Global Food Policy Report, 2016 published by International Food Policy Research Institute, states that a global convergence toward Western-style diets that are high in calories, protein, and animal-based foods poses challenges for food security and sustainability.Here are 10 shocking findings:1. Per capita beef consumption has been rising in emerging economies including India, China and Brazil.2. …
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that livestock production is responsible for 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, while other organizations like the Worldwatch Institute have estimated it could be as much as 51 percent.But Indian scientists now believe that indigenous cows could have a big future in global dairy production, …
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Prithu is celebrated as the first consecrated king, from whom the earth received her (Sanskrit) name “Prithvi”. Chinese scholar Hiuen Tsang (c. 640 AD) records the existence of the town Pehowa, named after Prithu, “who is said to be the first person that obtained the title Raja (king)”.The Atharvaveda credits King Prithu of the invention …
Many people, including me, talk about the therapeutic benefits of gardening. And why is that? All sorts of reasons have been posited: It’s a meditative practice; it’s gentle exercise; it’s fun; it allows us to be nurturing and to connect with life on a fundamental level. Its name originates from the Latin word, vacca (cow), …
Ghee (clarified butter) also known as ghrita, has been utilized for thousands of years in Ayurveda. Ghee is strongly recommended in daily diet and Ayurvedic therapeutics such as “Panchakarma” or “Anupana” (accompaniment) for various medicines. Ayurvedic classics describe eight kinds of ghee from eight different animal milk; among them ghee made from desi cow’s milk …
Invest in Ghee worth one gram of gold today and it will become worth 10 grams of gold in 10 years! The valuation is an indication of the vast medicinal properties which increase with aging. This valuable gift also provides health to your future generations, unlike anything else that you can leave for them. Ghee …
Ayurveda is based on the principle that the human body is made up of five basic elements or “PanchMahabhoota”, namely, Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space.Here we identify each of them with the characteristics they bear and how it relates to PanchGavyas. 1. Prithvi Mahabhootha (Earth): represents the solid state of matter on the planet …
