Conscious Lifestyle

Are these harmful ingredients hiding in your food?
In recent years, the issue of illegal ingredients in food products has gained significant attention in India. With an increasing demand for processed and packaged foods, it is essential to...
Are these harmful ingredients hiding in your food?
In recent years, the issue of illegal ingredients in food products has gained significant attention in India. With an increasing demand for processed and packaged foods, it is essential to...

Millets: The Emerging Staples
Rediscovering Millets: The good old, nutritional powerhouse Millets, often considered the forgotten grains of our food system, are making a resurgence in the modern world of health and wellness....
Millets: The Emerging Staples
Rediscovering Millets: The good old, nutritional powerhouse Millets, often considered the forgotten grains of our food system, are making a resurgence in the modern world of health and wellness....

Creating Positive Mealtime Habits: Tips for Feeding your fussy kids
Make mealtimes an important time where food is the focus. Do not encourage eating in front of the television or while playing video games – once again, it might appear...
Creating Positive Mealtime Habits: Tips for Feeding your fussy kids
Make mealtimes an important time where food is the focus. Do not encourage eating in front of the television or while playing video games – once again, it might appear...

Pesticides and Preservatives: The Hidden Toxins in Our Children's Food
Studies have shown that ‘organic food has a dramatic and immediate protective effect against organic metabolites in urine samples taken from children’. (Chengshen Lu et al study with Environmental protection...
Pesticides and Preservatives: The Hidden Toxins in Our Children's Food
Studies have shown that ‘organic food has a dramatic and immediate protective effect against organic metabolites in urine samples taken from children’. (Chengshen Lu et al study with Environmental protection...

Rice and its Riches: Exploring the different types of Rice
A staple found in all homes; rice is known for many variations across regions. At Conscious Food, this household staple comes in many colours and nutritious benefits. Let’s take a...
Rice and its Riches: Exploring the different types of Rice
A staple found in all homes; rice is known for many variations across regions. At Conscious Food, this household staple comes in many colours and nutritious benefits. Let’s take a...

Red Poha: A Healthier Twist to the Household Staple
Red poha is a type of flattened rice that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is made by parboiling rice and then flattening it into thin, dry flakes using...
Red Poha: A Healthier Twist to the Household Staple
Red poha is a type of flattened rice that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is made by parboiling rice and then flattening it into thin, dry flakes using...

A Monsoon Survival Food Guide
During Monsoons, Air is more humid and damper, and not only affects our health, but also the food we eat. The following is a list of tips that will help...
A Monsoon Survival Food Guide
During Monsoons, Air is more humid and damper, and not only affects our health, but also the food we eat. The following is a list of tips that will help...

Regenerative Farming: The Future of Farming
Today, conventional farming emits several greenhouse gasses in the air. The treatment of farmlands is crucial in reversing global warming and ensuring the food security of the ever-growing human population. ...
Regenerative Farming: The Future of Farming
Today, conventional farming emits several greenhouse gasses in the air. The treatment of farmlands is crucial in reversing global warming and ensuring the food security of the ever-growing human population. ...

Reasons Why You Should Prefer Organic Spices Over Regular Spices
Spices play a very important role in the way we Indians prepare and cook our food. People across the globe are now adapting to the different kinds of spices to...
Reasons Why You Should Prefer Organic Spices Over Regular Spices
Spices play a very important role in the way we Indians prepare and cook our food. People across the globe are now adapting to the different kinds of spices to...

Sprouting and Its Secrets!
Want a tasty, healthy, AND easy-to-prepare snack? Start sprouting! Sprouts add the right amount of crunch to our favorite salads, and when cooked with spices, sprouts can also make for...
Sprouting and Its Secrets!
Want a tasty, healthy, AND easy-to-prepare snack? Start sprouting! Sprouts add the right amount of crunch to our favorite salads, and when cooked with spices, sprouts can also make for...

DIY Skincare with Coconut Oil
Coconut oil carries a nutty aroma that brings back memories of sitting in the balcony and getting a champi from our mothers and grandmothers. There is a reason why coconut...
DIY Skincare with Coconut Oil
Coconut oil carries a nutty aroma that brings back memories of sitting in the balcony and getting a champi from our mothers and grandmothers. There is a reason why coconut...

Cold Pressed Oils and their Benefits
Cold pressed oils have been gaining popularity as the healthier alternative to refined oils. Cold pressed oils are extracted with patience, by slowly crushing the seeds to release their...
Cold Pressed Oils and their Benefits
Cold pressed oils have been gaining popularity as the healthier alternative to refined oils. Cold pressed oils are extracted with patience, by slowly crushing the seeds to release their...

The Goodness of Ghee
With incredible healing and nutritious properties, Ghee occupies a special place in every Indian kitchen. Also known as clarified butter, this golden liquid brings forth glowing results for our bodies....
The Goodness of Ghee
With incredible healing and nutritious properties, Ghee occupies a special place in every Indian kitchen. Also known as clarified butter, this golden liquid brings forth glowing results for our bodies....

5 Ways to Use Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is the most commonly found oil in most Indian households. It’s versatility allows it to find purpose even outside the kitchen shelves. Extracted from the meat of...
5 Ways to Use Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is the most commonly found oil in most Indian households. It’s versatility allows it to find purpose even outside the kitchen shelves. Extracted from the meat of...

Calories: Organic Food vs. Processed Food
Eating healthy and maintaining a healthy body weight go hand-in-hand. Most people are only conscious of their calorie count and tend to ignore the kind of calories we consume -...
Calories: Organic Food vs. Processed Food
Eating healthy and maintaining a healthy body weight go hand-in-hand. Most people are only conscious of their calorie count and tend to ignore the kind of calories we consume -...

Why Is Rice With a Low Glycemic Index Good for Diabetic Patients?
It is commonly advised to patients with blood sugar problems to switch to a low GI diet because of its several health benefits. Depending on the type of sugar...
Why Is Rice With a Low Glycemic Index Good for Diabetic Patients?
It is commonly advised to patients with blood sugar problems to switch to a low GI diet because of its several health benefits. Depending on the type of sugar...

What happens when you drink organic apple cider vinegar?
Are you still wondering how organic apple cider vinegar can be beneficial for you? If yes, then you will find your answer here. Right from getting rid of skin &...
What happens when you drink organic apple cider vinegar?
Are you still wondering how organic apple cider vinegar can be beneficial for you? If yes, then you will find your answer here. Right from getting rid of skin &...

Is Ragi Atta Healthy?
Ragi is an ancient grain and is extremely popular in India due to its amazing health benefits. Also known as finger millet, ragi atta is prepared by crushing dried grains,...
Is Ragi Atta Healthy?
Ragi is an ancient grain and is extremely popular in India due to its amazing health benefits. Also known as finger millet, ragi atta is prepared by crushing dried grains,...

Understanding Glycemic Index and The Nutritional Benefits of Poha
The Glycemic Index is basically a measurement system for foods that contain carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are vital as they contain sugars, starches and fibres. Our body converts carbohydrates into glucose (sugar)...
Understanding Glycemic Index and The Nutritional Benefits of Poha
The Glycemic Index is basically a measurement system for foods that contain carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are vital as they contain sugars, starches and fibres. Our body converts carbohydrates into glucose (sugar)...

What Is The Difference Between Coconut Oil And Organic Coconut Oil?
With time, coconut oil has turned out to be a universal oil that is not only used for cooking purposes but also for hair & skincare, weight loss as well...
What Is The Difference Between Coconut Oil And Organic Coconut Oil?
With time, coconut oil has turned out to be a universal oil that is not only used for cooking purposes but also for hair & skincare, weight loss as well...

Pesticides and Produce: Why We Must Shift Gears
“I've said this over and over, but I'll say it a million more times - I'm concerned more about the death of a bee than I am about terrorism. Because...
Pesticides and Produce: Why We Must Shift Gears
“I've said this over and over, but I'll say it a million more times - I'm concerned more about the death of a bee than I am about terrorism. Because...

Why is Ragi flour considered to be a wonderful grain?
Whole grains such as barley, brown rice, and ragi were staples in our traditional diet after which grains like wheat and rice gained prominence and overshadowed some of the ancient...
Why is Ragi flour considered to be a wonderful grain?
Whole grains such as barley, brown rice, and ragi were staples in our traditional diet after which grains like wheat and rice gained prominence and overshadowed some of the ancient...

Important Things You Should Know About Cardamom
Cardamom or Elaichi has a very strong distinctive flavour that you know of if you have ever tasted biryani or any traditional Indian sweet. Be it Kheer or laddoos, no...
Important Things You Should Know About Cardamom
Cardamom or Elaichi has a very strong distinctive flavour that you know of if you have ever tasted biryani or any traditional Indian sweet. Be it Kheer or laddoos, no...

5 Proven Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar to Heart Health
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is used as a popular home remedy. It is well known and has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes since the ancient times. Research has...
5 Proven Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar to Heart Health
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is used as a popular home remedy. It is well known and has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes since the ancient times. Research has...

Quinoa vs. White Rice: Make The Switch
There was a time when rice was the only grain in town. Not anymore. Quinoa has emerged as a healthier alternative and has taken the place of rice in many...
Quinoa vs. White Rice: Make The Switch
There was a time when rice was the only grain in town. Not anymore. Quinoa has emerged as a healthier alternative and has taken the place of rice in many...

We’re a Chia Cheerleader - Here is Why!
Chia seeds are small, oval-shaped seeds that come from the plant Salvia hispanica, a type of flowering plant in the mint family. Chia seeds may seem like a modern...
We’re a Chia Cheerleader - Here is Why!
Chia seeds are small, oval-shaped seeds that come from the plant Salvia hispanica, a type of flowering plant in the mint family. Chia seeds may seem like a modern...

5 Amazing health benefits of Organic Jaggery
Switching to a healthy lifestyle does not mean bidding farewell to desserts. There are a lot of options available to replace refined sugar. But in most cases, they end up...
5 Amazing health benefits of Organic Jaggery
Switching to a healthy lifestyle does not mean bidding farewell to desserts. There are a lot of options available to replace refined sugar. But in most cases, they end up...

The Amazing Health Benefits of Kashmiri Chilli Powder
The world knows about the love affair of Indians and spices. Spices are the heart and soul of every dish we eat and love. But there are certain spices that...
The Amazing Health Benefits of Kashmiri Chilli Powder
The world knows about the love affair of Indians and spices. Spices are the heart and soul of every dish we eat and love. But there are certain spices that...

What Is Organic Honey & How Is It Different From Others?
When you search for organic honey online, you are most likely to come across labels like "Raw," "Pure," "Unfiltered," and "Organic." But what exactly is the difference between these? All...
What Is Organic Honey & How Is It Different From Others?
When you search for organic honey online, you are most likely to come across labels like "Raw," "Pure," "Unfiltered," and "Organic." But what exactly is the difference between these? All...

Recommended Foods for the Elderly
The body’s nutritional requirements change with age. Older adults need to eat foods that will boost immunity, increase their longevity, and provide them with energy. Several reliable studies conducted by...
Recommended Foods for the Elderly
The body’s nutritional requirements change with age. Older adults need to eat foods that will boost immunity, increase their longevity, and provide them with energy. Several reliable studies conducted by...

Certified Organic Himalayan Multiflora Honey
Somewhere between the streams of the Ganga and the Yamuna flowing out into the Indo Gangetic plains, thrives a tight knit community of over 8000 villages comprising 3+ million people....
Certified Organic Himalayan Multiflora Honey
Somewhere between the streams of the Ganga and the Yamuna flowing out into the Indo Gangetic plains, thrives a tight knit community of over 8000 villages comprising 3+ million people....

A Summer Diet for the Sunny Days
From the crisp winter chill to the warm summer breeze, seasonal changes are magical transformations. The comfort sought in a steaming cup of tea is replaced with refreshing and colourful...
A Summer Diet for the Sunny Days
From the crisp winter chill to the warm summer breeze, seasonal changes are magical transformations. The comfort sought in a steaming cup of tea is replaced with refreshing and colourful...

Our Vote’s With These 5 DIY Face Packs This Summer
When it comes to skincare, there’s nothing as effective as going back to nature. Most of us hesitate from using any chemical-laden products on our skin and for good reason...
Our Vote’s With These 5 DIY Face Packs This Summer
When it comes to skincare, there’s nothing as effective as going back to nature. Most of us hesitate from using any chemical-laden products on our skin and for good reason...

What is the Nutritional Value and Benefits of Natural Unprocessed S...
“I hate sweets,” said nobody ever. Sweet food items have always been a huge hit in cuisines across the globe. Irrespective of the cultural diversity, sweets have made an indispensable...
What is the Nutritional Value and Benefits of Natural Unprocessed S...
“I hate sweets,” said nobody ever. Sweet food items have always been a huge hit in cuisines across the globe. Irrespective of the cultural diversity, sweets have made an indispensable...

But What Exactly Is Organic Cooking Oil?
Oil is an integral part of cooking. The vast variety of cuisines and recipes paves the way for the inclusion of different types of cooking oils as per taste or...
But What Exactly Is Organic Cooking Oil?
Oil is an integral part of cooking. The vast variety of cuisines and recipes paves the way for the inclusion of different types of cooking oils as per taste or...

Finger Millet Flour Most Nutritious And Easy To Digest Millets
Finger millet, regionally known as ragi, regularly frequented the diet of Indians once upon a time. It is one of the most nutritious crops that grow in India and has...
Finger Millet Flour Most Nutritious And Easy To Digest Millets
Finger millet, regionally known as ragi, regularly frequented the diet of Indians once upon a time. It is one of the most nutritious crops that grow in India and has...

How Cardamom Helps You To Kill Bacteria And Fungi
The culinary world is full of astoundingly flavourful elements. One of the core types of ingredients used in a plethora of recipes is spices. Cooking with spices is central to...
How Cardamom Helps You To Kill Bacteria And Fungi
The culinary world is full of astoundingly flavourful elements. One of the core types of ingredients used in a plethora of recipes is spices. Cooking with spices is central to...

The Golden Spice: Wellness with Turmeric
Turmeric is composed of several naturally occurring colour and flavour compounds that weave together to build a complex, rich, aromatic, and bright looking root. It is then grounded to make...
The Golden Spice: Wellness with Turmeric
Turmeric is composed of several naturally occurring colour and flavour compounds that weave together to build a complex, rich, aromatic, and bright looking root. It is then grounded to make...

Raw Sugar vs. Brown Sugar
Written by Aradhita Saraf (Weloquent) Brown sugar is the best. All sugar is bad. Sucrose is an important part of a balanced diet. The rumours about sugar are as...
Raw Sugar vs. Brown Sugar
Written by Aradhita Saraf (Weloquent) Brown sugar is the best. All sugar is bad. Sucrose is an important part of a balanced diet. The rumours about sugar are as...

Five Different Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar
Written by Siddhi Latey (Weloquent) There are many treasures hidden in our kitchen cabinets that have the powers to heal everyday problems, and replace our...
Five Different Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar
Written by Siddhi Latey (Weloquent) There are many treasures hidden in our kitchen cabinets that have the powers to heal everyday problems, and replace our...

9 Ways to Check Adulteration in Honey
An ingredient that can make our food taste delightful and yet have a negative far-reaching effect on our health is sugar. As per author, Yuval Noah Harari, “sugar is a...
9 Ways to Check Adulteration in Honey
An ingredient that can make our food taste delightful and yet have a negative far-reaching effect on our health is sugar. As per author, Yuval Noah Harari, “sugar is a...

Great Taste Awards 2020
We are really honoured to announce that Conscious Food has been the recipient of three Great Taste Award 2020 for our organically produced Gir Cow Ghee, Virgin Coconut Oil and...
Great Taste Awards 2020
We are really honoured to announce that Conscious Food has been the recipient of three Great Taste Award 2020 for our organically produced Gir Cow Ghee, Virgin Coconut Oil and...

How to Check For Adulteration in Spices?
Have you often wondered if your black pepper isn’t quite as sharp as it used to be? Or if your Kheer isn’t as fragrant as you’d expect it to be...
How to Check For Adulteration in Spices?
Have you often wondered if your black pepper isn’t quite as sharp as it used to be? Or if your Kheer isn’t as fragrant as you’d expect it to be...

What Immunity Means and How To Boost It? By Dr.Soman
Maintaining a healthy immune system is especially important for all of us at this time. Everyone talks about it, but only a few of us really understand what immunity means...
What Immunity Means and How To Boost It? By Dr.Soman
Maintaining a healthy immune system is especially important for all of us at this time. Everyone talks about it, but only a few of us really understand what immunity means...

SUPERfood Series x Conscious Food
SUPERfood Series is about extraordinary ingredients from around the world and the innovative entrepreneurs using them to make us healthier and happier. Created, produced, directed and shot by women – featuring...
SUPERfood Series x Conscious Food
SUPERfood Series is about extraordinary ingredients from around the world and the innovative entrepreneurs using them to make us healthier and happier. Created, produced, directed and shot by women – featuring...

Conscious Guide to Edible Oils
Sometime in the last two decades, a combination of cholesterol fears and olive oil entry led to an array of misconceptions about our local edible oils. Mustard oil, coconut oil,...
Conscious Guide to Edible Oils
Sometime in the last two decades, a combination of cholesterol fears and olive oil entry led to an array of misconceptions about our local edible oils. Mustard oil, coconut oil,...

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar With Mother
There are apple cider vinegars, and then there are apple cider vinegars with Mother. What makes one better than the other? Is apple cider vinegar simply a souring agent for...
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar With Mother
There are apple cider vinegars, and then there are apple cider vinegars with Mother. What makes one better than the other? Is apple cider vinegar simply a souring agent for...

Conscious Guide to Seeds
Confused about different types of seeds and how to use them? Here is a quick guide that explains to you different types of seeds such as sesame, flax, etc.
Conscious Guide to Seeds
Confused about different types of seeds and how to use them? Here is a quick guide that explains to you different types of seeds such as sesame, flax, etc.

5 Root Vegetables That Will Keep Your Body Warm in Winter
Winter us synonymous with root vegetables, and there are all sorts of purples, yellows, and whites in the market right now. Unfortunately, most of us seem to think that...
5 Root Vegetables That Will Keep Your Body Warm in Winter
Winter us synonymous with root vegetables, and there are all sorts of purples, yellows, and whites in the market right now. Unfortunately, most of us seem to think that...

How to Identify Good Quality Maida?
We’re living in times when wheat is facing a lot of bad press, and Maida, even worse. Consuming wheat in its pure form is not as harmful, however, as consuming...
How to Identify Good Quality Maida?
We’re living in times when wheat is facing a lot of bad press, and Maida, even worse. Consuming wheat in its pure form is not as harmful, however, as consuming...