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Regular consumption of pure ghee enhances physical and mental strength, and keeps the body healthy. ... For people with cholesterol problems, ghee is a better option as compared to butter as pure ghee is lower in fat than butter. Because of lesser amount of fat in desi ghee, it is easier to digest. Sharing the Recipe of How to make Homemade Desi Ghee?

Menstrual Taboos for Indian Women There are certain Menstrual Taboos for Indian wome n based on an age old belief system or cultural practices which has come from age old superstitious beliefs which needs to be uprooted. Women across India follow menstrual rituals in reverence to an age old belief system that they want to be keepers of. Many of them get stuck in trying to prove whether or not these practices are scientific. Yet, they follow these menstrual rituals because that's been imposed on them that this cycle is impure or unholy and thus they should abstain from certain religious practices. Now, there is an educated women of India, who question this belief system and finds no scientific reason to support the idea and rather they feel this is just reasons to suppress women. Our Age Old Menstrual Practices arise from a common ground – Ancient Indian Science , which includes Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation, Mantra and Astrology. The science of Mudras, a part of Yoga...

Chia seeds have become one of the most popular superfoods in the # health community. They are easy to digest when prepared properly, and are a very versatile ingredient that adds easily to recipes. The chia seed is nutrient dense and packs a punch of energy boosting power. Chia seed benefits include promoting healthy skin, reducing signs of aging, supporting the heart and digestive system, building stronger bones and muscles and more. Now they have even been linked to healing diabetes. Chia seeds are so beneficial is due to them being rich in fiber, omega-3 fats, protein, vitamins and minerals . Chia also contains essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid, mucin, strontium, Vitamins A, B, E, and D, and minerals including sulphur, iron, iodine, magnesium , manganese, niacin, thiamine, and they are a rich source of anti-oxidants. Here's a quick recipe which you can make as your morning daily ritual to lose weight fast! It's a Super Fat Burning Detox Drink!

Sweet Potato vs Yam Today, learn an interesting recipe of making cutlets with no bread crumbs, potatoes or cornflour. Learn it the Ayurveda way of cooking . This sweet potato and yam cutlet is made with all the natural ingredients and is completely saatvik. You can have this during fasting also. Sweet Potatoes is a healthy alternative to potatoes. You would be surprised to know the many Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes! They are high in vitamin B6 and are a good source of vitamin C  ( which helps maintain skin’s youthful elasticity )  & Vitamin D (which helps build healthy bones). Sweet potatoes contain iron and support a healthy immune system and are a good source of mag­nesium, which is the relaxation and anti-stress mineral. They are also a good source of    potassium,  one of the important electrolytes that performs many essential functions, some of which include relaxing muscle contractions, reducing swelling, and protecting a...

Significance of Six Tastes in Ayurveda According to Ayurveda, it is incredibly important to taste our foods, our herbs – our lives. Rasa , the Sanskrit word for taste, has a number of potent meanings, among them: experience, enthusiasm, juice, plasma (as in rasa dhatu), and essence. These diverse meanings only hint at the significance of taste within the Ayurveda tradition. Rasa is, in a very real way, the essence of life and quite literally affects every aspect of our being – from structure and physiology, straight through to our overall state of mind and consciousness. One of the foundation teachings of the Ayurveda tradition is that everything in the universe is composed of five elements – earth, water, fire, air, and ether (space). The tastes are no different; each of them contains all five elements.  That said, each taste is predominantly composed of two elements. Nature’s evolutionary, self-regulating, nourishing, harmonizing intelligence is conveyed to us through ...

Do you ever feel like you have a problem staying consistent with your weight loss program? Well, half the battle with weight loss is sticking to the program. Part of what often hinders people trying to lose weight is that they get too hungry before they decide what to fix that won’t break their diet. Or they get too hungry and don’t have the ingredients for a diet they follow. Other reasons people hinder their weight loss progress: 1. Bored: They keep eating the same boring food, which makes vulnerable to temptation. Planning ahead with some interesting meals might help here. 2. Distracted: Kids, families, going out to dinner, all of these can distract you from your goals. 3. Forget: To eat or they wait too long to eat, the blood sugar crashes, and then they eat the wrong things because they’re weak and hungry. Often, people get to hungry and then don’t want to go to the store to get all the ingredients necessary to make a healthy, low carbohydrate meal with all the fats, proteins...

Gluten free Pancakes (great for children) Wheat flour pancakes made with milk and eggs can be heavy to digest. Try these quick and light pancakes for a tasty breakfast or snack. They really taste like they have added egg. Soak 2 cups of quinoa grains overnight in just enough water to cover. Add a pinch of salt to taste and blend in a food blender for a few minutes until smooth. If you want instant pancake batter, you can use ready made quinoa flour instead and blend with water and a pinch of salt to make an instant batter. You can also try semolina pancakes using coarse semolina (one cup) & yoghurt (1/2 cup). Blend with water, and a pinch of cinnamon and cook as above. Other alternative flours to wheat include buckwheat, spelt, and mung dhal flour- all of which can be used to make delicious pancakes. Have fun experimenting.

Breakfast is an essential meal for Vata and Pitta types. Kapha types may not be hungry till later in the morning and should wait for genuine hunger before eating! Power Drink: Peeled almonds (rejuvenating), pistachios (tonifying), cashews (magnesium rich), dates (strengthen liver, used to treat alcoholics!); raisins (balance doshas). This drink is good at any time of the day or night! Soak nuts and dried fruit overnight or for at least two hours. Blend with ‘milk’ (or water used to soak) till chewy. Add rosewater, cardamon powder (sweet, calms, stimulates digestion) and saffron (cooling, tonifying, good for women, balances all doshas). Try ground fennel seeds (sweet, digestive, tones stomach) instead of saffron. You can add ‘sweetener’ according to taste though the dates are already sweet. Points to Remember: ‘Milk’: In this recipe ‘milk’ can be taken as cow or goat’s milk, rice milk, almond milk or other milk substitute. Soya milk is less favoured unless it is ver...

Dal or lentils are one of the easiest dishes to prepare. It is light on the stomach and enriched with proteins. Tridoshic dal is an Ayurvedic preparation that is beneficial for all doshas and keeps them in check. It cleanses the body of ama or toxins, and is very good for digestion, as well as a light food to be taken if one is suffering from diarrhoea. It pacifies Kapha and Pitta doshas and increases Vata. Here’s how you can prepare this Tridoshic dal at home: Ingredients: 1 cup split moong dal 8 cups of water 2 cups summer squash, in ¼ to ½ inch slices 1 cup carrots, in ¼ to ½ inch slices 1/8 teaspoon hing (asafoetida) 1 teaspoon of coriander powder 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or cow ghee ¼ teaspoon of haldi or turmeric 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced 1 small hot green capsicum, chopped finely (If you have pittadosha don’t add this) ½ teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds) ½ teaspoon to 1 table spoon black mustard ...

This quick recipe is a nice way to incorporate your daily greens into your breakfast. Not only is it healthy, it is easy to prepare and tasty. Health Benefits of Spinach. Low in fat and even lower in cholesterol, spinach is high in niacin and zinc, as well as protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese. The health benefits of spinach include improved eyesight , healthy blood pressure, stronger muscles, the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, neurological benefits, bone mineralization , anti-ulcerative and anti-cancerous benefits, skin protection, healthy fetal development, and boosted growth for infants.

Ayurveda places great importance not only on what you eat but also on how foods are combined. Certain food pairings are believed to disturb digestion, weaken the digestive fire (Agni), and create Ama—toxic waste that accumulates in the body. Over time, this may contribute to bloating, indigestion, skin issues, low energy, and other health concerns. Ayurvedic Mindful Eating Wrong Food Combinations in Ayurveda Here are some commonly cited incompatible food combinations in Ayurveda: 1. Milk and Fruits Milk is considered a complete food that digests differently from most fruits. Combining milk with sour fruits such as oranges, pineapples, or berries may lead to digestive discomfort. 2. Milk and Fish This is one of the most well-known incompatible combinations in Ayurveda. The differing qualities of these foods are believed to burden digestion and disrupt balance. 3. Fruit with Meals Fruits digest faster than most cooked foods. Eating them immediately after a heavy meal may cause fermentati...

Ever Wondered Why Our Elders End a Meal with a Jaggery(gur) in Winters? Why our favorite Makki ki roti and sarson ka saag with dollops of butter has always gur on a pallete? Why we have been offering Gur ki Roti loaded with ghee and saunf to our diety? Jaggery i.e. "Gur" in Hindi is also known as 'Bellam' in Telugu, 'Vellam' in Tamil, 'Sharkara' in Malayalam, 'Bella' in Kannada, and 'Gul' in Marathi. It is basically unrefined sugar which is obtained from raw, concentrated sugarcane juice. Although gur can be made from other sources, namely from date palm (nolen gur) and the sap of coconut, the one made from sugarcane juice is the most commonly used. It is prepared by boiling sugar cane juice till it solidifies and then put into blocks. "It is best consumed during the winter months because winter is the season of fresh jaggery. Since it is rich in many vital vitamins and minerals, jaggery boosts immunity, keeps the body ...