Tag: Indian superfoods
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Wood Apple (Kaitha): The Lost Superfood of Indian Forests
In the quiet depths of India’s forests, where ancient traditions still breathe through the soil, a rugged fruit hangs unnoticed on thorny branches—hard-shelled, earthy, and deeply powerful. Known as wood apple, or kaitha, this wild fruit has nourished generations long before modern superfoods took center stage. Its cracked exterior hides a rich, aromatic pulp that…
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Pure, Light, Healing: The Story of Makhana
Softly rising from still waters, makhana carries a story as light as its crunch and as deep as its roots. Known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, this humble food has nourished Indian kitchens, temples, and healing traditions for centuries. This was long before “superfoods” became a modern obsession. Pure in nature, gentle on the body, and…