The lunch break, something we all used to look forward to, is starting to feel like a thing of the past. A huge 79 per cent of us don’t actually take a break at lunch, with one in five of us using the time to run errands or spending it on social media instead, according …
01/5What are Doughnuts? Doughnuts or Donuts are a sweet round snack prepared from frying dough. They are available at almost any bakery, café shop or patisserie. Doughnuts are often consumed for snacks, breakfast and desserts. They are best paired with milk, tea or coffee. Originally the usual simple doughnut was just coated with powdered sugar …
01/5Protein shake with Sattu Sattu, also called the poor man’s protein, is an inexpensive and equally effective substitute for your protein shakes. Sattu is basically flour made of roasted channa which makes it fibre and protein-rich. If you are looking for some pocket-friendly protein options which can help you meet your daily recommended intake of …
There is some facial hair that will never go out of style. From the sleek mustache to the full fisherman beard, there’s something that suits everyone’s personal taste. Made famous by men in the 19th century, the likes of Elvis Presley and Wolverine, this killer beard style is making a serious comeback. If you’re …
01/7Kokum and its health benefits When it comes to summer drinks, we often talk about fruit shakes and fresh juices of watermelon, oranges and more. But there is one Indian berry that is often neglected and that is Kokum. Kokum is a purple coloured berry which is indigenous to western coast of India and is …
Making your own kombucha allows you to customize the taste, and it's more economical. (Bottled kombucha runs from $2 to $5 a bottle.) For your first batch, it might be helpful to order a starter kit. However you do it, make sure to carefully follow all safety instructions. (And check with a doctor before you …
If you have nut allergies and cannot drink nut milks that are loved by vegans and dairy-free folks, then you could try drinking seed milk instead. The only problem is that this type of vegan ‘milk’ is not commonly found in the shops and online so your best bet is to make it home. Luckily, …
Scones, clotted cream, cucumber-mint finger sandwiches, mini muffins and a fancy pot of tea — the traditional English high-tea menu had so far been a choice for some niche diners. However, with the pandemic restrictions in place and restaurants operating till 8 pm, the traditional high tea is becoming increasingly popular in the food and …
If you've ever tossed and turned in bed because you felt like you were overheating, you might be a "hot sleeper." These night sweats may have more to do with physiological reasons than environmental ones, but that doesn't mean that there aren't things that you can change in and around your bed to give you …
How do you wake up each morning? Are you full of energy and action, feeling bright and ready to take on the day? Or does it typically involve grogginess and a sense of foreboding? It’s really common to hear people describe themselves as either a “morning person” – someone who fares well first thing – …