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Gond is a crystalline herb, could be easily found in most Indian kitchens until a few decades ago. The present generation would have heard the name from their grandmothers in the passing, but would not really know much about it. Also known as Tragacanth Gum , it is obtained from the sap of plants also found in India called Gond or Locoweed . It naturally emanates from the root and the stem from where it is collected and dried to form crystals. It has amazing dual properties of cooling the body in the summer and heating it during the winter. Gond is fortified with protein , calcium and magnesium , so its basically builds both muscle and bone . It also have plenty of amino acids that are essential for healthy skin and hair. Due to its high fibre content, gond helps in CVD (cardio vascular disease), diabetes and digestive problems. It speeds up the healing of wounds , soothes burns , helps in dental problems , improves digestion , reduces bloating ,

Happy Navratri to all of you. Hope you people are enjoying this festive season. Navratri is considered as one of the most auspicious festival and celebrated as 9 days long festival in India. However, it is celebrated in different manners across the country. During the nine days of Navratri, devotees fast while restricting themselves from intake of certain foods like  alcohol, onion, garlic or non-vegetarian food . While some take part in the festivities for religious reasons, others look to give their body a much required detox and lose weight. If you plan to fast this Navratri ensure that it is done the healthy way. It can help you detoxify, cleanse your mind and will leave you feeling great!  Tips to follow to make your fasting healthier: 1. Lemon juice can be taken with lukewarm water in the morning for much better detoxification. 2. Drink a lot of water to keep yourself away from dehydration. In addition, water can make your skin retain that glow and also help your b