That India was experiencing a rise in vigilante-style violence linked to the emotive issues of cow slaughter and meat consumption came to widespread public attention in 2015 with a wave of “beef lynchings.” What one ate – beef or not – was being constructed as a fundamental marker of difference between religious communities, and caste groups too. In… Read More »
Sesame Seeds With Jaggery Two of the most popular winter ingredients are sesame seeds (til) and jaggery (gur). They get widely used in various winter recipes, particularly and the combination is not only delicious, but it is also healthy. Because of their warming properties, they are commonly consumed during the winter season. When combined with jaggery, the seeds… Read More »
Promote heart health, regulate blood sugar levels, and improve cognitive function with this veggie. Reviewed by Nilofar Pendhari, Certified Clinical NutritionistWritten by Sindhu Koganti, Certified Health & Nutrition Life Coach Edited by Ravi Teja Tadimalla, Professional Certificate In Food, Nutrition & Health Fact-checked by Aparna Mallampalli, BEd (Biological Sciences), MSc (Microbiology), Diploma In Nutrition Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a tear-drop-shaped vegetable (technically… Read More »
When it comes to higher education, the United States stands as a beacon of excellence. With a plethora of institutions spanning the length and breadth of the country, choosing the best university can be quite a daunting task. In this article, we’ll explore the top-tier universities in the USA, focusing on what sets them apart and why they’re… Read More »
1. Raisins are rich in antioxidants, which are beneficial compounds that protect your cells against harmful free radicals. Raisins are also high in ferulic acid, rutin, quercetin, and trans-caftaric acid. Antioxidants contained in raisin water play a key role in health and safeguard against chronic conditions like cancer, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. It is believed that eating raisins… Read More »
There are myriad winter vegetables that ace in taste. Turnip or shaljam is also a winter veggie but it is not as popular as others, the reason being its pungent taste. It is considered as just a salad ingredient and there is so much to explore about this vegetable. Turnip is loaded with vital nutrients that you may… Read More »
GERD, diarrhea and colorectal cancer are examples of gastrointestinal diseases. When examined, some diseases show nothing wrong with the GI tract, but there are still symptoms. Other diseases have symptoms, and there are also visible irregularities in the GI tract. Most gastrointestinal diseases can be prevented and/or treated. What are gastrointestinal diseases? Gastrointestinal diseases affect your gastrointestinal (GI) tract,… Read More »
Harira is a zesty, fragrant tomato-based soup with chickpeas and lentils. Robustly seasoned with ginger, pepper, cinnamon and lots of fresh herbs, it’s especially popular in Ramadan when it’s served to break the fast. Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup of tomato, lentils, and chickpeas. Wonderfully fragrant with zesty seasoning, it often ranks high on lists of must-try Moroccan foods.… Read More »
The first step of cooking most things is washing them clean, and that means knowing what needs to be rinsed and what doesn’t, including rice. While some things are given a quick rinse under running water to remove dirt, muck, and dust (like fruits and veggies), grains such as rice require multiple washes and need to be gently rubbed… Read More »
Domestic cooking oil disposal Frying bacon for breakfast, whipping up a stir-fry for dinner, or deep frying chips can leave you with leftover cooking oil. Normally the amount is fairly small compared to commercial kitchens, which means there are a few quick and convenient ways to dispose of used cooking oil at home: