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Foods to beat the winter chills

Winter’s here! And with it comes extra hunger. Add to it the additional burden from cold and cough on your immunity for which you need to eat really healthy. Here is a list of food items that could...

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10 diet tips to fight stress during pregnancy

Stress isn’t good company for a pregnant woman. Though one can do a lot to combat stress during pregnancy – meditate, exercise, breathe right – but diet mismanagement can make all these good practices...

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Health benefits of wholegrain cereals

In India, most people eat wheat or rice as part of their staple diet, but little importance is given to wholegrain cereals. These are extremely rich in nutrients and should be incorporated into your...

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Are your daily kitchen consumables pure?

A kitchen is incomplete without tea, coffee and sugar. Likewise it would be incomplete if it lacks essential food grains like wheat and rice. A kitchen would also be rendered useless if the food you...

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7 reasons barley or jau is great for your health

Barley is one of the earliest cultivated grains by man that is still widely consumed throughout the world. Commonly called jau in India, this versatile cereal is more popular in the brewing industry...

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Wheat chapatis or bajra roti, oats or ragi, quinoa or brown rice? -- what's...

Whole grains are packed with immune-boosting minerals, vitamins and filling fibre that promotes weight loss and energy sustaining carbohydrates. While they are a low-fat protein source, you may still...

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Try this protein and fibre rich quinoa stir fry

You may think that quinoa is a boring thing to eat, but it is a rich, gluten-free source of iron, amino acids and protein. The protein in quinoa can also help you beat belly bloat. It is also rich in...

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Trying to lose weight with a gluten-free diet? Read this

You may have heard from your friends that going gluten free helps you shed the extra kilos. While many celebrities like Victoria Beckham claim that going gluten free helped them lose weight, there is...

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How can celiac disease patients have a well-balanced Indian diet?

In India, the first celiac disease case was recognised in 1960 though the disease was first identified back in 200 AD. The incidence rate of celiac disease is one in 3,000. However, people from certain...

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Health benefits of amaranth seeds or rajgira

Rajgira or amaranth seeds are a super grain that is used in Indian food but rarely gets the credit for being a healthy grain. It is usually used during the fasting period but the only thing that comes...

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How to make your own multigrain bread at home

Bread is not only a convenient meal option, but it can also offer you with a host of health benefits. A wholewheat bread is also healthy, but multigrain bread also offers many essential nutrients....

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Beware of plastic rice! How to identify plastic rice? Read to find out

If you are one of those plastic-phobic people who insist on BPA-free products, you should read this! After plastic cabbage and plastic eggs, the newest controversy that is giving all of us sleepless...

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6 amazing things that happen to your body when you reduce the intake of grains

From spiking your blood sugar levels to inhibiting your nutrient absorption we have seen some of the side effects of eating grains. While you should not eliminate grains from your diet, cutting down on...

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Healthy recipe: Rajgira and ragi (amaranth and finger millet) thalipeeth

The world is going gaga over ancient grains, with celebrities like Angelina Jolie raving about its many health benefits. Grains like amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, finger millet, etc. have been getting...

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4 Indian ancient grains you should include in your diet

Are stomach ailments giving you a hard time? Then it's time you make a switch towards gluten-free alternatives like ancient grains. Although it seems like a new health trend, ancient grains have always...

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How to know if your atta or wheat flour is pure

Wheat flour or atta is like a must-have in every Indian kitchen. And for a good reason, whole wheat flour is rich in vitamins B1, B3 and B5 and contains lots of fibre. Plus, wheat flour has a low...

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5 ancient grains you must eat apart from quinoa

Quinoa has made its way to all our kitchens but if you are craving something different, try eating these ancient grains recommended by nutritionist Priya Kathpal. These grains are rich sources of fibre...

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Try this quick, healthy and delicious quinoa phirni

Versatile, nutty, and filling, quinoa, the little pseudograin that could, is a modern-grain pantry staple. Swap it out for rice as a neutral side for meat or vegetables, or try this quinoa phirni to...

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Why eating whole grains is good for the health

Regularly consuming whole grain foods such as barley, brown rice, millet, oatmeal and rye may help lose weight as well as decrease the risk of heart disease and diabetes, a study has claimed. The...

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Ponk (roasted tender sorghum snack) – 7 reasons you must eat this delicious...

Have you eaten ponk or paunk or roasted tender sorghum grains? Ponk is a popular winter snack in Gujarat, Maharashtra and other parts of India, that’s made by roasting tender sorghum grains and tossing...

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