What this post is about — In my last post, I promised to share some recipes wherein freshly made, whole milk paneer (cottage cheese) can be substituted for feta cheese. I plan to do another series of more elaborate recipes in the coming weeks, but for now, these three simple ways to use paneer feta are…
Category: Health
A day in the life – making it count
Growth and change are both painful, uncomfortable and sometimes undesirable. But, nothing is more painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong. So start here and now. Start with fear, with wonder, with reservation or without a clue. It’s a beautiful day to start. Even rock bottom is a beautiful start. Just start making it…
Recipes from the native kitchen – series 2
Eating local and thinking global is a great way to eat fresh, healthy, naturally occurring produce from your native surroundings. Eating like a ‘locavore’ is the easiest way to reward your body with the best nutrition and the freshest food there is! On popular demand, I am back with a few more of my favourite…
Don’t hide it. Period.
Let’s talk about the ‘period’ — says nobody in India. So, this Valentine’s Day let’s talk about a different kind of red. The most primitive phenomenon behind the source of our genesis, the ‘period’, is often associated with shame, embarrassment and secrecy. In a resolute attempt to break the menstrual taboo, The Better India campaign is…
Baby, it’s cold outside
What this post is about: My winter essentials for battling chapped lips, lifeless skin and all the havoc that harsh winters inflict on your mind and body. I’m that person who feels cold all the freaking time. Don’t get me wrong, I love myself some winter sun basking, but late night parties dancing in the…
Recipes from the native kitchen – series 1
Taking off from where we began last week (see previous post here), here is a compilation of some of my favourite millet recipes (mostly gluten-free) and ways to incorporate flaxseed (rich in Omega-3) into your diet. I have a total of ten recipes to share, divided into two series of 5 recipes each. I hope…
Eating from the native bowl
Healthy eating hacks that incorporate native, locally grown, seasonal produce (specific to India) that will help you realise your clean eating goals, help you eat more home cooked food and save you the time and money you spend on buying gourmet ingredients that travel the world before reaching your refrigerator. Find full recipes of all…
Body type: works out, but definitely likes donuts
How many times in a week do you look at a piece of cake and want it to stop staring at you with bedroom eyes? I don’t know if you can be honest but it happens to me every single day. And I’m not even a big fan of cake. But I’m not supposed to…
Flushing down toxic waste
Today’s post involves exposing my vulnerability to the world. But in doing so, I want you to know that you are not alone. In our struggle towards contentment and self-love, we often face setbacks just as we learn to take pride in our milestones. Sometimes, a person or a situation triggers a fight or flight…
Moms aren't Gentlemen 