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Ghraybeh : Middle Eastern Shortbread cookies 🍪

Happy Eid ! Recipe : Ingredients: All purpose flour (Maida)-2 cups (260g) Powdered sugar -150g ( powder 3/4 cup granulated sugar) salt - 1 pinch ( forgot to show in the video) Ghee -150g ( can be replaced with butter, but ghee is the best). Method: 1. whisk the ghee for 1 minute. 2. Add the powdered sugar and whisk untill creamy. Add the salt. scrape in between for even mixing. 3. Add the flour in batches and knead until a dough is formed. 4. Cover and keep refrigerated for 1 hour. 5. After 1 hour take it out from refrigerator. 6. Take small portions and shape as shown in the video. place pistachio or almond on top. 7. Preheat the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes.Bake the cookies at 160°C for 15-18 minutes. Do not over bake. over cooking make cracks on the cookies. 8. Let it cool completely.
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Is Meat Cooked with High Heat 🔥Cancerous ?!

It’s summer BBQ season! Just make sure you know the healthiest and most Ayurvedic way to prepare your grillables. Ayurvedic Cooking Principles, the National Cancer Institute, and Meat As you head out for that summer BBQ , a quick reminder that in Ayurveda all foods should be cooked gently on low heat. And now modern Western science backs up this ancient practice . The National Cancer Institute  at the National Institutes of Health has reported on the risks of cooking meat at high temperatures. This is because when meat from the muscle of beef, pork, fish, and poultry are cooked using high temperatures, cancer -causing heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed. HCAs and PAHs have been found to be mutagenic , meaning they cause changes in DNA that may increase the risk of cancer . The Science Behind Cooking Meat The National Cancer Institute suggests that cooking time, the type and temperature of heat used, the type of meat, and the method ...
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6 Ways to Access Pitta’s Gifts this Summer 🌞 (Banyan Botanicals)

As summer arrives, the fire element increases around us and within us. The air is warm, the sun is shining bright, and energy is high. This is the season of pitta dosha. Pitta is responsible for focus, determination, passion, discernment, organization, and confidence.  These energies promote excellent follow through, enabling us to get things done and to do them well.  When pitta is burning bright and balanced, we have access to all the tools within that allow us to vision, strategize, and generate, while orienting toward solutions and creating systems with relative ease. Think about how the smallest spark can quickly burst into a flame—this is how the element of fire within can transform an idea into an action.  Pitta brings light, helping us see clearly what needs to happen, which is why qualities like focus and organization become more readily available under the influence of this element.  The generative and transformative powers of fire are especial...
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Ayurveda & Grief : 5 Self-CareTips To Help Your Heart Feel Lighter 💝

Navigating loss and coming out the other side isn’t an easy journey. Here are 5 self-care Ayurvedic tips to help your heart feel lighter. Grief  and bereavement are natural in the course of life; whether it is because of a death, chronic illness, losing a job, divorce, moving, or any other loss...   Currently, the world was grappling with a tough pandemic and our collective grief will take a while to heal. The bereavement of  loved ones dying  may be harder because we can’t comfort them in person, have proper funeral rituals and physical social support systems. People are also grieving the loss of their  way of life , loss of livelihood, illness, or caretaking of the sick. The  stages of grief  have been documented but grief is not a linear process and affects everyone differently. It is not considered an illness per se but  prolonged grief  can trigger depression, anxiety, trauma, and impact physical health and  immunity .   T...
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Natural Home Remedies For Minor Burns 🔥

Natural Home remedies for Burns The use of natural remedies given below can be highly effective in managing such minor burns. These remedies are aimed at promoting healing of the damaged skin tissues and minimizing pain. Raw Potato Raw potato can be used to treat minor skin burns. It possesses soothing properties, which help in providing relief from the burning sensation caused by burns. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces redness and inflammation of the skin. It can also reduce the chances of having blisters. Research has proved the beneficial effect of raw potato in the management of minor burns. The histological examination of the burnt area and clinical studies made on the comparable burn wounds treated with either peel of boiled potato affixed to gauze bandages or just gauze dressings showed that the patients treated with raw potato had a faster rate of recovery from the symptoms. It was found that the usage of the potato peel dressing eliminated or reduced desi...
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Spring Detox Smoothie

When spring arrives, I can't help but think about cleaning up my eating habits. After all, spring detox is a thing (along with spring cleaning, which technically is a detox for your home). That's why I’m sharing with you a smoothie packed with nutrients your body will love. Drink it in the morning and you'll give your body a much-needed boost of energy to get you through the day. Ingredient Breakdown: Why Each One Matters  Before I get to the actual recipe, I'd like to shine the spotlight on each individual ingredient used in this smoothie. You'll quickly see why this is a great spring detox smoothie worth drinking. Green Tea Not only is  green tea tasty to drink on its own, but it's also full of health benefits. It's high in antioxidants and contains a large amount of catechins, polyphenolic compounds that are thought to exert numerous protective effects, ...
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How can Ayurveda treat psoriasis?

Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice that some people try for psoriasis. It involves specific dietary habits, herbal compounds, and various other supportive practices. Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that affects the skin, causing the excessive and rapid growth of skin cells. It can lead to the formation of thick, scaly plaques. Ayurvedic medicine involves ingredients that other medical disciplines have also used to treat psoriasis, such as  aloe vera  and  turmeric . While Ayurveda may be able to treat psoriasis in some people, researchers have not done large-scale clinical trials and systematic reviews to assess its safety and effectiveness. In this article, we look at the benefits of Ayurveda for people with psoriasis. We also examine the research into whether it offers effective treatment. Ayurveda and psoriasis A person with psoriasis could use Ayurvedic preparations on their skin. One of the most common topic...
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