Jyoti Sawant, Author at GOQii

December 23, 2017 By Jyoti Sawant Leave a Comment

Healthy gifts you can give this Christmas

Its red and White, the colours of this festive season with lots of joy and gifts, Christmas is celebrated by all. It celebrates the birth of Jesus. The tradition of celebrating Christmas around the world differs from country to country but they all include a feast, giving of gifts to each other or cards, and enjoying church ceremony such as singing Christmas carols.

Here’s our list of Healthy Christmas gift ideas to help you fill the stockings with goodness, and inspire your family and friends to have greater health and happiness!

* GOQii Life:

Gift a GOQii band to your loved ones. GOQii band’s philosophy of adding a personal touch to the daily fitness tracking with lifestyle coach is unique. It plays a Lifestyle Coach fitness mentor for the user and they have a visual display of steps walked, active minutes, distance covered, calories burnt along with current time and date. The best of the band is the Karma points. GOQii’s philosophy has been to achieve the harmony between mind, body & soul. This gave birth to the concept of Karma, a point-based system that enables players to earn points based on the steps they walked daily and these points are then donated towards a good cause in the society. So while you get healthy and fit you also become a good human.

GOQii’s one-on-one mobile coaching and fitness tracking will help you make the shift to a healthier lifestyle. You get consistent support, motivation, focus, accountability, efficiency and expertise through unlimited text chats and scheduled video calls. So whether your goal is to feel better, have more energy, improve your diet, sleep better, or break a bad habit, be assured that your GOQii coach will help put you on your best path to success.

* Snack Smarter: Prepare your own healthy snack and organic food basket

Indian food is famous, delicious and so every day, we look forward to our three meals of the day. Something that keeps us alive and kicking, happy and curious, innovative and hence thinking- the in-between small meals that we call ‘snacks’. What if those just-filling munchies became our powerhouses? How about snacks that are delicious, nutritious and healthier and is loved by all? so now you can prepare your own snack box and give your loved ones!

* The Great Indian Diet Book:

This book tells you just how nutritious your locally grown and sourced ingredients are and that there is no need to look beyond borders to tailor that perfect diet. The book touches upon various food categories and not only tells you how to take care of your nutritional intake but also how to burn fat in the process. The combined experience of a professional nutritionist and an uber-fit celebrity who lives by the diet will open your eyes to why Indian food is the best in the world.

*Make Your Own Organic Gift Basket:

Look for inexpensive baskets and packaging materials at your local arts and crafts store and visit your local natural foods store for the following organic foods to add to your basket.

# Green tea: Antioxidant.

# Honey: Immune-boosting powers.

# Dark Chocolate: iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, zinc and selenium.

#Herbs & Spices: Is an excellent source of minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium.

#Fruits and Nuts: Fiber + vitamin

#Flaxseeds & Mixed Seeds: omega 3 fatty acid.

So Enjoy your festive time on Christmas day and make the most of it. It is one day out of the year, and the food you eat is not going to massively impact your long-term progress. It is what you do the other 364 days that matters. So sit back, relax, eat with portion control of celebrations and have one or two glasses of wine. This is the time to enjoy good food with great company and make lasting memories. Don’t let your healthy lifestyle stop you from enjoying yourself.

Be the hit with your Secret Santa exchange this year with these above-mentioned gift ideas.

! Merry Christmas!

November 23, 2017 By Jyoti Sawant Leave a Comment

Indulge and yet stay in shape

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Sounds surprising that you can indulge and yet stay in shape? It feels almost impossible? Believe me, it’s possible to achieve, only of course if you have the will to do so. No, we are not going to tell you to skip eating sweets and savouries altogether and indulge in salads alone. Festivals and family functions would not be half as much fun if they were devoid of those yummy goodies- sweets, snack platters, dry fruits and so on.

There is absolutely no need to feel deprived and skip them altogether. All you need to do is change your cooking habits and recipes a tad bit to make stuff that is low in fat, calories, salt and even sugar.

Here are a few simple tips that will help you eat the food you want and you won’t feel guilty binging on:

Use the god’s favourite sweetening agent- jaggery – to make sweets. Gurpaare (Shakkarpaare with a coating of jaggery) is one of the sweet snacks you can make easily. Gurkeladdoo is another option- mix any dal (pulses) with jaggery to make these yummy laddoos.
Use sugar-free along with skimmed milk to prepare delicious sweets such as Phirni, kalakand, Kheer, various Bengali sweets, Carrot halwa, Sooji halwa etc. The rest of the recipes remain the same; just use less oil and no sugar.
When guests come, don’t serve only sweets but, also serve some homemade chatpate snacks such as BhelPuri, Chaklis, MethiMathris, etc. Make it a point to add some pulses, spinach, chopped mint leaves and coriander to your snacks to give them the required nutritional value.
Get innovative with snacks. Who says you have to stick to the routine menu? Dare to do something different and instead of serving cutlets and chips each time, serve roasted Masala Papad, Dahi puri with sprout filling, Sprout Chaat, MoongDaal Chaat with onions, coriander, tomatoes and tamarind chutney and so on.
Make dry fruits and nuts a regular item in your menu for guests as well as for yourself but of course eat these in moderation. Consume them in their natural form instead of frying them or adding extra salt or sugar to them.
While making snacks that need to be made with maize flour (Maida), mix in some high fibre flour such as bajra or ragi or soy flour.
Roast the salted snacks in the oven with just a few drops of olive oil so that they do not stick to the baking dish, instead of frying them.
Again, grill kebabs and bake cutlets in the oven or even the microwave instead of frying them.
Some guests may even like a portion of garlic bread with cutlets instead of binging on heavy sweets. Do go ahead and ask them. And if they do want it, just peel and crush some garlic pods quickly and add them in butter melted in the microwave and spread on the bread slices evenly. Now grill in the oven for a minute or two and your garlic bread is ready to serve.
For sweets such as Rabdi and Phirni, use condensed milk for a richer taste instead of adding fattening and full of calories khoya or mava.

Go on… indulge!

November 25, 2015 By Jyoti Sawant 16 Comments

Home remedies to remove dark circles under your eyes

Are you a workaholic, stressed out at work or due to other reasons and seldom sleep well at night? Then you must have also noticed dark patches under your eyes at times and wondered what are those dark patches and how can you get rid of them?

Dark circles occur when the skin under the eyes becomes discolored or dark. They are mainly caused due to insufficient sleep, genetics, stress and also aging. Dark circles can appear to both men and women, regardless of their age.

Although dark circles are not a serious problem, people find that it comes in the way of their looks. Of course the market has an abundance of expensive cosmetic products that promises to alleviate the problem but, the chemicals they contain can affect the delicate skin underneath your eyes in a negative way. In order to avoid these harsh chemical based cosmetics to cure the dark circles why don’t you try some simple and easy home remedies to get rid of those dark circles.

The causes of dark circles are:

* Lack of sleep

* Mental or physical stress

* Crying for long period of time

* Too much work on the computer

* Certain medications

Home Remedies for Dark Circles:

Tomato

Is a brilliant home remedy that can erase the dark circles under your eyes as it naturally helps in lightening the skin. Mix 1 teaspoon of tomato juice with a teaspoon of lemon juice and apply it under your eyes. After applying it, leave it on for about 10 minutes and wash it off with water. Repeat this remedy at least 2 times a day. You can also drink tomato juice mixed with some lemon juice and mint leaves in order to

D get rid of dark circles.

Cucumber

Is another home remedy that will not only help in removing the dark circles, but also acts as a soothing agent for the eyes. Cut 2 slices of a fresh cucumber and keep them in the refrigerator for a while. Then place the cucumber slices over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. You can also mix cucumber juice and lemon juice and apply it under your eyes. It is a natural remedy that will help you get rid of dark circles.

Rose Water

Soak cotton pads in rose water and put them over your eyes and leave them there for some time. You can also use rose petals and milk to make a paste and apply it over the dark circles. Rose water is one of the best home remedies for quick removal of dark circles under the eyes as it lightens the skin and also acts as a natural soothing agent.

Potato:

Grate a raw potato, strain it and extract its juice. Soak a cotton ball in the juice and place it on your eyelids. Apply it properly so that it covers the dark area under your eyes. Leave it for about 15 minutes, and then wash it off with water. Potato is a natural bleaching agent, which makes it one of the best home remedies for reducing dark circles under the eye.

Mint leaves:

A paste made of Mint leaves and tomato juice is another good cure for dark circles. Apply this paste on the area under the eyes. This remedy will eliminate the dark patches of skin.

Orange

Who ever thought that orange juice can also do wonders to remove dark circles but it indeed does? Mix some orange juice with a few drops of glycerin and apply the mixture over the dark circles. It will diminish the dark circles and will also give a natural glow to the area around your eyes.

Turmeric Paste

Make a paste using pineapple juice and turmeric powder. Apply the paste on a regular basis to get rid of the dark circles fast.

Practice Yoga or Meditate

While, yoga and meditation can bring down the dark circles in your face, it also helps in rejuvenating our body and also brings a natural glow on your face while, at the same time, removing the dark circles under your eyes.

So instead of spending loads of money on expensive cosmetics to get rid of your dark circles try these easy home remedies and be rest assured that you will be back to looking beautiful in few days.

August 26, 2015 By Jyoti Sawant 1 Comment

Benefits of Jack Fruit

Eat what’s in season. Eat organic. Jackfruit is one of tropical fruits, recognized for its unique size, shape, and fruity flavour. This fruit is sweet and delicious in taste. Like other tropical fruits such as banana, durian etc., jackfruit is also rich in minerals, vitamins, energy, dietary fiber, and free from cholesterol and saturated fats.

The Jackfruit is normally eaten raw, as a snack/ sweetener or in desserts. It is also dried and made into chips, or cooked and added to curries. You can also find buns, cakes, cookies, and ice cream with Jackfruit taste. These products are very popular among Asians.

*Health Benefit of Jack Fruit:

100 g of Jackfruit provide 95 calories. The fruit is made of soft, easily digestible flesh (bulbs) with simple sugars like fructose and sucrose that when eaten replenishes energy and revitalises the body instantly.

These compounds are perfect antioxidants and are good for maintaining functionality of the eyes. Vitamin A is capable of keeping the mucous membranes and skin healthy. It has been confirmed that fruits rich in vitamin a and beta-carotene can effectively lower the risk of lung disease and oral cancer.

Fresh Jackfruit is a good source of iron, potassium, & magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

Most of us are unknown about the valuable benefits of Jack fruit seeds. While we consume Jackfruit due to its taste and aroma, we normally throw away its seeds, which are like gravels. Jackfruit seeds are indeed very rich in protein and nutritious.

Skin and eye care: Jackfruits contain powerful anti-ageing properties that slow down the degeneration of skin cells and make the skin look younger. They are a rich source of vitamin A that is essential in maintaining healthy eyesight.

High blood pressure: Being a rich source of potassium, jackfruits are very effective in lowering high blood pressure and controlling the heart rate.

Bone health: Jackfruits are also effective in maintaining good bone health. They are rich in magnesium that helps in the absorption of calcium and strengthens the bones.

Anaemia: Jackfruits being a rich source of iron help in preventing anaemia and improving blood circulation in the body.

Asthma: Another one of the medicinal uses of jackfruit is the treatment for asthma and other upper respiratory tract problems. Experts believe that the root and extracts of

jackfruit are effective in controlling asthma and alleviating the symptoms associated with this condition.

Ulcers: Jackfruit contains strong anti-ulcerative properties that not only help cure ulcers but also prevent a number of other digestive system disorders.

Healthy gifts you can give this Christmas

Indulge and yet stay in shape

Home remedies to remove dark circles under your eyes

Benefits of Jack Fruit

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