Mixed-Berry Detox Smoothie

How about waking up to a tall glass of this thick, creamy, tasty and most importantly, healthy smoothie? I would love to.... every single day for the rest of my life!! If I tell you what's in this "3-ingredient" "super-hydrating" "detox" smoothie, I'm sure you would want one too.. 

Perfect for your breakfast table, this smoothie is loaded with fiber, anti-oxidants and immune boosting nutrients - exactly what you need to start your day.

Almond-butter & Banana Smoothie

Almond-butter & Banana smoothie is one healthy recipe that you can happily add to your breakfast table. Banana, almond butter, almond meal, honey & milk.. I mean can you find a better & healthier combo?! There's nothing in this recipe that you have to worry about skipping/replacing!!

Health & Beauty - Tip #2

This tip is for breastfed babies & their moms. Sometimes, babies tend to get constipated if their diet / mom 's diet changes. My 5 month old baby once got constipated when I overate peanut chikis (Kadalai urundai) unknowingly. There is a home remedy that you could try to relieve baby 's constipation before consulting his/her pediatrician.

Raisins are highly nutritious and a natural source of potassium and iron (also contains calcium and fiber). So, raisins can work well to relieve constipation.

Boil 8 to 10 raisins in a glass (about 6 oz) of water and allow it to boil till the raisins are plump & soft. Now, puree the raisins with a spoon, strain them and give only the juice to your baby (approximately about 1 oz). This is safe to give for babies from 3 months & up. You can save the remaining juice / make fresh juice and give about 1 oz twice a day for 2-3 days.

Health & Beauty - Tip #1

Do you want lips that are naturally red? If yes, then read along...

Cilantro (also known as coriander leaves) is one of the popular leaves that is used as a garnish in almost every dish in India. Cilantro has a very unique flavor & smell that some might not even like. I have a cousin who cannot stand the smell & taste of cilantro. While coriander leaves & seeds are extensively used in Indian cooking, it can also be used in place of lipstick.

Everyday when you pick cilantro while cooking, remember to take 4-5 leaves, press the juice out of it with fingers and apply the juice on your lips just as you would wear your chapstick.  In a week 's time you will see the result for yourself.

I have tried this and believe me, this really WORKS.

Health & Beauty - Intro

Kitchen is one of the important rooms in every household. Kitchen reflects the nativity & authenticity of a person / family. In addition to mom 's love & good food, kitchen also provides lots of natural ingredients that can be used to enhance beauty / maintain good health. In this section 'Health & Beauty', I am going to focus on kitchen ingredients that has medicinal values / beauty secrets. After all, who would not want to stay healthy & look beautiful at less cost :)