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Diwali

The word Diwali has its origin from the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" which means "rows of light". Diwali is the festival that falls on the night of "Amavasya" (no moon) but the "diyas" we light gives us the message of spreading light and driving the darkness
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Enjoy the Benefits of the Yellow Colored Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables which are yellow or orange in color are packed with carotenoids, vitamin C and many other nutrients.
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Makar (Kichadi) Sankranti: Worship the Sun

Makar Sakranti is also known as Khichidi Sakranti as people generally make Kichidi to celebrate this day. On the eve of Makar Sankrant people make Til and Jaggery Ladoos. Til is a good source of minerals like Fe, Mg, Ca, Co and Vitamin E which has antioxi
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Recipes for Good Skin - Three Mantras For Youth

For many of us, it takes an upcoming event or important special occasion to motivate us to finally revamp our diet and hit the gym! Maybe it\'s a child\'s wedding, a class reunion or a vacation to the beach. Whatever the occasion, future events can be great to jumpstart a makeover and freshen up you
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Soup for Hypertension

a Recipe that can be given to people with high BP as it is low on sodium. A low sodium, low fat, high protein, calcium rich chilled soup that is a perfect for hot summer days. Ingredients: (Serves 4) • Curd/yogurt- 2 cups (made from skimmed milk) • Cucumber: 1 medium (chopped) • Min
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Salad dressing with minimum sodium

Using herbs and spices in your recipes can reduce the dependence on salt in the recipes. In this recipe, the lemon juice and garlic enhance the flavor for the taste buds. Ingredients: • Yogurt/curd (made from skimmed milk, hang it in muslin cloth to drain water overnight): 1cup • Cucumber:
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Homemade Skin Care

Green your skin care routine and save money while reducing your consumption of plastic container. If you have teenagers or are struggling to keep a clear complexion, you already know how costly acne products add to your monthly budget. Skip the pre-packaged commercial products and make your own skin
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Happy HEALTHY Easter

The DesiDieter team would like to wish everyone a Hop, hop, hoppy & Healthy Easter! In our endeavor to make your (and our own) life healthier, here are some ideas to make this Easter a little healthy for all: For the Easter egg hunt: Kids love this tradition of hunting for eggs and discovering
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Physical Activity Improves Academic Performance

Healthy body does lead to a healthy mind is just not a fancy phrase. Science and research proves the direct correlation between a healthy body and healthy mind.   According to a study, which involved 1.2 million people, better cardiovascular fitness was associated with higher intelligence. &
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Summer Fun-Mango Granita

With the mango season just around the corner-here is a simple dessert for those days when you want to have something ‘icy’!   Ingredients: Mango-3 cups cubed Water-1 cup Sugar- 1 tbsp. (can be omitted if the mangoes are very sweet) Rose petals- for garnish   Method:
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Add 'Cinnamon Zing' To Your Holi Palette

Increase Your Flavour: Sprinkle some cinnamon powder on top of your cup of hot tea/coffee/Thandai even soups or gravies and indulge yourself in the rich aroma!   Health Benefits: Cinnamon is known for its many health benefits. Besides adding 'zing' to your mood. It is known to lower blood sug
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Dry Skin

Dry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. The skin has a parched look caused by its inability to retain moisture. It usually feels "tight" and uncomfortable after washing unless some type of moisturizer or skin cream is appli
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