The number of people suffering from diabetes in India is 101 million. The recently released ICMR-NIN dietary guidelines for Indians show that more than 10 percent of children aged 5-19 years are pre-diabetic.

A new study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition shows that deep fried, baked and grilled ultra-processed foods are rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which cause inflammation and increase the risk of many diseases including diabetes.

Dr V Mohan, a diabetes expert at the Chennai-based Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), told IANS that his team conducted the study on AGEs in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

“When we fry or grill foods, it produces oxidative stress that promotes inflammation. Chronic inflammation in the body is linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even certain types of cancer,” he said. Foods with high trans fats are harmful for health.”

According to the research, foods containing advanced glycation end products (AGEs) include red meat, fried foods, French fries, fried chicken, bacon, biscuits, bakery products, butter, margarine and sugary foods. On the other hand, fruits and vegetables, broccoli, legumes, oats, dairy, eggs, fish, almonds, walnuts, cashews etc. come under the category of low AGEs food.

Mohan said, “Our research has shown that foods with high dietary AGEs are associated with type 2 diabetes and inflammation. Foods with low dietary AGEs are protective against diabetes.”

Dr Ambrish Mittal, Chairman and Head – Endocrinology & Diabetes, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, told IANS, “Fried food means that our body is getting more saturated fat and calories, so it will naturally not be good for us.”

He said, “A lot of fried food in India, especially in the form of saturated fat and calories are associated with type 2 diabetes and inflammation. “Street food is usually cooked in reheated oil. Reheated oil is high in trans fats, which are a major risk factor for heart disease and certain types of cancer,” he said.

Baked food is also not necessarily healthy, he added, as most baked food is rich in carbohydrates. These foods, which boost obesity rates, are also one of the major causes of diabetes in the country, Mohan told urged the government to promote healthy eating habits.

Moreover, the MDRF study showed that “excessive consumption of white rice or wheat increases carbohydrates, which causes sugar.

Apart from this, stress, lack of sleep and air pollution are also major reasons behind it.

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During his keynote address, Shri Chirag Paswan highlighted the vital role of the food processing sector in reducing agricultural wastage, promoting value addition, ensuring food security, and strengthening the supply chain from farm to fork. The Government of India through its whole-of-government approach has placed a great emphasis on the holistic development of the value chain across the food & allied sectors and is working towards the goal of Atma Nirbhar and Viksit Bharat.

Shri Paswan added that the Ministry has been implementing flagship schemes Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLIS), and Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) to support and sustain the growth of this sector.

He mentioned that the Ministry is organizing, World Food India − the nation’s largest food event, to foster collaboration and partnerships among global and Indian food sector stakeholders from 19^th to 22^nd September 2024. Additionally, this year, to give impetus to the growing startup ecosystem and foster innovation, the Ministry is launching the 2^nd edition of the Startup Grand Challenge in collaboration with Startup India.   World Food India 2023 was a resounding success witnessing 1,208 exhibitors, 715 international buyers from 90 countries, 24 states, and 75,000 attendees. The mega event also featured over 16,000 B2B/B2G meetings, roundtable discussions, 47 thematic sessions, MoU signing, exhibitions, a start-up grand challenge, and more, showcasing India’s prowess in the food processing and allied sector on the global platform.

In his special address, Shri Ravneet Singh, Minister of State emphasized the transformative potential of India’s food-processing sector. He highlighted that advancements in food-processing technologies could convert agricultural wealth into a robust economic force. Shri Singh mentioned that the government’s proactive stance in promoting investments through various reforms, leveraging India’s expansive market and dynamic young workforce.

He underscored the importance of the upcoming mega event, pointing out that it would bring together stakeholders from all facets of the food industry. This includes manufacturers, producers, investors, policymakers, and global organizations, all set to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and contribute to the sector’s overall development. Singh stressed that this unique gathering aims to foster collaboration and innovation, urging everyone to support the Ministry’s efforts in maintaining the momentum of growth. Through collective action and shared vision, the event aspires to drive significant advancements and strengthen India’s position in the global food ecosystem.

Smt. Anita Praveen, Secretary FPI, highlighted that the WFI 2024 in continuation to the previous edition is an industry-driven inclusive event hosted by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. She expressed gratitude for the tremendous participation in the previous edition and, extended an invitation to senior government dignitaries, global investors, business leaders, and stakeholders like food processors, equipment manufacturers, logistics and cold chain players, technology providers, start-ups, and food retailers to the 4-day flagship event.

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The Chief Minister said, “The government school in Mandavali is very spectacular. Such government schools are not seen all over the country. Earlier the condition of the schools was very bad. The schools were broken, the walls were broken. “But now the atmosphere has changed. The same teachers are doing wonders today. Our children are getting admitted to IITs, Doctrines, Advocates. These schools are becoming a matter of great pride and pride for the people of Delhi.”

CM Kejriwal said that children have suffered the most in the last 9 months. Children cannot stay locked in the room, there is energy inside the children. Children want to jump around here and there. Want to go to school and do sports, but everything had to be stopped. Online classes of 94 percent of our children are still going on.

CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “We first tried to put the money made for the mid-day meal into the parents’ account so that the children continue to get good food. Then many parents said that they give them money, but Anywhere is spent. If the ration is given directly in its place, then it will be good. In such a situation, the process of giving ration is being started. According to every child, the ration for 6 months is as much as it is for every family. Will be given. There should not be any deficiency in the nutritious food of the children. “

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Bhai Tika recipes of 2020: Dahi Bhalle

Dahi bhalle is a delicious Indian snack which is prepared using moong dal. Some people even use urad dal for preparing dahi bhalle. Dahi bhalle are small and soft round balls which are dipped in plain water and not kanji water.

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Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients

For batter

• Moong dal- 250 gms (soaked overnight)
• Salt- as per taste

For tamarind chutney

• Tamarind pulp- 1 bowl
• Water- ½ cup
• Salt- as per taste
• Sugar- 2tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1tsp
• Cumin seeds powder- 1tsp

Other Ingredients

• Curd- 100 gms
• Sugar- 4tsp
• Cumin seeds powder- 1tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1tsp
• Black salt- as per taste
• Oil- 1 cup

Procedure

• Grind the soaked dal into a fine batter without using water.
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan. When the oil is hot, make small balls of the dal batter and dip into frying pan.
• Fry till the vadas turn brown. Stir to allow even frying.
• In a deep bottomed container, fill water and then dip the fried balls into it.
• Meanwhile, strain curd and add little water. Into the thick curd, add sugar, salt, cumin seeds powder, red chilli powder and mix well. Keep it aside.
• Boil tamarind pulp with water in another pan. Add sugar, salt, red chilli powder and cumin seeds powder. Boil till the chutney thickens.
• Now, gently squeeze out 3-4 vadas and place them in a bowl. Pour curd and then add tamarind chutney.
• Sprinkle black salt, cumin seeds powder and red chilli powder. Serve.

Dahi bhalle are ready to eat. You can store the rest of the vadas in water for 2-3 days. Prefer chilled curd to make the chaat taste delicious.

Dry Chana Masala

Chickpeas or chana is widely used in Indian cuisine. We boil it to have as a snack. Serve chaat with chana or simply make chana masala. Dry chana masala is a much loved recipe for all festivals.

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients Chana- 2 cups (soaked overnight) Onions- 2 (chopped) Tomatoes- 2 (chopped) Green chillies- 3-4 (chopped) Ginger- 1 inch (finely chopped) Garlic- 7-8 pods (minced) Turmeric powder- 1tsp Red chilli powder- 2tsp Coriander powder- ½ tsp Garam masala- 1tsp Chana masala- 1tsp Jeera powder- 1tsp Cumin seeds- 1tsp Bay leaf- 1 Salt- as per taste Oil- 2tbsp Procedure Wash the soaked chana and pressure cook for a duration of 4-5 whistles. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan. Season with bay leaf and cumin seeds. Saute chopped onions for 4 minutes on a high flame. The onions should turn dark brown. Add green chillies, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook for another 3 minutes on a high flame. Sprinkle red chilli powder, garam masala, jeera powder, chana masala, coriander powder and mix well. Add the boiled chana and little water. Bring it to boil. When the gravy thickens and water evaporates completely, remove the pan off flame. Dry chana masala is ready to eat. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot as a side dish with parathas or rotis.

Kesar Pista Kheer

The ingredients of this kheer recipe is very simple. The main ingredients which adds to the fine blend of flavours in this Indian dessert are kesar (saffron) and pista (pistachios). What makes this kheer recipe ideal for all occasions is that it can be prepared very easily.

Ingredients

• Ghee- Half cup
• Govind Bhog Or Basmati Rice- 1cup
• Milk- ½ lt
• Cardamom- 2-3
• Kesar (Saffron)- 1 pinch
• Pista (Pistachios)- 8-10 (broken into half)
• Sugar- 1 ½-2 cups

Procedure

• Take a deep bottomed frying pan and add the ghee to it. Let it get heated over a low flame.
• Add the rice to the pan and fry it lightly over a low flame. Take it down before it turns reddish.
• Now take another deep bottomed frying pan over the gas oven and pour the milk into it. Keep it on a medium flame.
• Now keep stirring it slowly and bring it to simmer once the milk starts boiling.
• Drop the cardamom seeds into the milk. Remove it after 5-6 minutes.
• Now add the kesar and pista into it. Pour the rice into it now. Bring it to boil.
• Turn off the gas oven after the rice gets boiled properly.
• Your kesar pista kheer is now ready.
• Let the kesar pista kheer cool down. Keep it in the refrigerator for further cooling.

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1) Sev Puri and Bhel Puri

Among the vegetarian dishes of street food in Mumbai, Bhel Puri and Sev Puri are the most popular ones. Bhel Puri is a Marathi Chaat made out of puffed rice, vegetables, and a tangy tamarind sauce. Sev Puri is another chaat essentially made of Puri loaded with diced potatoes, onions, 3 chutneys (tamarind, chili, and garlic), and topped with sev (small pieces of crunchy noodles made from chickpea flour paste). It is seasoned with raw mango or a hint of lemon and chaat masala. Bhel puri is available everywhere. The stalls at Chowpatty and Juhu beaches draw throngs of die-hard fans. But if you want a bhel puri with ambience, try it at Sea Lounge, Taj Mahal Hotel.

2) Pav Bhaji

The two components of this dish are pav and bhaji . The vegetable preparation is an assortment of vegetables like potatoes, peas, tomatoes and onions, which are cooked in butter and spices. This is widely available at local restaurants. If you are roaming hungry and looking for street food in mumbai at night, then you will find at least one Pav Bhaji stall open late in night in your area where you can kill your hunger pangs.

3) Vada Pav

Vada Pav is a vegetarian fast food dish native to the state of Mumbai.
The Indian version of a burger. As popular as any of the “Pao” items. Vada Paos are available almost everywhere in the city and can be eaten as a snack. All stalls offer something different, so be sure to taste it in various areas of the city. Pav vada is tempered mashed potato is filled in pav and dipped into gram flour batter and deep fried, eaten with chutney and chilly.

4) Pani Puri

Pani Puri is a popular street snack in Mumbai. A puri filled with sweet tamarind chutney, tangy water and a filling of either Ragda or potato or boiled dal or onions. Although Pani Puri is not a Mumbai invention, what makes the Mumbai Pani Puri unique is the tang and bite in the water and the use of warm small white chick pea as a filling in the puri. Different versions of Pani Puri are popular throughout North India, East India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Many Mumbai Pani Puri stalls also sell Ragda-Pattise, Dahi Puri etc.

5) Batata Vada

Literally translates into potato fritters, this is another delicious all-day snack from the streets of Mumbai. The word batata means potatoes, and no, the word is neither Hindi nor Marathi; it’s Portuguese! Remember, it was Portuguese who first introduced potatoes to our country. Consisting of a patty made of mashed potatoes and spices, which is then dipped in chickpea flour batter and deep-fried, the dish looks like a thick sphere. You will get one or more chutneys and green chilies as accompaniments; it is best had with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. You will find Batata Vada sellers in every corner of Mumbai, each selling their own version. Try as many versions as you like.

6) South Indian

Another famous street food in Mumbai for breakfast is Idli – Vada served with Sambhar and coconut chutney. Idlis are steamed batters of fermented black lentils and rice. Vadas, on the other hand, are savory fritter type snacks made using Lentils, chilies, onions, and curry patta leaves. Dosa, a staple South-Indian dish, is a thin pancake-like food made of fermented rice batter. Different variants of the popular Bombay street food are stuffed differently. Mumbai is formed from outsiders. SO, you will find a lot of dishesthat are not of Maharashtran influence and Dosa is one of them.

7) Sandwich

This street-side invention is a combination of the most unlikely ingredients. Lavishly buttered white bread and sandwiched in between thin slices of beetroot, boiled potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion rings, and mint chutney. Cut into four triangles so that you can handle all the layers without spilling them, you get the most refreshing tangy taste, after each bite. A toasted version steams up the vegetables inside and adds another dimension. Truly, there is no other sandwich quite like it in the world.

8) Ice Gola

Ice gola consists of a ball of shaved ice, which the vendor molds into an oblong shape around the end of a stick. After dropping the end with the ice ball into a cup, the vendor will add various fruit flavorings, depending on which kind you order, and salt. And just like that, you have an icy treat to enjoy on a sweltering Mumbai day! The kind I tried had both blueberry and lemon flavors, which made for a unique flavor combination, especially with the salt added. Just try not to get brain freeze like I did!

9) Falooda

Falooda, an Indian adaptation of the Persian dessert, is a rich drink of vermicelli mixed with milk, almonds, pistachios, rose syrup, and basil seeds, topped with ice-cream. This street food needs no introduction and is a perfect street food in Mumbai in summers to cool off heat.

10) Modak

It is an Indian sweet popular in states of Maharashtra, Goa and in the regions of Konkan in India. The sweet filling on the inside of a modak consists of freshly grated coconut and jaggery while the outer soft shell is made from rice flour or wheat flour mixed with khava or maida flour. It is used for Ganesha during prayers.

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The Covid Curry is basically made in the shape of the Covid-19 while the ‘Mask Naan’ is a facemask-shaped naan. The best part is that the fried vegetable balls shape looks like the “crowned” coronavirus.

Yash Solanki, owner of the Vedic restaurant “Vedic eatery” in Jodhpur, said that they had also added, and advertised, that their “COVID Curry” had extra herbs and spices that were good for people’s health. “Even though its unlock 3 people still have fear in their minds. People are still very reluctant to eat out,” said Solanki.

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Almost 800 people have been dying daily from coronavirus in India, with around 50,000 new infections reported every 24 hours. India has had 1.8 million cases, the third-highest in the world behind the United States and Brazil, and more than 38,000 deaths.

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1. Langar Ka Prasad

When in Amritsar, start out with the Golden Temple. The best time to visit is during the morning when the Guru Granth Sahib is brought to the inner sanctum. After offering your prayers, head over to the langar, the largest free kitchen in the world! The volunteers here cook and serve a simple meal of dal, roti, sabzi and kheer to lakhs of devotees each day. Even if you don’t have the time for langar, don’t leave the Kara Prasad on your way out. You will have to jostle among a large crowd for this ghee-laden delicacy but a bite of it will prove to be totally worth it!

2. All India Famous Amritsari Kulcha

Amritsar is synonymous with Kulchas, the maida bread baked in a tandoor. Located beside the Golden Temple and the Wagah Border, the All India Famous is a place to have the butter drenched, potato and cauliflower stuffed kulcha. Touted by some to be a foodie’s pilgrimage spot, this place has been serving just kulchas over the many years of its existence. You can have kulchas for all your meals of the day here and each of it will be an experience incomparable to the other. They serve kulcha alongside chana masala, sliced onions and tamarind chutney. It is a perfect place for breakfast or lunch since they tend to run out of kulchas by 2 pm!!

3. Lassi

The best thirst quenching drink of Amritsar is famous all across.This drink of milk added with various nuts like cashew and almond is a treat in itself. It gives a completely different refreshing feeling that keeps you energetic to enjoy the tradition and culture of the city throughout the day. Try this at  Gian Chand Lassi Wale amritsar

4. Beera Chicken

If you are someone who loves the smokiness of chicken, then you just can’t miss out this place. With their lip-smacking dishes like roasted chicken, tandoori chicken and seek kebabs, Beera Chicken is a paradise for chicken lovers and the options are unlimited!

5. Makhan fish and Chicken corner

Thinking of non-vegetarian food, the first thought that pops up is of Chicken or mutton, but this place has something even more delicious to offer. If you are a Fish lover and want to relish some amazing fish preparations, then this place is a must visit for you. What makes this place different from others is the delectable fish delicacies it offers like Amritsari Fish, Fish Tikka, Makhan Fish to name a few.

6. Pal Da Dhaba

A small, easy to miss shop at the Hathi Gate has turned into one of the local favourites for its Kharode ka Shorba. In other words, lamb trotter soup! Not something that you will easily get used to, but for those people who love a good Paya, this place is a must visit. It is run by the proprietor himself, who is also the chef here. The dish is laden with garam masala, chillies and lentil leaves. It is best paired with kheema paratha, so soft that it will break even before you eat it!

7. Kesar Da Dhaba

For all the vegetarians out there, Kaser Da Dhaba located at Chowk Passian and a 10-minute walk from the Golden Temple is nothing short of an epicure’s paradise. They serve the best maa ki daal in the city. Also, gorge on the delicious lachcha paratha, palak paneer and the smoky baigan bharta. If this wasn’t enough, or simply because you want to eat something sweet, don’t leave without tasting their phirni. This creamy delicacy is served in earthen pots and will definitely leave you asking for more.

8. Kulfa- A one kulfa

Making this rich and creamy dessert of Amritsar is an art in itself. It is a delicate combination of many ingredients, which must be taken in the right quantities to make the dish taste so awesome. It has a bed of phirni, on which there is a layer of ice-cold kulfi, and on this layer of kulfi, is an assortment of faluda, rabri, crushed ice, along with a mild essence. It’s served in a plate and has the most delicious of tastes.

9. Giani Tea Stall

Gurmit Singh has been running his tea stall very successfully for the last 58 years, and shows no signs of slowing down. When it comes to bubbling hot creamy chai, this man has the perfect formula.

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World chocolate day 2020

World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on 7 July. Chocolate is a dish that everyone loves. Giving chocolate to anyone eliminates all kinds of depression, misconceptions and sorrows. Also, through this, people stay together and dissolve sweetness in their relationships. It is found in various flavors, some scientists believe that consuming some quantity of dark chocolate everyday is better for health. Here is the detail information about this day.

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Chocolate is very popular worldwide, it is discussed that it was first introduced in Europe on July 7, 1550. This was followed by Chocolate Day in 1995 by France. This day is also considered to be the most favorite holiday there. Chocolate is made by mixing milk, walnuts, raisins and various foods with sugar and cocoa powder. Chocolate is a high level nutritious food item. Which was liked by the people and is still being done today.

World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on 7 July, this day is celebrated globally. It is also sometimes referred to as International Chocolate Day. This year, World Chocolate Day is to be celebrated on Tuesday on 7 July 2020.

Ways to celebrate World Chocolate Day

World cocoa day 2020: On this day, people exchange chocolates as a celebration. Because of this, consumption of chocolate is more on this day. On this day, you can enjoy your favorite chocolates such as milk chocolate, hot chocolate, chocolate candy bar, chocolate cake or any things made of chocolate. Chocolate is a medium that connects two hearts and helps in strengthening the relationship between them. On this day, everyone buys chocolate from local candy stores or bakeries and presents them to their loved ones. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the people of the youth.

Chocolate benefits

1. Eating dark chocolate two or three times every day or week keeps the health healthy, so this particular day is also celebrated or included to contribute to the health benefits.

2. Chocolate is the powerhouse of anti-oxidants, due to which the effect of aging is delayed.

3. It is also helpful in keeping the chocolate on the face, keeping it young.

4. It is also helpful in keeping the stomach clean by removing unnecessary substances from the body.

5. This day is celebrated to be happy. Early research has shown that the consumption of chocolate reduces the chances of cancer, cough and heart disease.

6.Cocoa has a good effect on the brain, it helps to increase your memory, as well as it has life-extending properties, it is also helpful in ending depression.

7. If you eat chocolate, then you can keep yourself healthy by exercising for a long time. It is believed that the nitric oxide present in cocoa helps in transmitting blood flow well in the cells. There there are many Chocolate benefits.

Chocolate day 2020 in India or National cocoa day 2020

People do relish upon the chocolates and celebrate chocolate day in India in 2020.

Indian chocolatiers have changed the game. https://t.co/yA7zSjnJ5O

— Condé Nast Traveller (@CNTIndia) July 7, 2020

Reasons to celebrate World Chocolate Day

On this day you can show your love to an unknown person by giving them chocolate. This day is the day to spend dives in the ocean of love to express your feelings. The first reason for this will come is that chocolate is very much liked by every person, irrespective of age. It tastes delicious to eat, it brings a favorite flavor to everyone’s life. It is a celebration of Western culture, which is doing revolutionary work in bringing genuine love through chocolate to people all over the world.

Happy world chocolate day 2020 or World cocoa day 2020

World cocoa day 2020: This day is to celebrate your victory, by rewarding your successes, giving them the gift of chocolates, giving them new energy to their relationships and to celebrate their happiness with them. People of any age group celebrate this day by being happy.

Chocolate fans have names at the top of some countries, including Switzerland, New York and Jack Torrance of the US, which is also known as Mr. Chocolate. It is famous for all types of dishes made of chocolate.

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Almonds are among the world’s most popular nuts. They are highly nutritious and rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Almonds Are High in Vitamin E and are Loaded With Antioxidants. Almonds boast an impressive nutrient profile and helps to lower Cholesterol Levels. Let us know which is better Soaked almonds vs raw almonds,almonds nutrition facts, almonds health benefits, raw almonds nutrition and much more.

The magnesium in almonds may additionally help lower blood pressure levels.
Eating one or two handfuls of almonds per day can lead to mild reductions in “bad” LDL cholesterol, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease. Almonds are among the world’s best sources of vitamin E. Getting plenty of vitamin E from foods is linked to numerous health benefits.

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Soaked almonds vs raw almonds

Choosing between soaked and raw almonds is not just a matter of taste, but, picking the healthier option. Raw almonds are hard and crunchy, with a slightly bitter flavor due to their tannins. Soaking affects the texture and taste of almonds.

Why soaked almonds are better,

Almonds health benefits, Raw almonds nutrition

Have you heard people saying that eating overnight soaked almonds is better than eating raw almonds or vice-a-versa?

Soaked almonds are better because the peel of almond contains tannin, which inhibits nutrient absorption. Soaking the almonds makes it easy to take off the peel, which allows the nuts to release all the nutrients easily. Soaked almonds are softer and easier to digest, which again helps in the absorption of nutrients in a better manner. Soaking almonds for five to six hours is enough but many prefer soaking them overnight, which is also okay.

Improves digestion:

It is claimed that soaking almonds may make it easier for your stomach to digest, which can increase the absorption of some nutrients. The fact is that soaking softens almonds, potentially making it easier for you to chew and for the body to break down. Also, soaking almonds help release lipase, an enzyme that aids your body digest fats.

Help with weight loss:

The monounsaturated fats in almonds curb your appetite and keep you full. So feel free to snack on them because they’ll help you avoid binge-eating and trigger weight-loss. Almonds make for one of the most healthy mid-meal snacks. The monosaturated fats in almonds curb your appetite and keep you fuller. Munching on them can help you avoid binge eating and make you lose weight.

Good for heart:

Almonds help to keep your heart healthy by reducing the bad cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) and increasing the good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein).

Rich in antioxidants:

Vitamin E in almonds works as an antioxidant that inhibits the free radical damage that prevents ageing and inflammation.

Other benefits:

Almonds help in fighting cancer as they are rich in Vitamin B17, which is vital for fighting cancer. The flavonoid present in almonds can help suppress tumour growth. Not just this, almonds also help in regulating blood sugar and blood pressure.

Almonds have many fantastic nutritional qualities and the best way to derive all the benefits from this superfood is to make sure you include these in your diet regularly. Remember, if you forget to soak almonds overnight, you can still have them raw. Not soaking them isn’t a good enough reason to eliminate the power packed almonds from your diet.

How to soak almonds

Take a cup of water and soak a handful of almonds in it. Cover the cup and let the almonds get soaked overnight. Next morning, peel off the skin and have them fresh. You can also keep them in a container, which will make them last for about a week.

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Sawan Somwar Vrat 2020 & Shravan month 2020

Sawan ka Mahina 2020: As per Hindu mythology rules & regulations there are certain foods and practices which are prohibited.

Devotees who observe Shravan Somvar Vrat believe on the fact that Bhagwan Lord Shiva stays on the planet during the period of Sawan and fulfils our desire. Fasting also helps to rejuvenate our body. It is an undeniable fact that fasting is a healthy way to remove toxic from the body. Fasting assists in weight loss & also boost your immune system. While observing fast it is generally advised to eat foods that are light on tummy.

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Sangrand July 2020

Sawan Somvar Vrat: Plan your meals before & eat on time during this phase. Well in monsoons our immune system is fragile, hence, it is always advisable to schedule your meals and eat a healthy diet during the fasting period.

Sawan Shivratri 2020:As per the Hindu Vrat rituals, the devotees can either keep fast without eating or drinking or can also follow the ritual by having one meal a day. It depends on the persons strength and persons health conditions. Mostly, the people follow a Satvik lifestyle & eat fruits, milk, sago, etc. You need to ensure that you have plenty of water during your fasting period so that your system flushes out toxins in a better way.

What not to eat during Sawan Vrat?

·     First thing is to dodge drinking alcohol & eating non-veg.

·     Don’t eat eggplant during the holy month because it considered impure as per the Puranas.

·     Avoid food with salt, garlic, and onions.

The lifestyle followed during the fasting period is based on the consumption of only Satvik Ahaar. During this Covid-19, Devotees should dodge or avoid eating outside food such as fast foods, burgers, ready-to-eat meals. Better you follow a simple diet which will fuel your system with plenty of good nutrients.

What to eat in Sawan Vrat?

·    Eating nuts and seeds like almonds, raisins, dates can replenish your nutrients.

·    Drink plenty of juices made with green veggies or fresh fruits at regular intervals.

·    Drink tons of water to ease out your digestion and maintain a proper electrolyte balance in your body.

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