High blood pressure is a problem that quite a few Indian families are dealing with. Our rich culture, with specific regards to food, coupled with less active lifestyles and the rise in fast-food consumption makes it harder to manage this ailment. Obesity in the country also seems to be on […]
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Watermelons are a delicious and watery summertime fruit. However, it contains natural sugars, which may spike your blood sugar levels This raises an important question – “Is watermelon good for diabetics?” The answer is yes. You can consume watermelons even if you have diabetes, as a diet packed with fruits […]
A small group of French pastry chefs aim to preserve the quality and techniques used to make the buttery, flaky and indulgent pastry from Brittany. On a Sunday morning in the French coastal town of Douarnenez, a queue snakes out the door of a boulangerie. This is a common enough […]
Cardamom and pistachios flavour this smooth and creamy frozen treat, which has origins dating as far back as the 16th Century. India’s sultry summers are best experienced with bites of soft, creamy kulfi, a traditional conical-shaped frozen confection made with milk and frequently flavoured with pistachio. Every year, starting around […]
Curd or dahi is a staple food in the Indian kitchen pantry. It is a naturally fermented food and one of the simplest dishes, no matter what you pair it with. However, its uses extend way beyond everyday recipes. Curd plays a vital role in tackling heat and keeping the body cool, […]
Interesting facts about tea Tea might be known as England’s national drink, but it has a long and eventful history across the world. Did you know these top ten tea facts? Tea reached Europe in the 16th Century but people were using ceramic teapots in Asia and the Middle East […]
You must have heard the saying, ‘morning shows the day’. So, having a good morning is the right start to a day! And a glass of refreshing and healthy drink can be an ideal way to give that right start. Rich in nutrients, healthy drinks can give your body an […]
Dairy and Soy Amount Calcium (mg) Milk (skim, low fat, whole) 1 cup 300 Buttermilk 1 cup 300 Cottage Cheese 0.5 cup 65 Ice Cream or Ice Milk 0.5 cup 100 Sour Cream, cultured 1 cup 250 Soy Milk, calcium fortified 1 cup 200 to 400 Yogurt 1 cup 450 […]
What is Black Tea? When people talk generally of tea in Western culture, they’re often referring to black tea. Sun tea, sweet tea, iced tea, afternoon tea…these well-known categories of tea are typically made using black tea. Even the popular English Breakfast and Earl Grey blends are made from black […]
High blood pressure also known as Hypertension can be a result of hectic lifestyle, excessive stress, increased intake of junk or processed food or eating extra salt with meals. But do you know ‘what you eat’ can make or break your health and the same goes with blood pressure. Here […]