Wednesday 4 December 2019

Chamomile Tea– An oasis of calm and tranquility


Chamomile

/ˈkaməmʌɪl/ KAM-ə-myl or KAM-ə-meel

Chamomile or Babune ka Phal, is an aromatic flower belonging to the daisy family.

Chamomile flowers are brewed in water to lend it the flavor and goodness of the flowers – we call it as Chamomile Tea. Rich in Chamazulene compound, chamomile tea is enriched with anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and analgesic properties. It is a great healing ageing Unlike the usual tea varieties, chamomile tea doesn’t contain caffeine and is a powerful herbal drink to soothe the senses.


The floral fragrance and its healing properties is great for a stress-buster and relaxing experience. Tending to stress, healthy sleeping patterns, balancing hormones and detoxifying the body – Chamomile Tea is loaded with health and skin benefits. Some of them include
  • Treats insomnia
  • Develops healthy sleeping patterns
  • Boosts immunity
  • Soothes muscle spasms and pain during menstrual periods
  • Treats cold
  • Soothes muscles and calms pain
  • Cures stomach ache
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Acne reduction
  • Anti-ageing properties

While the market is loaded with quite a lot of varieties, here are some of my favourite and recommended chamomile tea variants!
Goodwyn Chamomile Tea

One of the first Chamomile Teas that i tried. It has a subtle sweetness and endearing flavour. The aroma is beautiful. Definitely something that calms the senses and gives soothe to the muscles.

Tuesday 15 October 2019

Granola Bars – Are they healthy? which ones to try!



Nuts and Seeds have been almost declared as the superfood defining the dose of protein, vitamins, and minerals in a packet. The granola bars made of nuts, seeds, berries, yogurt chocolate, etc have conveniently made their way into the market. From the erstwhile F&B brands to the chefs and homegrown brands – everyone is talking about the health benefits of granola bars. They are tough to ignore!
If you have also questioned yourself on the benefits of Granola bars and how it could enhance your diet! I have done quite a research and experimented with a few brands to understand what is the fuss all about! 

Are granola bars healthy?

Indeed! Granola bars are made of a good source of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium and B Vitamins. These have nuts and seeds which are a good source for omega-3 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids that are essential energy sources for heart, muscles and other organs to serve as building blocks for the cell membrane. It helps prevent muscle stiffness and multiple diseases.