Tall cool glasses of sherbets with falooda and tukmaria were a part of traditional Indian summer drinks. According to Ayurveda, sabja has a cooling effect and this is why it was added to sherbets in the summers. Thanks to the popularity of chia seeds, sabja too is getting recognition. Sabja looks like black sesame seeds […]
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Sprouts are a wonderful weight loss aide. ¼ cup of dry lentils [1 serving] transforms into a cup of nutritious fibrous sprouts which fills you up. The process of sprouting increases bio-availability and the nutrient levels, making sprouts richer in protein, folate, antioxidants, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and vitamins C and K than un-sprouted seeds. The
I provided some nutritional guidance for Apnalay, especially for these pandemic times. I had also suggested that the residents should be encouraged to grow their own microgreens, which are a powerhouse of micronutrients. IWCCC provided them with microgreen kits. Apnalay is a senior citizen home, run by the Inner Wheel Club of Central Calcutta. The
It has been observed that most Covid cases have low vitamin D levels.Today there is a widespread deficiency in vitamin D levels in most peoplethroughtout the world, even sunny India! We all need to bring up our vitamin D levels to the normal range, either through exposure to sunlight or through supplements. Ancient civilization understood
Ingredients: 1 litre filtered water 1 cup sliced beetroot [ you can experiment with carrots and other firm vegetables ] 1 tbsp crushed brown mustard 2 level tsp salt [ rock salt is preferable ] Mix all together and pour in a glass jug with a lid Keep it near a sunny window for 2
A steaming morning cup of tea / coffee is one of those little pleasures of life. The caffeine content of these drinks is a stimulant needed by many to begin their day. Friends and family bond over coffee and tea addas. A cuppa rejuvenates you when you are tired or feeling blue. HOW MUCH CAFFEINE
‘ Sattu’ is a popular local energy – cum – cooling drink of north India, especially in the state of bihar where it is also nicknamed as ‘ desi horlicks ‘. It is a nutritious, easy to digest protein drink that keeps them healthy and high on energy through the hot summer months. The process