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Get the bridal glow: Eat organic, go vegan

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New Delhi : Moving away from old trends, young women are now opting for preservative-free products for a long-lasting glow and balanced health ahead of their wedding day. 

The Indian wedding sector is reportedly estimated to be around $40-50 billion in size. So, it turns out to be an important market for many brands.

Sheena Jain, founder of India’s first fresh almond milk brand SAIN, says the uptrend of going organic and vegan is more likely a result of current health and wellness trends which are fast catching up with women in the age group of 18 to 40.

Weddings are huge in India and every bride wants to achieve the right balance of internal and external beauty. Pre-bridal detox is a huge trend overseas and now it’s fast catching up in India. The consumer rates back-to-basics food attributes like ‘all natural’, ‘no artificial colours or flavours’ and ‘plant-based’ as the most important, Jain said.

Almond milk is one of the food items that can help people maintain natural glow as it is a good source of Vitamin E, an antioxidant which has natural skin healing properties.

Chef Swasti Aggarwal, Food Strategies at Foodhall, says eating organic and vegan is a huge trend in the market and a lot of brides are doing detox diets to look good and glow on their D-day.

Veganism is great as it provides all the nutrition we need with plant sources and avoids the intake of excess fat and protein that meat gives, Aggarwal told of the diet, which excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients.

She said the impact is great if the diet becomes a lifestyle and people eat healthy for life.

Supriya Chopra, Founder, The Salad Story, is equally excited about the trend.

I think eating healthy is a huge fad in the market and a lot of brides and their families are doing detox diets for the glow and to look the best and attractive on their big day. For instance, we offer a complete, healthy package of fresh vegetables, variety of leaves and right proteins to fulfill your intake of important vitamins and minerals, Chopra told.

She also said that eating fresh and healthy is expensive, and preparation is not easy — with ingredients like balsamic vinaigrette, honey, olive oil, yogurt, feta cheese and berries.

But it’s always better to invest in right and balanced eating than spend later on some lifestyle disease, said Chopra.

Brides-to-be also have no qualms in opting for extreme vegan and organic diets for best results.

Niyati Chabbra, 28, said: With three months to go for my D-day, I was getting all jittery and my skin was breaking out for no reason. My dermatologist suggested that I go off dairy and switch to almond milk.

Little did I know that it would do wonders for me. Not only did it get my glow back, but my hair fall also stopped. I felt more energetic as I start my day with a bottle of fresh almond milk. It is so refreshing that I have decided to make it a part of my regular diet even post-marriage.

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These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems

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ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.

Ready to find out? Let’s go!

In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.

Here are 6 drinks for acidity:

1. Cucumber juice

Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!

2. Lemon water

Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.

3. Ginger water

Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.

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