Seema’s Skin Kitchen – OYASUMI GOODNIGHT GREEN TEA SKIN SCRUB

Did you know that green tea is a well-kept Japanese topical skincare secret that is jam packed with antioxidants, antiinflammatory, and antibacterial properties? Drinking green tea is a wonderful means to speed up your metabolism and keep your skin looking healthy. Here in our skin kitchen we love our “do it yourself “recipe for this “Oyasumi おやすみ” Goodnight Green Tea …

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the conscious choice- NUTRITION TIPS FOR CHILDREN

What children eat in the early adolescent years will influence their life, years later when they become adults. Right eating habits instilled early on help prevent a multitude of health issues and diseases such as Diabetes, Obesity, Chronic Gut issues etc. Start early so they can stay healthy longer. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Visualize half the plate with fruits and …

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Seema’s Skin Kitchen

Everywhere I go these days all I hear about is turmeric. There are turmeric lattes, turmeric teas, turmeric shots, turmeric soups and so much more! The more I hear about this wonder spice the more I’m transported back to childhood memories of my Nani aka grandma rubbing turmeric scrubs all over my body before I showered. Something I resented at …

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the conscious choice: Tempeh – A Nutrition Powerhouse

Tempeh is an indigenous fermented soya bean product that predates to (last I checked) the 17th century. A variety of fermented foods exist today like, pickles, krauts, cheese, apple cider, and soya beans that are prevalent among many cultures and have different forms of fermentation. In India, many indigenous cultures also ferment soya beans. For instance, the Naga Tribes of …

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SEEMA’S Skin Kitchen

Move over Sephora; it’s time for real skincare! One of the fool proof recipes that will not only get you glowing on the inside but also the outside is a spiced spinach and avocado beauty smoothie. Brimming with vitamins A, K, and omega 3 fatty acids, the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and chia in this smoothie have great skin rejuvenating …

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The Conscious Choice

vc_rowvc_columnvc_column_text Sprouts as Snacks My relationship with sprouts started in my childhood. Lentils and Beans have been a part of my life since I can remember. My favorite being the yellow mung and the red (masoor) lentils. Historically, Indians have been consuming lentils and beans for centuries. Predominantly a vegetarian population, the protein element in beans, kept the people strong …

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