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Healthy Snacking

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Tea time munching is kind of a tradition in India. We all love a little something with our hot chai’s or steaming cup of coffee, but the typical choices for these munchies are unhealthy. When we eat those mouth-watering, chips, samosa, vada pav, chivda, and namkeens we are in some way damaging our body by loading them with excess oil, salt, preservatives, and processed food. Who said tea time snacks need to be unhealthy? Making a healthy choice for snacking is important not only for a healthy body but also for an active mind. Why load the body with unhealthy food, when healthier options are more delicious. The taste and the flavor of the food you eat depend totally on the way you make them and the combination in which you have them. One of the most commonly available and the most healthy snack options that anyone can have is roasted chana . A fist full of roasted chana with garam chai or coffee makes it a healthy snacking option. Roasted chana is available in every Indian kitch

Beat the 4pm hunger pangs with Ragi Idli

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Growling stomach, overwhelming desire to eat pizza, chips, a tub of ice cream, or some chocolate and namkeen at 4pm? This evening snack time is notorious for getting diet followers off the track. But instead of dreading 4pm, make it a healthy snack time with easy-to-make snacks like Ragi Idli .   It's not always about weight loss; it is also about eating good healthy food. Namkeens and fried foods are overloaded with sugar, salt, and preservatives. It is okay to have these once in a while, however, making them a part of our daily diet isn't a good idea. When the clock strikes 4 pm, make sure you whip up a quick and healthy snack. Don't let hunger pangs get you down beat them with millet-based snacks like Ragi Idli. Ragi snacks are the latest entrant in the packaged foods arena.   Why Ragi? The millet Ragi is easily available in local grocery stores across India. It is known by various names like ragi / nachni / madua / kezhvaragu / finger millets across India. Che

Planning Healthy Meals With Ragi

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Fitness has become an obsession today and hence a welcome inclination towards healthy food as well. People are leaning towards fat-free diets, fruits & vegetables, cereal-based meal plans, and multi-grain recipes. Before the 1950s, whole grains such as barley, brown rice, and Ragi were the staple food in our traditional diet after which rice started dominating our daily diet. Today, whole grains are back in the food cycle of history. Ragi is one such highly regarded millet that has numerous health benefits. More than the conventional millet, organic Ragi is well regarded for its nutrients. It's rich in fiber, proteins, calcium, and other minerals. What is Ragi Whole all about? Karnataka is the highest producer of Ragi in India, but this crop is native to the Ethiopian highlands. People in South India used to consume it as their staple diet. Many people consider it above wheat and rice with its high nutritional value. Organic Ragi grains are harvested from the crop cultivated i

Jowar Flakes - A healthy start to your day

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Surprised? When your hear the word flakes, the first thing that comes to mind are the cornflakes, however there are multiple millets that can be easily converted into tasty flakes. Today we are looking at including Jowar flakes in our diet and the benefits associated with it. As per nutritionists, we should Include millet and millet family at least 3-4 times a week as it’s not only nutritious and healthy, but it's a great substitute for regular wheat and rice. In India, we have so many millets, but one of the most versatile, easy-to-cook millet is jowar. You can make roti, bhakri, pancake, poha, upma, smoothie, dosa, paratha, khichdi, buddha bowl, patties and so many other things with jowar. Jowar can be used in any form like atta, whole grain, and flakes. Jowar - One millet, many names This millet is known by many names across India. Jowar or Sorghum as it is popularly known in the North, Cholam in Tamil Nadu, Jonna in Andhra Pradesh, and Juvar in Gujarat. Rightly called

Valentine’s Day: It is time to gift health to your loved ones

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There is love in the air, isn't it? It is Valentine’s Day and February is all about gifts, pampering, and love. Typical Valentine’s gifts include chocolates, cakes, clothes, roses, etc. But after the pandemic, there is a greater focus on improving health and immunity in our lives. We have made major changes to our lifestyle and gifting is no exception. Healthy gifting is the mantra today.   We know that chocolates and cakes aren’t good for health, but what makes them such an unhealthy option, and are there any true alternatives to them?    Come, let’s find some answers…   Is Chocolate Good or Bad?    We have all heard that chocolate makes everything better. But did you know that regular chocolates available in the markets are either loaded with sugar or addictive? Too much sugar can cause migraine, insulin issues, pimples, teeth pain, acidity, heartburn, and much more. The unhealthy ingredients in our regular chocolates aren’t good for your immunity as well. Rath

Choose Healthy Millet Bars

During those moments when you cannot afford to sit down for a proper meal, an energy bar is what you need for that extra boost. However, it should be noted that today, there are many energy bars in the market and most of these contain a lot of sugar, which is not good for your health. One of the ingredients in energy bars that are not good for your health is high fructose corn syrup. In case you know that at some point in your life you will need to rely on energy bars, there are a few things that you need to have in mind, for you to get a health bar . The first thing that you should note is that it is all in the bar. In other words, just because the bar is described as healthy, it does not mean that it is healthy. You should keep away from bars that contain high levels of fructose. You should, therefore, read the label and in case the bar has high sugar levels, you should move on to the next one. In addition, when reading the label, you should also look out for ingredients that are ass

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Buying Organic Jaggery? Here Are A Few Things To Check Before Your Purchase!

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With the cold temperatures affecting everyone in the country, we need to turn to healthy foods and ingredients that will warm us up from the inside. Once such an invaluable ingredient is a sweet derivative of sugarcane known as jaggery or gur. All the shops and vendors have lined up hordes of products claiming them to be organic jaggery. As a customer, most of them may look genuine to you, but are they really the purest form of organic jaggery? We’re sure that you’d want to buy only pure jaggery, which is why this blog will help you identify the signs of pure jaggery. What is jaggery? Jaggery or Gur is a sweetener and healthier alternative to white sugar. Conventionally it is made using sugarcane; however, there also exists organic jaggery produced using Palmyra, toddy, date palm, and coconuts. Jaggery is a part of every Indian household and has several health benefits such as being a potent digestive. Being a rich source of vitamin C and iron, it is highly recommended for anemi

Is Desi Ghee Good Or Bad For Cholesterol?

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Every Indian household has a few staple ingredients, without which their kitchen would be incomplete. Many of these items are packed with nutritious goodness, which is why people who swear by eating homecooked meals are in top shape. One crucial aspect of the Indian diet is dairy products; milk is a staple in every home, but desi ghee, even more so! Desi ghee is a derivative of milk, or to be more precise, the cream extracted upon boiling full-fat milk. Today, we are going to explore the benefits of desi ghee and what good it can do for your body. Our article also looks into the question of whether desi ghee is good or bad for cholesterol. If you’ve been wondering about the same, stay tuned and keep reading below. The Composition of Desi Ghee Referred to as clarified butter, desi ghee has a distinct aroma and a golden yellow semi-liquid texture. It is also used as a timeless medicinal ingredient in Ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine). Desi ghee was named from the Sanskrit term “