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Oats are considered as a significant source of dietary fibre. It helps in maintaining blood sugar levels , it is anti-cancerous, good for bowel function, lowers the risk of obesity. Overall this cereal grain is valued for general health and longevity. Being an Indian I always crave for spicy(chatakedar) food. But at the same time, I am health conscious and want to manage my weight. Adding healthy stuff in our day to day recipes is a great way without compromising on taste. A win-win because of that way neither we loose the taste nor the health. Today's recipe is loaded with veggies, aromatic spices, and the energy booster oats. As usual, it is very simple and convenient to make at any time of the day. A one pot meal will be ready in no time. It is spicy, tangy and of course healthy. Let's get started: INGREDIENTS: Servs: 2 1 1/2 cup oats 1 cup chopped tomatoes  1/2 cup chopped green capsicum 1 medium size onion chopped 5-7 curry leaves (meetha neem)  1 tsp grate...

Fruits are good for you. They are loaded  with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, antioxidants. Fruits are Natures Best Multivitamins. But are we getting the most out of the precious fruits? Are we eating fruits the right way? Are we eating them at the right time?  As per Ayurveda, there are some ground rules which we must follow to make the most out of this nutrient-dense package called FRUITS. 1. Eat fruits empty stomach or 2 hours before or after meals. Fruits should be eaten alone without combining them with any other food. In the western world, the concept of combining fruit with protein is popular say an apple with peanut butter as it helps to regulate the sudden spike of sugar levels due to the release of sugars by fruit. That may be ok for someone who is DIABETIC or have HYPERGLYCEMIA (an excess of glucose in the blood stream), but not for everyone. In Ayurveda, Food Combining plays a significant role. The logic behind eating fruits on their own is that fruits ...

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE FUDGSICLE recipe.  Why healthy? Because it is made with the most healthy ingredients. Goes in AVOCADOS ( rich in Heart Healthy Fatty Acids), DATES (good source of essential Vitamins and Minerals), CACAO POWDER ( rich in Antioxidants), MAPLE SYRUP ( one of the top Natural Sweetener by Dr. Oz). What else can you ask for? QUICK, EASY AND DELISH. A delectable desert to die for.....:-) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup coconut milk or any milk of your choice regular milk or Almond milk even Cashew milk will be great ( make sure the milk is full fat not skim or low fat versions) 4-6 dates(seeds removed) soaked in water for at least an hour. This makes them soft and they easily blend. 1 soft avocado 2 TBS cacao powder or cocoa powder 1/2 cup  Raw honey or Maple Syrup a pinch of Himalayan salt or Regular salt METHOD Blend in a high-speed blender and transfer into popsicle moulds or in a freezable box from which you can scoop put the ice cream and freeze for about 4-6 hours. NOTE : ...

The aroma of rose is a boon to your skin, hair and soul. Who does not love the smell of fresh rose flowers? Rose water has been used extensively in  Indian household whether it is for culinary purpose or skin toner or eye soother. Today, I wanted to focus on how it can be a SUPERFOOD for dull and damaged hair. Rose water has some amazing benefits to offer for any hair type: Help prevent dandruff Moisturize and condition hair Prevent frizz Minimize hair fall Add shine and fragrance to hair I am so excited o share with you this herbal hair rinse. It is so easy to make and the best part is it is all natural and cost effective too.  All you need is two simple ingredients Roses and Green tea. You can use either fresh rose petals or dry rose petal. I have used dry rose petals food grade. The one we use to make Thandai (Indian Sweet Drink).  You can read about the benefits of Green Tea for hair and also a wonderful Scalp Detox treatment here  http://www.simplelivingwor...

2016, New Year, New Resolutions. The determination to make healthier choices and to lose weight or say rather maintain a Healthy weight. I am not an advocate of dieting or counting calories. All we have to do is opt for healthier options, take up an exercise or any physical activity which allows us to sweat and try not to take the stress.  As per Ayurveda, one of the keys to living a healthy disease free life is to have a strong Digestive System. If our digestion is not proper it leads to accumulation of AMA( toxins ) in our body which ultimately turns into a disease. Therefore, it is extremely crucial to streamline the digestive system which builds a strong foundation  for a healthy happy life.  One of the bad habit which unfortunately most of us do is having ice cold water or soda with food. How many times I have heard people saying it is must to have soda as it helps with digesting the heavy food. Really????This one habit of our ruins the whole digestive proce...

Me and my father both suffered from chronic congestion. It is more of the hereditary condition in my case. I always had  a cough and cold no matter whether it is summer or winter time.Sometimes I felt my mind is all blocked and I am unable to breathe freely. I have heard about Nasal wash a lot and how it helps in clearing congestion and sinus problems. Although at first it sounds a bit crazy. I have seen few of my relatives religiously using neti pot whole year round, but I never cared about it. It looks a bit strange. Pouring water from one nostril and have it come out from another. Actually not only strange it seems tough to do also. But rather than relying on allopathic medication which anyways won't be removing the root cause of my problem I thought of giving Neti pot a try. And I am glad I did. I have been using it past one year and it has helped me a lot. And now it is a part of my daily hygiene. WHY USE A NETI POT? The nasal passages which are lined with a thin layer ...

MEXICAN  QUINOA SALAD WITH SPICY SRIRACHA DRESSING  Who does not love a bowl of salad especially when it's getting hot? Your body start craving for cool stuff when summer heat start soaring. Although it is too early to call it is  Summer timeeee but in California, it is getting hot.  Last week I was on the cruise. Unfortunately, I had a hard time coping up with the food which was served. There were many options still for some reason I just did not fall for anything. All I wanted was a healthy bowl of salad with a spicy tangy dressing . So the first thing I did when I came back was made a bowl of salad loaded with veggies, my favourite quinoa and one of my most adored sriracha dressing. I am sure you will be loving this salad a lot. It is crunchy, savory, filling, super healthy and it will sure satisfy your taste buds. Bonus it is fast and easy to make. So no excuse for sure. INGREDIENTS: For Salad: 1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (Substi...