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Healthy vegetarian Jain diet can promote a healthy future

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 Healthy vegetarian Jain diet Every religion and culture has its own inhibitions and practices that might make it unique. One of such religion is Jainism, which is based on the motto "Ahimsa Parmo Dharma" that strictly prohibits any kind of violence. As per Jainism , the vegetables that grow beneath the ground are strictly prohibited. This prohibition, it is claimed also helps the followers  in maintaining health. It's not just onion and garlic that is not consumed, in fact other root vegetables like potato, carrot, brinjal, turnip and even radish are some of the vegetables that are avoided. The eating habits of Jains might not be generic, however, they certainly are healthy for a human being. Reasons why you may want to follow their eating habits:  1.'Non-violence is supreme religion' Those who practice this religion, believe in non-violence or Ahimsa and they believe any act of violence will attract bad karma to them. As per their religion, the underground veget...

Most popular vegetarian dishes of India

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Popular Indian vegetarian dishes India is a country with a large population of vegetarians. So it goes on without saying that we have plenty of vegetarian dishes that are easy to make and absolutely delicious to have. That's not all. Some vegetarian dishes in India are very famous throughout the world and some so many travelers love this food a lot. Here are some of the vegetarian dishes of India which is popular throughout the world right now. 1. Samosa: Samosa is a very famous food in India because of it's shape and spicy taste. Mostly North Indian people prefer having samosa in their snacks. The shape of it is a triangle and mainly potato feelings are used to make it. Generally, samosa is served with mint and coriander chutney. So if you want to have some vegan dishes in India then you must-try samosa. 2.Vegetable biryani: Biryani is itself very popular in India but generally, it is served with no veg items. But there is a thing called vegetable biryani in which the whole ...

5 Essential kitchen utensils every home needs for healthy and easy cooking

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  5 Essential kitchen utensils every home cook needs An equipped kitchen is incredibly important for any home cook. Imagine baking a cake without mixing bowls or chopping veggies for a stir-fry without a knife. Whether you're moving into a new home and need to stock your kitchen or you've been living with an ill-equipped cooking space for years - now is the time to take charge! While there are  many cooking tools and equipment you can buy, here is a list of the five essential utensils every kitchen needs .   1. Chef's knife     Trust me ,this is one tool that is worth the investment. A knife is the most used utensil in the kitchen, and having a sharp knife that properly slices, dices and chops is a key component for cooking. Higher-quality sharp knives are actually safer than dull, cheap varieties because they're less likely to slip and cut you. A paring knife is also a great and inexpensive investment. It's very sharp and great for chopping smaller veggies and ...

Cooking tips: Tips and tricks to make everyday cooking easy, healthy and more delicious

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Useful cooking tips and tricks  If you are a beginner, you have probably been spending way too much time cooking in your kitchen. To cut some of the work that goes into making all those tasty dishes, read on for a ton of super-easy and super useful cooking tricks . 1. Do the onions first If you're cooking a recipe that calls for sauteing both onions and garlic , do the onions first. Onions take longer to soften up, while garlic burns pretty easily. So it only makes sense to cook the former first-then drop the garlic in as the onions are finishing. 2. Add brown sugar to your tomato sauce Add brown sugar to your tomato sauce to make the overall flavor even richer. Whether it's white sugar or brown sugar, adding just a tablespoon of it to tomato sauce will make the flavor really pop. 3. Juicing limes or lemons    When juicing limes or lemons , cut the bottom off first so that all the juice runs through the fruit instead of getting trapped in the rind. Don't waste all t...

Indian food: Here are 5 reasons to love it!

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Indian food: Reasons to love it! The first word that comes to one's mind when they hear Indian food is "spicy". Well, today, I would like to break that stereotype because there is so much to Indian cuisine than just 'spicy'. Food is an essential requirement of our body; we all know it. But apart from making us healthy, it plays a prominent role in satisfying our physical, mental, and emotional needs, which are directly related to it. Thus consuming food becomes a necessary thing. Different countries  in this are popular for their delicious cuisine, and those delicacies also play an integral part in their respective cultures. Indians are known for their hardworking nature and their love for spicy Indian food. For years there was a misconception among the western nations that Indian food means chillies and more chillies! However Indian food represents a unique combination of different kinds of spices.  Here are 5 reasons why Indian cuisine is the best A unique blend...