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Indian households are known for making traditional achars, pickles and preserves. Pickles like sauerkraut is not only delicious but also full of healthy probiotics. Moreover, homemade preserves and pickles has zero preservatives. You can easily make a big batch of preserves and store it in airtight containers. You just need a few pantry staples like vinegar, sugar, salt, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, garlic, oil, mustard, ginger, raisins for these recipes. Stock up on the seasonal produce and get cooking! •   Papaya Chutney Grate raw papaya and set aside. In a pan add some fennel seeds and the grated papaya. Add water, castor sugar, bay leaf, and raisins. Let it to gently simmer for 30 minutes till it thickens up. Let the chutney cool down completely before transferring in sterilized glass jars. Seal the jars and refrigerate. This chutney is best served with a roasted papad. You can also serve this with the best basmati rice dishes.   •   Peach Jam: ...

Kids are always hungry. It is hard to keep away kids from munching sugar or sodium-laden snacks. The best way is to have a meal plan prepped for your kids. Healthy snacks are a better way to satisfy hunger than store bought junk. Check out these healthy and delicious snack recipes for your growing kids: •   Hummus & Olive Toasties: Toast some slices of crusty sourdough bread. On the first piece of toast, drizzle a bit of olive oil and top up with hummus, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil leaves. Sprinkle some sumac and indulge in this tasty snack. Another way is to add fresh avocado slices and top with some lemon juice, chili flakes, and chopped cilantro. • Sweet & Savory Rice Cakes: Rice cakes make for versatile snack recipes. Place three rice cakes on a serving dish. On the first one, spread some hummus and top with sundried tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. On the second one, spread some cream cheese and top with caramelized mushrooms and fresh dill. For the swee...

Malnutrition is the cause of many deaths in India. Even though we eat, we sometimes struggle to get optimum nutrition. Our eating habits are influenced by our lifestyle choices. We often eat food that is comforting and not focus on the nutritional benefits. Recommended Daily Allowance is the average daily intake enough to meet the nutrition requirement of a healthy person. Anyone consuming lesser than the RDA levels is at a risk of having nutritional deficiencies. The major types of nutritional disorders are- Vitamin and mineral deficiency disorders leading to keratomalacia, beriberi, scurvy, rickets, pellagra, etc. Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases like arthritis, vasculitis, scleroderma, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, etc. Malnutrition disorders which affects all age groups. Lifestyle-related disorders like cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, depression, etc. Iodine deficiency disorders leading to goiter, etc. Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables c...

Salads make for delicious and healthy sides for a main course. There are many people who cringe at the name of a salad. While there are others, who loves to eat green leafy vegetables. If you have kids who fuss on eating vegetables, check out these delicious recipes that they will finish in no time. • Superfood Leafy Salad: Start with chopping romaine lettuce leaves. To make the dressing blitz Greek yogurt, pepper, capers, lemon juice, zest, salt, olive oil, nutritional yeast, maca powder, and Dijon mustard. Add some crunchy pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds and hemp seeds. Drizzle the dressing before serving. • Thai Som Tam Salad: Thinly slice some raw papaya, cilantro, mint leaves, and spring onions. To make the peanut dressing, mix smooth peanut butter, lime juice, maple syrup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, minced ginger, garlic, and water. Arrange the papaya in a bowl and top with some ripe mango slices and crushed peanuts. Drizzle over the dressing and mix we...

The world of dieting and fitness is often confusing to many beginners.   Every healthy enthusiast starts with goals. But there are often more ‘fad diets’ circulating in the health and wellness industry compared to real diets. No matter what you are eating or not eating, diet without a combination of exercises are not beneficial. Diet also doesn’t mean that you start fasting from your favorite kind of food items. You just need to learn a way to maintain a healthy balance of indulgence. If you are following these diet regimes, consult with your physician. • Low-Carbs Diet:  This diet restricts the amount of carbohydrates consumption to very little or less. The primary energy source in a keto diet is derived from healthy fats like white meat, avocado, seeds and nut butters. The portion of carb if at all consumed is very limited. While Ketogenic diet can help in achieving temporary weight loss goals, it is not a healthy diet to be adhered to for long. • Raw Food...