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Holistic Lifestyle for Happy and Healthy Life
By Shraddha Patel A holistic lifestyle promoter certified in Plant-Based Nutrition & Yoga teacher. This COVID-19 era has made drastic changes to our lifestyle and has adversely affected our physical and mental health. Be it fear of getting infected with the virus, losing a family member or the stress of ... more
Read moreJamun / Black Plum Fruit
Whenever I see this purple fruit, it reminds me of my childhood when I used to climb a tree to pluck soft, sweet & juicy Jamun fruit. The botanical name of Jamun is Syzygium Cumini. Also known as java or black plum, this seasonal berry is available from June-August. The ... more
Read moreMy Best 5 Detox Juice Recipes
I have shared around 10-12 Detox juice recipes along with their health benefits of drinking them every morning on an empty stomach. Here are my top 5 shortlisted detox drink recipes which you must have it regularly Winter Melon / Ash Gourd Juice Pure Coconut Water Green Juice (Any green ... more
Read moreIMPORTANT DETOX JUICING TIPS
Healthy living starts with a fresh glass of detox juice. Here are some simple but effective tips for detox juicing at home. Drink vegetable juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Vegetable juice helps to detoxify your body. It is the easiest and effective way to cleanse, ... more
Read moreHealth Benefits of Neem Plant
Neem trees or plants are very commonly grown in India. You can find neem leaves or neem powder online or at nearby grocery stores under name of Azadirachta Indica or Indian lilac. It is very bitter in taste yet has countless health benefits of Bitter Neem Plant: Neem can do ... more
Read moreFresh Raspberry Compote / Sauce / Fruit Spread
Raspberry compote/sauce is a delicious blend of fresh raspberry and sweetener. This fresh fruit spread is sweet and tangy, perfect for a dessert topping or filling, layering cakes, crepe spread or topping on ice cream. This beautiful maroon thick & smooth sauce can transform even the simplest dessert into a ... more
Read moreHomemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
I’ll call it “Warm up spice mix for fall/winter – Pumpkin Spice Mix”. It’s super easy and needs just 4 ingredients to make this mix. Why spend the extra money to buy a store-bought mix when we can easily make our own right at home? Pumpkin pie spice mix is ... more
Read moreHung Curd
Hung curd is simply yogurt whose water/whey has been drained completely. Hung curd is extremely delicious and has smooth creamy texture. Hung curd is very healthy, low in fat and rich in nutrients and minerals. Hung curd can be used for many recipes like for the Marinating Paneer Tikka or ... more
Read moreFresh Blueberry Sauce / Compote
Blueberry sauce/ compote is flavourful and refreshing with minimum effort. This beautiful purplish-blue, thick sauce can transform even the simplest dessert into a special occasion dessert. This sauce can be used as a topping or filling for a cheesecake or can be added to ice creams, cake mix, layered custard ... more
Read moreYogurt / Curd / Dahi
I have been eating and making homemade yogurt since childhood. Homemade yogurt is seriously creamy and good. Making curd/yogurt does not need any fancy tools or equipment. It is easy to make and requires very few ingredients. This yogurt is very healthy, sugarless and no preservatives. Yogurt/Curd can be eaten ... more
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