Vanilla Chia Pudding

The subtle taste of Vanilla in milk makes this Chia Pudding a treat for the taste buds. Nuts and raisins also enhance the whole experience altogether. And more importantly, they give the much-needed crunch in the pudding recipe. INGREDIENTS: THE PUDDING  3 Tbsp chia seeds1 cup plain milk (or soy milk or any other plant-based milk of your choice)1 tsp pure vanilla extract1/8 tsp cinnamon2 tsp of honey or maple syrup INGREDIENTS: TOPPINGS  2-3 walnuts slices7-8 raisins1-2 lemon slices DIRECTIONS :: 1.Put all the pudding ingredients in a bowl or jar and stir to combine. 2. Cover and let it sit in the fridge for 2-3 hrs or until the chia seeds form the jelly-like consistency. ( Best kept for overnight).…

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Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chocolate is my favorite go-to snack and by far this chocolate chia pudding is one of the best for me. Here, is a recipe for you to enjoy! INGREDIENTS: THE PUDDING  3 Tbsp chia seeds1 cup plain milk (or soy milk or any other plant-based milk of your choice)1 tsp of Vanilla extract.1/8 tsp cinnamon2 tsp of honey or maple syrup1 tsp of Cocoa powder INGREDIENTS: TOPPINGS A slice of dark chocolateFew pomegranates seedsSome coconut flakes DIRECTIONS 1.Put all the pudding ingredients in a bowl or jar and stir to combine. 2. Cover and let it sit in the fridge for 2-3 hrs or until the chia seeds form the jelly-like consistency. ( Best kept for overnight). 3.Before serving stir well…

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Story of Chia Seeds Pudding

Chia Seeds Pudding has come up as a favorite go-to breakfast over the years. People around the world like its nutty taste and it has no doubt become an alternative source of nutrients to kick start the day. C H I A  S T O R Y:: Chia Seeds come from a plant, Salvia hispanica, belongs to a mint family. Its origin is believed to be in Central America where the seed was a staple in the ancient Aztec diet. Chia Seeds have gained attention from the world due to its high omega-3 fatty acid. They also are a good source of fiber. Chia Seeds also contain protein and minerals, including iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. M Y  C H I…

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Time Management

Nowadays we are all very busy and we keep the words repeating very often “I don’t have time to do this or that.” But then on second thought, if somebody as busy as me, can get time to do something, why am I not having that time? We all have 24 hours a day. It is because that person has a better and effective way of managing his time than us. So we need to learn how to make use of our time effectively and efficiently to be more productive. Yes, that’s my dear is the definition of Time Management. And today we are going to dive deep into this part. We all lead our lives differently. And we all have…

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Quinoa Salad

Before dive into the actual recipe of making the Quinoa Salad, let me give some quick info about Quinoa. We Indians are quite new to this food item and haven’t started using it very often in our recipes. Quinoa pronounced as ‘kveen.vaa’ has originated from South American before coming to our kitchen as a healthy stable diet. Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein, and one of the few plant foods that contain a sufficient amount of all the nine essentials fatty acids, besides having a good amount of antioxidants in them. So now we know why it is so popular in the ‘ Vegan’s Diet’. After this quick intro, let’s go to the actual recipe for preparing a Quinoa salad. Measurements::…

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5 Ways to lead a Contented Life

Do you find joy in little things in Life? Do you have inner peace? If the answers are in affirmations, then my friends you are leading a contented life. W H A T  I S  A  C O N T E N T E D  L I F E?  Contentment or the state of content is about peaceful inner satisfaction. To be satisfied and more importantly to appreciate what you have in life, rather than wishing something different. At the same time, it does not advocate to settle for a Life you do not enjoy. Rather dream big and try to achieve it with full force. Contentment celebrates good in Life while appreciating the struggle we undergo to succeed. But it…

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What is more important- to find happiness or to have a contented life?

Today let us go through another important aspect of our life and find out what is more important in our life.........to find happiness or to have a contented life? But before that let us find out what is happiness means to us? Happiness is a state of mind and not an object. We feel happy when we achieve what we desire. For example, a runner will feel happy and probably be on top of the world, if he wins a national level marathon. Or I feel happy to see my best friend after a long gap. But in life, it is not possible to be in a state of happiness all the time. There are ups and downs all the way.…

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Making Mango Tart

Summer in India is not complete without a mango treat. After all, Mangoes are the king of all fruits and we are so fortunate to get them fresh in the market. And that too in a large variety! Mango Tart From raw mangoes to absolutely ripe fruit, we enjoy mangoes as long as it is in season. You can make many recipes out of it and the options are endless. Frankly, I could not resist myself to make one or two out of the mangoes. Today I bring to you, a lovely mango tart recipe for you to make and enjoy. I hope you like it. For the Tart Crust Shell:: Ingredients:: 2 Cups all-purpose flour.2 tsp of butterSalt and Sugar…

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How to increase your Productivity?

As a human, we always wanted to become more Productive in order to achieve something or to get the rewards we normally deserve. But to be constantly Productive, sometimes make us totally exhaust our battery. It is very difficult to give a constant performance and to be Productive all the time. But there are ways we can make ourselves learn and practice which would in the long run increase our Productive and help us give a consistent performance. Today I am dedicating this blog post on how could we increase our Productivity. And I am here to give you some tips and tricks that will help you get going. In order to be more productive, you need to prioritize the things…

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