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Butter vs Ghee by dietitian Lavleen Kaur
by Lavleen Kaur

Homemade butter vs. packaged butter vs. ghee

Are you also a fan of the incredibly smooth melty golden goodness of butter which has some magical power, making our body crave more and more? As a part of a Punjabi household, we have spent most of our childhood with makkhan and ghee, whether it is on parathas or rotis. Not only does it make our food more delicious, but it also provides rich nutrients. While some people fear oils and fats found in butter thinking it increases cholesterol and fats, others love the divine taste of it. We fear eating butter or ghee, but unknowingly consume biscuits and bakery items which are even more processed and contain harmful oils than butter. However, recently butter has been a hot topic of controversy - whether butter is really good for…...
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by Lavleen Kaur

Top 10 foods that you believe are healthy but really aren’t

The one trend everyone tries to follow is healthy eating, but are we really eating the right food? We have all heard of good foods and bad foods, but there are certainly some food items that you think provide health benefits when in reality they don't.  Foods labeled as “healthy”, “diet-food”, “sugar-free”, “cholesterol-free” and “low fat” are nothing but mere labels. In fact, these so-called healthy foods are actually disguised with an immense amount of preservatives, sugars and oils. As healthy foods become a growing trend, groceries and brands are constantly convincing us to buy their “healthy gluten-free products” but it's our duty to look beyond the labels. Here’s a list of the top 10 unhealthy foods that are disguised as healthy: 1. Milk with malted drink powders Malted drinks…...
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Treatment of fatty liver
by Lavleen Kaur

Treatment of Fatty Liver with Diet and Lifestyle Changes

Did you know? Liver is the second largest organ in our body and has over 500 important functions. It is the powerhouse of our entire system. It works relentlessly every day to detoxify chemicals for digestion to happen effectively. A few of the vital functions of your liver are to break down carbohydrates, metabolize fats and produce protein and bile which keeps you healthy. A strong liver also helps with the formation of cholesterol, Vitamin D and can be a solution for treating acne-related problems. Maintaining liver health may not always be our top priority, but in fact you won't survive a day without the proper functioning of the liver. There are many foods and drinks that can help maintain and protect liver health. Here are a few superfoods and…...
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nuts and seeds benefits
by Lavleen Kaur

Best way to consume nuts and seeds

Handful of nuts and seeds are great to have an energy filled day. But the question is how to consume them. Nuts and seeds should be soaked overnight before consumption.
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