Healthy Eating

Here are some delicious recipes of Millets Little Millet Pulao Serving size – 2 Ingredients: Little Millet - 1/2 Cup Saffron Strands - 10 - 15 Warm Milk - 1/4 Cup Water - 1/2 Cup Each of Chopped (Almonds, Cashews) - 4 Tbsp Ghee - 2 Tbsp Roasted Onions - 2 Tbsp Fennel Seeds - 1/2 Tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1/2 Tbsp Grated Ginger…

With 2023 being observed as United Nations International Year of Millets, there is a renewed interest in millets around the globe.  Nutritionally dense, naturally gluten free and a fighter against 21st century lifestyle conditions (such as diabetes and heart disease), their reputation is soaring and with good reason. These ancient grains have been a staple…

Food waste refers to the discarding or wastage of edible food. It includes both the intentional disposal of food and the unintentional spoilage or loss due to factors such as poor storage, over-purchasing, or neglecting leftovers. Food waste is not only unacceptable from an ethical and moral point of view but also poses a major…

Unveiling the Dairy Dilemma If you suffer from a bellyache or diarrhea after drinking milk or milk products, then you may be having lactose intolerance. <stronLet’s understand what is lactose and its intolerance. Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products. The small intestine produces an enzyme called lactase that breaks it down…

Sugar is sucrose, a carbohydrate found in every fruit and vegetable. All green plants manufacture sugar through photosynthesis and then convert it to starch for storage. Since sugar cane and sugar beet plants contain sucrose in large quantities, they are used as commercial sources of sugar. Slight adjustments in the process of purifying, crystallizing and…

Mango is one of the choicest fruits in the world. Due to its characteristic succulence, exotic flavor, sweet taste, fruity fragrance and numerous health benefits, it is known as the “King of Fruits”. There are many varieties of mango that vary in color, shape, flavor and seed size. Although mango skin can be green, red,…

Papaya, a common fruit available throughout the year at a reasonable price is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is low in calories (24 Kcal / 100 gm of ripe fruit) and rich in nutrients like provitamin A, vitamin C, B vitamins, minerals like potassium and magnesium and dietary fibre.  It is rich in healthy antioxidants…

Banana is one of the most popular and affordable fruit available in the market all year round. This golden-yellow fruit has attractive texture and flavor. It is easy to consume, comes in its own yellow carrying case and is the best food to eat “on the go”. This “Just peel and eat” fruit is also…

Guava is a magical fruit and a powerhouse of nutrients. It is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C & A, lycopene, manganese and potassium. It is low in calories, packed with lots of fiber and makes for a great addition to everyday diet. Health Benefits Digestive Health Guava is highly beneficial for digestive health and healthy…

Do you know what we eat influences how we think and feel? One of the most fascinating things about eating is how various nutrients enter the brain through your blood stream affecting your mood, behaviour, and brain function. The right foods will leave you energized and increase brain functions like memory, alertness, concentration, while the wrong foods…

The food we eat affects our physical as well as mental well-being. Making smart food choices is important for good health and general well-being. Eating a variety of foods, that are as close as possible to the way, nature made them, can make a huge difference to the way you think, look, and feel. You…

Do you know that besides the fat and oil that is added while cooking, it is also present in various other foods such as milk, eggs, meat, nuts, seeds, cake, cookies, fried snacks, baked goods, ice cream etc. This fat contributes to the taste and flavor of food, but cannot be seen and hence is…