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Healthy Food in Udaipur

Healthy Eating Meets Udaipur’s Charm – A Perfect Combo

Is it more important to you to try the cuisine of a foreign city than to eat a salad every day? Does the term “safe travel” strike you as uninteresting or, I don’t know, too healthy? Well, it’s awesome to actually meet you. We’ll get along easily.

We consume a lot of food. Any local/traditional/essential dish and drink is researched, scouted, and tasted. There are always many drinks and special food items that we need to try when in Udaipur, which also turn us towards a pretty unhealthy eating routine. Well, to eradicate the junk eating habit of yours, UdaipurBlog’s explorers have hunted down a few places where you can find healthy, gluten-free, vegan, etc., food items so that you can live a super healthy and refreshing life. Whilst it wasn’t easy for us to visit every place in Udaipur, we have tried our best to list down the top 5 cafés or restaurants in Udaipur.

Watch the video to find some amazing and super healthy food in Udaipur with our beloved UB Team!

Healthy Food options while travelling in Udaipur!

Are you the type of person who loves to try out new restaurants and binge on tantalizing food options, especially when you are in Udaipur, the City of Lakes? Well, amidst all that binge eating, you may have gained some extra weight. Worry not! The super amazing UdaipurBlog Team has been on a little escapade in the town, searching for healthy food options in restaurants and cafés. Let us take you down some healthy and nutritious lanes of Udaipur to find out the yummiest and healthiest food options such as salads, smoothies, gluten-free Mewari food, vegan pizzas, and a lot more exciting varieties in various cafés.

Check out the same below:

The Fit Kitchen | Panchwati

So, the first stop of our healthy food hunt was The Fit Kitchen, located in the city’s prime area that is Panchwati. If you want customised diet plans including ketogenic, balanced meals, high protein meals, or even an A La Carte option, The Fit Kitchen is one of the best places you can find in Udaipur. We ordered a Shrooms Pizza, which was a blend of delicious flavours mixed with shrooms. The dough was completely vegan, soy-free, without any whey protein or wheat in it. The recipe is a trade secret! We also had the pleasure to taste Crispy Falafel Burger with Basil Hummus that just melted into the mouth like a dream! Their menu is pretty reasonable, for having such delicious and healthy recopies.

Shrooms Pizza – Rs. 299/-

Crispy Low-fat Falafel Patty with Homemade Basil Hummus and Tahini Sauce – Rs. 219/-

Address: 18, Panchwati, Udaipur.

Millets of Mewar | Sajjangarh

Our next restaurant for the healthy food hunt was Millets of Mewar, located near Sajjan Vihar. We ordered some amazing dishes made of healthy and gluten-free products. The restaurant offers a slew of food options such as vegetarian, veganism, gluten-free, Dietary Food, Millets special recipes, Slow Food, Traditional Mewari food, Fusion, and Raw food items.

We tried:

  • Millet Veg and Aloo Tikki (Gluten-Free), made of Crispy Sanwa, veg & potato cakes with sweet and sour tamarind sauce topped with amaranth. Price: Rs. 150/-
  • Pad Thai (Gluten Free) made with Stir-fried Thai rice noodles with veggies, Thai seasoning & garnishing of crushed peanuts. Price: Rs. 260/-
  • Millet Pancake (Choice of Maple, Honey and Nutella Sauce). Made of Bajra with No added Sugar and completely eggless. Price: Rs. 230/-
  • Leminto (Mocktail) made with a refreshing blend of mint, citrus & sweet. Price: Rs. 160/-

Address: Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, 25, Sajjan vihar, near the biological park, Udaipur.

The Blendz | Saheli Marg

Our next stop during the food escapade was The Blendz, located near one of the most famous tourist’s destinations that is Saheliyo Ki Badi. The Blendz is an organic salad bar where you can prepare to leave feeling energised. A lot of colour on your plate means a lot of protein.

The ambience is serene, with indoor and outdoor sitting areas for you to feel the breezy and mesmerizing air of Udaipur. The café is famous for its Guilt-free smoothies, Cold-Pressed Juice, Salads, and Sandwiches.

We tried Sauteed Vegetables Salad with made with Chicken Breast grilled chicken, Romanian lettuce, Iceberg lettuce, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Broccoli, Cheese, Mushrooms, Baby Corn Mixed with Honey Mustard dressing. Price: 290/-

Address: Hitawala Complex – IInd, 1/A, Saheli Marg, Opposite Soni Hospital, Panchwati, Udaipur.

Pap’s Juices | Old City

Our search for healthy food landed us at this extremely intoxicating organic smoothie and juice store near Bagore ki Haveli. The oldest place in Udaipur serving fresh smoothies tried, tested, and invented by the owner himself. When the off-season comes, the owner tries various recipes based on feedback given from customers. You can find smoothies, fruit juices, fruit salads, and a mix of other amazing varieties at reasonable rates! The place is just adding texture to the variety of how effectively Udaipur is represented. Pap’s Juices is one such place where there is healthy food incurated.

Address: Gadiya Devra Marg, Old City, Udaipur.

JJ’s Fruits and Juices | Ghantaghar

With a motive to promote healthy eating habits among the Udaipurites, JJ’s started a fruit juices joint. Since 1950 they are serving the people of Udaipur and are helping them to stay happy! They have two branches, one at Ghantaghar and the other located at Shobhagpura.

JJ’s was our last stop in our food hunting escapade around Udaipur, and we got ourselves refreshed by having some energizing fruit juices!

You all must try and visit these awesome places in town that serve healthy food that helps you maintain your lifestyle, especially in these testing times when gyms are closed due to COVID-19 precautions. Also, we couldn’t cover all the places, offering healthy food options, to visit in one day. So, if we are forgetting any such special café or restaurant that you feel should be on this list, then write to us at content@vivirmedia.com.

We’ll come with another exciting episode of healthy cafés in Udaipur! Till then, stay safe and healthy.

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Food Safety and It’s Importance

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Clean Hands, Clean Surfaces, Safe Food – Recipe For Health
Introduction

Food is one of the most basic needs for the survival of humans. The nutrients we obtain from food give us the energy and nourishment we need to perform our everyday activities. Moreover, food also has a cultural significance and helps define a community’s identity. Food provides you with a variety of flavorful experiences. Hence, food safety is the responsibility of all participants in the food supply chain. You have an important role in food safety whether you are a food supplier, a food business owner, a manufacturer, or a customer.

Hence, in addition to enjoyment, everyone should have the right to food safety. This World Food Safety Day let us understand what exactly is Food Safety and why it is important.

About Food Safety?

Food safety means how food is handled, prepared, and stored so as to minimize the danger of people getting sick from contaminated food. Food safety is a worldwide issue that affects many aspects of daily life.

Food safety aims at preventing food from being contaminated. Food safety can be done in a variety of ways, including –

  • Cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces, equipment, and utensils properly.
  • Maintaining a high degree of personal hygiene, particularly when it comes to washing hands.
  • Considering temperature, atmosphere, and utensils while storing, cooling, and heating food.
  • Applying a proper pest control system.
  • Having a proper understanding of food allergies, food poisoning, and food intolerance.
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Why is Food Safety Important?

According to recent World Health Organization estimates, at least 600 million individuals across the globe get infected with foodborne diseases as a result of consuming contaminated food. Every year, at least 420,000 of these people lose their lives. As a result, economic development gets hampered and results in reduced production and increased medical costs.

Most of the food safety concerns are caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, which cause food poisoning. They can stimulate watery diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach ache, and even paralyzing infections and chronic disorders, which can range from moderate to deadly. Food safety concerns have the potential to be fatal for both food industry owners and customers.

Foods that are simple to prepare and eat might quickly get contaminated. Perishable foods including eggs, poultry, fresh fruits, raw meat or deli meats, deli seafood salads, undercooked seafood, ground beef, raw sprouts, and raw milk products are just a few examples of foods that can cause common diseases. If preventative steps are not taken, these ingredients may get contaminated by intestinal pathogens such as bacteria, resulting in illness. Mentioned herewith are some of the important reasons why food safety is important:

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1) Avoid Food Poisoning

One of the most important objectives of food safety is to protect the consumers from foodborne infections or illnesses caused by consuming contaminated food. As a result of poor food safety, foodborne infections are a huge danger to food industries and harm people all over the world. However, you can ensure that the food you serve is safe and that the risk of infection is low by following correct food safety procedures.

2) Reduce Food Wastage

Food items that are found to be contaminated to eat must be discarded. A food firm must reduce waste by employing adequate food safety standards. Food safety management systems are also designed to detect and prevent food damage even before they reach the manufacturing house, which might result in additional waste if processed further.

3) Better Lifestyle

Consumer productivity is impacted by any foodborne illness. Although consumers will be able to operate normally once infected, in severe situations, they may require hospitalization. These incidences cause major disruptions in daily routines. However, they can be avoided by adopting correct food safety procedures in both the food production units as well as at home.

4) Environment-friendly Food Production techniques

Food production techniques that safeguard both the customer and the environment are part of good food safety measures. Food safety regulation regulates practices such as minimizing synthetic fertilizers that can leak into food. Furthermore, food safety measures involve the provision of safe drinking water as well as the reduction of air, sewage, and other environmental contaminants that have a significant impact on the ecosystem.

5) Globalization of Safe Food

All food safety regulations are intended to protect customers from foodborne illnesses. Following these food safety standards ensures that your products are as competitive as possible, particularly in the fast-paced globalization of the food sector. Effective food safety management systems help in developing a bigger distribution channel for your food business.

Conclusion

In the food safety concept, each member of the food supply chain has a duty to perform. In the process, all jobs are critical and useful. Your function cannot be replaced, whether you are a food company owner, a government employee, or a customer. Everyone is responsible for food safety. Moreover, by following proper food safety and hygiene measures, the food items are protected from contamination. It ensures that the food produced by a food company is safe for people to eat.

It is very necessary to manage food health and along with cleanliness as a priority factor. For people to be aware of the health issues, it is essential that they are more careful towards their eating and cleanliness habits. With this perception, it becomes more evident that the awareness regarding food health is created and this makes it more profound to take concerns of health. Meaning this, it is valuable for people to take notes in maintaining the cleanliness all around.

Do send us review at udaipurblog.com and let us know about other best habits that we can take notes on.

 

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Authentic Leather Bags of Udaipur

Crafted with care, worn with pride – discover the timeless elegance of genuine leather!

The old city of Udaipur is known for its brilliant fabrics, stunning architecture, mesmerising lakes, and beautifully handcrafted authentic leather bags. Ranging from backpacks, duffle bags, and handbags, you can also find office bags and sling bags; Udaipur has it all.

The artisans at Udaipur have a unique and traditional way of making them. They’re generally made from camel leather, goat leather, and/or buffalo skin. The camel leather products are polished to give a vintage look to the product. Whereas goat leather is an extremely versatile material, its natural softness and strength make it ideal leather for bags. Also, the famous intricate designs of the leather bags is variable and these designs change with the newest and latest trends as per requirement.

So, all the leather fans, this is where you need to be! The city of lakes is a delight for shopping enthusiasts. The local markets here have an alluring atmosphere, and the hospitality of the shopkeepers; is as charming as their products.

Style Statement

Leather is an amazing product and has various utilities. One can invest in leather merchandise and cherish it for a long period of time.
The leather bags are a stylish way to begin your day; at work where you can carry an office bag, at your college with a stylish leather backpack, to a movie with your friends where you can carry a sling bag, and a handbag would be very useful and stylish for dinner outings.

Want to travel in style? A duffle bag is a perfect option for you to carry along all your things. By buying a leather bag from Udaipur, you are not just elevating your wardrobe but also supporting local markets and artisans.

Affordable Prices

Prices are very reasonable to make you go on a buying spree. Leather bags are a perfect blend of ultra-modern and vintage designs. They look super astonishing and are loved worldwide.
One of the best places to purchase a leather bag here is the vibrant and buzzing Jagdish Chowk. You can also find shops in the Bhattiyani Chohatta market located in the heart of the old city.

Shops in the area sell high-quality leather goods, with prices ranging between Rs. 400 to Rs. 4000, depending on the type of bag as well as its size. An estimated price range for different bags is provided below-

  • Duffle bag- Rs.1600-Rs.4000
  • Backpack- Rs.700- Rs.1100
  • Handbag- Rs.300- Rs.900
  • Office bag- Rs.750- Rs.1500

Extended Varieties of leather goods

When we talk about the handicrafts of Udaipur, leather articles are a must-buy. The markets for leather products in the city are not restricted only to bags but they also offer a wide range of other leather products viz., cell phone covers, diaries or journals made with handmade paper and so much more.
From shoes to diaries, jackets to bags, covers to belts, leather is used and adored in all aspects. So whether you’re a leather connoisseur or simply want to buy a leather bag, the streets of Udaipur are the best place to get one.

Let us know if the article was helpful. You can also share your experience at pm@vivirmedia.com regarding your purchase of leather bags from Udaipur.

Compiled by: Yukteshwari Rathor

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National Nutrition Week 2022: Theme, Dates, History, and Nutrition Expert Advice

National Nutrition Week is celebrated from September 1 through September 7, 2022.

The foundation of a healthy body is nutrition. Through food, we try to get as many nutrients as we can. Every year, the first week of September is celebrated as National Nutrition Week. It strives to raise awareness of the value of a well-balanced diet that contains all the nutrients our body needs to maintain our general health. The Food and Nutrition Board of India, working under the direction of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is in charge of the seven-day programme.

The focus of World Nutrition Week in 2022:

Every year, National Nutrition Week introduces several programs to target a specific issue. The topic for the prior year was “Feeding Smart, Right From Start”. This year’s topic will be focused on “Celebrating the World of Flavors.”

The History And Importance Of National Nutrition Week 2022 

In 1975, the American Dietetic Association (ADA), presently known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, created National Nutrition Week. India began celebrating National Nutrition Week in 1982. During this week, the centre plans several initiatives to spread knowledge about the value of nutrition and how a healthy diet can improve overall health.

In this article, we have compiled some professional diet tips to help you meet your body’s fundamental nutritional demands in order to kick off National Nutrition Week.

Diet Tips for Optimum Nutrition

National Nutrition Week

1.) Protein Rich Diet

According to expert nutritionists, 10 to 35% of the daily calorie requirements should come from protein. Indian men, on average, weigh 60 kg, while women, on average, weigh 55 kg, and both require 60 grams of protein. Hence, it is essential to consume eggs, beans, dairy, nuts, seeds, and lentils due to their high protein content.

2.) Healthy Carbohydrates

Most medical experts recommend eating starchy fruits, starchy roots like potatoes and sweet potatoes, and cereals like rice, maize, millet, wheat, and barley at least once a day to give your body energy and essential vitamins and minerals.

3.) Water

Water not only quenches thirst but also supports the majority of body processes. Along with other healthy liquids like coconut water, lemonade, and fruit juice, it is highly recommended to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. You can also add flavour to your drinking water with herbs and spices like cumin seeds, coriander seeds, basil leaves, and mint leaves to get that additional nutritional benefit.

4.) Fresh Fruits and Veggies

National Nutrition Week

Fruits and vegetables not only provide us with fibre, vitamins, and minerals, but they also provide immunity-boosting antioxidants and flavonoids that keep us healthy.

Besides a protein and carbohydrate-rich diet, we also need to incorporate some immunity-boosting foods to build our natural immunity. Mentioned herewith are the top 10 ingredients that you must add to your diet to boost your immunity.

Top 10 Immunity Boosting Food Items

National Nutrition Week

1.) Ginger

This miracle herb calms down the body’s agitated Vata (air component), which may be a common concern during the rainy season. It enhances the body’s capacity for digestion, which keeps you energized. Additionally, ginger enhances the absorption and delivery of nutrients to the body’s tissues, which is essential for guarding against colds and the flu.

2.) Garlic

Another superfood from the Indian kitchen is garlic. Garlic contains antioxidant characteristics that help to improve your body’s natural immunity and speed up metabolism. The most flavorful way to eat it is to include it in regular dals and curries. Spice up soups and sauces with garlic.

3.) Mint Leaves

Although it is normally advised to avoid eating greens during the monsoon, take mint as an exception. Try incorporating mint into warm salads, room-temperature lemonades, and warming drinks since it is a natural coolant. It works as a natural decongestant to fight the flu and cold.

4.) Moong Beans

This protein-laden item is prevalent throughout the year. Your health will benefit from the proteins, vitamins, and minerals it contains, which all work to strengthen immunity, particularly during the monsoon season. It will help you attain a balanced temperament by calming the air and fire elements in your body. The best way to eat it during this season is in the form of a pancake or soup with moong as the base. Moong beans should not be consumed uncooked.

5.) Honey

Honey turns out to be a blessing for people with poor digestion. It is a quickly digestible carbohydrate that provides instant energy. Many individuals may experience stomach problems during the monsoon. However, honey can aid in recovering from all types of flues throughout the monsoon in a smooth way. To reap its advantages, consume one teaspoon of honey with two teaspoons of lemon juice and one glass of lukewarm water first thing in the morning. 

6.) Jowar

Jowar is a simple carbohydrate that is high in iron, fibre, and vitamin B3, all of which are necessary for maintaining a healthy metabolism, immune system, and skin. During these cold months, you need food items that are naturally warming. You can use jowar to make porridge or Rotis.

7.) Bottle Gourd

This native Indian component is simple to digest. As a result of its high alkaline content, it helps to maintain the function of your digestive system. Having a strong stomach is extremely advantageous during the monsoon. There are a variety of ways to prepare gourds, including making poached koftas, using them in soups, using them in parathas, or simply eating them as a plain subji with chapatis.

8.) Turmeric

There is no better way to improve immunity than with turmeric. You need turmeric to ward off colds, flu, coughs, and sore throats. Gargle occasionally with salt water and turmeric. The two best uses for it are in regular cooking and in making green tea.

9.) Rock Salt

You must incorporate rock salt into your cooking during the monsoon season since it raises the pitta (fire) element in your body, which enhances digestion, which is often poor during rainy weather.

10.) Bitter Gourd

Even though it doesn’t taste particularly good, it offers a plethora of advantages. It contains a lot of vitamin C, which helps to strengthen immunity and has potent antiviral capabilities to improve one’s health.

 

 

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अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस – 2022

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अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस प्रत्येक वर्ष 21 जून को मनाया जाता है। योग का अभ्यास एक बेहतर इंसान बनने के साथ एक तेज दिमाग, स्वस्थ दिल और एक सुकून भरे शरीर को पाने के तरीकों में से एक है। योग अपने अद्भुत स्वास्थ्य लाभों के लिए जाना जाता है। हमारे ऋषि-मुनि भी कह गए हैं, ‘पहला सुख निरोगी काया’। योग, मन, शरीर और आत्मा की एकता को सक्षम बनाता है। योग के विभिन्न रूपों से हमारे शारीरिक और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को अलग-अलग तरीकों से लाभ मिलता है। अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस इस अनूठी कला का आनंद लेने के लिए मनाया जाता है।

हमारे दैनिक जीवन में योग को जन्म देने से हमारे जीवन में सकारात्मक परिवर्तन आ सकता है। यह हमारे तनावपूर्ण जीवन के लिए एक बड़ी राहत प्रदान करता है। योग अभ्यास करने के मुख्य लाभों में से यह एक है कि यह तनाव कम करने में मदद करता है। आज कल की जो युवा पीढ़ी है जो हर छोटी-छोटी बातो का तनाव लेती रहती है जो किसी प्रकार की कठोर स्थिति से जीवन में आए तनाव से मुक्ति पाने के लिए वे आत्महत्या जैसे कदम उठाने को बाध्य हो जाते हैं।

दैनिक जीवन में योग को जन्म देने से हमारे जीवन में सकारात्मक परिवर्तन आ सकता है। यह हमारे तनावपूर्ण जीवन के लिए एक बड़ी राहत प्रदान करता है योग एक व्यक्ति को ध्यान और साँस लेने के व्यायाम से तनाव कम करने में मदद करता है और एक व्यक्ति के मानसिक कल्याण में सुधार करता है। योग नियमित अभ्यास मानसिक स्पष्टता और शांति बनाता है जिससे मन को आराम मिलता है।

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आंतरिक शांति
आंतरिक शांति जो मनुष्य को ऊपरी मन से खुश होने से ज्यादा उसे आतंरिक खुश रहने से ख़ुशी मिलती है पर वो शांति आज कल की व्यस्त जिंदगी और शहर के चकाचोंध में कही खो सी गई है। इंसान अंदर से खुश रहेगा तो वह स्वस्थ रहेगा। सिर्फ 10-20 मिनट का योग हर दिन आपके स्वास्थ्य को अच्छा रहने में मदद कर सकता है। बेहतर स्वास्थ्य का मतलब बेहतर जीवन है।

बीमारियों से बचाव
जिस प्रकार आजकल के लोगो का खान पान उस तरीके से तो इंसान कितनी सारी बीमारियों को साथ ले रहा है। योग गंभीर से गंभीर बीमारियों से हमारा बचाव करने में मददगार होता है। इतना ही नहीं अगर कोई व्यक्ति गंभीर बीमारी से पीड़ित है, तो योग उससे भी लड़ने की शक्ति देता है।

शरीर को लचीला बनाए
योग पूरे शरीर में ब्लड सर्कुलेशन को बेहतर बनाता है, जिससे सभी अंग सुचारू रूप से काम करते हैं।

हमारे ऋषियों और आयुर्वेद द्वारा दी गयी क्रियाओं और चिकित्सों का लाभ उठाएं इसी से तनाव कम होगा और देश की प्रगति भी होगी और युवाओं की मौतें भी नहीं होंगी और यह बीमारियाँ पूरी तरह ख़त्म हो जायेंगी और देश के युवा निरोग रहेंगे और तनाव भी ख़त्म हो जाएगा। 21 जून को मनाया जाने वाला अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस प्राचीन भारतीय कला के लिए एक अनुष्ठान है।

इस रोज की भाग दौड़ मर्रे वाली जिंदगी में अगर खुश रहना है तो दिन में सिर्फ थोड़ा समय निकल कर 15 से 20 मिनट योगा करना ही चाहिए जो हमारे शरीर के साथ हमारे मन को भी स्वस्थ रखेगा। जीवन के तनाव को कम करने में मदद करेगा, चेहरे पर निखार लाएगा, फ्लेक्सिबल बॉडी बनाएगा जो हमे जल्दी बूढ़ा नहीं बनाएगा। मन को दिमाग को शांत रखेगा कई सारी गंभीर बिमारियों को आने से रोकेगा, रोग प्रतिरोध क्षमता को बढ़ाएगा।

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Invest in the Best Health Insurance for Parents: Know These 8 Features in Advance

Since the moment of your birth, your parents have been your biggest supporters. They are responsible for raising you, providing you with a healthy lifestyle, and ensuring that you receive a decent education to guarantee your future. Yet, parents will require attention at some point in their lives, such as proper medical treatment and taking good care of them as they grow old. 

That’s why you must buy the best health insurance for parents. Furthermore, once your parents get older, they may not be able to bear the cost of health insurance premiums along with other expenses on a limited income. As a result, you should get one for them such that in a medical emergency, the insurance will cover the costs.

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Let’s understand how it works:

Senior citizen healthcare plans are health insurance policies that are specifically for elderly parents. The characteristics of the coverage are tailored to the needs of people in their later years. Individuals aged 60 and over, i.e., senior citizens, are eligible for these policies. These plans reimburse the medical expenditures incurred whenever the covered person is hospitalized. The best health insurance for parents has various features, such as:

  • Sum Insured

Parents’ health insurance policies have a restricted level of coverage. The coverage level is limited because insurance providers know the increased health risks connected with older adults. Most senior citizen health insurance policies provide coverage up to the limit of INR10 lakhs, with other plans allowing up to INR 25 lakhs.

  • Co-Pay Percentage

A co-pay percentage is present in every health insurance plan for anyone over the age of 60. The term “co-pay” refers to a split of the claim payment. In case of a claim, the policyholder would be responsible for paying a portion of the claim. If the percentage is 5%, the policyholder will pay 5% of the claim amount out of pocket.

  • Pre-Existing Disease Waiting Period

The best health insurance for parents covers pre-existing diseases after a brief waiting time. Since the plan is for people over the age of 60, the waiting period is short so that coverage may begin as soon as possible.

  • Discounts

You may save money on the best health insurance for parents by choosing a lengthy coverage, enrolling their spouse in the policy, and even purchasing the insurance online.

  • Sub-Limits

Although the best health insurance for parents provides coverage for medical expenditures and hospitalization, the quantity of coverage provided is limited. These limitations are known as sub-limits, and you may find them under the following:

  • Limits on how much you may pay for a room
  • Sub-limits on various specified treatments
  • Limited coverage for caregiver and AYUSH therapies
  • Long-Term Protection

Long-term coverage is available with the best health insurance for parents. You have the option of purchasing insurance with a duration of 2 – 3 years.

  • Premiums Paid in Instalments

You may pay premiums for the best health insurance for parents in installments, thanks to recent amendments mandated by India’s Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority. You can pay premiums in monthly, quarterly, and sometimes half-yearly installments.

  • Tax Benefits

A tax break is available on the premiums paid for health insurance for parents. By paying the payment for a second health insurance coverage for parents, you can get an extra deduction of INR 25,000. The deduction limit rises to INR 50,000 if you get insurance coverage for parents over 60. You will be able to claim a total deduction of INR 75,000 if you acquire one insurance for your family and yourself and another insurance for your parents.

Conclusion

Senior citizen health insurance is a sensible health care plan to help meet the medical demands of older folks. It safeguards them from the financial consequences of diseases and medical procedures that are common among the elderly. It frequently provides more excellent medical coverage than universal health insurance programs. Reputable insurance providers such as Care Insurance offer the best health insurance for parents that is affordable, providing excellent benefits for elderly individuals.

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Treat Yourself Right With These Pedicure Tools

Pedicure Tools

With frequent walking and inadequate skincare, our feet appear to get rough. And, staying inside for weeks might have led your toenails to look a little less than their best. If you are yearning for that smooth feeling that a good pedicure leaves you with, get your pedicure gear in motion. It is possible to get a professional-seeming pedicure without stepping outside, with all the essential pedicure tools at home.

The first step to giving yourself a perfect pedicure at home comprises some basic dos and dont’s.

Given below are steps to get dainty looking feet in no time:

Gather the Essential Pedicure Tools

Make sure that your pedicure kit tools are up-to-date. For an at-home pedicure, you should have the following pedicure tools:

  1. Nail clipper and file
  2. Nail polish remover
  3. Cuticle pusher
  4. Nail buffer
  5. Pumice stone
  6. Exfoliating Scrub and foot mask
  7. Cuticle nippers and toe separator

Trim Your Toenails

Using a straight nail clipper, create a straight line, and avoid ingrown toenails. Once done, file the toenails smooth in one direction. 

Go Gentle on Cuticles

Repeat less is more as a mantra while treating your cuticles. Be gentle with your cuticle pusher while using it. Push back any waxy build-up on your natural toenail plate and clear the cuticle area. This pedicure tool detaches cuticle build-up from the natural nail. It also helps nail polish stay longer on your nails. After this step, use the cuticle trimmer and trim only the dead skin.

Exfoliate Rough Heels

Start by soaking your feet to soften and help remove dead skin. Using your foot file, buff the rough areas of the feet. Focus on the cracks of the heel edges since calluses tend to occur there.

Treat Feet to a Foot Mask

An essential pedicure tool, the foot mask, helps to extend the life of your baby-soft skin days after a pedicure. For dry feet, opt for a moisturizing mask that will nourish your skin on the soles and leave them silky-smooth. Soak your feet for an extra ten minutes for added relaxation after rinsing off the mask.

Base Coat is a Must

Always follow the rule of using a base boat before coloring your nails. Do not skip this step as it prevents chipping and yellowing nails caused by using dark nail polishes. It does not take more than a few extra minutes for application.

Apply Nail Polish

Toes are a great place to play with bolder nail polish shades as you can hide them if required. There are nail polish trends that range from bright colors to subtle ones and then there is nail art too. You can always go for a pop of color that looks good on all skin tones. Otherwise, if you prefer to keep things classic, sheer nude color is a safe bet. Make sure not to apply a thick layer and instead layer on thin coats with adequate time in between for drying. Doing so will provide you with perfectly polished nails without scratches or marks.

Seal Your Color 

To ensure that your nail polish does not chip off easily, always apply a long-wear top coat. This hack will keep your toenails shiny for a long time.

Do Not Forget Cuticle Oil 

If you want strong and healthy nails, cuticle oil is key. Always remember to apply some of it after painting your nails.

Give yourself a salon-worthy pedicure at home by following this regime and treat your feet right. It is essential to maintain proper foot health. And, to ensure that nothing hampers your at-home pedicure, make sure that you have the latest pedicure kit tools. If you want a variety of options to choose from, opt for luxury brands like Vega. They have all the newest pedicure tools with variations like their 4-in 1 pedicure tool product and pumice stone and brush in one product.

Become a nail pro with ease!

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What Makes Wayfarer Glasses Such a Popular Choice?

Wayfarer Glasses

The fashion industry is forever evolving, and over the last few years, spectacles too, have become an essential part of an individual’s wardrobe. While there are eyeglasses with different shapes like round, rectangular or even aviators, wayfarer frames enjoy their kind of popularity among the masses.

What’s more? Well, fashion circuits also say that wayfarer frames have trend-proof staying power. Now that’s something!

The wayfarer frames originated back in the 1950s. These eyeglasses are fashionable as they combine style and functionality. In the mid-century period, the choice of wayfarers was symbolic of a person’s fashion consciousness. The signature Ray-ban’s wayfarer frames have been basking in fashion glory for almost sixty years. 

Here are some reasons which make wayfarer frames a popular choice:

The Wayfarer Shape

There are many different kinds of human facial shapes like oval, heart-shaped, rectangular, square, diamond and others. Wayfarer frames are generally horizontal rectangle in shape. They are well-suited for oval faces as the full-frame matches the width of the face. For round faces, the wider and square shape forms a nice contrast to the circular face dimension. However, in general, a significant advantage of wayfarer frames is that they suit all face shapes. To get the best wayfarer look, choose the frame that best aligns with your facial structure.

The Wayfarer Colour Choice

You will find wayfarer frames in different colours. It ensures that they complement the tones of your skin, eyes and hair. Wayfarer frames are available in both cool and warm tones. Frames in cool tones comprise of black, silver, rose-brown, magenta, plum, blue, jade and other colours. Warm tones have khaki, camel, gold, copper, peach, orange, coral, off-white and others. The basic black coloured frame is neutral by contrast and pairs well with everything.

Wayfarers Complement all Outfits

Another advantage of wayfarer frames is that you can easily team them with both formal and casual wear. The bold frames make them ideal eyeglasses for the workplace. Smart casuals can also be paired well with wayfarer frames. These eyeglasses set a fashion statement and go well with all kinds of outfits. Also, since these eyeglasses have a lively look, you may even wear them to a party or an outing, pairing it with a nice outfit.  

Classic and Modern Wayfarer Frames

Mostly the standard wayfarer frames have a horizontal bar that rests on top of the nose with rounded lens frames. Usually, the top corners of the frame extend out a bit. The new wayfarers are similar to the original design. The only difference is that in these frames the tilt is minimized for increased comfort.

The wayfarer spectacles ensure that you create a difference in your everyday look. The following options are some popular choices of wayfarer frames:

Energetic Black

Wayfarer Frames
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Are you tired of your mundane daily spectacles? It would help if you opted for these wayfarer frames which will provide you with a fresh, appealing look. The combination of bold colours like black and orange will make a strong impact. You can wear these frames with professional wear. Further, they will also enliven your regular casual outfits. And when it comes to attending any party after office hours, these frames will perfectly elevate your overall look.

Stylish Purple

Wayfarer Frames
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If you like experimenting with new looks, these purple wayfarer frames are the way to go. The metallic temples with round lens give it an overall sleek and stylish look and will enhance your facial features. Switch to this kind of eyeglasses and create a fresh impression on your friends and co-workers. 

Wayfarer Frames: A Timeless Eyewear Option

Wayfarer frames with their unique shape is a forever eyewear option. It would be best if you explored the wide variety of wayfarer frame designs that are available. Reputable companies like Titan Eyeplus offer an extensive collection of wayfarer frames as well as differently shaped eyewear options. You can browse and select your choice online. Their after-purchase services ensure that you have a satisfying shopping experience. Choose the most suitable option and look stylish even in spectacles!

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When Empathy is Uneducated!

when empathy is uneducated

Pandemics and epidemics, when they took place in history, have evidently caused unimaginable harm to the healthcare sector, governments, and economies in the countries all over the world. And we are living in history itself now due to the coronavirus pandemic. lockdown all over the world has cost people their jobs, their health, their savings, and everything that ensures one’s survival! But the most unaddressed and hush-hush aspect has been that of the mental health of people all around the world. It is now emerging as an important situation when the damage has been done! Well, India saw many deaths during this time of the pandemic, directly and indirectly. And one such being suicides, the direct result of damaged mental health that is anxiety and depression and indirect result of mass unemployment, starvation, domestic violence, inability to repay loans, poor coöperation from the government, etc. India has some shocking statistics around suicides. India has the highest suicide rates in South East Asia with 300 suicides every 24 hours. Globally it takes 20 attempts per completed suicide according to WHO. The situation is more critical than we think.

 Of course, now that yesterday’s incident and many such incidents of Bollywood stars committing suicide suddenly make it a trending topic all over the internet but the consistency of the conversation around suicides that we need to have, to find the solution, never sustains a day or two! That is where we lack, our drawback as a human, we are uneducated about empathy! 

“Suicide”, reading the word alerts but seldom does anyone talk about it. And then it happens around us, anytime, revises itself through anyone, shatters, triggers awakens us by making someone sleep forever!

It is the most unaddressed topic that people are succumbing to. And when it comes to being discussed, you criticize the condition of depression as if it is written on a paper, you’ve read it and you know everything about it. Actually, depression is nothing but a blank sheet of paper. It can’t be expressed in words. It’s camouflaged beautifully in Smiles, Laughs, and humor until it unfolds as a disaster around you.

It’s not about the final act of killing oneself because it’s barely complete on its own. It’s a whole trail of actions and thought processes and there’s a whole set of obnoxious experiences that carries a person towards taking such a tragic step.

But we are wary, the media is wary, our parents, our friends, we are all wary of talking about it until it finally befalls. And then when we talk, we just simply say that suicide is a coward’s choice. Well is it? Is it really a choice? Can someone choose depression? Well, no need to answer this question. Even if you think that way, do you even feel a bit righteous in judging the mere action and not the reasons behind it? Which, by the way, you know absolutely nothing about. We criticize the act of suicide after it’s done as if we put a lot of hard work in saving the person. Well, we don’t have the right to even talk about it afterward.

People confidently indulge in motivating speeches, acting so sure, as if something can always be done to prevent someone from taking his life. People give obnoxious reasons and advice about living life and not running away from it, considering life a responsibility to be lived no matter how miserable, giving absolutely no weight to the emotional and mental well-being.

People think life as a roller-coaster ride, there is no getting off the ride in between. But some people just can’t take it anymore, the jerks, nausea, the height and they choose to unhitch their harness and jump off! People think the more you devour life, the more heroic it is as if committing suicide is as simple as breathing carbon dioxide.

One must never underestimate the situations that can lead absolutely anyone, no matter when and where’s king he or she might be, towards manifesting such a frightening thought in them. People think of suicide but from far grounds and because of miseducation they think it is infectious and that’s the reason they don’t bother looking closely into the matter.

I dare you to try to imagine yourself standing on that stool, even if without a rope, you can’t still imagine the severity of the destructive thoughts the person’s having in his mind. But he tries, struggles with loneliness, thrives to bring change, suffers from unprecedented emotional drainage, and then ends up killing himself. Whereas us, cowards, sitting in our houses, criticizing and having no education about the matter, waving this topic off with contempt. Before commenting anything about it, ask yourself, do you really care about others?

A situation that is severe is never hidden, it’s just that we don’t care, remain ignorant, until the end, where we get to be melodramatic about the deceased!

Now don’t be that stupid to think and talk about courage and willpower. They withered away long ago from the life of the person who is standing on a stool with a rope around his neck. A person in depression is in the mental dilemma of either living or going away. He is far away from the worldly affirmations of courage, confidence, and Faith. He is deciding between life and death so don’t try to put stupid stuff on the options list.

And to all those who think they are trying to help, don’t call yourself empaths if all you do is blame depression over over-thinking. Don’t call yourself empaths to invite people to come to talk to you about their grief just because you don’t have any. Depressed person knows who they can reach out to and who they can’t. And maybe those who commit suicide don’t have anyone to confide in truly. 

Also, know that the one in depression would never talk but it’s your emotional sensitivity that will help you discover. know, that nothing singular causes it but a lot of attributes together are causative of depression. Not all of them will be visible but knowing them all is not necessary. Just have that sensitivity to identify it or even that slightest vibe of destructive, negative thoughts in another person’s mind and have a way of communicating. But before doing anything, educate yourself enough to be able to talk about it.

Written By- Hardik Sharma (hardik7711@gmail.com)

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Meet the Woman from Udaipur who generates employment for 300 People

aavaran group photo
aavaran group photo
aavaran logo
aavaran logo

AAVARAN (means ‘covering’ in Mewari language) was founded by Mrs Alka Sharma, textile graduate from Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur, Rajasthan, by this Alka wanted to uphold rural and indigenous communities and preserve their ‘traditional’ craft.

The initiative was started from Akola, which is a block printing cluster near Udaipur. The aim was to revive the culture so that the coming generations can carry the art forward.

AAVARAN’s workshop is predominantly of blue-white color, starting from the paint at the walls to cushion covers to pouches to the chappals to everything.

aavaran udaipur
aavaran udaipur
aavaran timeline
AAVARAN timeline

The process at AAVARAN is totally conventional, that’s why the job is very labour intensive. They develop cloth from various types of cotton and silk (chanderi and kotadoriya). The cotton cloth takes around 15-20 days to develop whereas silk takes around a month because mud-resistant is to be applied on the fabric for 4-5 days and then it’s bleached.

Cloth at AAVARAN goes through following stages to reach to you:

  1. The fabric is imported from the Southern part of India.
  2. The fabric is then washed to remove the impurities of the fabric which are the barrier in the printing procedure.
  3. The fabric is then checked to ensure that there aren’t any weave-mistakes or holes.
  4. The plain cloth is dyed with various dyes, one of them being indigo dye.
  5. The fabric is then printed in different colors and blocks.
  6. The printed cloth is embroidered and stitched upon.
  7. The stitched cloth is then packed in the stock room.
  8. The finished product is consumed by both domestic and international markets.

    aavaran udaipur
    aavaran udaipur

AAVARAN’s speciality is Dabu print which is traditional hand block printing craftsmanship from vintage Rajasthan. It is made from Dabu which is a mud resist process, and comprises of black soil, gum (gond) and chuna (calcium hydroxide). A mixture of beedan and ground along with mud is used to make a sticky paste. Dabu is applied to the fabric using wooden blocks. At AAVARAN, artisans make use of single and double dabu dexterities for cloth printing.

aavaran dabu print
aavaran dabu print

AAVARAN’s USP is that they manufacture Indigo printed clothes which is Mewar’s ancient expertise. They have 4 pits, each 9ft deep for bleaching the cloth with Indigo. After bleaching/dying the cloth is of greenish shade but turns into blue after exposed oxidization.

AAVARAN also specialize in Lep, as its literal meaning, mud is evenly spread on the cloth and left for drying after which the cloth is bleached and color texture can be seen in different shades on the same piece.

Zari and zardozi are one of the major embroidery craft done at AAVARAN.

aavaran embroidery
aavaran embroidery

Till now around 300 people have been employed by this initiative out of which 100 are in-house employees at AAVARAN who are engaged in Block Printing, Stitching, Dyeing etc., Udaipur and other 200 are women in and around Udaipur who work in clusters of 30 each and do dari making, tassel making, button making etc.

aavaran group photo
aavaran group photo

AAVARAN manufactures women’s sarees, shirts, kurtas, tops, dupattas, pyjamas and skirts. The brand also has a men’s cloth line and children’s range as well as home decor such as bedsheets, carpets, cushion covers, etc.

Currently, their trade is Brand to Brand, they cater to Fabindia, Kilol and many other brands of Japan and Korea. They have 3 retail stores in Udaipur, Jaipur and Bangalore each; they’ll soon be opening in Chandigarh as well.

aavaran store udaipur
aavaran store udaipur

“We are a zero-waste company because we utilize all our scrapes in making home furnishings, jewelry, bags, pouches and many other embellishments” ~says Mrs Alka Sharma.