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How To Buy The Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Health
I began shopping for fruits and veggies for the house only a few years ago (till then managed by another family member). This was when I began my journey of Natural Living. Buying on my own became important as food was an important element of my health transformation. I had learnt that food is a key input to support the body's self-healing powers. From someone who was never interested in phal sabji shopping because it was a boring chore, to someone who now feels restless if she doesn't visit fruit veggie vendors for a while.....life has come a long way!! Over the last few years. based on my on-the-ground experience, I have made a few principles on how to approach shopping f&v - what to buy, what not to buy, how to simplify this choice and choose the best? I'm still learning and improvising, but through this blog, I would like to share what I have accomplished so far!! Sharing below my guiding principles to simplify shopping f&v. 1. Eat seaso
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What Is The Best Salt For Your Family's Health?
Do you know how much salt you are consuming? Pickle, papads, baked items, chips, store bought food.. salt is everywhere, making it difficult to gauge how much you are really consuming. Excess salt can damage vital organs like heart, kidneys, brain etc. Learn which type of salt is better for you and how to balance your salt intake while still keeping the food palatable. Why is salt important for us? Salt (chemical name – sodium chloride) plays an important role in the human body. Here are a few reasons: Metabolism - Every cell in human body needs sodium for performing its functions. Salt is one of the natural sources of sodium, others being fruit & vegetables. High levels of energy & immunity are the resultants of body functioning properly. Proper digestion - Salt stimulates production of digestive fluids & enzymes. It ensures right ph levels in stomach conducive to digesting food. If food is not digested well in stomach, it sits & rots, leads to indi
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Do You Know The Why & How Of Sprouting?
Sprouts are alive, whole, living foods. Easy to digest and bursting with nutrition, they can add body to your salads, soups etc. Do you shy away from sprouting because you are unfamiliar with the process or don't know how to use them? Don't miss out on their nutritional benefits. Read on to know all about sprouts from this article. What are sprouts? These are seeds that have germinated and become very young plants, theyare the very first shoots of various kinds of seeds. Along with fruits, vegetables and nuts, sprouts are our natural foods. Sprouts are very nutritious, as they contain all the elements that a plant needs for life and growth. The simple process of sprouting brings out many dormant enzymes in germinated seeds, legumes, and grains, making them easier to digest.Many difficult to digest acids like phytic acids in grains get neutralized by the act of sprouting. It also increases the amounts and bioavailability of protein, vitamins and minerals, trans
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Are You Over-eating Grains?
Are you having grains three times a day – Breakfast, lunch and dinner? Are your meals mainly wheat or rice based? Grains are hard on digestion and being acidic in nature, they can cause health issues in the long run. Overeating grains means we are eating less of fruits and vegetables. Read on to know all about grains and how you can bring diversity to your diet. What are grains? Technically, cereals or grains as we commonly know it are seeds of the grass family. Grains are grown in huge quantities all over the world and are the primary source of calories today. Unlike fresh produce like fruits or vegetables, grains can be harvested, dried and stored for a long period. Grains are also high on the list of import/export in every country of the world leading to high availability of grains even in the remote areas where they weren't traditionally grown.This has led to changing of traditional dietary patterns of populations across the globe. When did humans start eating
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Food Combinations For Weight Loss & Better Health
Ever felt bloated and uncomfortable after a meal? Wonder why you are gaining weight and feeling unwell though you may be eating right? Are you confused about when to fit in fruits and salads into your schedule? It is not only ‘the what' of eating but also ‘how'. Read on to learn the do's and don'ts of combining different varieties of food What do ‘food combinations' mean? Food combination means which type of food you are eating with which type of food. For eg: dal- sabji-roti, rice-rajma, bread-butter, etc. Why are food combinations important? Food combinations are important for: Weight loss Better energy levels Nourishing the body with nutrition Good health & being illness-free Better digestion Different types of food need different type of digestive juices for digestion. When we eat something, body secretes juices based on the type of food we have eaten. Certain combinations of food may be digested wit
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How To Make Healthy “Fat” Choices?
For decades, “fat” was the most shunned word in the dietary lexicon. From people looking to lose weight to bodybuilders working to build muscle, and everyone else ran a mile on hearing the term, “fat.” But, did you know that fats are an essential part of a healthy diet? But, the catch here is that – not all fats are good. The smart strategy here is to identify the good ones from the “bad apple” fats. Include the correct portions of good, natural fats in your diet, to reap all the benefits of this most misunderstood diet staple. First Things First, What Role Does Fat Play In Your Body? Fat is a major source of fuel. In other words, it provides a lot of calories and is the main way you store energy in your body. You need to include fats in your diet to carry certain nutrients to the cells-like Vitamin A, D, K (fat-soluble) and other antioxidants like beta-carotene, and lycopene. Fat plays a key role in giving structure to your ce
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Microgreens - Add these wonderful little veggies to your diet
What are microgreens? Microgreens, tiny versions of leafy vegetables and herbs. They are in between sprouts and a baby green. They have been described as healthier than full-sized greens. They are also more expensive. Microgreens, also called “vegetable confetti”, are grown in a similar way to regular vegetables and other plants. But they are harvested when the plant is no taller than 5cm, which takes about 1-3 weeks from when the seeds are sown. Source of concentrated nutrients We all know greens are rich in minerals which are necessary for different functions in the body. Sufficient minerals can help lessen your risk for cancer, risk of stroke, and improve your energy. Microgreens are clearly more nutrient dense, meaning typically they are more concentrated sources of vitamins and minerals. And like the full sized versions, microgreens are equally low in calories. New flavours to experiment with Microgreens can be considered as herbs, and the leafy ve
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How To Add A Variety Leafy Greens To Your Diet
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you know they are wonderful for your health. Have greens in some form at least twice a day and keep the doctor away. Why are greens an absolute must for your health? Bored with the same old spinach or methi and want to try something new? Check out this article to know more. What are greens? The edible leaves of various plants like spinach, herbs like dhania and methi or leaves of vegetables like radish, beetroot, cauliflower etc all fall under the category of leafy greens. Do you know about the wonder pigment chlorophyll? Greens get their colour from a natural pigment called chlorophyll. Did you know the protein hemoglobin in our blood which gives it the red colour and chlorophyll have a very similar chemical structure? The green of chlorophyll aids the red of blood bringing us super health. Why eat greens? GREENS FOR NATURAL WATER - Greens are high in water content. Also being full of fibre, they prevent constipation and keep all
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How to Simplify Eating Vegetable Salads In Busy Routine?
Yes, we all know salads are good for health. However well intentioned we may be, life happens and we find it difficult to keep up with our salad intake. In this article, we simplify the art of salad making and putting together simple yet tasty salads for everyday of the week. Read on to know more. We hope you read our post on why raw food is important! If you are still feeling stuck, let's get you started with veggie salads. Salads have that versatility to be a full-blown meal, the humility to stay as a side dish and the peppiness to be served as a snack! It is quick, easy and way healthier to prepare a salad than to cook a pot of food. But the truth is, no matter how good our intentions are to keep our diet healthier, in the constant tussle between the steamy pot and the colourful bowl of crunchy salad, the latter loses. If you have ever given a thought to it, you would realize that this failure has more to do with the pictures and ideas we invoke when we hear ‘salad&rs
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Ways To Prevent Obesity & Diabetes In Kids
India is home to about 97,700 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. (Says a study published in the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism) About 5% of children and adolescents, between 5 years and 19 years are overweight. Almost one in 10 children, between 5 years to 9 years, are pre-diabetic. (Indian government's Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey released in Oct 2019) Depression and anxiety amongst kids and teens are increasing at an alarming rate. These statistics are grim, but they are the reality that our kids are living. Childhood obesity and diabetes are ‘Lifestyle Disorders', which means that they are the result of a wrong lifestyle. Poor dietary and living habits are wreaking havoc on our kids' health. What Does It Mean? Obese kids are at higher risk of hypertension, osteoarthritis, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, respiratory problems, emotional distu
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How To Get The Best From Pulses, Beans & Legumes
Pulses and beans form a significant portion of plant-based nutrition. Compared to any other culture,we Indians have done wonders in making them a well-integrated part of our staple diet. However,these days this naturally grown food is altered from the time it pops out of the soil till it reaches our plate. Also, we are mostly eating them in the same cooked way. But there is a lot that you can do.Read on to know more. Collectively termed legumes, pulses and beans include: Beans such as chholey (chickpeas), rajma (kidney beans), lobia (raungi or black eyed beans),black chana, dried peas, etc. All types of dals such as red lentils, yellow moong, green moong, tur daal, chana daal, etc. Aim for wholesome nutrition Pulses and beans must be consumed in their whole and unaltered form to derive the maximum nutritional benefit. Whole means in its most natural state - free from processing, polishing, additives or any other measure to refine them. These days super markets flood
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Raisins - Nature's Powerhouse of Nutrients & Energy
If we were to think of a food which is nature's storehouse of energy, nutrients, anti-oxidants and which is easy to store and super convenient to carry - what could we think of? Raisins of course! Raisins or the humble ‘Kishmish' as it is also called in our country, needs no introduction. It has always found its way into our food either as a raw topping or as a dry snack. It is also one of the most easily available items at grocery stores. Let us know more about raisins. WHAT ARE RAISINS Several suitable varieties of grapes are sun-dried till they attain their distinct small and wrinkled texture. The flavour of a raisin is similar to the grapes from which it was made. This is also a great way of enjoying grapes when they are not in season. Raisins or kishmish is literally a ‘dried fruit'. On drying a fruit, many nutrients become concentrated in it. For eg. An ounce of raisins contains 6% potassium and 0.5 mg iron, as against 5% and 0.3 mg fo
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This is How Much Fruit Your Kids' Breakfast Should Have
As per the circadian rhythm of the body, having fruits till noon time is most conducive for good health. Shifting the breakfast habit of kids to only having fruits can be difficult as they may be used to a cooked breakfast. As a mother, school schedule and break timings can also add to the challenge to balance these factors. Here is my account of the type and quantity of fruits I provide to keep them satiated. What is the best breakfast for kids? Kids need to also start their day with the food that comes predigested in nature - fruits. Read more about the importance of fruits here. Practicalities of shifting to a fruit breakfast Many parents have asked me regarding a fruit breakfast for school going kids. They believe that they become hungry and they are deprived of the option of eating again at school. My kids are aged 13 and 10. I started doing portion regulation with fruits and a cooked breakfast together for my kids. I would increase the portion of fruits every week
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How To Select Fruits, Vegetables & Grains For Healthy Body & Mind
Though there is a lot of food produce available to us at many places around; more than at any previous point in human history; yet, many a time we end up buying them without much exploring and research. But by choosing the ‘right' produce, we can make the healthy and wholesome living we desire a daily reality. The path to good food starts with selecting the right produce, the ‘right' way and from the ‘right' place; and it doesn't have to be expensive! Produce refers to Grains (including millets,lentils), Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Seeds, and Spices, – all of which comprise the basic food groups. In the present day, what to eat is increasingly becoming an important question to ask oneself. But it is far more important and necessary to check ‘behind the scenes' of what's cooking. The recipe to good food starts with how wholesome the produce, which then becomes the ingredient are, how they got made and fr
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Is Dairy A Habit Or A Need?
Most of us have grown up consuming dairy in some form or the other believing that dairy is needed for calcium, protein, or other nutrients. However, dairy is hard on digestion and causes inflammation and mucus build-up, especially in today's times when it is replete of antibiotics and hormones. In our Health Journey sections, you can read how many found relief from skin issues, hormonal problems, asthma, etc by staying away from dairy. This article will help you take a re-look at the dairy. Know The Milk You Drink Is dairy a key part of your diet? Answer the questions below & see if you really understand what you are consuming. Do you know that humans are the only species on earth to drink the milk of another species? Do you know humans are the only mammal on earth that continues to drink milk even after they have been weaned? Do you know the enzymes necessary to break down & digest milk (called rennin & lactase) are gone by the age of 3 in most humans
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This is Why You Should Eat Raw For Better Health
Raw food is food cooked by the Sun and not by us! Eating fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds in raw form retains the powerful enzymes, nutrients, and antioxidants contained in them. Raw food is also easy to digest and leaves no acidic residue. Read on to know more about the benefits of eating raw foods. Raw food is food that hasn't been cooked. Fruits, veggies, nuts & seeds, sprouts are a few examples of raw foods. Why eat raw? Here are a few reasons to eat raw foods: Alkaline - Foods should add to our alkaline reserve when consumed. Raw foods are very high on this quotient. Easy to digest and assimilate - Cooked foods place an extra burden on the digestive organs. Raw foods are easier to digest & assimilate. Nutrient-rich - When we add a wide variety of raw foods in our diet, we get all of the carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins & minerals in the best possible combinations, just as nature meant it to be. Aid digestion: Raw foods are rich in enzyme
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The Nutty Dilemma - How to Eat Nuts to Get The Best Out of Them
Are you nuts about nuts? Love munching on them but not sure if they cause weight gain or high cholesterol as they are high in calories? What about how to eat them – roasted, peeled, raw, soaked? This article on nuts cuts through the confusion and gives you practical tips. Read on to find all about munching on these power stores. Adding nuts to your diet is an excellent way to satiate mid-morning or sometimes late evening hunger pangs. Whether you munch on a fistful of plain nuts or sprinkle them as toppings for salads, soups, curries and desserts – including nuts in your meal can do great wonders to your diet. These tiny powerhouses by Mother Nature are full of nutrients, nourishing minerals, unsaturated fats (the good kind of fats), and natural fibre – nuts are indeed. After all, nuts and seeds have nutrients to grow an entire plant. However, most people are afraid to consume nuts because they think that nuts are fattening, due to their high calorific value.
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Choose The Best Salt For Your Family's Health
Sendha namak, sea salt, kala namak, kosher salt, low sodium salt and many more options are available in the market these days. Too much salt is not good for health, but is one type of salt better than the other? In this article, we explore some of these options for their origin and impact on our body. We try to simplify the choice of salt by looking at it from our health lens. Read below to know more. 1. What is salt? Salt is a mineral compound, primarily comprising of sodium and chloride. It is found in abundance in nature – in seawater and rock deposits. 2. How is salt produced? Salt is extracted from seawater or rock deposits in three different ways: Solar Evaporation – In this process, seawater is fed into artificial salt ponds. Water is separated by the natural evaporation method and the left behind salt is harvested. This is sea salt. Rock Salt Mining – The dry salt present in salt bearing rocks is extracted through mining methods and machin
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Healthy and Fun Snacking
Snacking is a very emotional habit of living and eating. When we snack on processed food, we gain unnecessary weight and also create health issues. Here are some fun ways to snack healthy and increase health benefits. 1. Fruits - Clean your body toxins with natural juices of fruits. Prefer to eat a whole fruit and always start your breakfast with fruits. 2. Vegetable Sticks - Cut vegetables like Radish, Carrot, Cucumber in sticks and enjoy it with a homemade whole food plant-based dip. Increase your digestion power with the alkaline residue of vegetables. 3. Peanuts - Enjoy the healthy benefits of MUFA ( Monounsaturated fatty acids) in Peanuts, they control the cholesterol levels of the body. 4. Nuts - Snacking on nuts like Almonds, Cashew, Pistachio, Walnuts increase the immunity of the body and helps in boosting of metabolism. 5. Channa - A healthy snack for all ages, Roasted Channa nourishes body with manganese, copper, phosphorus and iron. 6. Makhana - Also kno
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