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Make way for pegans – A new twist on vegans

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  What is a Pegan diet? Vegan, keto, paleo, and Whole 30 diets are quite popular among the diet divas. But there’s a new genre of diet that’s been gaining popularity. Namely pegan! This relatively new trend is a mix of paleo and vegan. Introduced  in 2014  by blogger Mark Hyman, it was first found in his book, “Food: what the heck should I eat?”.  It soon started trending in social media worldwide. So what exactly is peganism? Pegan follows the principles of both vegan and paleo diets and is based on the notion that nutrient-rich, whole food can balance blood sugar, reduce inflammation and support optimal health. Compared to paleo and  vegan diets , the pegan diet has fewer guidelines and restrictions. What do you eat on a pegan diet? Pegans focus largely (75 percent) on fruit and vegetables, though meat, certain fish, legumes, nuts, and seeds are also allowed. Pegan menus are not just limited to fruit and vegetables. Protein intake from animal sources is encouraged too. Here, there is
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Proso Millet Payasam

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“Sweet craving? We got you covered! This lightly sweetened version of phirni embraces the goodness of proso millet and jaggery, packs a healthy wallop with dry fruits and raisins and leaves you happily satiated. Ingredients for Proso Millet payasam Proso millet : 1 cup O rganic jaggery : 1/2cup Milk: 6 cups Salt: ¼ tsp Organic Cardamom : 2nos. D esi ghee : 1 tbsp Dry fruits : ½ cup Method Soak Proso millet for 20 mins in Lukewarm water In a thick bottom saucepan, heat ghee and saute dry fruits of your choice and keep them aside in a bowl In the same ghee add the soaked millet and let it get light brown in colour. Add cardamoms milk and jaggery to it. Simmer it on low flame till it thickens. Garnish with sautéed dry fruits.
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5 Benefits of black rice & easy recipes to get your hands on - Pristine Organics

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Rice has been a favorite topic of discussion among food aficionados since time immemorial. Some suggest staying away from it while a few others ask to make it a daily staple in our diet. Some even advise  switching to healthier options like red rice, brown rice  and the like. Among the healthier options, there is much demand for “forbidden rice”.  Yes… you heard it right.  Black rice was once called forbidden rice. It dates back to ancient China, where the Chinese people were eating a black variant of rice. They ate it for kidney, stomach and liver ailments. But soon, some noble Chinese men took hold of these grains and stopped public consumption. Later, black rice became the property of only the wealthy and elite classes; that too in limited quantities and under scrutiny. Commoners were not allowed to consume it and hence the name, forbidden rice. TOP 5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF BLACK RICE With time, black rice has become popular among all sections of people. In India
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A quick glance at 7 essential nutrients your body needs - Pristine Organics

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(Or, A Strong Case For Diversifying Your Diet) We all know that food gives us energy. It also contains essential nutrients that help in growth (physical and mental), good health and protection from disease. The essential ingredients contained in food can be broken into 2 categories: macro- and micronutrients. Macronutrients include the primary building blocks of our diet – which are basically protein, carbohydrates and fat. They give us energy, and are needed for the body’s growth, health and maintenance. Micronutrients are essential vitamins and minerals needed in small doses, to fight disease, and support, regulate and maintain body functions such as metabolism, nervous system, blood pressure, and more. Seven essential groups of nutrients are needed to keep us going. Three macronutrients, which are: 1.Protein High protein diets are trending, but before you up your protein intake, learn a bit more about it. Protein is made up of over 20 amino acids, some creat
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Fat. It is not about how you look, but how you feel. — Pristine Organics

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Athistulya , or obesity, is described in our ancient texts as a metabolic disorder in which fat tissue (meda) increases at the cost of depriving other essential tissues (dhatu) of energy. It is considered dangerous, its complications potentially fatal. Combining modern findings with their own clinical experience, the authors Dr Ishrat Syed & Dr Kalpana Swaminathan break down the science of food and fat with everyday analogies and anecdotes, taking us on a lyrical journey through the body, explaining all we ever wanted to know about fat, and then some! While the book starts off well, one quickly loses the plot in a maze of metaphors, medical terminology, and Shashi-Tharooresque verbosity. That said, the doctor-authors make many very valid and helpful observations about how our bodies function, within the Indian culture and context, our nutritional delusion compounded over the years, and the necessity to shift to a healthier diet. Some interesting take outs from the book:
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Switch to healthy - What stops you from making your diet healthier?

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Bajra, jowar,   sama, varagu,   ragi –  some of these traditional millet names are already familiar to you. Many of you have eaten dishes cooked with them without knowing the different types and names of millet. Each millet has its own strengths, Some like  finger millet ( ragi ), are high in calcium , others, like sorghum ( jowar ) are imbued with potassium and phosphorus power. Still skeptical about introducing them into your diet? Allow us to bust some commonly held myths about them: Cooking  with millet is difficult The main deterrent to cooking millet is not its ease, or lack thereof, but ignorance about its usage. Earlier we bemoaned the lack of recipes, but today that’s no longer an issue.  The easiest way to cook millet is to take your regular  every day recipe, and just substitute millet for rice and other grains. Which means you can use millet to make  upma ,  rotis , use it instead of rice, couscous or quinoa, add it to salads, main dishes and desserts. The po
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Are you a minimalist? A sophisticate? A traditionalist? - What does your coffee preference says about you!

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Coffee Personalities - How you like your coffee can speak volumes about you! They say ‘you are what you eat’, right? Well that extends to drinking too. Specially if your favourite brew is coffee. Ask a seasoned barista for a coffee and he’ll  tell what kind of personality you are. There’s even been a study conducted by clinical psychologist Dr Ramani Durvasula on the subject. Read on to discover what your coffee preference says about you!   ITS HOW YOU ESPRESSO YOURSELF An espresso drinker is a natural born leader. A super-efficient Type A personality who works hard and plays hard. If your drink of choice is espresso, you are straight talking, hard-hitting and know how to get things done. In fact, your hardworking nature is an inspiration to others – both at work and in your social life. What’s more, you’ll take no nonsense from anyone! You are also one of those rare individuals who actually enjoy the taste of coffee.   Calling connoisseurs!  Try our Deccan Gold pure o
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