A BETTER START
to your day How often have you heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? And here’s why. As the name suggests, breakfast helps you break the fast - the overnight fasting period! It helps to boost your energy levels and get you prepared for the day ahead. Studies have suggested that eating a nutritious breakfast keeps you energised and sustained for the day ahead and also helps in weight management. At The Organic World, we offer a whole host of breakfast options to get your day started on the right note! IDLIS & DOSAS Make darshini style idlis and dosas at home with our ready-to-use, organic certified batter. Our idli and dosa batters are completely chemical- and preservative-free. Or you can grind your own batter at home with our idli rice and urad dal. Shudh Idli & Dosa Batter, Wellbe Idli Rice, Wellbe Urad Dal MUESLI, OATS, GRANOLA Don’t have time to rustle up an elaborate breakfast? Whip up a bowlful of health with our chemical-free muesli,
oats and granola. Mix in with milk, top with fruits, seeds and a nutritious breakfast is ready. UPMA Calling all upma lovers! Make delicious and soft upma at home with our organic sooji. Make it plain with a tadka or add veggies of your choice to make it even more nutritious. Wellbe Sooji Rava SANDWICHES Easily one of our favourite breakfast options! Toast, add your favourite topping, and eat open face or as a closed sandwich. We offer sourdough as well as several whole wheat bread options. Use our organic vegetables and chemical-free dips and sauces to create a delicious topping for a nutrient filled breakfast. EGGS A regular breakfast staple! How do you like your eggs? Boiled, sunny side up, scrambled or an omelette? Or perhaps a French toast drizzled with honey? Whatever you prefer, our free-range eggs are just what you need to make them. PANCAKES Loved by children and adults alike! You can make pancakes at home easily with Slurrp Farm mixes that are made with wholesome ingredients and completely chemical free.
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SMOOTHIES All good things blended into a glass of health! Add your favourite greens, veggies, fruits, dairy of your choice, seeds and more. TEA & COFFEE No breakfast is complete without a piping hot cup of coffee or tea! Choose from brands like Blue Tokai, Typhoo and Araku to create the perfect warming cup.
DID YOU KNOW? Most vegetables and fruits - barring a few like onions, bananas and potatoes - are seasonal. In other words, they are best suited for growing in particular seasons and not through the year. And it’s also important to eat seasonal food as well. Why? This allows us to make the best of the nutritive values and freshness. Here is your guide to what vegetables and fruits you should buy this month, ALL AVAILABLE, 100% CERTIFIED-ORGANIC, CHEMICAL- AND PRESERVATIVE FREE, AT THE ORGANIC WORLD!
VEGETABLES Lady’s finger, avocado, broccoli, cucumber, string beans, cluster beans, capsicum, sweet potato, corn, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, mushrooms, methi, ginger, palak, amaranthus baby pumpkin and snake gourd FRUITS Cherries, plum, peaches, dragon fruit, rambutan, sweet passion fruit, kiwi, pineapple
IMPORTANT TIPS! Washing fruits and vegetables properly is a must, especially during the monsoons. The rain and humidity means more bacteria can fester, more mud can stick to the produce. Try the BubbleNut Wash - Natural Fruit and Veggie Foam Wash for a deep clean. Fried food: The digestive system slows down during the monsoons. Avoid heavy, fried food. Instead, opt for baked snacks. Cut fruits: Avoid eating cut fruits and salads outside, as they could be exposed to contaminants. Waterborne diseases are especially common at this time, so make sure you always drink water from a safe and trusted source.
HOW SHOULD YOU STORE FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND OTHER STAPLES TO KEEP THEM FRESH DURING THE MONSOONS? Food spoilage is a common problem during the monsoons, thanks to rising humidity levels. Food items can get soggy and damp; increased levels of microbial growth can lead to food getting rotten/spoiled; worm infestation can also be a problem. So it is key to store your fruits, vegetables and staples properly to ensure that they remain fresh. Here are a few suggestions: FOODGRAINS Expose the grains to sunlight at least once a week. No sun? Take a newspaper, spread the grains on it and warm them in the microwave. Always store your foodgrains in a cool, dry place in airtight containers, preferably glass. Neem leaves or camphor pieces inside the jars can keep worms at bay. Spices - whole or powdered - should ideally be exposed to sunlight once a week.
STORING VEGETABLES High moisture levels make vegetables rot faster. Wrap veggies such as beans, spinach, cabbage, capsicum and coriander in newspaper first. This will absorb excess moisture. And then store in ziplock bags to ensure they stay fresh. Chop the stems of green leafy vegetables. Wrap them in sheets of newspaper to absorb moisture. Keep tomatoes, onions and potatoes in a cool, dry place, ideally a vegetable stacking tray stand. STORING FRUITS Fruits such as plum, cherries and peaches can be stored in paper bags at room temperature if they aren’t ripe. Once ripened, store in the refrigerator to increase longevity. SUGAR & SALT Store in airtight glass containers, preferably glass. Adding a few grains of raw rice inside the jar will help absorb any moisture present. DAIRY Dairy products should be kept refrigerated as far as possible. Wrap your cheese in parchment paper and then a wrap. BREAD Refrigerate bread to keep it fresh!
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orld ic W an Get ready to tickle your tastebuds with 100% organic-certified, delicious exotic fruits all through this month at The Organic World! Here’s what’s on offer:
MANGOSTEEN This exquisite tropical fruit has earned the sobriquet of ‘Queen of Fruits’ for its unique taste. The fruit has dark purple skin with a largely leathery texture. The pulp is white and fleshy and divided into segments with seeds. It’s taste defies categorisation - tangy, sour and sweet all at once.Mangosteen is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and helps in boosting immunity and it’s high in fibre as well. How To Eat? The best way to enjoy the fruit is to eat it fresh. Add it to a fruit salad, blend it into a smoothie or as a juice. DRAGONFRUIT Have you seen or eaten a more exotic-looking fruit?It’s pinkish red skin dotted with green scales is sure to remind you of a dragon! It’s white fleshy interior peppered with tiny black flecks, a startling contrast to the exterior. The dragonfruit has a mild taste. It is extremely low in cholesterol and high in fibre, rich in vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. How To Eat? Cut it in half, scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Add it to fruit salads, or in a smoothie.
BUTTER FRUIT/AVOCADO This popular superfood has a green outer skin and a yellow or light green flesh with a hard seed at the center. When ripe, the flesh is soft and deliciously creamy, imbued with a rich, nutty flavour. Avocados are rich in good fats and are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. They have anti-inflammatory properties; rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, folate, fibre and antioxidants. How To Eat? Turn this versatile fruit into guacamole, use in salads, smoothies or as a sandwich topping. RAMBUTAN With its glossy red and green skin, covered with hairy soft spikes, this golf ball-sized fruit is as exotic as they come. The white, translucent, juicy flesh with a seed in the centre has a creamy, sweet and tart taste. This low-calorie fruit is rich in Vitamin C, a variety of minerals and fibre. How To Eat? Eat the flesh as is, use in a juice or a smoothie, or in fruit salads and in a salsa as well.
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SKINCARE AND HAIRCARE IN THE MONSOONS SKINCARE Cleansing toning and moisturising is the mantra to follow. Skin that is oily can attract dust and pores can get blocked leading to breakouts. So keeping your skin cleansed is a must. Opt for gentle face washes and scrubs made with organic and natural ingredients and free of parabens and sulfates. The Herb Boutique Aloevera and Charcoal Face Wash, Organic Harvest Neem Face Wash Your skin tends to lose its PH balance at this time, so toning becomes critical, especially to prevent breakouts. Organic Harvest Neem Cucumber Toner The humidity can strip your skin of various nutrients. Sheet masks are a good way to brighten up your skin by providing a much-needed boost of nutrients and hydration. Organic Harvest Serum & Aroma Masks
Don’t forget about moisturizing, especially if you have dry skin! Opt for a nongreasy one that won’t block your pores, leaving your skin feeling supple. The Herb Boutique Almond, Saffron & Goat milk Moisturizing Lotion Just because it’s cloudy, doesn’t mean you should skip the sunscreen. An SPF of 30 is a must. Organic Harvest Sun Protection Cream SPF 30 Go easy on the makeup at this time as you could be irritating and blocking your pores with too many layers. When using makeup such as kajal or lipstick, always use products that are organic and chemical-free, so as to not cause any damage to your skin. Wild Ideas Kaajal, The Herb Boutique Lily & Lotus Lip Balm
The rising humidity levels in the monsoons can play havoc with your skin and hair. Your skin literally has a mind of its own, changing texture from dry, to oily to acne-prone. While your hair can be frizzy one day and lank the next. So following proper skincare and haircare regime is imperative. Here are a few tips.
BODYCARE Pay special attention to areas like your armpits, groin, the skin below your breasts - given the overall damp conditions, these areas can be especially prone to fungal infections. A gentle herbal body soap/wash that has antimicrobial properties will help keep these infections at bay. And for a bit of downtime, why not enjoy a long relaxing soak with bath salts? Wild Ideas Handmade Neem Soap, The Herb Boutique Rose Bath Salt
HAIR CARE Limp, lifeless hair is a common problem at this time. Be careful of overdoing the washing though as this can strip the hair of its natural moisture. Use a natural, paraben-free shampoo that won’t dry your hair out. You can also try hair masks that are like a hair spa at home! One of the peskiest problems at this time is dandruff! Wild Ideas Traditional Herbal Hair Oil for Dandruff, Wild Ideas Awesome Goo All Natural Shampoo
Kombucha, the fermented tea drink, is trending the world over for its intended health benefits. Say hello to Mountain Bee Kombucha, new on the shelves at The Organic World! We spoke to Honey Islam, Founder & Head Brewer at Mountain Bee Kombucha to understand what makes kombucha tick, the brand story and more.
TOW: Kombucha seems to be trending the world over - what makes it so popular? HONEY ISLAM: I think the No. 1 reason for kombucha’s popularity is its purported health benefits which are unique and quite fascinating. Most of those come from the fermentation of its original ingredients - tea and sugar by a live-culture called SCOBY. Kombucha’s versatility also plays a part is making it popular among consumers TOW: What was your vision with starting Mountain Bee Kombucha? HI: Mountain Bee Kombucha was started to bring the benefits of fermented foods in easy and accessible form and to raise awareness about gut-health. Our vision is to make gut-friendly and innovative foods & beverages by harnessing the power of microbes and positively impact microbiome health and food sustainability goals. We believe microbes hold the answer to the world’s problems of nutrition, food-waste and hunger.
Unlocking the true potential of food with innovative fermentation can create healthier communities and the planet. TOW: Can you tell us a bit about your product assortment? HI: Our range of kombucha is a reflection of our beliefs - to celebrate local ingredients with fermentation and enhance the nutritional and functional value of kombucha. We’ve created 5 kombucha variants by using beneficial teas like whole-leaf green, black and oolongs and botanicals like butterfly blue pea flower, rose, roselle, whole spices, seasonal fruits and turned them into superfoods of sorts. All our products contain active live-cultures and their metabolites that are known to be beneficial for us. TOW: Why is Mountain Bee Kombucha the better choice? HI: We believe the true potential of fermented foods is in keeping them raw and unpasteurised and that’s the way we like to keep our products. We emphasize longer-fermentation cycles to increase the content of organic acids and other metabolites in our brews. Nevertheless, we don’t use any shortcuts or cut corners in quality ingredients. All the benefits of the ingredients are passed onto the consumers multifold by applying fermentation techniques that we’ve developed over the years. Our products do not contain any preservatives or artificial flavourings. TOW: How would you like to see your brand grow? HI: We would like Mountain Bee Kombucha to become synonyms with functional foods that help our gut-microbiome. We are growing into an educational destination for all things fermented, flavours and products that can help people have healthier guts!
At The Organic World, you can choose from a wide range of breads: made with whole wheat, spiced with greens, multi millet options, as well as sourdough. And what better way to enjoy bread than make an open-face toast with a whole lot of gut friendly toppings? In a recent Instagram Live with The Organic World, Sarah Nicole, Founder, Copper + Cloves, shared a few recipes using sourdough bread and a range of interesting gut-friendly toppings. The ingredients she used were: Sourdough whole wheat bread from Sourhouse, Ripe avocados, Extra virgin olive oil, Cherry tomatoes, Tahini, Coriander seeds + nuts, Lemon, Chilly flakes, Fresh coriander and herbs, Red cabbage (parsley & basil), Onions. You can catch up with Sarah’s session on our Instagram @ theorganicworld where you can pick up fun tips on how to make delicious toast with toppings, using ingredients that you can buy from us! Plus you can also order using airmenus, from the Copper + Cloves Cafe @ The Organic World, Indiranagar!
* In collaboration with Sisters In Sweat
DEEPTI MARTOLIA, 35 YOGA TEACHER I am a yoga teacher, designer and an artist. I would call myself positive, creative, sensitive and spontaneous. I have spent most of my childhood in the hills of Uttarakhand and that’s where my love for nature comes from. I love being around people and at the same time enjoy my time alone. I love outdoor activities from playing football to going on treks. I have done a headstand on a surfing board inside a swimming pool and I am teaching Acro Yoga to my fur baby Hachiko. Also not to forget I have faked a medical emergency at 10 am at night to pull off an April fool prank on a friend! About wellness, I have been practicing and teaching yoga. It has been my love and
passion for many years. I practice yoga daily and teach with my heart and soul. Yoga teachings have deeply impacted my life. I feel privileged to have learnt this profound knowledge from my gurus and I intend to pass it on. I can go on and on about what yoga is to me but keeping it short - yoga keeps me grounded and balanced. I have become peaceful and joyful since practicing yoga. It’s so important that ‘we all are healthy inside out ‘. With time I’ve come to realize that when your body, your mind , your energy, your emotions are in tune with each other, that’s when you are healthy. We tend to have clarity in our thoughts, joy in your heart and peace in mind. We should try finding joy with the little things around us to fight challenging situations. Not to forget, find happiness within and you will have so much to give to the world.
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