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Foxtail Millet Upma
Ingredients 1 cup Foxtail Millet , washed 1 Onion , finely chopped 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1/4 cup Carrot finely chopped 1/4 cup Green beans finely chopped 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp White Urad Dal 2 sprig Curry leaves , chopped 1 tsp Ghee Salt , to taste…
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Millet Khichdi
Ingredients 1-1/2 cup Mixed millets , (mix of foxtail and kodo millet in equal parts) 1 Saunf , crushed 1 Onion , finely chopped 2 Tomatoes , chopped 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing) 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon Ghee Salt , to taste Method To begin…
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Sesame & Dry Fruit Chikki
INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup white sesame seeds¼ cup sliced almonds & pistachios½ cup jaggery roughly chopped2 tbsp water⅛ tsp cardamom powder1 tsp gheeGhee for greasing METHOD Take sesame seeds in a pan & roast for 2-3 min stirring constantly. Remove in a bowl. Take mix dry fruits in a pan & roast for 1-2 min…
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Why Muscles Get Sore?
As people age, they begin to complain more of pains in their muscles and joints. They seem to stiffen up with age, and such commonplace activities as bending over for the morning paper can make them wince. Such pain can grip so fiercely that they are sure it begins deep in their bones. But the…
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Why Fat Is Not the Bad Guy!!
Everytime I tell someone that Fats should be a part of their everyday food I always hear a Oh really!! Numerous sources of information will tell you that fats are potentially harmful elements of your diet. While this is true in general, it does not imply that fats are not valuable from a nutritional point…
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The Greatest Dieting Mistakes You Can Avoid!!
During the Weekend Reviews I found a pattern.When it comes to dieting there are many mistakes that are made on a near daily basis. While there are many real profound mistakes that go along with the territory there are a few that seem to have far more profound and lasting implications than others. Hopefully by…
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How Your Phone or Tablet or Laptop use just before Bed could be Killing you
Since the lockdown the number of people complaining of sleep issues have gone higher. Most people complain of sleeplessness. Earlier the excuse was I run a busy schedule I don’t get time to sleep. Unfortunately since the lockdown though there is time people are sleeping less.Do we really blame our busy schedule for it or…
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How to Stay Healthy in the Lockdown!!
With only essentials available this is probably the best time to focus on health and healthy routine.Here are some ways you can stay healthy this lockdown and focus on yourself in the time of crisis. 1. Water the essence of life can help you flushing out toxins,boosts digestion, improves absorption, builds metabolism and builds immunity.…
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Sesame and Dry fruits Chikkis
INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup white sesame seeds ¼ cup sliced almonds & pistachios ½ cup jaggery roughly chopped 2 tbsp water ⅛ tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp ghee Ghee for greasing METHOD: Take sesame seeds in a pan & roast for 2-3 min stirring constantly. Remove in a bowl. Take mix dry fruits in a pan…
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Licorice/Athimadhuram Health Benefits
Licorice Root Licorice is an age old herb used in ayurveda to build immunity. It is emerging as a prominent player in the search for treatment and prevention for diseases like hepatitis C, HIV and influenza in today’s time. The Chinese Journal of Virology published a review that confirms the antiviral activity of licorice root due to its triterpenoid…