Increasing hair fall is a number one health concern for both men and women. Whether it is the hair you lose while shampooing, combing or moisturizing, increasing hair fall can have disastrous consequences. Many people try to stop hair fall by using anti hair loss oils, shampoos, conditioners, hair packs, and other cosmetics. In this blog, we are going to discuss tips for controlling hair fall besides the main reasons why hair fall occurs in the first place.How to control hair fall?Oiling your hair: Using an anti-hair loss oil regularly can help nourish the hair roots and improve blood circulation....
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The Moringa Plant, also called the drumstick tree, is a nutrient-rich plant with various uses. Moringa, though referred to as a ‘superfood’ by experts, seems to be much of underrated health food in the diets of young mothers and children. In fact, almost each part of the moringa tree has its share of health benefits. In this post, we are going to discuss about the health benefits of Moringa Powder for new mothers and children.The Moringa tree, native to the Indian subcontinent, is also widely popular in Southeast Asia and Africa where it is an important ingredient in their diets....
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The achar is the most undervalued food accompaniment we have in our kitchens. Depending on where you are, there are many types of pickles that we use as sides or even to complete meals in the absence of our gravies. Throughout the length and breadth of India, you can find Achars or pickles made with many ingredients, the popular ones being mango, lemon, dates, and other vegetables. Today, we are going to discuss Red Chilli and Green Chilli Pickles.There are many who don’t like extreme spiciness- they would avoid extremely spicy foods rather than ‘burn their tongue’ and have a lot of water or something sweet to douse the burning sensation in their mouths....
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It’s sun tan season. Harsh sun rays can affect the skin, especially in our tropical environment. Many of us take our skin’s health for granted, but this can lead to severe skin problems if you need to stay outdoors. If you do not take the necessary precautions, your skin’s health can be at risk....
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Rosewater is fragrant, flavoured water that is used both as a medicinal solution as well as a food additive. Though rose water is readily available, it is better to opt for organic rose water for the best results as you have the guarantee of its purity.Rosewater was initially used as a fragrance thousands of years ago in what is now Iran and spread throughout the world as a fragrance and a food ingredient in various sweet dishes. In this post, we’ll see the various uses and benefits of rose water.Health benefits of natural rose water:Strong anti-inflammatory properties- Rosewater contains properties that help to treat multiple ailments, both within the body and on the skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties are well-documented and recommended by experts for years.Cures sore throats- Organic rose water is a great alternative to antibiotics for the treatment of sore throat....
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Practically no Indian kitchen would be without cooking pastes. Most commonly, you would find garlic paste and ginger pastes in kitchens across India. If you ask any housewife or chef how important cooking pastes are in their recipes, one statement that practically would come from everyone would be the ease in cooking with these pastes.No, we are not talking about ready-to-eat gravies which just need water and vegetables to cook; we are talking about three crucial Indian cooking pastes in general- garlic paste, ginger paste, and achar masala paste.A. How to use ginger pasteGinger is not only a spice, it is a crucial ingredient in various Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines. Besides adding a distinct taste to food, ginger is also recommended in Ayurvedic texts and home remedies to treat various ailments.Many of us are so used to having ginger in our food, we tend to take its presence for granted....
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Pickles are a great way to enjoy all kinds of seasonal vegetables throughout the year. Here in India, we practically have pickles for almost every vegetable(and even for some meat and fish). We can safely say this, most Indian meals are incomplete without the addition of pickles.One of the most common pickles available to us is the lemon pickle. Available throughout the year, many Indian meals are incomplete without a customary dollop of lemon pickle to accompany our dal chawal or curd-rice.Lemon is an important part of Indian cuisine; called nimbu in Hindi, lemons in India are greenish-yellow in colour....
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Can you think of Indian food without dal? This humble kitchen staple will always be a crucial ingredient in our diet. Dal and pulses are also a pocket-friendly source of essential nutrients to millions of Indian households. These little, protein-packed, and nutrient-rich dals can be cooked in many ways, depending on regional variations and individual tastes....
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If asked about accompaniments that you simply need in your kitchen, most young Indians would talk about Mint Chutney, Mango Chutney, Tomato Ketchup, Schezwan Chutney, and the like. Mint and Mango Chutney are fine, but what about Schezwan Chutney? Chinese dishes have a lot of Sauces- we know about Soya Sauce, Chilli Sauce, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Black Bean Sauce and the like, but Schezwan ‘Chutney’ seems relatively new. This ‘Indianized’ version of Schezwan Sauce has become so popular in the last few years, that you can now find it in many urban Indian kitchens....
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With the power of Ayurveda, we can heal many common ailments without using expensive pharmaceuticals that may have side effects. In this blog, we will see how the powdered form of two Ayurvedic medicinal plants, Bhringraj and Brahmi, can help us cure various ailments.Brahmi PowderBrahmi also called the Indian Pennywort is a common herb that grows in marshy land worldwide. Medically, it is known to promote intelligence, calmness, wisdom, and sharp memory. Brahmi powder also helps you to sleep calmly and improves your brain functioning....
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There probably would be no kitchen around the world that does not have some tomato ketchup. Whether it is your favourite potato samosas or bhajiyas, fried chicken, or noodles, tomato ketchup occupies a crucial part of our diet. In fact, it would be safe to say, many of us have tomato ketchup at least once a week. One thing to note though, we are talking about tomato ketchup and not tomato sauce....
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