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PREPARE GAJAK WITH HONEY, THIS MAKAR SANKRANTI

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  Gajak is a dish made to commemorate Makar Sankranti . Roasted sesame seeds and cashews or groundnuts are folded in a ghee, sugar, and water mixture before being placed on a ghee-coated tray. After cooling, the sesame seed layer is broken into small pieces and served as a sweet dish. So, instead of sugar, we will make Gajak with honey.   Gajak 4 Serving Ingredients:   ●      2 cups roasted sesame seeds ●      4 tbsp. honey ●      2 tbsp. water ●      1/4 cup halved cashews ●      2 tbsp. ghee   How to Make Honey Gajak? Step 1: Grease a rectangular tray with ghee and set it aside for this simple Makar Sankranti recipe. Dry roast sesame seeds in a large heavy-bottomed kadhai over low heat until they turn brown. Set aside.     Step 2:   Cook the ghee with two tablespoons of water over medium heat until it becomes thick and...

Time To Try Coconut Oil Pulling for Healthier Teeth and Gums

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  Let’s Know About Oil Pulling   Oilpulling , also known as gandusha in Ayurvedic medicine, is a fantastic oral procedure that is simply done by swishing a tablespoon of oil (typically coconut oil, olive oil, or sesame oil) in your mouth for 10-20 minutes.   Oil pulling cleans (detoxifies) the oral cavity in the same way that soap cleans dirty dishes. It literally suctions the dirt (toxins) out of your mouth, creating a clean, antiseptic oral environment that aids in the proper flow of dental liquid required to prevent cavities and disease .   Why Should One Use Coconut Oil For Oil Pulling?   As a staple in India, it's no surprise that many Ayurvedic medicinal practitioners gravitate toward sesame when practicing gandusha. However, I would like to recommend that you use beneficial coconut oil instead.   Why? Because it has been demonstrated that coconut oil is responsible for the following:   ●     Hormone balanc...

HOW IS HONEY BENEFICIAL IN THE WINTER?

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  Honey  is one of the few foods that has remained virtually unchanged throughout history. A product that not only sweetens milk, yogurt, or desserts, but also the body. It is one of the healthiest foods to eat in the winter. And it is a rich source of nutrients that provides us with many health benefits, in addition to being a versatile ingredient in many recipes.   Even in the dead of winter, temperature swings are constant. It is noticed by the bodies, which increases the number of colds or flu. It is at this point that honey is presented as one of the best allies for dealing with the temperature drop.   ADVANTAGES OF HONEY:   1.   Honey is a natural source of energy: Honey's nutritional properties make it an abundant and natural source of energy for people who engage in physical activity on a daily basis. About 300 calories are provided by 100 grams of honey. A tablespoon of honey per day can be beneficial and is an excellent sugar ...