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Achar is not directly harmful to kidneys, but it has a lot of salt. Too much salt causes water retention and increases blood pressure. Over time, this puts extra strain on the kidneys, especially in people with high blood pressure or kidney problems. Therefore moderation is important. How does high sodium affect kidney? High sodium (salt) affects the kidneys mainly by disturbing how the body handles water and blood pressure. The kidneys are the body’s main “filter system.” They clean waste from blood and also control how much water and salt stay in the body. When sodium intake becomes too...

Whether achar is good for cholesterol depends on multiple factors. People with high cholesterol are advised to avoid saturated fats like ghee, butter, and cream because they accumulate in arteries and cause heart problems. That's why they search for heart-friendly alternatives. Aachars made with mustard oil and fresh ingredients can be heart-friendly when consumed in moderation. Yet before choosing, one needs to consider five specific factors. They are as presented in the flowchart below. Following Are the Aachars You Can Indulge In Despite Cholesterol FarmDidi offers six such aachars which are all made using mustard oil and are cholesterol friendly....

Every summer, mangoes steal the show. We plan our whole season around them. But while we're busy with our mango moments, Rajasthan has been sitting on a summer secret far older, bolder, and wildly underrated. Meet Ker sangri: a wild berry and a desert bean that Marwari kitchens have sworn by for centuries. What is Ker Sangri? Ker sangri is actually two ingredients that are almost always paired together. Ker is a small, round berry that grows on thorny shrubs in dry, rocky soil. It has a tangy, slightly bitter taste and is typically dried before use. Sangri is the...

Born as Lakshmi, sent as one, yet money decides what she becomes. In India, a daughter's birth has always carried a quiet duality. She is welcomed as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and bade goodbye as a liability. A woman who was once a blessing is now a bill to be paid. How do blessings reverse so completely? A lot is to be blamed on mindset. Everything on this earth is an artefact. The system, the culture, the constitution; all made by human beings. And while we crafted things, we decided to make fewer options available for women....

If we consider today’s health trends, most conversations revolve around protein, carbohydrates, and fats. “Increase your protein intake” or “eat good fats” are some of the most commonly heard statements. But have you ever wondered what helps our body absorb and utilise these nutrients efficiently? How does the body manage the nutrients we consume daily? Is consuming more protein always better? And are these the only nutrients required for a healthy life? The real science behind nutrition goes beyond proteins, carbs and, fats; it begins with micronutrients. What Are Micronutrients? Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that help the body perform...

Aachar is a word with soul. And aam ka aachar? That’s the gateway to heaven. A heaven that opens every summer when the raw mangoes arrive, the big ceramic jars come out, and every kitchen in India starts smelling like something you never forget. The magic, however, is in the contents of the jar. A Thousand secrets - each jar whispering a different story in a different tongue. If it is chatpata in Punjab, it is teekha aur kadak in Rajasthan. If it is theeka-meetha in UP, it is jhaal jhaal in Bengal. If it’s karam karam in Andhra, it...