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May is the kind of month that changes the way the body asks for food. The heat rises, appetites often turn lighter, and the craving shifts from heavy meals to something cooler, juicier and easier to digest. This is where seasonal fruits quietly earn their place. They do more than just satisfy a sweet tooth….
Dried figs rarely become the star of nutrition conversations, but they quietly deserve a seat at the table. One cup of dried figs offers roughly 101 mg of magnesium, making them one of the richest fruit sources of this mineral. What makes figs particularly interesting is their balance. They are naturally sweet, but they also…
It is rightly said that nature has everything for human sustenance, we must only know how to use things wisely. Similarly, nothing goes to waste in a smart garden, not even vegetable and fruit waste. They’re goldmines for your plants, and turning kitchen scraps into fertiliser feels like a win for your wallet, the planet,…
The desire for sweetness is usually associated with desserts made with processed foods; however, there are many types of fruits which are equally satisfying without being unhealthy. As they ripen, fruits take on great flavour along with their own naturally occurring sugar content, providing an equally decadent taste without artificial sweeteners. The texture of some…
Berry overnight oats There is something quietly reassuring about a breakfast that asks for almost no effort in the morning yet delivers steady energy for hours. Berry overnight oats do exactly that. They lean on the natural sweetness of fruit rather than added sugar, while oats and chia seeds bring fiber that slows digestion and…
How well do you know your produce? Do you know that not all the produce needs to go to the freezer zone? For instance, leafy greens, broccoli, and carrots absolutely love the cold. And, so they go straight to the crisper drawer. But tomatoes, avocados, and bananas? They aren’t enthusiastic about the cold. They lose…
High blood pressure sneaks up on you. Most people have no idea until it starts to wear out their heart, brain, or kidneys. It’s even more common now with all the stress, junk food, and sitting we do. Pills help, but doctors keep coming back to something simpler: what you eat. Red fruits get a…
Fruits release ethylene gas, a natural ripening agent, causing them to mature rapidly when stored together. This invisible gas acts like a biological alarm, accelerating spoilage. It all starts with the bowl full of fresh fruit in many kitchens on Mondays; however, by the time Thursday comes around, the fruit has turned into an overripe…
Chiuri (Diploknema butyracea), also known as Indian Butter Nut, is a highly versatile tree that grows in the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation between 300 and 1,500 meters. Its sweet, fleshy, oval fruit matures to a pale yellow colour. While the flesh of the fruit, which is sweet, may be eaten fresh, the…
Far from the madding crowd, in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, lies a place that feels unreal. The place is less like a destination and more like a mystery waiting to be explored and experienced in person. Recently, I got my calling from the sacred Rudravart Kund/Rudravart Mahadev Temple. Honestly, I was not ready for…
