There is a plethora of cooking oils in the market. Almost every cooking oil ad claims that that oil is healthy. It is a confusing scenario. So, we requested nutritionist Shilpa Mittal to enlighten us about the nutrient composition of different types of cooking oils. Thus, it’s fry time, Guys! ...
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I had promised that I would share the recipe of non-polluting oil. Here it is: Take one part palm oil, 200 ml coconut oil, 200 ml sesame oil and 200 ml castor oil and mix them in a slow fire. Add 100 gms ajwain, 50 gms cloves, a big bunch ...
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Some people are prone to body heat. There is no fever, but the body heats up. For such people, my Mom’s holistic treatment is as follows: Soak ½ teaspoon chia seeds (sabj ka dana) in water overnight. Have these seeds with a glass of room temperature water in the morning. ...
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During rainy season, quite a few people have fungal infection between their toes. Sometimes this is seen between the fingers of the hands as well. To get rid of this, at night, you just have to grind fresh henna leaves in a stone grinder. Add lemon juice and mix well. ...
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1. Bob pins, safety pins and hair clips often get lost and may be lying on the floor, to end up piercing someone’s foot at home. To avoid this, all these pins can be fixed on to an old tie and hung on a wall or the edge of a ...
Read More »Lighting Environmentally Friendly Diyas
Devout Hindus light diyas not only during Diwali, but also during the other days of the year. If you want to light plenty of diyas, why not light them with oil that is environmentally friendly? Method: Mix 2 litres of Palm oil, 1-2 litres of til oil, ½ litre mustard ...
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