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When you're looking for ways to stay hydrated and be healthy, the first recommendation you'll probably find is to drink more water. Due to excessive sweating in the summer season, many types of minerals get removed from the body, which

For most children, fathers are their first heroes, role models, and rock-solid pillars. However, this superhero is not always given his due appreciation and deserves to be pampered more. Thankfully, there is a day set aside to honor and thank

Hydration involves more than just water; it also includes salt (sodium) and coconut water (potassium). They both look after osmosis in the human body, which keeps the body hydrated. Salt cannot be consumed directly; in fact, if you consume it in

By CHITRA KADAM The older the wine, the better! This phrase applies not only to the taste of the wine, but also to its value, which increases over time. Wine is valued based on scarcity, blend, label reputation, and longevity, so keep

Serves - 1 Cooking Time - 2 mins Prep time - 2 mins Ingredients Oats 2 tbsp Cold Water 1 1/2 cup Mint, Chopped 1 tbsp Coriander, Chopped 1 tbsp Roasted Jeera, Crushed 1/2 tsp Black Salt 1/4 tsp Salt to taste Method * Blend together the oats with water to make

By YANGDUP LAMA Ingredients: 30 ml Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin 30 ml Italian Bitters 30 ml Sweet Vermouth How to mix: Stir all ingredients over ice. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.

If you are on your period, you will experience moderate cramping. To get rid of it, most women use medication. But a cup of tea can also help to relieve pain, relax your abdominal muscles, and help you get through

India is blessed with diversity in culture, fashion, languages, and food preparation. Innovation is at the center with ingredients being prepped and cooked very differently from one region to the next. As the weekend approaches, here’s a few menu ideas. Nagaland:

By CHEF KUNAL KAPUR Serves - 2 Cooking Time - 6 mins Prep time - 5 mins Ingredients Oats 1 cup Yogurt 1 1/2 cup Ginger, Chopped 1 tsp Garlic, Chopped 1 tsp Green Chillies, Chopped 1/2 tsp Red chili whole 1 pc Mustard Seeds 1 tsp Chana Dal 1 tsp Coconut Oil

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Humans are becoming more aware of what they consume and how it affects them as the world becomes more health conscious. The food we eat has a direct impact on our mental and physical health. Some

Don't consider beer as a thirst quencher Chilled beer should never be used as a thirst quencher. Beer is a great refresher but has an alcohol content between 4.5 per cent to 8 per cent, which gets absorbed quicker than water

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The internet is riddled with misinformation, and it can be difficult (if not impossible) to distinguish between fact and myth. My protein India examined the evidence and discussed three nutrition myths that appear to be widespread in

Serves - 2 Cooking time - 3 mins Prep time - 3 mins Ingredients 1 Cup Mango pulp Oats 1/2 cup 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon chia seeds Method * Soak oats in 1 cup of milk, refrigerate it overnight for 5-6 hours * Now make the smoothie,

Whether you're feasting on savory courses or celebrating piquant evenings with your family, the right cookware can make or break both your dish and your health. Saumya Aggarwal, Vice President - E-commerce and Marketing, Meyers Houseware India tells IANS how investing

By OLIVIA SARKAR Do you want to give your taste buds a tasty keto diet? Add these dishes to your menu. The keto diet is a low carbohydrate, high fat, moderate protein diet. It's comparable to other grain-free, low-carb diets. Thai BBQ

BY BALA SARDA Most of us enjoy sipping a cup of tea after meals or after waking up in the morning, not only for the health benefits but also as a daily way to relax. When we are stressed, tired, confused, or

Ingredients Shot of Espresso 100 ml milk 2 tsp honey 60 ml soya cream 1 ripe banana, frozen 1 tbsp chocolate syrup 4 ice cubes Directions Combine the coffee and honey with the water and stir. Tip the brewed coffee, cream, bananas, syrup and ice cubes into the blender. Blend until

By CHHAVI CHAWLA Vijaya Saradhi a journalist in India, 40, was put on a high dose of diabetes and high blood pressure medications by his doctor. He was advised to eat six small meals during the day and to avoid mangoes.

By N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE Here are some easy and quick salad recipes. Watermelon With a Yogurt Twist Serves: 1-2 people Ingredients: . 1 spring onion . 3 tbsp olive oil . 2 tbsp vinegar . Kosher salt and pepper . 1 watermelon, rind removed and cut into large triangular

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Himalayan Herb salts are a part of a very special tradition and flavor from Uttarakhand. They evoke a pinch full of living, folk songs echoing in the valleys, a happy chorus followed by spirited giggles, the

Here are three simple flavor-infused whiskey cocktails to inspire the inner whiskey lover in you to shake - or stir - at home. APPLE MULE Ingredients: * 60 ML Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple * Top with Ginger Beer * 1 squeeze Fresh Lime * 1 Lime

Tea is a global phenomenon, and every country, from Argentina to Malaysia, has its own way of drinking it. Discover the exciting destinations behind the drinks, from the rich flavorful tea leaves of Darjeeling to the vibrant mint leaves of

N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE We have always heard "Eat Breakfast like a King" but in today's rushed world everyone's meal timings are scattered, sleep is erratic, and they want to look a certain way, cutting calories is affecting their breakfast intake every

By Anju Garg Bedmi Puri The puri is stuffed with soaked and coarsely ground urad dal and a variety of spices. A close cousin of khasta kachori, bedmi poori stuffing is not cooked. Ingredients: Whole wheat flour ½ cup Maida (wheat flour) ½ cup Oil as

Ingredients For badam milk mousse . Almond flakes 45 gms . Almond milk 150 ml . White chocolate 425 gm . Bakery cream 400 ml . Egg yolk 5 no . Fine sugar 50 gm . Saffron 1/2 gm . Green cardamom powder tsp For biscotti . Unsalted butter 75 gms . Castor

Ingredients: * Jameson Original 30 ml * Ginger Ale 60 ml * Sparkling Apple Juice 90 ml * A fresh slice of apple or lemon wedge How to mix: * Fill highball with ice, pour Jameson, fill rest with ginger ale, squeeze lemon wedge and drop

BY AKSHAY ACHARYA MUMBAI, (IANS) -There are actors who are stars and superstars but seldom does someone outside politics, entertainment, or sports command celebrity status. Ranveer Brar is one such exception. A chef who has capitalized on a carefully cultivated television and digital persona,

Ingredients . Fresh cherries, pitted 2 cups . Water 1/2 cup . Almond milk 4 cups . Condensed milk 1/2cup . Heavy cream 1/2cup . Sugar 1/2 cup . Almond meal 1/2 cup . Toasted almond flakes 1 tbsp Method: . Place cherries, water and 1/4 cup sugar in a

Ingredients: Mushroom 250gm Porcini mushroom 20gm Chopped garlic 10gm Chopped ginger 5gm Chopped masala 100gm Lemon slices Cilantro 5gm Butter 10gm Oil 10ml Salt 2gm Pav 8 pieces Green chilli 2gm Onion rings (raw) 50gm METHOD: Take a pan heat it adds oil and sauté chopped garlic and chopped ginger until it's golden brown. Add

BY BALA SARDA NEW DELHI, (IANS) - As summer approaches, get your sunglass and sunscreen ready because National Iced Tea Month is quickly approaching. When it comes to chilled beverages, iced tea has always been at the top of our list!

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actress Anushka Sharma is known to be particular about nutrition, lifestyle, and the impact of products on the environment. The actress and entrepreneur has now invested in and become the brand ambassador of Slurrp Farm, a brand

Ingredients: Rasmalai 4 Instant coffee powder 2 teaspoons Mascarpone cheese 1 cup Whipped cream Eggless sponge cake 1 eight inch Icing sugar Cocoa powder Method: Heat 1 cup water in a pan. Add coffee powder and boil. Whip mascarpone cheese in a bowl for a minute or so then add

Ingredients: Edamame 150 gm Hung curd 50 gm Spinach 200 gm Mace powder 10 gm Black pepper 5 gm Green cardamom 20 gm Gram flour 100 gm Salt 20 gm Chaat masala 30 gm Cumin powder 20 gm Almonds 30 gm Coriander leaves 40 gm Green chili 20 gm Methi mayonnaise 2 tsp Ghee 10

INGREDIENTS Unsalted Butter 180 g Castor Sugar 180 g Orange Zest 1 no. Lemon Zest 1 no. Eggs 165 g Cake Flour 100 g Corn Flour 100 g Almond Meal 80 g Baking Powder 5 g Salt pinch Lemon Juice 1 no. Sour Cream 50 g Orange Juice 1 no. Citron 50 g METHOD Line a

NEW DELHI (IANS)- There is a peculiar link between his family's exodus from Kashmir and his getting into cooking. When he moved to Bangalore from the Valley in face of growing threats to the Pandit community, things were bleak, and

Duration: 25 mins Serves: 1-2 people Ingredients: * 2 eggs * 1 tablespoon chopped tomato * 1 tablespoon cilantro * 1/2 teaspoon oregano * Salt as required * 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper * 1 tablespoon black olives * 1 tsp cheese cubes * 1/4 teaspoon powdered black pepper * 1 teaspoon

Ingredients: 200 gm chicken boneless 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon spice cardamom 1/2 cup tahini 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 handful chopped parsley 2 sliced tomato 2 cup shredded lettuce leaf 2 tablespoon allspice 1 tablespoon vinegar Aalt as required 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoon virgin olive oil 1

Consuming water-rich fruit can help you meet nutrient requirements while also keeping you hydrated. If you don't drink the recommended amount of water per day, fruits and vegetables can provide you with extra fluid, keeping you nourished and healthy. Fruit

NEW DELHI (IANS) - "Kashmiri food is more than Wazwan, and both Muslim and Pandit cuisines of the region need due recognition," says celebrity Sanjay Raina, who is on a mission to change traditional perceptions about Kashmiri food and its

By PUSHPESH PANT Those who keep a sharp focus on the food scene have observed that fermented foods are at the confluence of two powerful trends - the increasing demand for natural foods and immunity-boosting superfoods. There is general agreement that fermented

Ingredients: * 16 oz of coffee, ground coarse. * 9 cups of water, cold or room temperature. * 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut. Directions: * Before you get started, toast your coconut and allow it to cool completely so you can crunch it up

By N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE NEW DELHI - As Muslims around the world fast and pray from dawn to dusk, eating healthily during this time is just as important as any other activity in order to think clearly. Chef Asif Qureshi, who can

Puran Poli is a flat roti stuffed with sweet lentil filling made from split Bengal gram/chana dal and organic jaggery. In Marathi, this sweet filling is called puran and the roti is called poli. Ingredients: For Puran: 1 cup organic jaggery 1 cup chana

MUMBAI (IANS) - Actress Huma Qureshi will be essaying the role of the best-selling cookbook author and home chef, Tarla Dalal, in the upcoming biopic 'Tarla' directed by Piyush Gupta, who was previously known for writing 'Dangal' and 'Chhichhore'. Commenting on

Protein is an important component of your diet, it keeps you active, helps you maintain a healthy weight and saves you from many health hazards, especially in the later years of your life. Sadly, the typical Indian breakfast mostly misses this

Ingredients: * 60 ml Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple * Top with Ginger Beer * 1 squeeze Fresh Lime * 1 Lime Wedge (Garnish) Method: * Pour Jack Apple over ice * Add a splash of ginger beer and stir * Add lime wedge to garnish

NEW DELHI (IANS) - "If you have cooked something today, the highest chances are that you have reached out for this, chopped and tossed it into your dish or used its bright green leaves as garnish. Coriander or the several

Just the way a sommelier will tell you that the shape, structure, and material of wine glass affect wine's taste, aromatics and flavor, a Tea enthusiast will always know that tea-ware can build the taste and flavor of your tea. There

MELBOURNE (ANI) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on April 9, shared a snap of him cooking 'khichdi' to celebrate India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement. Morrison took to his Instagram handle and posted photos of the dishes he cooked for

Made from raw mangoes, this cooler can be easily made in bulk and refrigerated for longer use. Ingredients: 1 raw mango 3 tbsp mint leaves ¼ cup sugar/stevia ½ tsp cardamom powder ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp pepper powder ¼ tsp salt Few ice cubes Cold water Method: In a pressure