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In 2019, India in its capacity as the President of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, proposed to declare an International Year of Millets. India's proposal to the United Nations for an International Year of Millets is aimed at raising awareness on the nutritional importance of millets and their role in sustainable food production.

In our previous blogs, we saw a plethora of advantages of eating millet. And without a shadow of a doubt, millets are healthy for our hearts, are rich in antioxidants, control our blood sugar, are gluten-free, help us lose weight, give us glowing skin, and shiny healthy hair – it is indeed a superfood. What is not to like, right? Yes and No. 

Heart or Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death amongst Indians. This is due to several factors ranging from our genetic makeup to our lack of physical activity or our notoriously poor diet composition. In this blog, we look at the options available to tackle this through healthy diet alternatives. 

The upcoming year 2023 has been declared as the International Year of Millets by United Nations. Greater attention needs to be paid to these powerhouses of nature. We, at Let’sLive are working tirelessly to]increase public awareness on the health benefits of millets. So, let us start by first understanding more about this superfood in our series of articles on health benefits of Millets

Pregnancy is a very beautiful phase for any woman. For a new-to-be mother, an impending new baby with a cute little smile is what dreams are made of! The months of pregnancy is crucial since the mother is not eating just for her but also her baby. Good health of fetus is highly dependent on the diet of the mother. The nutritional content and how balanced determines the health of both the mother and the baby.

Sesame, commonly known as benne, is a flowering plant in the family Sesamum. There are many wild relatives in Africa, but less in India. It has become widely naturalized in tropical areas all over the world and is grown for its edible, pod-shaped seeds.

Sesame, commonly known as benne, is a flowering plant in the family Sesamum. There are many wild relatives in Africa and in India. It has become widely naturalized in tropical areas all over the world and is grown for its edible, pod-shaped seeds.

Ghee is an Indian variety of clarified butter. It is frequently utilized in Middle Eastern and Indian subcontinental cuisine, traditional medicine, and religious ceremonies.

Millets are a family of small-seeded grass varieties and are widely cultivated as a cereal crop or grains. These are fit for human and animal consumption and nourishment all over the world. The majority of the species that are commonly referred to as millets are members of the Paniceae tribe, but some millets are also members of other taxa.

There are numerous reasons why you might be experiencing hair loss. You could have a hormonal imbalance, or even be losing hair due to a problem with your scalp or thyroid gland. However, one of the most common reasons for falling hair is simply stress and anxiety. You're not alone if this is happening to you! In fact, it's estimated that up to 90% of people experience stress-induced hair loss at some point in their lives. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to keep your locks looking healthy and strong no matter what's causing the thinning:

Sesame oil is more popular as a cooking oil but did you know it is equally effective for gaining healthy and glowing skin? For those looking to get rid of chemical laden creams, Sesame oil is a wonderful natural substitute. Due to some unique properties of Sesame oil, a topical application of the same gives a natural finish and suppleness to our skin. 

Coconut oil with its unique chemical structure has many healing properties. It is anti-microbial, anti-fungal & anti-bacterial. All these properties make it a perfect ingredient in the preparation of many medicines in Ayurveda. Let’s dive right into it!