The first step of flavor building in Indian cuisine comes from using spices. From piquant to pungent, nutty to spicy, floral to fruity, and everything in between—spices play a vital role in elevating the taste quotient of recipes. Apart from injecting color, texture, and aroma into dishes, spices and herbs also come with a host […]

India is the origin of spices. Hence, spices are integral parts of Indian food. Because of the various benefits of Indian spices, people across the globe are familiar with the importance of Indian spices. Not to forget that spices also come with numerous health benefits—all thanks to their anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, antioxidant, cholesterol-lowering, etc., properties. But […]

Spices are seeds, fruits, roots, barks, or other plant substances primarily used for flavouring or colouring food. Spices have always played a very important role in the way we have cooked and prepared various varieties of food. All around the world, people take the help of different kinds of spices in order to add their […]

There is no doubt that edible seeds are becoming essential elements of our healthy lifestyle. Chia seeds and flax seeds are delicious foods, which are also used as crunchies in salads. Plus, they make comfort beverages like smoothies healthier too. Chia seeds and flax seeds both have equal nutritional benefits and more fiber content. So, […]

“Organic” is the buzzword that came into light about eight to ten years ago. Interestingly, with the emergence of a more health-conscious generation the world over, it has been gaining even more importance these days. From baby and adult foods to plant-based and meat-based products, the consumption of organic food has increased multi-fold all across […]

Chia seeds come from the herbaceous plant Salvia Hispanica L., best known for its high omega-3 content. They are a powerful superfood used in energy drinks for thousands of years. Chia seeds were a staple for ancient Aztecs and Mayans; they used to mix water and lime to make an energy drink quite popular at […]

Sesame seeds have been in use for thousands of years, but only recently have the versatile seeds started getting the attention they deserves. Nutritious and flavorsome condiments, sesame seeds form an important part of food industry across the globe. Whether it’s your burgers, salads, smoothies or deserts, the ubiquitous seed has made its way into […]

From the ancient temples of India to the traditional kitchens across Asia, sesame seeds have quietly maintained their place in natural medicine for thousands of years. Both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine speak highly of these tiny seeds for their ability to nourish the body, reduce inflammation, and even promote glowing skin.Fast forward to today, […]

Psyllium is a soluble fiber that is often used as a gentle bulk-forming laxative in products such as Metamucil. Derived from a shrub-like herb called Plantago ovata, it is also known by the name Isabgol or Aspagol. Although it is found worldwide, India grows it in abundance and is also the top exporter of psyllium […]

Psyllium seeds are obtained from Plantago ovata. Psyllium husk is derived from psyllium seeds. Psyllium husk has lots of benefits. It is a new buzz word in the market when it comes to health benefits For instance, psyllium husk has high fiber content so it is widely used for chronic constipation issues, digestion-related issues, colon-related […]