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Hope you’re enjoying the monsoon breeze and the little joys it brings. I wanted to share a short story about one of the season’s m..

If you haven't tasted Mangosteen yet, you've missed out on one of the most exotic, tropical fruits from South of Asia.At HB we hav..

Today, I wanted to share a little behind-the-scenes on how mangoes are ripened — and why we at Healthy Buddha stick to the good ol..

Thanks to Instagram reels and YouTube shorts – and the many self-proclaimed “experts” out there – there’s a lot of misinformation ..

1. Organic Brown Rice (Broken)Easier to cook and digest than whole brown rice.Still retains the nutrition of brown rice.Great for ..

There has been many videos circulating around online related to watermelon and how to identify chemical treated one and so on.To b..

Since many of our customers keep asking us about the difference between cold pressed coconut oil and virgin coconut oil, we have d..

March is a very interesting month. Winter has ended, Summer is starting. All these reflects in the fruits and produce that is bein..

Recently, we conducted pesticide residue testing on two of our organic products—pineapple and bottle brinjal—at the Food Safety Re..

One of our customer/ popular food blogger Suguna (Kannamma Cooks) had shared couple of seasons back, about Madhurai aka Kodai Butt..

​Kalipath Sapota season is in full swing at our favourite farm at Hampi. This harvest has been wonderful in texture & very swe..

Organic produce has gained immense popularity, yet myths surrounding it continue to cause confusion. Some of these misconceptions ..

At Healthy Buddha, we sell broccoli for about two months each year. Typically January, February.It comes predominantly from Sriniv..

Amazing strawberries from Mahabaleshwar are here! They are coming all the way from our beloved organic farmer Sandeep..

Here is a quick update on what's in season this January 2025 at HealthyBuddha.in- Berries are still going strong - Blueberries, St..

Thank you so much for being an amazing part of the Healthy Buddha community in 2024! Wish you and your family a fantasti..

In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve all experienced that post-meal craving for something sweet. Whether it’s a rich chocolate cake ..

Using blue pea herbal tea for a good night’s sleep is simple and effective. Follow these steps to incorporate it into your bedtime..

Looking for a natural, nutrient-packed product that can do it all? Meet natural hemp seed oil! Extracted from the seeds of the hem..

Blue Pea Flower Herbal Tea, also called Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, is a beautiful and unique beverage known for its vibrant blue co..

If you’re looking for a nutritious, gluten-free ingredient that’s packed with protein, soybean flour is your answer. Made from roa..

Amla powder, made from dried Indian gooseberries, is an absolute gem for anyone looking to improve their health and beauty natural..

Moth beans, also known as matki beans, are small, oval-shaped pulses that are highly nutritious and versatile. These protein-packe..

Makhana is raw makhana, also known as fox nuts, with a neutral taste. It is a perfect mid-day snack and a healthy superfood, ..

Wheatgrass is more than just a trendy green juice ingredient—it’s a nutrient-packed superfood that can elevate your health and wel..

Gluten-Free Multigrain Dalia: A Wholesome Superfood Gluten-Free multigrain dalia is a nutritious, fiber-rich option mad..

Ever wondered why so many health experts rave about amla juice benefits?The secret lies in the nutrients packed inside this humble..

Ever wondered how aloe vera juice could transform your health?Well, here’s the truth: incorporating it into your daily routine can..

14-Nov-2024As part of our practice to check for any chemical residue in our produce every once in a while, I recently had tested r..

We have recently started with Desi Kadaknath Free Range Eggs. Like any other product that is launched in Healthy Buddha, we have ..

During my recent visit to one of our organic farms where we grow tomatoes, I couldn’t help but notice the beautiful marigold and c..

Now that, it is summer and watermelon is in season. I wanted to share a story on Watermelons as told by the late Manohar Parikar o..

"Sourdough bread made by George - Absolutely the best sourdough bread EVER!" Says Deepa Mohan, a customer of healthy buddha.I have..

Introduction - (What Are Millates or siridhanya) In the last few years, there has been a significant shift toward different t..

 Health Benefits of Eating Organic FoodOrganic food has taken center stage in an era where health consciousness has grown sig..

Introduction - What is Sesame Oil?Do you use organic cold-pressed sesame oil for skin and hair treatment? It is the oldest remedy ..

10 Amazing Health Benefits of RagiAre you curious about the advantages of incorporating ragi into your diet? Also known as finger ..

Why is Jaggery Really Healthier than Sugar? Jaggery BenefitsIn today's fast-paced world, our food choices significantly impact our..

IntroductionIn the world of grains, we have two heavyweights: millet and wheat. Wheat has been a long-standing favourite to craft ..

7-Nov-23 After the recent news on Heavy Metal Contamination in vegetables in Bangalore, I picked up 5 samples of actual produ..

I am sure you may have seen this article in today's Deccan Herald about heavy metal contamination in vegetables sold across Bengal..

The beauty of India lies in the ever-changing weather, which brings about a corresponding change in the availability of fruits. It..

Cow ghee is of great significance in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian Medicine. It recognizes the benefits of cow ghee in promot..

I started HB in 2014 at my Apartment in Whitefield, Bangalore. But the idea was in the making much before that.Here is the true st..

So, I gotta tell you, this was my first time getting my hands on some Dudhiya Malda Mango. And let me tell you, it was something e..

A healthy diet should include fruits because they are packed with nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. Fruits are nutritional pow..

We just cant have enough of the mango season, especially when there are these many varieties to try! Each year we do a round up o..

Traditional and local grain varieties were quite popular at one time, but many of them had been sent to the background over the ye..

For a long time, I have been searching for a bread that strikes the perfect balance between taste and texture, without compromisin..

Time for a HB season update  Whats here in season at the moment - Green grapes : Having absolutely wonderful season wit..

Strawberries are quite delicate fruits & can go bad quickly if not properly stored. They are seasonal and we wait all year to..

Top Protein Sources at HB - the ones I personally consumed in my fitness and weightloss Journey Hi all, Gautham here.. 2022 ..

I went on this journey looking out for a good soap to use and understanding how it is made. Some label reading, online research, s..

​10 things you probably didnt know HB has on the menu Part 2We take great pride in identifying unique and traditional products for..

In the 1980s Mukund Savani, a 41yr old chemical engineer decided to bid goodbye to his life in the US & relocate his family to..

For those who dont know it, manathakkali plants are small and measure 3 feet tall. Its commonly called black night shade in Englis..

This post is specifically for all of you who have always wondered what the difference is between the cold pressed and virgin cocon..

Number three on this traditional Indian greens series is the all-time favourite, sabaki or dill leaves. It is grown, and popular i..

Next on this series of traditional Indian greens are gongura leaves or sorrel leaves in English. It has either green or red stems ..

Those days I was staying in Gole Market area in New Delhi. It was peak of hot summer in Delhi. On one Sunday afternoon, I went to ..

India is a land of greens, where you find such a huge variety of leafy vegetables to add to your diet. Unfortunately, most people ..

PCOS. The first time I heard this term was when a friend shared that his teenage daughter was suffering from it.  Poly cys..

Do you eat something which even an insect wont touch? Puzzled by this question. Here is some food for thought below.​Our food..

We noticed some repeating questions and queries regarding cold pressed oils. Some of them might have been on your mind too..so we'..

All the building blocks needed for plants to grow into complex beings are present in incredibly nutritious seeds.  The best ..

Recently, we had ladies finger from one of our farm (farmer Nagaraj) tested for 60+ pesticide residues in a laboratory to make sur..

In Indian households, ghee plays a significant role in daily life, ceremonies, and special occasions. Since ancient times use of c..

Each year we get these buttery Avocado fruit from an amazing farmer in Kodaikkanal. We just got the first batch earlier this week...

6 household items & 4 ready made options that can help you keep mosquitos away, naturallyGetting attacked by a group of mosqui..

What are Sunflower Seeds? Sunflower seeds are extracted from the sunflower plants head. Sunflower seeds have a hard but soft te..

Chia seeds come from a desert plant and are also known as Salvia hispanica. Chia seeds have a long history of being a staple sourc..

Apple season has officially begun ! We begin the year with varieties like Gala Apples and Royal Delicious, with more to follow. Ty..

11 things you probably didnt know HB has on the menu (PART 1)Check them out so you have not missed out -1. Beeswax crayons&nb..

I personally love ketchups. I have grown up eating ketchups with literally everything. Quite honestly, until I started He..

Butter beans (often called Lima beans) are big, flattish beans that range from pale yellow to white. They come from hills of Kodai..

Meet our young farmer from Kodagu (Coorg) who gets our Orange When we say Coorg you probably think of Coffee or even Pe..

Three out of four crops across the globe producing fruits or seeds for human use as food depend, at least in part, on pollinators..

A world without salt? That sounds flavourless. Salt imparts & enhances flavour, balances out sweetness, brings out the subtle ..

Surely you would have all seen the ongoing " Save Soil " campaign. Do you all know what the issue actually is & the gravity of..

Ever since I started Healthy Buddha in 2014, I must have explained about "Raw Honey" to thousands of people. The queries and doubt..

I started HB in 2014 at my Apartment in Whitefield, Bangalore. But the idea was in the making much before that. Here is the..

8 Health Benefits of Consuming Dry Fruits and Nuts  Consuming dry fruits and nuts can have a significant impact on..

Rain Rain go away, our organic farmers need to play ! You all must have noticed many of our Healthy Buddha regulars like Pala..

We have been asked by many of our customers over the years for a daily delivery milk option. So here we are finally giving our cus..

In 2019, during one of my trips, I came across a farm filled with cabbages in outskirts of Bangalore. When I went inside the farm,..

7 Tips To Buy Organic Food and Save Money More and more people are choosing organic food over conventional food because of ..

Health Benefits of Jaggery Powder Though sugar and jaggery powder comes from the same base material i.e. sugarcan..

" I grew up in Bangalore on a diet of fresh-cooked meals and stories. I'm an author (my book, Lessons From My Mother's Kitchen..

" I'm Sonali, a Yoga teacher and wellness coach by profession. I'm living with my husband in Bangalore from 4 years.  ..

When Mango naturally produces a gas that aids ripening, why go artificial ? Mango is a fruit that naturally releases ethylene. ..

" A maverick mom of two boys, wife of a foodie, firm believer of less is more, I have my roots from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Found..

The pandemic may not be over, but we can still continue traditions that offer hope, warmth and lift spirits. Wishing you all Eid M..

Come lets meet Thangam " I’m Thangam; a film student originally from Slovakia, living in India for the past 4 years now as my hus..

Why use soapstone Cookware ?They always say for what our ancestors did, they had good reasons behind it.We all demand explanations..

Just before the mango season, we've been having a 'Berry' Nice Season! Who doesn’t love berries ? They're among the most popular ..

Are you using plastic cling film for food storage in your kitchen ? Then we say it’s time to switch to a more sustainable option,..

Now comes the king of fruit. Apart from regular usage of chemical pesticides and fungicides, there is another practice of using a..

It’s that time of the year, exams are over and summer vacations have started. A host of memories come flo..

In regular farming, apart from regular usage of chemical pesticides and fungicides, there is another practice of using a growth re..

Being a nutritionist, wellness coach and a mother it comes naturally for me to go the organic way. The challenge was s..

I am Lalita and it is a challenge to introduce myself. No, not because I have led a very adventurous, roller-coaster lif..

Seema is a mother of two, who originally hails from Kerala. She lived in UAE for 14 years and is currently settled..

I was born in Chennai, grew up in Trichy & studied Biotechnology. Now, I have 2 adorable boys (my son and husband) who kee..

Annapurna Farm is part of the group of Auroville’s organic farms. Annapurna is a farm of 135 acres with black cotton soi..

Otherwise a cynical being, I dream about environmental sustainability (that's indeed a weighty term, and why stop at healthy food!..

I am Sharada Mohan. I come from a kannada speaking orthodox family - born and brought up in Bangalore. I work as a Senior engineer..

Here is a guide to growing your own avocado from saplings Planting ·         Avocad..

Earthworms are one of the most important soil animals; they have the capability to maintain the fertility of the soil. Earthworms ..

Last week, My mother and I had the opportunity of visiting an organic farm with Healthy Buddha and here is my experience/take away..

Do you have a green thumb and love sowing and growing plants? Are you constantly on the lookout for hacks to increase soil fertili..

The earliest references to cheese production in Greece date back to the 8th century BC , The Greek word "feta" comes from the Ital..

Ideas to try with Baby (Raw) Jackfruit While scrolling through healthy buddha website recently you’ve probably seen baby jac..

In 2010, when Haiti, reeling from destruction caused by a massive earthquake, was hit with an outbreak of cholera and a widespread..

This bold and hearty 65% utility chocolate, made exclusively from South Indian organically certified cacao beans, brings character..

We’re sure you’ve heard about cold-pressed oils that are sitting on the shelves of several organic stores. If you think buying and..

With the monsoons showing no signs of relenting, you wonder which vegetables can grow well in such weather. Of course, you can’t t..

If you have been wondering why the onion prices have shot up so high. Here is the answer you have been looking for. In ..

Now that you are done with all the giveaways, hampers and discounts for womens day. Let us get to the main point. This wome..

  Did you know there is a list called the Dirty Dozen™ that comes out each year ?  Strawberries top the list almo..

One of the newest in the world of healthy eating today, is the consumption of microgreens. Have you seen these miniature like gree..

You can check the enclosed video to see the farm from where the milk comes  Here are few FAQs that might help.  ..

Did you know you can grow celery right at your balcony? All you need is a bunch of celery from HB (or anywhere)  ..

Did you know - Cashews are actually not nuts. They are the kidney-shaped seeds so that they adhere to the bottom of the cashew a..

Many of you love Healthy Buddha's Spicy Peanut, raw peanut or the Crunchy Chikki Bar. Ever taken a moment to wonder howand wh..

  My name is Kumar Jayaraman, I've been a software professional for more than 16 years and designing user friendly product..

Sometimes in the eggs that you buy from us, you might see that it has lost its brown colour which may instill a lot of questions i..

Life In A Coconut Shell In my parenting journey, there have been many situations everyday where decisions need to be made. Thes..

This herbaceous vine of the family Menispermaceae is indigenous to the tropical areas of India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It is a lar..

One is to Mix ajwain seeds with mustard oil and applied to the cardboard pieces and placed in different areas in your house to war..

Munisamy is a 31 year old organic farmer from Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu. We have been working with him at Healthy Buddha for more tha..

Holi is the traditional festival celebrated all over India with frolic and gusto marking the return of spring. This is the festiva..

Seed Germination has always been a bit tricky. Even experienced gardeners struggle at times to get the germination right. We have ..

Methi is an herb that adds so much zest and flavour to your meals. They give the best flavour and aroma when used fresh, which is ..

What do you do every time you feel peckish and want to grab a small bite to meet your snack cravings? Let me guess – you buy a pac..

Are you one of those who throw away pumpkin seeds after eating the pumpkin? If yes, you are throwing a well of benefits along with..

This post is specifically for all of you who have always wondered what the difference is between the cold pressed and virgin cocon..

Bees are amazing creatures, doing so many things with precision, using their small bodies and feet. You may be using honey on an e..

Era of Green Revolution High yielding varieties (HYVs) in Rice & Wheat were introduced in India in 1965-66 in Punjab, Har..

Did you know that there’s a much shorter and smaller way to get the nutrients your body needs than vegetables? If you wonder ..

If you have been wondering why the onion prices have shot up so high. Here is the answer you have been looking for. In ..

Did you know - without honey bees you will not be able to savour on those crunchy juicy cucumbers you eat from healthy buddh..