Organic must-haves to include in your diet for a healthy lifestyle
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Last updated on - Jul 16, 2019, 10:12 IST01/11Include these healthy yet yummy organic food items in your diet
This red rice is from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is organically grown and family farmed. It’s good for your health. It’s good for the planet. Grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, nearly 9,000 feet above sea level, Bhutanese Red Rice is a grain like no other, abundant with nutritional, culinary and environmental benefits.
02/11Organic pulses
Some of the most popular ingredients used in many kitchens around India has to be pulses. From moong to kidney beans, pulses are used in a variety of dishes. That is why switching to organic options is a healthy choice if you consume this product often. Organic pulses are rich sources of protein, fibre, carbs and vitamins.
03/11Organic fruit juices
Fresh fruit juice with no added sugars, sweeteners or preservatives can be extremely beneficial to your body. Organic juices help to give you body the right nutrients in order to maintain good health. If you are someone who drinks a lot of juices, opt for organic options. Orange juice, apple juice, pineapple juice, and aloe vera juice are some of the delicious beverages you can try.
04/11Organic milk
Organic milk is derived from cows that are not given any hormones for growth or treated with antibiotics. It reportedly has about 68 per cent higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acid, which is extremely beneficial to maintaining heart health.It also benefits the immune system as it is also loaded with vitamin E and beta-carotene.
05/11Sattu Ladoo
This ladoo is a handmade sweet made from Sattu (sand-roasted chickpeas), a traditional ingredient of Bihar. Sattu Ladoo is rich in protein, and the mild nutmeg flavour also makes it extremely delicious!
06/11Panagam
Panagam is a physiological equivalent of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and regulates the fluid and salt equivalents lost in sweating. This one is a sweet peppery flavoured drink with a combination of ‘vadapappu’ (moong dal), assigning a distinctive mark to the festival. Made with a mixture of jaggery, sonti (dry ginger), black pepper and cardamom, Panakam acts as a coolant in the hot sweltering summer.
07/11Original Granola
An Oats based breakfast cereal/snack that makes healthy taste good. The nuts and seeds add a whole load of crunch and nutrition to your mornings. Have this cereal with cold Milk or freshly squeezed orange juice to liven up your breakfast. Granola is made of oats, Raw Organic Honey, Cold Pressed Organic Coconut Oil, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, and Raisins.
08/11100% Natural Ginger Honey
It has the flavour of honey infused with benefits of ginger. Since it is unprocessed, it possesses all the nutrients and benefits of ginger. It is purely natural and contains no sugar. Due to its anti-microbial property, it can help in treating sore throat. Ginger possesses inherent digestive properties due to which it can help in digestion.
09/11Organic Gir Cow Ghee
This ghee does not contain any gluten or sugar but can help with digestion. It is rich in vitamins (A, E, and K), phenolic antioxidants. Gir Cow ghee which is also known as desi cow ghee possesses a number of benefits that enhance our health and award a long life. Ghee must always be consumed with hot items, especially liquids like daal, kadhi, milk etc. Cooking food in ghee makes it tastier as well as healthy.
10/11Coconut Oil (Cold Pressed Extra Virgin)
It is made of 100% raw cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil and is made in small batches from handpicked high-quality coconuts. This cold pressed oil also known as “Chekku”/”Ghani” oil. No chemicals, solvents or preservatives are added. This is pure coconut oil - It can be used for cooking and for therapeutic hair and skin purposes.