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Ghee The Ultimate Superfood for One and All
17 Dec 2019, by Prasuk
Every plate of food in an Indian household is incomplete without ghee. From pouring it on roti up north to adding a dollop on rice down south, it makes a meal absolutely...
Which Grains Should You Eat To Fuel Performance
01 Nov 2019, by Prasuk
First, the basics. Always choose organic whole grains to ensure that your body gets the right type of grains, the type of grains that can provide it a slow-burning, fibre-rich...
When & how much grain should you eat to fuel performance
01 Nov 2019, by Prasuk
So you have figured out that you need grains to fuel performance. Next, come the questions. What amount of grains should I be eating? When should I be eating them? Which grains...
Why You Need To Eat Grains To Fuel Performance
31 Oct 2019, by Prasuk
Looking to amp up your workout? Training for a marathon? Striving to attain better performance? Eat grains, recommends Sarfaraz Khan, fitness trainer & nutrition specialist. In this three-part series, Sarfaraz discusses...
Mushrooms are magic: a soup, an appetiser, and a main
17 Oct 2019, by Prasuk
Want to burn that belly fat? Or get an extra blast of energy? Or maybe just strengthen those bones? Load up on mushrooms, the one and only natural dietary source of Vitamin...
Appetiser Planning Cheatsheet: How Much, How Many, What, When
09 Oct 2019, by Prasuk
Planning appetisers for your party? Here is a quick cheatsheet, assembled by curating the best tips from party planners and veteran hosts, to help you handle some of the pesky questions....
Cooking With The Kids, For The Kids
10 Sep 2019, by Prasuk
By Namita M Anand
Get the kids into the kitchen. Have fun whipping up these super-easy, super-scrumptious recipes with them. Who knows, you just might be able to convert your...
7 Super Strategies To Get Kids Started On Healthy Eating
04 Sep 2019, by Prasuk
Tired of nagging your kids to eat better, healthier? Shift gears, suggests Dr. Kanika Varma, renowned health & nutrition professional. She outlines 7 simple yet effective strategies that encourage kids to make...
Kickstart metabolism: eat-in harmony with your body clock
12 Aug 2019, by Prasuk
By Kanika Varma, associate professor, University of Rajasthan teaching & practicing nutrition with a passion
What to eat? How much to eat? We all have grappled with these eternal questions in...
Kebabs: The Vegetarian Edit
06 Aug 2019, by Prasuk
by Namita M Anand –
Home Chef: Mostly Local, Usually Seasonal, Somewhat Brilliant Food
Seeking the flavour and texture of kebabs, minus the meat? Try these vegetarian versions. Delicately spiced...
Monsoon alert: the 5 essential food dos & don'ts!
12 Jul 2019, by Prasuk
This monsoon, even as you renew your romance with the rains, please do stay mindful about your diet. For along with the gentle breezes and cool showers monsoons also usher in a...
International Yoga Day
19 Jun 2019, by Prasuk
21st June, being the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and having a special significance in many parts of the world, was declared as an International Day for Yoga...
Healthy workspace, happy work life
17 Jun 2019, by Prasuk
We all spend a lot of time at our workplace. Companies need to foster workplace wellness programmes. Such programmes not only have a positive impact on employee productivity they also make them...
Fit fathers. happy fathers.
15 Jun 2019, by Prasuk
Fit Fathers. Happy Fathers.
As children we look up to our dads like they are our protectors and heroes (and they really are). We grow up and...
Nutrition for athletes
10 Jun 2019, by Prasuk
Good nutrition for all means eating a variety of foods. Many athletes get slack in a routine of eating the same staple foods over and over again - salads, pasta, bananas, bread...
A healthy pregnancy
10 Jun 2019, by Prasuk
When you are pregnant you must follow a healthy, balanced diet to help ensure you stay healthy throughout your pregnancy. The food you eat is your baby's main source of nourishment...
Call for the Karela!
20 May 2019, by Prasuk
Fond of the bitter Karela? Here are a few more reasons why you should feast on it. Karela/Bitter Gourd/Bitter Melon is a great source of several key nutrients which are essential...
It’s Guar Season!
20 May 2019, by Prasuk
Guar ki Fali or Cluster Beans are annual legumes and also the source of guar gum. Not only are they extremely nutritious but are also used to replenish the soil with essential...
The Amazing Arbi
20 May 2019, by Prasuk
Taro root or Arbi is popular across of Northern India and Pakistan . One of the very few vegetables where both the root and the leaves are edible, Arbi has a smooth, starchy...
The Perfect Pumpkin
13 May 2019, by Prasuk
Nowadays the thought of Pumpkins, conjures up images of Halloween and Thanksgiving.
But the Pumpkin has always been a part of Indian tradition. Fasts are usually broken with Puri, Aloo...
The healthy way to chill in summer
08 May 2019, by Prasuk
We usually use unhealthy methods to keep cool in summer. We blast our air conditioners, guzzle on ice-creams, drink lots of iced tea, cold coffee, sodas and the like. But do these...
Watermelon Summer Favourite
08 May 2019, by Prasuk
Now that summer is in full swing we are all looking forward to a watery fruit that Nature has created for us. Not only is it bright and beautiful and...
The Super Mushroom
08 May 2019, by Prasuk
People in almost every ancient civilisation in the world used Mushrooms for their healing properties. Ancient Egyptians called them the plant of immortality. However, nowadays people are unaware about the benefits...
MangoLicious!
07 May 2019, by Prasuk
Wow! Mangoes are in season.Time to celebrate.
Nature brings us this delicious fruit in summer. Mangoes are divine, versatile and make a delicious smoothie, awesome ice-cream and of...
For the Love of Tori
07 May 2019, by Prasuk
Tori or ridge gourd is a vegetable which is considered to be a boring, bland vegetable but it is actually extremely healthy and nourishing.
Here are some of the healthy reasons...
Heap up on Zucchini
07 May 2019, by Prasuk
Zucchini (also known as courgette or summer squash) is a type of small, young marrow with a tender, edible skin. The skin contains most of the nutrients of this vegetable. It can...
Are you on Tinda yet?
07 May 2019, by Prasuk
Tinda, native to India, is a cross between a green apple and a pumpkin. It is also known as Indian apple gourd or round gourd.
Nutritional Content:
Tinda...
Musk Melons to the rescue!
07 May 2019, by Prasuk
The summer heat and dryness makes our digestive system weak so we should eat foods that we can digest easily. Fruits have natural hydration and are easy to digest. One...
Long live the liver!
18 Apr 2019, by Prasuk
April 19th is World Liver Day, a day meant to spread awareness and understanding of the importance of the largest organ of our body - the liver!
Did you...
World Water Day! 2019
22 Mar 2019, by Prasuk
Water is the elixir of life, water contains medicines" Atharva Veda
Water is one of the five compositions that the body is made of- the others being earth, fire, air and ether...
