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The DESI ENERGY CAKE – Kachariyu It’s a typical Gujju recipe called ‘Kachariyu’, while I’ve also tasted the south Indian version of this, generally referred to as ‘Karuppu Ella Urandai’. It is extremely simple to make. It’s made with a combination of Black Sesame Seeds (Til), Desiccated Coconut (Copra), Almonds (Badam), Melon Seeds (Magaz), Organic Jaggery (Gul), Dried Ginger Powder (Soonth), Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder, a pinch of Nutmeg (Jaayfal) and Ghee. Once again all the ingredients are good for winters as they give the energy needed during winters, keep the body warm from inside, boosts up immunity, lubricates joints, prevents body aches. ‘Kachariyu’ falls under the category of ‘Vasaanu’ derived from the word Vasaana meaning ‘herbs and spices’

How important is proper nutrition for a child? I think as much as education is. Let’s understand why. Every child is unique and should never be compared to another child. Remember the child carries its parental genes, is raised in a specific family environment and has his/her own likes and dislikes to certain foods. Also at every stage, the needs of a growing child keep changing and so do their preferences. Just like children are tempted to eat junk food because of peer pressure and TV commercials, they can also be convinced (not enforce) to eat a healthy and balanced meal. A

Let’s make some simplified easy health resolutions which will bring louder results. Start your day with warm water. Sunlight exposure during sunrise. Breathe deep, exhale slow. Exercise at least 30 min/day. Have at least 1 seasonal fruit before breakfast. Include a serving of green sabji/keerai in lunch. End lunch with a serving of curd/buttermilk. Gulp less, chew more. Eat slowly. No multitasking, please. One teaspoon of mixed roasted seeds post meal. End your day with a glass of warm milk. Sleep away from gadgets. When it comes to health, remember, “Slow and steady always wins the race.”

Aiming to have a balanced meal but running short of time or finding it inconvenient to carry it while travelling to work? Let’s try making a recipe complete, balanced; healthy which is also tasty and convenient to carry. • Whole wheat flour – 2 cups • Pearl millet flour - 1 cup • Bengal gram flour – ½ cup • Roasted mixed seeds powder (fennel/flax/pumpkin/sesame/sunflower/hemp/chia/cucumber/muskmelon) – 2 tbsp • Fenugreek leaves

Stress buster foods-what are they?? Stress-we’ve all felt it. We are doing multiple work every day that make our body react and feel some stress. Reducing your stress levels can not only make you feel better but may also protect your health long-term. Here is some list of foods which helps to prevent stress:- Vitamin C-Vit C can curb levels of stress hormones ,According to one study Cortisol (stress hormone) return to normal more quickly when

The Secret of Ageing,lie deep in molecular biology. Ageing occurs when cells are continuously bombarded by the chemical particles called Free-Radicals.These free radicals are produced in the body by normal bodily functions like RESPIRATION,ELIMINATION,DIGESTION etc. Free radicals are also produced by Pollution,Alcohol Intake,Eating Rancid Fats,Sugar-Laden Foods,Smoke from Car Exhausts etc. HOW DOES SUGAR AFFECT AGE? Sugar is a sticky substance.When you have extra sugar floating in your bloodstream,the sticky sugar molecules attach themselves to proteins.This sugar attached proteins further cross-link,forming a new chemical structure,which starts the degeneration process within

Yes,Do you hate waking up with the bloated face? There are many reasons behind this bloated face,you wake up and here you are in front of the mirror with all that bloated face.Alas!The morning starts with such a BAD MOOD! HERE'S FEW TIPS TO GET RID OFF A PUFFED FACE WITH SOME DIETARY TIPS : REDUCE SALT : Salt tends to retain water in the body that causes puffiness,high intake of salt in the body leads to puffiness & bloating up of your face.So,one needs to reduce salt intake in order to reduce puffiness. CARBONATED DRINKS : It can cause puffiness as sodium content is so far too added in it. PROCESSED FOOD : It works as

 Written by Neha Chandna - Dietician, Nutrition Educator, Exercise Counselor with an M.Sc. in Dietetics and Food Service Management from SVT. She has worked with corporates such as HDFC and Standard Chartered as well as BPOs and MNCs on the Right ways of eating and living! Just like the colours around you to make you feel happy and active, a variety of colours in your food would also keep your heart happy and at its best. Nature has given us numerous foods with lovely natural colours that are meant to be included in our diet to help increase our overall nutritional quality. Eating a rainbow of colours provides you