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Corn (Challi/Bhutta/Makai)
by Lavleen Kaur

Corn (Challi/Bhutta/Makai) – The secret health benefits

Who all love to eat Challi in Monsoon? On my way to Kasauli, in pretty busy traffic, eventually saw a Challi wala on the roadside and we could not stop ourselves from trying the mouth watering corn. The masala and lemon they apply on it enhances the flavor which makes it even more yummier. Challi is probably the cheapest healthy snack available. India is the only place where you will find this healthy snack on the roadside. These days corns are sold everywhere. You must have tried those masala corn cups from the stalls in cinemas and shopping malls. And of-course not to forget the popcorns. A movie is incomplete without popcorns :) Facts and health benefits of Corn (Challi/Bhutta/Makai) It benefits your health, as it delivers B vitamins, folic…...
Yo-Yo dieting
by Lavleen Kaur

The Yo-Yo effect

No, I am not referring to the rapper Honey Singh here :) Instead, going to shed some light and create awareness about the very common and big mistake people do when they are out to lose weight. What's that? Its called 'Yo-Yo dieting'. A typical query that I get at least 3 times a day: "I went on a diet from a very famous dietitian and you know it worked like a charm! Lost 14 kgs in just 2 months however I have regained more than I lost in the last 4 months and also going through the problem of hair loss and body weakness. I really don't know what to do now but need to lose weight quickly." Yes, she went on a 'yo-yo diet'. In order to make…...
Enjoy Monsoon
by Lavleen Kaur

Enjoy Monsoon with healthy diet

Finally monsoon is here. Who all love the rain? I know I do. No doubt that early morning view from the window full of greenery and wetness refreshes your mind and soul, but you need to be careful about the infections and diseases monsoon brings - mostly due to unhygienic food and water. Dos: Properly wash fruits and vegetables Eat barley, brown rice and oats Add garlic to soups, stir-fries and curries Avoid milk, have curd Drink more water (preferably warm water) Drink green tea once a day to keep your immune system strong Use anti-bacterial soap and face wash Use talcum powder to keep skin dry Don'ts: No oily food, street food or spicy food No watermelons or muskmelons Not too much of mangoes Intake of dairy products should…...
Favorite lunch
by Lavleen Kaur

Sunday afternoon favorite lunch karhi chawal

So its Sunday afternoon. You are lying on the couch with your favorite tab and surfing the internet. As the clock hits 2pm, your hunger starts to develop and you need something different to change to satisfy your taste buds. Instead of getting up, you call your mum or whoever in the house is your lovable master-chef and place your order. "I am fed up of everyday Dals and Sabjis...how about a Punjabi Karhi?" Ummm...yes! Well we Punjabis are different and our special lunch does not go far from rajma chawal, karhi chawal or cholle chaawal :) Ok, so whats cooking? My lovable sis is preparing karhi chawal and the smell from the pressure cooker downstairs has already reached my lounge upstairs. Now lets bust some of the myths. Is…...
Jamun
by Lavleen Kaur

Jamun: Incredible health benefits

With the onset of rains, come the much loved jamuns. If it is around 10 a.m.in the morning and you hear the melodious voice of a street hawker chanting "jamunooyeeeeooooooo.......jaaamuuuuuun lelooooo.....go out and buy some even if he refuses to negotiate :) Trust me, Jamun (also called Blackberry/Black plum), the fruit with a sharp sweet and sour taste which turns our tongue purple is loaded with nutrients and has many health benefits which most of us are probably unaware of. 1. Good for diabetics Undoubtedly jamun is one of the best fruits for diabetic patients. Jamun seeds (dried and powdered) contain a glucose called jamboline, which has the ability to control the conversion of starch into sugar. It is also helps in reducing the quantity of sugar in urine. A…...
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