September’s food of the month is: cinnamon! Derived from the Greek word meaning “sweet wood”, cinnamon is one of the most commonly used ingredients in South Asian cooking. From curries and biryani to desserts or sprinkling a little in your […]
Akshay is one of those typical South Asian young professionals who spends most of his days at work. In the evenings, sometimes he will meet with friends, go out with his partner, or work until very late at night. He
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Avni took a deep breath and took a moment to notice everything around her. She noticed the sound of utensils clanking against the plates. She heard groups of people all around her laughing and talking. She smelled the aromas of
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Stress in small doses can be a good thing. It can help us focus more intently on a task, increase our motivation as well as our alertness. However, for most South Asians, stress exists in a more chronic state. Things
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Avocados have a bad reputation for being fatty, unhealthy and a food you should avoid. However, misinformation about the nutritional benefits of avocados has resulted in an aversion to an ingredient that has very strong physical and mental health properties.
Shefali, a housewife and mother of 2 children under the age of 5, looked like a deer in headlights. Her mind was racing, she couldn’t catch her breath and she wanted to cry but felt she had no time to
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