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No yeast atta bread recipe is for health freaks like me. I am skeptical to use yeast in my bread recipes, so always try to come up with yeast free whole wheat bread recipes that give me the satisfaction of not including "yeast the beast" to satiate my bread cravings. yeast free atta bread Sounds interesting? No yeast bread recipes are not as popular as those with yeast. But I always try yeast-free recipes. I have been trying to experiment with different bread combinations. This time tried my hands at a mixture of rice flour, whole wheat, and oats. The bread comes out super soft, though there is always a difference between yeast and no yeast bread. But for a healthy take, the yeast-free bread has many takers - at least I am always ready to bake one. We have not bought market bread for more than a year now. Yeast can be a major cause of allergies in many people with high histamine levels. So we try to avoid market b

water saving tips The most active ladies in my food group Healthy Recipes by Homemakers have been fighting against odds to save water. Yes, they have been striving to save even that last drop! No, they have never faced water shortage, but have been accustomed to using this natural resource rationally since childhood. They claim to have inherited these smart water saving tips from their super moms and even nanis (grandmoms). Hats off to my favorite girls. Water scarcity or shortage is the lack of adequate water resources to meet the needs of a region. Water shortage affects almost 2.8 billion people all  over the globe, with over 1.2 billion people having no access to potable water. All the water saving tips shared by them are sure to be a powerful driver for the new tomorrow! We asked these courageous homemakers how they save water. Here are snippets from the discussion on water scarcity and saving. I can't stand the sight of unnecessarily running taps. It hurts me mo

Healthy eating is not a tough task, is it? In fact, if you are a health freak and addicted to a healthy lifestyle, there is no looking back! A healthy lifestyle is quite within reach! So what is the best way to stay healthy? The best way to stay fit and healthy is to make some lifestyle changes and exercise regularly. Of course, you cannot expect to keep fit if you continue with unhealthy lifestyle choices, including smoking, drinking alcohol, abusing drugs, overeating, and making bad food choices. ·           Regular exercise – cycling, walking, swimming or playing with kids - can improve your health in more ways than one. It can help: ·           Lower blood pressure ·           Keep you active ·           Strengthen your heart ·           Boost energy levels ·           Strengthen and build bones ·           Reduce fat ·           Improve muscle tone and strength ·           Improve sleep ·           Reduce stress, anxiety, tension, depression ·     

skin aging Sagging, wrinkling skin is a sign of ageing. Who wants to age? None of us. When the signs of ageing start to reflect on our face, it surely is a sign of worry. Isn't it? I have had a flawless skin for decades. I will credit it to my water intake. Yes, I gulp down 8-10 glasses of water daily and have been doing this for ages - since I realized the benefits of water for skin and health. I am still young - in my early-to-mid-thirties. But does that mean my face should start to show those ageing signs now that I have entered thirties. Those smile lines are starting to show up! I am ageing! But I am young at heart for sure. Nevertheless I am trying to find the best natural skin care remedies to fight the signs of ageing. Everybody seems to be fighting ageing signs. What causes skin to age is the question that pops up every now and then. The anti-wrinkle industry has become a big business. Of course, everybody ages, and it is part of human evolution. We mus

healthy oatmeal digestive cookies Who says oatmeal digestives have to be boring? I love health food and advise others to pick healthy ingredients for their meals. After all, your health is in your hands. Make food your medicine and not medicine your food. My previous homemade oatmeal digestives post was loved by one and all. This time I have decided to add nuts to digestives. Well, I have added almonds, which are the healthiest of nuts and a good source of minerals, nutrients, fiber, and vitamins.  We have been enjoying almonds since childhood. My dad has always advised us to soak almonds overnight and have them in the morning. He says almonds are good for your brain. Rightly so!! Almonds Benefits Not only this, almonds help regulate blood pressure, lower LDL or bad cholesterol, raise good cholesterol or HDL, reduce heart disease risk, boost cardio health, prevent from colon cancer, play a role in diabetes management, are great for hair and skin, and boost immune heal