August 2020

Looking for some healthy snacking options, then we have got you covered. Say NO to junk snacking by switching to these healthier options that will not only satiate your hunger pangs but will also add nutrients to your diet. Fruits- They do not have refined sugar and have fructose that will give your body essential nutrients and minerals. 1-2 servings a day is sufficient instead of cookies, biscuits or any sugary food item. Murmura or Makhana- Also known as Foxnuts, you can have makhanas in roasted form and with some seasoning of black pepper. You can have murumura as chatpata bhel by adding some chopped veggies that will also make for a fibre-rich healthy snack. Coconut Water- It has electrolyte that is great for dehydration concerns. Buttermilk- It has probiotics that are great for gastric trouble, bloating and gut concerns.

Immunity is considered to be the number one defense mechanism of the body and by incorporating the following essentials to your regular diet, will help you enhance your immune system. Indian Spices & Seasoning: Owing to their antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, Indian spices and seasoning ingredients protect your body from different pathogens that cause diseases. Include garlic, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon and fenugreek seeds in your diet. You should have garlic in raw form, 1-2 cloves in the morning as once the garlic gets cooked, it loses the disease fighting properties. You can ginger in the morning with boiled water with a few drops of lemon juice. You can make seasoning powder of cinnamon and black pepper and the same can be added to the curd. Soak fenugreek seeds overnight and drink the water along with the seeds