In this time of Corona virus scare we need to Stay calm and at the same time be more careful and take all best possible precaution at individual level to stay safe from getting infections.
Small and necessary changes like avoiding public gatherings,Sanitizing hands frequently,wearing mask while out from home and eating food that will improve our immunity can help us to stay fit and healthy.
Make a decoction of ginger, tulsi ,turmeric and cloves,boil,reduce and drink 2 to 3 times a day.
Consume more Vitamin C rich food like orange,Amla,Hot Lime water can help in building our immunity.
Stay safe,Stay Calm

Build Immunity and Regulate blood pressure with Magnesium

If you are eating healthy and still your magnesium storehouse is depleting then alcohol and caffeine might be the reason.

We get our magnesium from nuts like almonds,walnuts and seeds .

 watermelon seeds are known be high in magnesium. Incorporating whole grains and cereals, leafy vegetables also helps build up your magnesium levels in our body.

Why we need to watch magnesium level ?

Magnesium supports many functions in our body say its nerve,heart,building immunity,relieving muscular cramps,regulating blood pressure and maintaining mental health.

Prevention is better than cure.

In this changing weather,we fall ill. In that case, strengthening our body immunity is a must.Our Immune system also needs a better care and prep up to fight against diseases. Tulsi and Honey combination is the best immune booster ever known.

crush 8-10 tulsi leaves and extract juice.Mix it with 1 tsp of organic honey. Take this daily empty stomach.

You will be strong enough to sustain healthily in this changing weather !!

Treat your constipation.

Constipation has become a common problem now among people, no matter how old they are. It causes a lot of discomfort,bloating, gas and acidity.Underlying causes being unhealthy eating habit,drinking less water,stress,improper sleep etc.If not taken care of, it may become chronic.

Here is a home remedy to cure constipation that may help you to get rid of constipation.
For this take 50g prunes cooked in 1 cup water for ten minutes. Take this daily empty stomach to ensure proper evacuation.

Protein and Beta carotene rich cutlet

Protein and Beta carotene rich cutlet to tingle your taste buds.

Serving- 2

Ingredients
Cooked Quinoa – 1/4 cup
Rice flour - 1 tbsp
Oats – 1/4 cup
Boiled Potato – 2 medium
Grated beetroot – 1/4 medium size
Spinach – finely chopped 1/2 cup
Ginger – grated 1 tsp
Garlic – finely chopped
Green chilli finely cut 1-2
Salt – as per taste
Chopped coriander – 2 tsp finely chopped
Oil - 1 tsp

Method-

Mash potato and beetroot in a bowl. Now add all ingredients (except coriander) to potato and beetroot bowl and Mix well. Take 2 -3 Tbsp of the mixture, make round ball and flatten into disc. Refrigerate tikki for about 15 to 20 minute. Then grease the tikki with little oil and cook in air fryer. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with green chutney.

Power Dosa

Its winter time and we are getting nice winter vegetable like Spinach and methi.These greens packs high amount of iron and folic acids which is good for your skin and hair.
So here is an interesting recipe with spinach.

Ingredients-

Washed and chopped spinach- 100 gm
Basmati rice(soaked over night) - 1 cup
Garlic paste- 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Green chilli -2

Method- Blend the soaked rice,spinach and green chilli. Now transfer the batter in a bowl, add salt, garlic paste and some water according to the consistency. Mix it well. Heat  non stick tawa, sprinkle a little water on it and wipe it gently using a cotton cloth. pour the batter on it, spread it in a circular motion. Smear 1/4 tsp oil over it along the edges and cook on a medium flame till the dosa turns little  brown in color from both sides.you can serve it with chutney.

Get thet winter glow

Beetroot  is one of the  healthiest  root vegetables. when consumed, carotenoids present in them boost skin health and help it to glow.The best way to achieve maximum nutrition is to eat them raw in salad or in juice.

The idea of cooking them is no less in taste and nutrition.This soulful recipe given below will definitely

trickle your taste buds. And you will not feel that sharp and earthy taste of beetroot also.

Beetroot salad.

Ingredients

2 small beet root ( peeled and cut into small cubes)

50 g scrambled cottage cheese

1 tbsp  mustard sauce

salt to taste

lime juice 1 tsp

Ingredients

steam beet roots. Take a small bowl add mustard sauce,lime juice and mix well.Take a large bowl put steamed beet root cubes pour in mustard lime mix. Add salt and mix them well. garnish with scrambled cottage cheese and serve.

Winter nourishment guide for your hair.

There is a nip in the air,signalling us to get ready for winter regimen for our skin and hair.

In winters lot of people face issues like dry ,scaly scalp,frizzy hair and massive hair loss too.
we do take extra care of our hair to protect it from damage caused by dry wind and cold.still don't get the satisfactory result.To maintain hair health we must provide nourishment from within also.Food for hair is that important.our hair strands are protein basically.Eating sufficient protein provides strength,vitamin A,B,C,D and E for growth of Hair follicle and healthy scalp,Mineral such as Iron for better supply of oxygen to hair tissues and cells and zinc for oil glands to moisturize the growing hair.so for all these Include nuts and seeds ,dairy products,fish, eggs, spinach, broccoli,sweet potato,berries,avocado in your diet.

sweet potato fritters

Many of us like to eat sweet potato but refrain from it thinking its fattening. if you see the other side, sweet potato is nutritious also.It helps collagen production, skin moisturising and hair growth.

Ingredient

Sweet potato- 1 cup grated
Quinoa flour- 1/4 cup
Spring onion- chopped 1/2 cup
Ginger- 1/2 tsp
salt- according to taste
Red chilli flakes- 1/4 tsp

Method- In a large bowl combine the flour, sweet potato, spring onion, ginger,salt and red chilli flakes.Stir the mixture together until combined. Now make small patties out of this mixture.cook fritters in air fryer for 4-5 min.serve warm with green chutney.                                                                                                                                             

Stay happy to stay healthy

Your good health is a perfect reflection of your state of happiness. Staying happy boost your immunity and your skin glows. your smiling face imbibes positive energy from the surrounding and keep you at your healthiest.when you are unhappy and stressed,you won't feel good,your skin looks dull ,may you develop some skin problem like acne,pimples and all.
So being positive and happy really works,try it !!

Vegan Protein Rich Recipe

As the name suggest this recipe is vegan and rich in protein.Highly recommended for people with protein deficiency.

Ingredients-

Steamed sprouts - 1/2 cup
Soaked Almonds- 10
Coriander- 1 fistful
Garlic - 2 cloves
Green chilli - 2
1 tbs grated beetroot-for garnishing

For Dressing-
Lime juice - 1 table spoon
Honey- 2 tsp

Take honey and lime juice in a small bowl and whisk well.

Method- Pound the Soaked almonds,garlic,chilli,and coriander. Now keep aside,take a bowl put steamed sprouts in it ,add pounded mixture,pour in the dressing and mix well.garnish with grated beetroot.

Lettuce chicken wrap

Lettuce chicken wrap is a very tempting and interesting recipe for a change and comes as a handy meal when you are very busy in your work.Being rich in protein and fibre, it keeps you full for long hours.

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
100 gm bone less chicken, chopped into very small pieces/ tofu / paneer
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup onion( chopped)
1 carrot ( cut into thin slices)
1/4 cup purple cabbage finely chopped
2 green onions (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp roasted and crushed peanuts
2 ice berg lettuce leaf

For the sauce:

1 tsp sweet chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoons naturally brewed light soya sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

method

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium flame. Add chicken pieces and cook till tender.Add garlic onion,salt, black pepper and stir occasionally. Then add carrots, cabbage, and green onions, and cook for 2 more minutes.
In a small bowl combine the sweet chili sauce, ginger, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper. Stir until smooth.
Add sauce,cilantro and crushed peanuts to the mixture.Toss them well.
Spoon mixture into individual lettuce cups and wrap it.

Tulsi - A wonder Herb

Moisture is still in the air and we are getting good spell of monsoon these days.But this weather conditions may turn into worse and refrain you from enjoying the rain if you are not at your good health and strong immune system. There is every chance of getting aches and pains, catching cough and cold.

Don't worry ! your savior is at your home only- the wonder herb " TULSI".It ward off infection, enhances stamina,reduces inflammation and stress and boost immune system.Few cups of Tulsi tea in a day will relax your body and calm your mind.

To make nice cup of Tulsi tea 
Ingredients

1. 1 clove
2. 2 blackpepper
3. 4-5 tulsi leaves
4. a small piece of jaggery/ 1/2 tsp honey
5. 1/4th tsp crushed ginger.
6. 1 cup of water

Method

Heat water in a saucepan. Add all the ingredients except honey and bring it to boil till the colour of the fluid changes.Strain and sip hot. If you are using honey,add it after straining.

corn and avocado salad

When we talk about salad,image of leaves come to mind but here we have created --Corn and Avocado salad - perfect salad for this rainy weather. 

Avocado is loaded with good fats-good for your skin and heart.
Its worth giving a try

Ingredients- 
Boiled corn -1 cup
Avocado- 1/2 (cut into cubes)
Tomato- 1(chopped)
onion- 1 (chopped)
cilantro- 1 table spoon(chopped)

Dressing- 
honey- 1 spoon
lime juice/ mausami juice- 1 table spoon
salt - to taste
pepper- 1 pinch

Method- 

Add corn, avocado, tomato, onion,cilantro, in a large bowl.To prepare the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk it properly.pour over the salad and toss it gently.and serve.

EAT FIBRE TO LOWER BLOOD SUGAR/CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

Along with other nutrients our body also need fibre rich food that plays more of a mechanical role.It plays major role in boosting our health in following ways.

1. It helps regulate our sugar and lipid level.
2. Increasing the satiety value of a meal
3. making bowel movements easy
4.boosting gut microbes.

Lack of fibre can invite a host of health problems which can even pave the way for more serious issues. so make sure to eat fibre rich food everyday.

Do you want to cut your belly fat faster ?- Read...

When we target to lose some wt and specially the belly fat, the first thing comes to our mind is to cut down on fat without realising that small amount of fat is also important for our health. Zero percent fat is not the right way to cut your belly fat. Surprisingly, some good fats helps to cut stubborn belly fat.Coconut oil is one such. unlike other oils, coconut oil is made of MCT ( medium chain fatty acid) that boost energy expenditure by 120 calories per day.Its also helps reduce your appetite and helps in wt loss.

So,use 1 tsp of coconut oil daily in your food to cut belly fat more faster.

RAW MANGO SALAD

If mangoes are your weakness and you cannot resist it then this raw mango salad will definitely win your heart. This summer fruit is rich in calcium ,iron ,vitamin c and vitamin A . Its anti oxidant and anti ageing property helps your skin look healthy and glowy.

Raw mangoes in salads impart nice flavour and bulk to fill you up. Its the best cooling and refreshing recipe to beat summer heat.

Ingredients-

Raw mango -1(thickly grated)
Beans sprout- 1 serving spoon
Naturally brewed light organic soy sauce - 1 tsp
Roasted peanuts (crushed)- 1 Tbsp
salt- to taste
Green chilli- 1 (finely chopped)
Tomato- 1 (chopped)
onion-1 (thin slice)

For garnish-
coriander leaves- 1 table spoon finely chopped
Mint- 1 tsp (finely chopped)

Method- Take a bowl , add raw mango ,onion,tomatoes,beans sprouts,salt and toss them well. Top it with ,green chilli,peanuts,coriander and mint. Add soy sauce just before serving.

Have you ever tried Oats with curd?

We present this yummy recipe ,which is perfect for summers when you are looking for something cool and refreshing.
Curd is loaded with probiotics which is essential for gut health and keeps our system cool.

Breakfast summer yogurt fruit jar

Ingredients-

roasted rolled oats- 2 tbsp

yogurt- 1 cup

water-1/4 cup

mint sprig-2-3

Honey-1 tsp(optional)

For topping- mango- 1 slice

peaches- 2(cut into cubes)

Method- In a bowl take curd and water, beat it properly then mix together roasted rolled oats. Cover it and place in fridge for a minimum of 6 hours.Remove oats from the fridge. Add fruits and mint sprig on the top.

Avocado smoothie

Its summer time and we all want some thing chilled and if it's healthy then nothing like it.

Here is a healthy and cooling recipe to soothe your gut and at the same time works as Collagen booster and helps in Anti-Aging and beautiful glowing skin.
Enjoy without any guilt.

Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients-
coconut milk - 100 ml
Banana- 1/2
Avocado- 1/2
Honey-1 tsp
water- 100 ml

Method- take all ingredients in a blender and mix well until smooth.
Garnish with a Mint Sprig.

Couscous salad

With the onset of summer we all look forward for something cold ,refreshing and wholesome food that keeps us full and at the same time healthy too.

couscous salad with lots of parsley and green veggies is one such option to beat summer heat.

Ingredients :Serve 2

1 cup couscous

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

1 tbsp spoon olive oil

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

1/2 teaspoon honey

2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 zuchini, diced

1 large tomato, diced

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

50 g feta cheese,scrambled.

Method :

Bring a large saucepan of 1 litre salted water to a boil. Add couscous,cover with lid and turn the flame off.Leave it for 10-15 minutes,till become tender. Drain Excess water.

While the couscous cooks, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, garlic, honey,lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the drained couscous to the dressing and mix well.Add all the veggies and feta cheese and toss it well.Adjust the seasoning ,salt and pepper as per your taste.