Health Tips

General health tips include tips to keep healthy & lose weight.

What is a healthy life? A life where you have no disease condition or a life where your body is doing physically good,

or a life where your mind is at peace or a life where you have a social circle and well-being?

 

 

Well to answer this question, you should analyze your life and think about what actually health is.

 

 

Health as defined by WHO as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

So that means, health is not only just being free of a disease condition, but in order to be healthy, one must be sound physically, mentally, and socially.

 

 

Health tips not only include what one should eat and not to eat, but it also includes the practice to attain a complete state of health.

 

 

If you are doing well physically and mentally but not consuming the required amount of nutrition that your body requires,

you will not be able to achieve your health goal to the fullest. Physical activity, mental health, social well-being, and dietary habits go hand in hand to live a healthy life.

 

 

Health tips will provide you with an outlook of how you can be healthy by putting in just a few efforts and making your health a priority.

 

 

Because if your body is in a state of health, you will be in a state of overall well-being. So choose yourself and your health over anything else!

 

How to Make Chilli Garlic Oats Ingredients (serves 1–2)

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  • Paneer – 100–150g, cut into cubes
  • Rolled oats – ½ cup
  • Onion – ½, finely chopped
  • Capsicum/Bell pepper – ¼ cup, chopped (optional)
  • Garlic – 2–3 cloves, finely chopped
  • Green chili – 1, chopped (or red chili flakes, as per taste)
  • Soy sauce – 1 tsp
  • Tomato ketchup – 1 tsp (optional)
  • Chili sauce – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Oil – 1 tsp
  • Spring onion – for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oats
    • Dry roast the oats for 2–3 minutes until slightly golden.
    • Boil 1 cup of water and cook the oats for 2–3 minutes until soft but not mushy. Keep aside.
  2. Cook the paneer & veggies
    • Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic and green chili; sauté until fragrant.
    • Add onions and capsicum; sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft.
    • Add paneer cubes and lightly fry until golden on edges.
  3. Add sauces & seasonings
    • Add soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Combine with oats
    • Add the cooked oats to the pan and toss everything together so the oats absorb the flavors.
    • Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
  5. Garnish & serve
    • Garnish with chopped spring onions or coriander.
    • Serve hot as a filling breakfast or snack!

How to Make Paneer Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pasta (boiled & cooled)
  • 150 g paneer (small cubes)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 small capsicum (chopped)
  • 1 small tomato (deseeded & chopped)
  • 2 tbsp boiled sweet corn or cucumber (optional)
  • 1–2 tbsp oil

Masala & Seasoning

  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
  • ½ tsp chaat masala
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp oregano or kasuri methi (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp green chutney (optional, but very Indian 😄)

Method

  1. Cook pasta
    • Boil pasta in salted water until just soft.
    • Drain, rinse with cold water, and keep aside.
  2. Lightly sauté paneer
    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Add paneer cubes, sprinkle a little salt & turmeric.
    • Toss gently till lightly golden. Let cool.
  3. Mix veggies
    • In a big bowl, add onion, capsicum, tomato, corn/cucumber.
  4. Add pasta & paneer
    • Add cooled pasta and paneer to the bowl.
  5. Season
    • Add chilli powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, black pepper, oregano/kasuri methi.
    • Add lemon juice and green chutney.
    • Drizzle oil and mix gently.
  6. Taste & rest
    • Adjust salt or lemon.
    • Rest for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Optional Add-ons

  • Add sev or roasted peanuts on top for crunch
  • Add curd (1–2 tbsp) for a dahi-chaat style salad
  • Sprinkle fresh coriander before serving

Indian-Style Carrot Ginger Soup

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Ingredients (serves 3–4)

  • 4–5 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1–2 inch fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2–3 garlic cloves
  • 1 small tomato (optional, for slight tang)
  • 1–2 green chilies (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tbsp oil or ghee
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½–1 tsp garam masala OR ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or water (add more as needed)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Optional: 2 tbsp coconut milk for creaminess

🍲 Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics

  1. Heat oil/ghee in a pot.
  2. Add cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  3. Add onions and sauté until lightly golden.
  4. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies; sauté 1 minute.

2. Add vegetables & spices

  1. Add carrots and tomato.
  2. Add turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well and sauté for 2–3 minutes.

3. Cook

  1. Add stock/water until carrots are just covered.
  2. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until carrots are soft.

4. Blend

  1. Cool slightly and blend until smooth (immersion blender or regular blender).
  2. Return to pot and adjust thickness with water/stock.

5. Season & finish

  1. Add garam masala and simmer 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in coconut milk if using.
  3. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.

🌿 Garnish ideas

  • Coriander leaves
  • A swirl of coconut milk
  • Toasted cumin powder
  • Chili oil or ghee drizzle
  • Croutons or toasted nuts

🔥 Variations

  • Spicy version: add ½ tsp red chili powder while sautéing.
  • Ayurvedic: add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) with cumin.
  • Creamier: add ½ potato while cooking carrots.
  • High-protein: add red lentils (¼ cup) while boiling.

Garlic Milk (1 Cup Recipe)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely sliced
  • ½–1 tsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
  • A pinch of turmeric (optional, for anti-inflammatory benefits)
  • A pinch of black pepper (optional, helps absorption)

Instructions

  1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan on low–medium heat.
  2. Add the crushed or sliced garlic.
  3. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes until the garlic softens and the flavor infuses.
  4. Optional: Add turmeric and black pepper during the simmer.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Strain if you prefer smooth milk, or leave the garlic pieces in if you don’t mind them.
  7. Stir in honey after the milk cools slightly (so it doesn’t lose nutrients).

How to Drink

  • Best enjoyed warm, usually at night.
  • Drink immediately for best flavor and benefits.

One-Pot Quinoa With Spinach & Chickpeas

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Serves: 2–3

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

🥘 Ingredients

Base

  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed well)
  • 1 can chickpeas (or 1.5 cups cooked)
  • 2 cups spinach (fresh or 1 cup frozen)
  • 2.25 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped (or ½ cup canned tomatoes)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 1 green chili, slit (optional)

Spices

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1–1.5 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp red chili powder (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Oil

  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil

Optional add-ins

  • ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder) or lemon juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

🍲 Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat.
  2. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds; let them crackle.
  3. Add onion, sauté until translucent (3–4 minutes).
  4. Add ginger, garlic, and green chili; sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.
  6. Add all dry spices (turmeric, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder); cook 1 minute.
  7. Add chickpeas and mix to coat with spices.
  8. Add rinsed quinoa, toast for 1–2 minutes.
  9. Add water or broth, bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is fluffy.
  11. Stir in spinach, cover again for 2–3 minutes to wilt.
  12. Add salt, lemon juice, and adjust seasoning.
  13. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Healthy Ragi Mudde Recipe

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Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 1 cup ragi (finger millet) flour
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ tsp ghee (optional but recommended for flavor & easier rolling)
  • ¼–½ tsp salt (optional)
  • (Optional healthy additions)
    • 1–2 tbsp cooked tur dal water / veggie stock (for extra nutrition)
    • 1 tsp flaxseed powder or chia seeds (optional)

🥣 Instructions

1. Boil water

  • In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add salt and ½ tsp ghee.

2. Mix ragi slurry (important for lump-free mudde)

  • In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp ragi flour with ¼ cup water to make a smooth paste.
  • Add this paste to the boiling water while stirring — this prevents lumps.

3. Add remaining ragi flour

  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add the rest of the ragi flour in one go.
  • Do NOT stir immediately; let it steam for 1 minute.

4. Stir and cook

  • With a sturdy spoon (or mudde katti), mix vigorously until it forms a smooth dough-like ball.
  • Cook covered for 3–4 minutes on low heat.

5. Shape the mudde

  • Wet your palms with cold water or apply a drop of ghee.
  • Roll the hot ragi mixture into smooth balls.

✔️ Healthy Tips

  • Add dal water instead of plain water for protein boost.
  • Use minimal ghee—just enough for shaping (optional).
  • Great to pair with:
    • Sambar
    • Bassaru
    • Chicken or mutton saaru
    • Coconut chutney + rasam

🍽️ Nutrition Benefits

  • High in fiber → good for digestion
  • Rich in calcium & iron
  • Low glycemic index → diabetic-friendly
  • Gluten-free

Fresh & Healthy Dal Salad Recipe

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⭐ Serves: 2–3

⭐ Ready in: 25 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 cup cooked dal (Chana dal, moong dal (whole or split), masoor dal (whole or split), kala chana, kabuli chana, whole masoor, and rajma are the best dals to use in dal salads.)
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ capsicum (any color), diced
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup boiled corn (optional)
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (optional, adds sweetness)
  • A handful of lettuce or baby spinach (optional)

For the Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tsp mustard ( Dijon or regular )
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp cumin powder (optional — adds great flavor)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the lentils

  • Cook dal until they are soft but not mushy.
    (Boil ½ cup raw lentils with water for 15–20 minutes or use pre-cooked ones.)
  • Drain and let them cool.

2. Chop the veggies

  • Dice cucumber, tomato, onion, capsicum, and chop herbs.

3. Make the dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together:
    Olive oil + lemon juice + mustard + garlic + honey + cumin + salt + pepper.

4. Combine everything

  • Add cooked dal to a large bowl.
  • Toss in all chopped vegetables, herbs, and optional add-ins.
  • Pour the dressing over and mix gently.

5. Serve

  • Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes for deeper flavor.
  • Great as a snack, side dish, or light lunch!

💚 Why this salad is super healthy

  • High plant-based protein
  • Great source of fiber → keeps you full
  • Low-fat, nutrient-rich
  • Perfect for weight loss & meal prep

Healthy Kala Chana Tikki Chaat(No-Fry Version)

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🍛 Ingredients (Indian-style but healthified)

For the Tikkis

  • 1 cup kala chana (black chickpeas), soaked overnight
  • 1 medium sweet potato or regular potato (boiled & mashed)
  • ¼ cup oats flour (ground oats) — Indian healthy binding
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1–2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp jeera (cumin) powder
  • 1 tsp dhaniya (coriander) powder
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
  • A few drops of oil for brushing

For the Chaat Toppings (Indian Street Style)

  • Homemade curd, whisked with a pinch of salt + pinch of sugar
  • Green chutney (coriander, mint, green chili, lemon, salt)
  • Sweet chutney (imli + a little jaggery)
  • Finely chopped onion
  • Finely chopped tomato
  • Roasted jeera powder
  • Chaat masala
  • Red chili powder
  • Coriander leaves
  • Pomegranate seeds (optional but healthy)
  • Roasted chana dal / crushed peanuts instead of sev for a healthy crunch

🍳 How to Make It (Indian Method)

1. Cook Kala Chana

  • Pressure cook soaked kala chana with a little salt (4–5 whistles).
  • Drain completely.
  • Mash slightly or pulse in mixer once (keep some texture).

2. Prepare the Tikki Dough

Mix together:

  • Crushed chana
  • Mashed sweet potato/potato
  • Onion + ginger + chili
  • Spices (jeera, dhaniya, red chili, chaat masala, amchur)
  • Oats flour for binding

Taste and adjust spices (Indian tikkis are usually tangy + spicy).

3. Shape & Cook

Air Fryer (healthiest Indian style)

  • Shape tikkis
  • Brush with 2–3 drops of oil
  • Air fry at 180°C for 12–15 mins
  • Flip halfway

Tawa (Indian home style, low oil)

  • Heat a cast-iron tawa
  • Brush lightly with oil
  • Cook tikkis on medium flame
  • Press gently to make them crisp on both sides

🍽️ Assemble the Indian Chaat

On a plate:

  1. Place 2–3 hot tikkis.
  2. Spoon over curd.
  3. Add green chutney + imli-jaggery chutney.
  4. Sprinkle onion, tomato.
  5. Add chaat masala, roasted jeera powder, red chili powder.
  6. Add roasted peanuts/chana dal for crunch.
  7. Garnish with dhania + pomegranate.

❤️ Healthy Tips (Indian Cooking Style)

  • Use sweet potato to avoid too many carbs.
  • Add sprouts on top for a protein boost.
  • Use homemade curd — lighter and fresher.
  • Avoid sev to make it weight-loss friendly.
  • Add lemon juice before serving for an authentic Indian tang.

⭐ Why This Recipe Is Healthy

  • High in plant protein + fiber
  • Low oil (no deep frying)
  • Low glycemic index
  • Gluten-free (if using besan)
  • Great for weight loss & digestion

Soft & Fluffy Paneer Idli Recipe

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Paneer idli is a protein-rich, kid-friendly twist on the classic South Indian idli. You can make it two ways:

  1. Paneer mixed into the batter, or
  2. Paneer stuffing inside the idli.

Below is the easiest mixed-batter version, plus an optional stuffing version.

⭐ Ingredients (for 12–14 idlis)

For the idli batter

  • 2 cups idli batter (fermented)
  • ½ cup grated paneer
  • 1–2 tbsp curd (optional, for softness)
  • Salt to taste (if your batter isn’t already salted)
  • 1–2 tbsp chopped coriander (optional)
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped (optional)

⭐ Optional Tempering (adds flavor)

  • 1 tsp oil or ghee
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp urad dal
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onions
  • Few curry leaves
    (Mix this into the batter if you want masala-style paneer idlis.)

⭐ Method

1. Prepare the batter

  • Take fermented idli batter in a bowl.
  • Add grated paneer, curd (optional), coriander, and chillies.
  • Mix gently—don’t overmix or the idlis won’t be fluffy.

2. Optional: Tempering

  • Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add urad dal and onions; sauté lightly.
  • Let it cool slightly and fold it into the batter.

3. Steam the idlis

  • Grease the idli plates.
  • Pour batter up to ¾ full.
  • Steam for 10–12 minutes on medium heat.
  • Let them rest for 2 minutes before removing.

4. Serve

Serve hot with:

  • Coconut chutney
  • Tomato chutney
  • Sambar
  • Or drizzle ghee on top!

🍽 Alternative: Paneer Stuffed Idlis (Quick Version)

Stuffing:

  • ½ cup crumbled paneer
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ¼ tsp red chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • Salt, pepper
  • Coriander

Steps:

  1. Prepare a dry paneer bhurji–style stuffing.
  2. Pour a spoon of batter into each mould, add 1 tsp paneer stuffing, cover with more batter.
  3. Steam 12–14 minutes.

If you want, I can also give:
✅ Paneer Idli Fry recipe
✅ Restaurant-style chutney pairing
✅ Instant no-fermentation idli with paneer

Pregnancy-Friendly Date Milk

By / Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Protein Rich Recipes, Winter Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (preferably pasteurized, full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2–3 soft dates (pitted)
  • A pinch of cardamom (optional)

Instructions

  1. Clean the dates
    Rinse them well and remove the pits.
  2. Boil the milk with dates
    • Add milk to a small saucepan.
    • Add the dates.
    • Bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Simmer
    Simmer for 5–10 minutes so the dates release flavor and natural sweetness.
  4. Remove the dates
    Lift the dates out with a spoon (or strain the milk).
  5. Serve
    Enjoy warm. You can drink it in the morning or at bedtime.

Why This Is Good During Pregnancy

  • Natural iron from dates (even when dates are removed, some minerals infuse into the milk).
  • Energy + mild sweetness without added sugar.
  • Warm milk can help relaxation and better sleep.

Safety Notes (Important)