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The festival season heralds the gifting season, and so does the spending season. It's essential to set a budget for gifts so that you don't overspend on them. Setting a budget is the way to limit purchases and make mindful choices so that you don't pinch your pocket and end up buying wisely. Here are some simple steps to gift thoughtful gifts while staying within your budget during the festival season: 1. Make a list: Pre-plan before buying. Making a list of people you wish to gift helps in identifying realistic budgets and the number of gifts required.  Make a list of things that each person likes and the things that are in your budget. Remember to keep a buffer of 10 to 20% so that you don't get overwhelmed. 2. Shop Online : Shop online as it helps you compare on multiple sites. Once decided, keep the product in your cart. Many brands do run sales and discounts/offers during festival seasons. Keeping it in your cart will help you keep track of the product and ...

If you have a friend or a relative who happens to be a fitness fanatic, and you’re left scratching your head when it comes to healthy gifting, you’ve come to the right place. Modern-day fitness enthusiasts have moved far beyond your typical box of dry fruits, which seems to be the archaic face of healthy gifting even today. In reality, dry fruits hardly make for a thoughtful gift since they don’t contain the right combination of nutrients. For this reason, we’ve done the work for you, and prepared a fail-proof list of healthy gifting ideas that are sure to win hearts this festive season. 1.    Millet & Other Wholegrain Snacks The best thing you could do for a fitness fanatic is gifting them something that would make post-workout or midnight snacking completely guilt-free. It’s no secret that fitness enthusiasts are very conscious of what they eat. A variety of millet snacks such as millet bars , millet dosa , roasted chana, and millet chikk is can give even cheat-day ...

Millets or Rice, which is a healthier option? This is a never-ending debate and yet a popular one in the health segment. While the answer is not exactly simple, we have attempted to put forth a balanced view about both the food groups and how can we ensure that we maximize the benefit from each. Making healthy food choices is a must for staying healthy and fit. India has a variety of food groups. The most used among them are rice, wheat, and millet. However, traditionally, people are advised to avoid rice if they are planning to lose weight or are suffering from lifestyle diseases like diabetes. But what is more healthy rice or millet?   Let's see: Rice is rich in carbohydrates. Millets are rich in protein, fiber, essential minerals, vitamins, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium, and are considered a powerhouse of nutrition. Millets are more versatile, and rice can be combined with veggies and dal to make it a complete meal. both are gluten-free .  preferr...

Kids love snacking and ensuring that they eat healthily is a big task for moms. It is even more challenging if the child has some allergies or lifestyle diseases like diabetes. As parents, we want kids to eat something healthy, but kids usually gravitate toward snacks that are unhealthy. Most of such snacks are not recommended for kids with a gluten allergy or lactose intolerance.  What if we told you that a healthy snack can be gluten-free , made with less oil, and tasty at the same time? Snacks that are healthy, easy to make and so delicious that kids can’t stop asking for more!     A bit about gluten and the allergy Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. A few people might develop gluten allergies. The exact reason the cause of this allergy is unknown, but it causes rashes, diarrhea, leaky gut, stomach ache, acne, etc. There is growing awareness about gluten allergy or celiac diseases and if you or your kid are allergic to gluten, it is time ...

Maintaining a good diet plan is crucial for managing diabetes.  You need to be careful about what you eat when you eat, and the quantity of it.  A diabetic has to calculate the number of calories, carbs, fats, etc. a meal would add and then think about buying it. However, doing this 365 days a year is difficult. An urge to eat a pastry or a quick bite of samosa or pizza is a common indulgence for others but can prove expensive for a diabetic. So today, let us look at the types of food that every diabetic can enjoy guilt-free. But before that, let us understand a bit about diabetes The cells in your body need glucose to generate energy, and a hormone called insulin helps to get the glucose into the cell. With type one diabetes, your body doesn't make insulin, while with type 2 diabetes, your body doesn't make or use the produced insulin well. Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in your blood and causes high sugar levels, also known as diabetes.  Your bod...

Did you know that what you eat shows on your skin? A lot of factors are responsible for flaky, pigmented, lifeless skin, however, most of the time we only focus on external remedies like skincare routines. Your eating habits and nourishment have a direct relationship with your glowing skin. Simple things like hydration impact your skin glow. Eating habits, lifestyle, and sleep have a direct co-relation with your skin’s health. How eating habits affect your skin You might wonder how your eating habits affect your skin. In simple terms, the nourishment that your body organs need is provided by the food that you eat. Skin is the largest organ of your body and it too derives its nourishment from the food nutrients. Hence, apart from the external application products, it is important to eat right to provide the necessary hydration, vitamins, and good oils essential for your skin. Another factor is that your illnesses reflect on your skin and a healthy body would reflect in your skin glow. ...

Today, as eating local and going local is becoming the new norm, it is time to look inward and take a peek into the history to understand the local food of India. Local food is not just good for our health but it is also good for the environment as it has a lower carbon footprint. One of the oldest grains known and cultivated in India is millet. About 10,000 years ago, the consumption of millets was widespread in India. But as food globalization took center stage, the local millets were sidelined. The pandemic-induced health and immunity focus has put the spotlight back on millets. Millets are the most nutritious and healthy grains. They are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. Let's see the benefits of millets when you add them to your meals:   ●       Millet provides a high amount of energy without adding more calories and without disturbing your insulin levels. ●       Millets are known as SMART carbs. Do you know why? It ...

Have you ever wondered why some people can live on junk food and yet not gain a few grams while you seem to put on weight even at the sight of a slice? The answer lies in your body's metabolism.   A low or high metabolism rate can impact your body weight. Metabolism rate is the number of calories your body burns.  Studies show that a few foods can improve your metabolism temporarily. If you are on a weight loss journey or wish to maintain a healthy weight, you should be looking to incorporate these foods into your meals.  But first, let's see  what is metabolism? Metabolism is a chemical process that happens in the cells of a living organism to sustain life. Metabolism is the process that leads to growth. All the chemical reaction that occurs in a living being for digestion, transport of substances, and transport of nutrition from one cell to another cell can be a part of metabolism.  Metabolism is of  two categories,  catabolism, and anabo...

You must have heard some top nutritionists talk about eating local and seasonal. This is not just a fad but has its roots in some age-old wisdom. Do you remember your naani asking you to eat dry fruits ladoo or millet rotis in winter? It is always suggested that having seasonal food is beneficial for the body as seasonal produce comes with a lot of nutrition that the body needs to fight the illnesses that come with a change of season.  Seasonal and local is the best, and that is for multiple reasons, one as the seasonal produce is fresh it has the maximum nutrition. Another reason is that as the local produce reaches the market faster, it retains higher nutrition as compared to exotic products that need to be shipped across the globe to contact you. Millets are locally grown in India and are known to have multiple health benefits.   Millets  in Winters In winter, it is essential to heal the body from within and keep the body warm. Winters are the time when your bo...