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Fresh berries are truly a blessing from nature, and for many reasons: They contain many essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals that the human body requires. And the good news is that they can be easily incorporated into our diet, as fresh or dried fruit. Dried berries too are a rich storehouse of nutrients and antioxidants.  Here are four health benefits that make them a must--have every day:  Your Best Friend For Skin Care: Dried berries for sure make delicious snacks. But they also contain polyphenol antioxidants in abundance, and that's what makes them work magic on our skin. These antioxidants help fight...

When we think of doing our bit to help environment conservation, the first thing that perhaps to our mind is shunning plastic use. And rightly so. However, another sector deeply entrenched in our lives that plays an essential role here  is the beauty industry. Some of the reasons that make it so significant are packaging, unsustainable resource consumption, animal cruelty and child labor. The Indian cosmetic industry is estimated to grow annually by 25 percent, touching $20 billion by 2025. That makes it all the more important for beauty brands to try to minimize their impact on the Earth. And as a...

Gifts are a form of expressing your love for your dear ones. And if that special person is eco-conscious, you can show them that you care and support their ideologies by gifting sustainable presents. Plus, you can earn brownie points for yourself by doing your part of looking out for the Earth.  Gifting usually creates a lot of wasted resources. Items like plastic-coated gift-wrapping paper end up in landfills. Using bio-degradable and natural materials benefit the earth and support artisans at the same time. Eco-friendly gifts also have a sense of uniqueness that is sure to make the recipient feel special.  Here are a...

We live in a country with a population of 138 crore. And yet, our rich history and heritage notwithstanding, we have come to a situation where, to most of us, foreign products appear more fancy, of better quality, and cheaper. A fallacy? Of course. And high time we embraced our own! Here are three reasons that may motivate you to buy local: It’s a step towards a prosperous economy: Appreciating our indigenous art, crafts and culture can never be a misplaced effort. This helps us develop support towards the local communities of weavers, craftspersons and farmers. If all this enrichment can...

So we are well into 2022. And the first week has already shown us that all the lofty resolutions about waking up at dawn, learning one new word a day, or giving up chocolate are never as easy as they always seem. Well, here is a list of resolutions that are not just simple to adopt, but will go a long way in making a really positive difference to your life. Plus, they will help you create a greener world! BYOB: In order for the reusable shopping bags to do any good, they have to be used in the first place! Find...