Walnuts, like any other tree nuts, are rich in vitamins and minerals. They are a good source of protein and calories too. However we often ignore the fact that different nuts have different auxiliary benefits as well. For instance walnut is rich in poly unsaturated fatty acids which are not to be found in other nuts which contain mono-unsaturated fatty acids in most cases. That is why you should try to fit in different types of nuts into your diet as far as possible. So, today let us have a...
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Pine nuts are something that do not immediately come to our minds when we plan the next meal, especially in India. In fact a lot of people wonder if pines even have nuts (ok, kidding!). Well, not all but certain species of pine trees do produce edible nuts and they are quite rich in protein apart from being exquisitely tasty. Pine nuts are also rich in antioxidants and have the capacity to suppress appetite, thus making it ideal for those who are trying to lose weight. So, let us have a look at...
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The unassuming masala-rack in your kitchen actually holds a treasure trove of herbs and spices that alongside adding amazing flavour to your food, have a strong healing powers. We have all grown with our grand-moms and mom giving as “ghar ke nuske” - home remedies for childhood illnesses. I remember my mom giving me a spoon of forest honey(specially procured) with turmeric and ginger in the winters to prevent any cold and flu or milk with almonds and saffron cooled in the summer for...
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Kesar Badam Lassi - A summer cooler laden with health benefits.Remembrance from the childhood of beating the heat with chilled homemade kesar almond lassi makes me still happy. I remember it used to be the hot months of May&June, when we use to return from school in the scorching sun, all drained and tired. What we could only think was of reaching home and have chilled water. But to our surprise we used to be welcomed with cold, creamy, yummy dry fruit and kashmiri kesar lassi made by...
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