When the sun refuses to get kinder, heavy, stomach-weighing meals are the first thing to lose their appeal. Nothing is more charming in this garmi than bowls of chilled juicy produce. Greens with bright dressings instantly chase away the summer somnolence.
Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.
Cook your summer weather sabzis before the season goes.
If you don't feel like indulging in a heavy meal in these hot months, tasty salad preparations are a filling and healthy alternative.
On World Hypertension Day, Dr Anup Taksande, clinical director-cardiology and cardiac interventions at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, explains why you must think twice before reaching out for that pack of chips, sugar-free cereals or instant noodles.
Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.
The question is no longer whether the war will expand. It has. The next few days will tell us whether the war stabilises around Hormuz or whether the Strait itself becomes the trigger for a far larger rupture. What to watch for over the next 48 hours is simple: Any move by the US toward direct naval control of the Strait; any credible Iranian attempt to disrupt or mine shipping lanes and, critically, whether energy infrastructure in the Gulf continues to be targeted.If those lines are crossed in tandem, the war will no longer be containable within the region.
Refreshing salads lick the summer heat.
Beat the heat with a bowl of refreshing salad. Chef Ranjan, Executive Chef, Hotel Sahara Star shares his recipe.
In the summer, we tend to eat less and drink more. Avoid large portions of food, as they will be difficult to digest and may cause you to feel tired and lazy. Instead, have frequent and small portions of meals, which will keep them fresh and light, suggests Dr Shoaib Sangatti, emergency physician, Ruby Hall clinic, Wanowire.
Mini Ribeiro tells us where to go salad hopping.
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'Eavesdropping over conversations, I can state with some authority that the transition from a winter body to a summer one is proving traumatic for most, the winter wardrobe chastened by the summer one.'
Easy to make, these can be ready in minutes.
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Stuffed with plenty of crunchy veggies, this dish requires very little cooking.
The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!
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We generally associate hot weather with lighter meals with more fruits and more salads. Naturally, you would expect summer to leave you trimmer, or at least no fatter than you were in spring. You could be absolutely right, unless you fall for some summer treats with hundreds of hidden calories.
The average cost of a vegetarian thali became dearer by 10 per cent in June due to the jump in onion, potato, and tomato prices, a report said on Friday. However, a decline in the broiler price contributed to a decrease in the cost of a non-vegetarian meal, as per Crisil Market Intelligence and Analysis' monthly "Roti Rice Rate" report. The cost of veg thali, which comprises roti, vegetables (onions, tomatoes and potatoes), rice, dal, curd and salad, increased 10 per cent to Rs 29.4 per plate in June from Rs 26.7 in the year-ago period, and was higher when compared to Rs 27.8 in May 2024, it said.
Sure the rains have hit parts of South India, but as the country continues to be under the heat spell, Harnoor Channi-Tiwary belts out these dishes to beat the sun!
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The dreaded summer's here and it's time to take precautions and stay healthy. Dr Rajkumar Chaudhary, Honourary Secretary, Association of Hospitals, has these tips for you
Eat right and keep the heat away!
Hair fall happens because of excessive sweating and heat, says beauty expert Shahnaz Husain.
It's one big bowl of crunchy goodness.
Consume foods that keep you hydrated, are light and easy on the gut, advises Sanya Narang.
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With scorcher days ahead, you must be looking for ways to avoid the heat. Here are few!
What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?
Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.
