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SPORTS NUTRITION: Vegetarian athletes share their top protein sources

PLANT BASED DIETS: Vegetarians share their sources of animal-free protein

There are many reasons why someone might want to eat a plant-based diet, whether for allergy concerns, health reasons or more variety. But nagging doubts often come up. Are plant proteins…

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EDIBLE FLOWERS: Add colour, flavour and nutrition to your meals

Edible Flowers: Health from the garden to your plate

Though edible flowers are ordinarily associated with haute cuisine and wedding cakes, you may have some tasty varieties sitting right in your own backyard. Adding flowers to your meals will not only…

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GHEE: A healthier alternative to butter (with ghee recipe)

To Ghee or not to ghee: Clarified butter - a healthier alternative

To some it’s known as clarified butter, to others the golden elixir of healing—ghee is a staple ingredient in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic healing known for its versatility, great taste, and many…

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NATURAL CLEANSE DIET: Eating Ayurvedically with kitchari

Panchakarma: Cleanse your digestive system by eating kitchari

If you’re a foodie wanting to clean your system out, but can’t stand the thought of a strict fast, try eating some kitchari. Ayurvedic doctors swear by this hearty dish…

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THE FACTS ON FOOD ADDITIVES: Reading nutrition facts food labels

What are you eating - A look beyond nutrition facts

How many of you woke up this morning, sat down at the breakfast table and without a thought, poured your favourite cereal into a bowl with your milk of choice?…

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MINDFUL CONSUMPTION: Use mindfulness to alter food consumption patterns

Food for thought

The food we eat, for the most part, is driven by internal desires that have disastrous consequences, particularly for our connection to all…

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HOLY: A prose poem by Max Reif

HOLY: Prose poem by Max Reif

The word Holy had lost its way. It was speaking on a soapbox in the park. People passed by, oblivious. A few stopped to gawk or jeer. Only one little boy stood listening, enrapt…

MY DENNY’S “AMERICANA” ADVENTURE: Two essays by Max Reif

My Denny's Americana Adventure - two essays by Max Reif

Americans know Denny’s, the chain of so-so diners that in many areas are the only places to go after a night of carousing or, conversely, upon very early rising, as the only places open all night…

GHEE: A healthier alternative to butter (with ghee recipe)

To Ghee or not to ghee: Clarified butter - a healthier alternative

To some it’s known as clarified butter, to others the golden elixir of healing—ghee is a staple ingredient in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic healing known for its versatility, great taste, and many…

BANGALORE: One foot dangling in the future, one hoof rooted in the past

BANGALORE: One foot dangling in the future, one hoof rooted in the past - image roadsigns

Sadar Patrappa Road is commonly abbreviated to S.P. Road, nice and short for those wanting to save some time saying the extra syllables. This is Bangalore after all—the hub of India’s fast-paced…