooseberry .A native of China, it had its name changed because of export policies when it was brought to New Zealand. Read More
SPICES FOR NUTRITION
Down the centuries, Indian spices have been known to have many a medicinal value. Infact sometimes spices were even a mode of payment, such was their value. In today’s cuisine we rarely realize the importance that they have in maintaining our health. Read More
SLEEP – REJUVENATION THERAPY
“I can manage my entire day with just 4/5 hrs of sleep” Innumerable people are heard saying that across the board of all ages, young and old. It’s a phenomenon that is gradually becoming a sort of epidemic. My question is “Why should you manage? Why shouldn’t you want to get up feeling completely rested?” Read More
Do you really need the vitamins that you are popping?
Every supermarket has a counter specifically for all these over the counter vitamins and nutrients that are supposed to give you immunity, reduce muscle fatigue, solve women’s hormonal problems, increase your libido, and boost your immunity. Read More
DHANIYA DHAMAKA : CORIANDER
“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. Read More