Do you know Cow ghee is considered as medicine in Ayurveda? If not, then this blog will help you to know more about ghee. Ghee traces back its origin to Ayurveda, where it has been explained in-depth about its properties, benefits & usage. Ghee, also known as clarified butter, is a storehouse of nutrients that has the power to strengthen the body from inside as well as outside. Ghee helps to purify and balance the Tridoshas- Kapha, Pitta and Vata in our bodies. All these three dosh as determine our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, ghee has been an integral part of Sattvic bhojan since a long time and is considered to be one of the most healing...
A woman is not only a daughter, wife or a mother, but she is also a leader, an entrepreneur, inventor, educator, and the list goes on. She is at the forefront in all fields, except for one- her health. As a woman, when was the last time you paused and thought about your well being? We are sure that this might have happened a long ago or never. But now, we want you to pause and spare some time for yourself and read the below five health tips for a healthy you. Firstly, what does WOMAN stand for? In terms of the nutrition world, let's discover the newest expansion for this word. W- Whole grains and Water O- Oils (Cold-pressed)...
A few decades ago, Refined Flour was the new ‘Blue.’ People’s approach to refine whole-grain flour by straining germ and bran led to the production of the so-called expensive “White Flour.” The relatively short life of the white flour was the result of varying milling techniques to acquire further refined flour. Further researches and realizations also revealed that eliminating bran and germ through refining grain may help extend the grain’s shelf-life. The notion of “rich-food” turned into “affordable food for masses.” Consumption of refined flour will generally result in: High blood sugar and insulin further leading to metabolic dysfunctioning Whole grain is usually an amalgamation of Bran, Germ, and Endosperm. Refined flour is derived from grain which undergoes numerous processing...
“Smart and attractive packaging of spices might victimize you and play with your health.” Pride of every cook, spices are too subject to adulteration. Did the safety, hygiene, and quality of the spices in your kitchen convince you ever? From clogged nose opening Adrak chai and Elaichi chai, lip-smacking butter chicken, paneer tikka to anti-septic Haldi doodh, Indian cuisine is a delicate blend of fresh and dried spices. Even eggs being adulterated in the present scenario, spices are no exception. For say, did you know that ‘Sudan 1’ used as red dye in chili powder is described as a 3rd category carcinogen? Also, the expensive saffron strands available at retail outlets is dyed with desiccated maize cobs tendrils? On Your...
Ayurveda describes human body as a five elementary building blocks namely- earth, air, water, fire, and space. These elements are present in equal proportions known as Dosha. Three primary doshas are: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. You’re a healthy soul if you possess a perfect balance of these three. Vata-Pitta-Kapha An individual is characterized by a perfect constitution of the three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The three doshas determine our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. These play an essential role in terms of Ayurvedic medicines. According to Ayurveda; if you’re aware of an individual’s doshas, you know anything and everything about that person. From his spiritual, physical, temperament, like, dislikes to dietary needs. Vata is responsible for air and space,...
