We often ask ourselves, who are we doing this for? This effort, these processes, this toiling, early morning deliveries and late night quality checks – who’s noticing it? At the end of the day, are we losing out to someone who hires a celebrity to tout their product or spends a ton of their consumer’s [...]

As a country with a rapidly growing population and an expanding middle class, the demand for food resources is escalating. Embracing sustainable eating practices is not merely a choice but a necessity to ensure food security and mitigate the strain on natural resources. By shifting towards locally sourced, seasonal, and organic foods, Indians can reduce [...]

Soil is the foundation of life. Its health is vital for the well-being of our planet. Unfortunately, modern conventional farming practices have often taken a toll on soil health, leading to erosion, degradation, and loss of valuable nutrients. The need for sustainable farming practices has become more urgent than ever to protect and nourish the [...]

Curd has been a part of human diets for centuries and is popular across the world in various forms even today. This delectable delight owes its existence to the magical action of bacteria that play a pivotal role in the fermentation process that transforms milk into the creamy, tangy, and probiotic-rich curd we all love. [...]

Onam's essence as a farmer's festival is derived from its connection to the agricultural cycle. It is celebrated at the end of the monsoon season when the fields are lush and bountiful with crops. The festival is a way for the farming community to express gratitude to the deities and nature for a successful harvest. [...]

As one of the most loved dairy products, cheese holds a special place in most of our hearts. And with its fast gained popularity as a snack, salad addition and food ingredient, it has won over many of our kitchens too! But as with everything, with great demand comes sub-par supply. While cheese has become [...]

In India, eggs are one of the most widely available and widely consumed proteins. Loaded with nutrients, it is considered by most as one of the key items in a balanced diet to meet nutritional gaps, especially for children. In recent years, our supermarket shelves have started lining up with a wide range of eggs [...]

‘Organic milk’ comes from cows that are raised as per organic farming standards and is free from antibiotics, synthetic hormones, and chemical residues. For milk to be organic, the cows must follow an organic diet, live in hygienic conditions and the milk must not contain any additives.  ‘Ultra-heat treated’ is milk that has been sterilized [...]

No, UHT milk does not rely on any preservatives to extend its shelf life.  The Ultra-heat treatment for UHT milk kills all bacteria present in the milk, thereby increasing its shelf-life naturally. After sterilization, the milk is packed in special aseptic packaging that prevents any light and air contamination and ensures the milk stays safe [...]

No, UHT milk does not rely on any preservatives to extend its shelf life.  The Ultra-heat treatment for UHT milk kills all bacteria present in the milk, thereby increasing its shelf-life naturally. After sterilization, the milk is packed in special aseptic packaging that prevents any light and air contamination and ensures the milk stays safe [...]

With multiple options of milk available in the market, choosing the right milk for your family can be a daunting task.  However, the main criteria for choosing milk for your family should be the source of the milk and the nutrition it provides.  Organic milk comes from cows that are raised as per organic farming [...]

‘Ultra-heat treatment’ is a process of heating fresh milk to a high temperature of about 140-142 degrees Celsius for 2, to kill bacteria in milk and increase its shelf-life naturally.  UHT milk is not reconstituted milk and retains all the macro-nutrients and benefits of fresh milk.  Akshayakalpa Organic Cow Milk is ultra-heat treated organic cow [...]

‘Organic milk’ comes from cows that are raised as per organic farming standards and is free from antibiotics, synthetic hormones and chemical residues. For milk to be organic, the cows must follow an organic diet, live in hygienic conditions and the milk must not contain any additives.  Akshayakalpa Organic Cow Milk is ultra-heat treated organic [...]

During Ultra-heat treatment for UHT milk, milk is heated to a high temperature of about 140-142 degrees Celsius for 2 seconds, killing bacteria and naturally increasing the shelf-life of milk.  The sterilized milk is then packed in sterilized containers under sterile conditions by a process known as aseptic packaging. The specialized aseptic packaging prevents any [...]

UHT (Ultra High Treatment) milk is a suitable and safe option for children, offering comparable nutritional benefits to fresh milk. It undergoes a process of pasteurization at high temperatures, which effectively kills harmful bacteria while preserving essential nutrients. UHT milk can be a convenient choice as it has a longer shelf life and doesn't require [...]

With multiple options of milk available in the market, choosing the right milk for your family can be confusing and difficult.  Fresh milk is milk that undergoes no heat processing. It is delivered soon after milking and has to be consumed within a short shelf-life.  ‘Ultra-heat treated’ is milk that has been sterilized by heating [...]

Yes, UHT milk can be chilled. You can also freeze and unfreeze UHT milk, but the texture and flavour of milk may vary.  Due to its naturally increased shelf-life, it does not need to be refrigerated until opened. Because UHT milk does not require boiling before consumption, chilled UHT milk can directly be used in [...]

Akshayakalpa Organic milk from happy, healthy cows living on our organic farms and feeding on an organic diet is free from antibiotics, induced hormones and chemical residues.  With a wide of range of pure and unadulterated organic milk available at your doorstep, you are bound to find one that suits your nutrition and dietary preferences.  [...]

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) enables consumers to purchase a ‘share’ in a given farm, allowing the farmer to cover production costs such as cropping, harvesting, etc. in return for a supply of fresh produce throughout the season, or for a specified period.  It connects consumers and producers, allowing consumers to have more holistic knowledge of [...]

A study by the CSDS (Centre for the Study of Developing Societies) which covered 18 states with a sample size of 5350 houses in India from December 2013-Jan 2014 reports that 36% of farmers reported that they live in huts or kutcha' houses, while 44% live in mixed houses.  Only 18% of the farmers reported [...]

From 2004-05 and 2011-12, India’s labor force in the agricultural sector went down from 58.5% to 48.9%. While in recent years there has been a slight uptick which is attributable to the covid-19 pandemic, the larger trend is clear. From 1991-2021, employment in agriculture has dropped from 64% to 44%. Agriculture makes up 3% of [...]

Mindfulness can be defined as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally”. Mindfulness can be practiced either through meditation or other methods which enhance one’s awareness of the present. Mindfulness has been associated with a myriad of health benefits. Cancer patients and people suffering from other ailments such [...]

Food for thought: What would you call the age that we live in? Though a benign question, it lets us do a reality check on how much the world changes around us without our notice. Every invention and change of policy alter our routines ever so slightly, until one day we find ourselves living completely [...]

Back in the day, when most houses had a few cows, milk was consumed within hours of the cows being milked. Today, with most of us living in urban households, having cows at home for fresh milk is either a distant memory or wishful thinking. The milk we purchase and consume has had a long [...]

At a time when there is no dearth of artificial sweeteners available in your local supermarket to satiate your sweet tooth, multi-floral honey is one of the healthiest substitutes for processed sugar that you can find! Read on to know why! Originally introduced as a means to keep diabetes in control, artificial sweeteners are chemicals [...]

It’s easy to pop into your local supermarket or grocery store to pick up fruits, vegetables, milk and eggs. But how safe are they to consume? Are they fresh? Above all, are they nutritious? We know that farms, in their need to maximize yield and profits and minimize spoilage, use copious amounts of fertilizers, pesticides, [...]

Babies and milk go hand-in-hand. And we, as Indians, are virtually inseparable from milk as we grow older too. We start our day with a warm cup of coffee or tea prepared from milk, almost all our meals have milk or milk products as ingredients either as butter, curd, ghee, paneer or as milk itself. [...]

Gone are the days when ‘home-made’ was the norm and ‘store-bought’ had a sense of novelty. Grandmothers often insisted that we make everything - from curd to besan laddoos- at home. Throwing out things was unheard of in times bygone. From old t-shirts becoming potholders to empty bottles being repainted to delightful vases, everything was [...]

Bees are one of the most industrious beings on Earth. It takes 12 bees their entire lifetime to make a spoon of honey where every bee visits 50 to 100 flowers each time it sets out to collect nectar. At their most productive, a single colony can make up to 800 kilograms of honey. But [...]

Does enjoying your cup of coffee, sipping on a milkshake or indulging in your favourite ice-cream leave you feeling sick, bloated or nauseous? You could be lactose-intolerant! Lactose is a naturally-occurring type of sugar found in dairy. Some individuals do not produce enough lactase enzyme to digest this sugar, they are known to be suffering [...]

As one of the most loved dairy products, cheese holds a special place in most of our hearts. And with its fast gained popularity as a snack, salad addition and food ingredient, it has won over many of our kitchens too! But as with everything, with great demand comes sub-par supply. While cheese has become [...]

Traditionally and culturally, in India, cows are milked by hand. At dawn, the farmer gives something for the cow to chew on, washes the udder, puts some oil on the teats and begins the milking process, filling a bucket with milk. We’ve all grown up seeing countless advertisements depicting the same to a point we [...]

Today, at a time when the whole world is facing a shortage of clean resources, it is the duty and responsibility of every citizen and industry to ensure optimum use of natural resources and proper treatment of all waste materials. The top 3 natural resources that are highest risk are oil, water and forests. At [...]

Whether you are an expectant mother or breastfeeding your baby, eating healthy is your highest priority. You want to ensure that you and your baby are getting the necessary nutrients but none of the bad stuff. What you eat is what your baby eats. In a vegetarian diet, paneer is one of the easiest and [...]

Milk is the only food in the world that provides 18 of the 22 essential nutrients required for human survival – making it one of the most consumed foods through history and till date.   However, what plagues most of us is the need to figure out which is the healthiest milk for us to consume [...]

While there isn’t a price one can put on the health of their loved ones, some foods do cost more than others.   A2 milk that has a high concentration of beta-casein proteins A2 is one such commodity.   However, the price of this milk is often higher than regular milk due to a disparity in its [...]

As one of the only foods providing 18 of the 22 essential nutrients required for human survival, milk is an important part of a healthy diet. However, which milk is the healthier choice is a question that is yet unanswered.   The difference between A2 milk and regular milk is the presence of certain beta-casein [...]

Milk is always a good idea, albeit often a confusing one!  Slim milk or low-fat, organic or conventional, A1 or A2 – the choices are endless.   The primary difference between A1 and A2 milk lies in the protein. Casein is the largest group of proteins found in milk, of which beta-casein is the 2nd most [...]

If you’ve ever stood in the milk aisle of a supermarket and felt sheer confusion at the assorted types of milk available, you’re not alone. With milk being an ever-popular part of the Indian diet, there are innumerable varieties available for the choosing based on fat content, source of milk and type of protein present.   [...]

The Ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians considered milk as ‘Food from the Gods’ due to its nourishing properties.   And even though today, milk is revered for its life-giving benefits, consumerism has made us more selective of the kind of milk one adds to their daily diet. Milk is divided based on fat content, source, type [...]

Nutrition for chess  It might come as a surprise to readers to discover the strange affinity that chess - a psychologically taxing game which demands mental grit - has to boxing. Yes, really. Boxing. There are “chess-boxing” events held in which two players battle it out using their brains and brawn in alternating rounds. The [...]

Lemongrass is a type of grass that is known for its lemony aroma and citrus flavour. It is commonly used in many recipes, household remedies and beauty products. Akshayakalpa Organic Lemongrass grows on same chemical-free farms used to grow organic fodder for our cows and is sun-dried to retain its enticing, fresh aroma! Because the [...]

When ghee is made using organic milk and without the use of chemicals or synthetic additives of any kind, it is known as organic ghee. Akshayakalpa Organic ghee is crafted from organic cow milk from cows living on organic farms and feeding on organic fodder. The milk is free from antibiotics, synthetic hormones, and chemical [...]

One of the purest forms of coconut oil is Virgin coconut oil. When virgin coconut oil comes from coconuts grown on chemical-free soils – without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides – it is known as Organic Virgin coconut oil. Fresh coconut meat from handpicked coconuts grown on organic farms located in the ‘Sweet [...]

For any food item to be labeled organic, the ingredients used to make it need to be organic too. Akshayakalpa Organic idli-dosa batter is made from organic whole grains that are grown on chemical-free organic farms that are free from synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. It is traditionally stone-ground and allowed its own time to ferment [...]

Copra is the dried, white flesh of the coconut that is used to extract oil and as an ingredient in many recipes. When the copra is derived from coconut trees grown on chemical-free soils, and without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, it is known as organic copra. Akshayakalpa Organic copra comes from coconut [...]

Cheese that is crafted entirely using organic milk from cows with an organic diet is known as organic cheese. It has many advantages over processed cheese, making it the healthier option: a. Because organic cheese is made from organic milk that is free from antibiotics, synthetic hormones, and chemical residues, the resulting cheese is devoid [...]

The APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) and the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) are the governing bodies for organic foods in India – including dairy. Organic dairy is a result of organic farming practices. It is free from antibiotics, synthetic growth hormones, and chemical residues and is full [...]

Akshayakalpa Organic milk from cows feeding on organic fodder is delivered straight from organic farms to your doorstep – with its purity, fat, and other nutrients intact. Toddlers below 2 years of age require fats as a part of their diet for healthy brain development and overall growth. Many parents are turning to organic whole [...]

It’s easy to run down to the local supermarket or grocery store to pick up some fruits, vegetables, milk or eggs. But how safe are they really for us to consume? We’ve known for years that the widely available mass-produced crops are laden with chemicals to improve yield, protect it from insects and rodents, and [...]

On a warm summer day, there are few things as refreshing (and yet nutritious!) as a cool sip of buttermilk. One of India’s favourite cold beverages that dates back centuries had seen a waning in its popularity in the past few decades with shops stocking up with unhealthy carbonated and artificially-sweetened beverages. But with rising [...]

With the temperatures beginning to soar, curd is one of the best ways to cool down. And besides its calming effect on the body, adding curd to your diet brings a world of benefits - from strengthening your immunity and improving digestion to helping with weight loss and controlling hypertension. While curd tastes great by [...]

Back in the 90’s and early 2000’s, coconut oil had a very bad reputation. Everyone was told to avoid it because of its association with bad cholesterol. However, with further studies [1] conducted, coconut oil was exonerated a few years ago and was back in everyone’s kitchen. And this time, it brought it its little [...]

Water is one of our most precious natural resources that supports all life. From regulating the Earth’s temperature to keeping our body working smoothly, water is integral for all living beings to survive. Yet, it is the resource that faces the maximum abuse. Water wastage is at its peak due to careless mass commercialization in [...]

From being a staple for meals to fancy adaptations, the humble bread has been on an ever-evolving journey in the last few decades and in the process has gone from being the hero to the villain of our diets. And whether you hate it or love it, you cannot deny that bread has been an [...]

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter, another day dawns! Sweltering in heat and awash with sweat, you’re going about your day – trying to keep your energy up, fighting off the light-headedness and looking forward to the cool respite of the evening or the air-conditioning. But alas, it is not to be…. [...]

When the coconuts used for the extraction of oil are grown on chemical-free organic farms, the oil too is considered organic. The traditional methods of cold pressing are used to extract virgin oils at room temperature, which allows the oil to retain its natural aroma and fresh flavor. There is no chemical refining or bleaching, [...]

Organic bread is crafted from whole-wheat flour and without the use of maida (all-purpose flour) or dough conditioners, emulsifiers, rising agents, or preservatives. Usually baked in small batches by expert bakers who carefully measure ingredients, double-proof the dough, and bake it to golden perfection, organic artisanal bread is more nutritious and tastier than regular bread. [...]

Whether the dosa or idli batter is organic depends solely on the grains used to make it. When the batter is made using whole grains that grow on organic farms, the result is the organic batter. It is free from any chemical residues, pesticides, soda, or preservatives. Akshayakalpa Organic batter brings back the true essence [...]

When the curd used to make buttermilk is crafted from organic milk, the resulting buttermilk is organic by nature. The curd contains the nutrients of organic milk and live gut-friendly bacteria – which are passed on to the buttermilk - making it a great way to add hydration, nutrition, and the benefits of probiotics to [...]

Organic coconuts are grown on certified organic farms without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides and are not genetically modified. The nutrition in the coconut is derived from the naturally-occurring nutrients in healthy and thriving soil, making it great for direct consumption or for extraction of virgin coconut oil. Because of its hard outer [...]

For a cheese to be called ‘organic’, it has to be crafted from organic milk. Here are 3 reasons why organic cheese should be on your shopping list: - Milk from free-roaming cows, feeding on organic fodder that is free from antibiotics, synthetic hormones, and chemical residues has a higher concentration of nutrients and essential [...]

Not all curd is created the same. The quality and purity of the curd depend on the core ingredient used to make it – MILK! When curd if crafted using organic milk from cows feeding on organic fodder, that is grown on certified organic soils, then it can be deemed as ‘Organic curd’. Organic curd [...]

The story of the freshness of Akshayakalpa Organic milk begins at our organic farms. Cows feeding on fresh, organic fodder and living in natural conditions result in milk that is free from antibiotics, synthetic hormones, chemical residues or preservatives. Upon milking, the milk is chilled in a specially-designed bulk chiller to protect its freshness and [...]

A visit to the Akshayakalpa farm will bring you amidst 24 acres of lush greenery. Every direction you look towards will have you casting your eye upon a different kind of tree, plant or shrub – each with its own quirks, peculiarities and distinguishing features. If you look closely at them and read between the [...]

We’re hustling, we’re bustling and every day is a raging war against the ‘to-do’ list for most of us. Then its but normal that our focus is often on filling our tummies with quick, convenient food-on-the-go rather than focus on what we’re eating and how its cooked. The result? A diet that relies heavily on [...]

Recently, we spoke about the benefits of ghee during winters (You can catch that blog here: ghee-a-dollop-of-good-health-this winter. But if you think that the benefits of this golden elixir are limited only to the colder months, you couldn’t be more wrong! Organic ghee has a host of myriad benefits that make it the perfect addition [...]

When Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, said, “Let food by thy medicine...”, he was onto something! And although this adage dates back thousands of years, it couldn’t be truer today about the relationship between nutrition in food and a healthy lifestyle. While growing food with the right balance of nutrients has always been important, with [...]

To meet growing demand for food, the Green revolution has left farmers living in a catch-22 situation - trying to balance the need for fertility in soil and the dearth of nutrients in the produce – forcing them to turn to artificial fertilizers and pesticides. When we consume food laden with chemical residues, they are [...]

It is a truth universally acknowledged that we all want to lead healthy lifestyles along with our loved ones with no exposure to anything harmful. Yet little nasties have a way of creeping up on us! From packaged, processed food to the floor cleaning liquid or even the water we drink – sometimes, it may [...]

Nutrition in food is directly dependent on the nutrients in soil. Healthier the soil, healthier the plant, fruits and vegetables. But what happens when the soil in itself is deficient in nutrients? A soil health survey in 2019-20 by the Indian Government shows average Indian soils are 55% deficient in nitrogen, 42% deficient in phosphorous [...]

Native to South-east Asia, lemongrass is a herb that has won the hearts (and taste buds) of many a food enthusiasts around the world. Its fresh, lemony aroma and citrusy flavour is a perfect addition to recipes of desserts, drinks and curries. Apart from adding flavour to dishes, this herb also brings with it a [...]

From ‘Breaking bread together’ to ‘buttering your bread on both sides’, idioms revolving around this dietary staple are aplenty! Having been around since 8000 BC, bread still tops the list of one of the much-loved foods today. Over the years, just like most other foods, bread too has undergone a makeover. By the 20th century, [...]

It’s true, we Indians love our sweets. Which probably explains the staggering amount of sugar we eat in a year! As per a study conducted in 2020, the average Indian adult consumes 19.4 kgs of sugar every year and this translates to children in India consuming three times more sugar than they should. (1) (2) [...]

Protein found in Amarathus is nearly double the amount found in corn and rice. Amaranthus - The grain gifted by god and the superfood of ancient India! Amaranth—one tiny seed, so many names! There is, in fact, one theory that suggests that the name “Amaranth” comes from Sanskrit words connoting “one that defies death”! The [...]

Did you know though both conventional and organic bananas seem to have the same nutrition theoretically, there is a vast difference in its production methods. The main ones are The organic ones are grown in organic soil, soil that is full of bio organisms. No pesticides , no synthetic fertiliser Organically grown bananas have more [...]

At Akshayakalpa Organic, we strongly believe that ‘Nutrition prompts Nutrition’ and the story of the nutrients and purity of our organic milk is rooted in the soil of our farms – literally! Our farmers work closely with nutritionists to plan the diet for our cows. Because cows can spend almost 5 hours in a day [...]

“There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women” – Kofi Annan (Former General-Secretary of the United Nations) As we celebrate achievements of women around the world, Akshayakalpa brings the spotlight on the unspoken backbone of Indian Agriculture – women farmers. With women farmers making up 75% of the agricultural community, [...]

Some smells rouse special memories in our minds – our mother’s perfume, the aroma of our favourite meal or the petrichor of fresh rain. One such smell that takes many of us on a trip down memory lane is the warm, satisfying aroma of melted ghee! Widely used in most Indian households, desi ghee has [...]

India is one of the world's largest food-consuming nations.  There are nearly 15 million farmers fewer than there were in 1991. Over 7.7 million less since 2001, as the latest Census data show.  On average, that’s about 2,035 farmers losing ‘Main Cultivator’ status every single day for the last 20 years.  This raises an existential question: who will [...]

What happens when you flush or use water at our farms?  You end up re-using it!  All the water you use at our model farm is actually treated and recycled water from our in-house effluent treatment plant (ETP).  Every day over 2 lakh liters of water gets treated and re-used from our in-house ETP.  At Akshayakalpa organic, we work [...]

You know the instant sense of relief and excitement you feel when you’re at a party and one of your best friends enters the room? Cows experience this, too!  If a cow spends enough positive time with a human, they might start to see them as part of the cow's “herd.”  This is how researchers discovered that cows [...]

"For of all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better become a well-bred human than agriculture".  Toiling early and toiling late, Toiling patiently, day by day;  This good woman when in this life,  She is a kind mother and good wife, And manages her household with care, She and her husband a happy pair.  And [...]

We use foot pedals instead of taps at our farms to save water.  Washing your hands, face or utensils with the water running, leads to a wastage of 19 liters of water with every wash.  At our farms, we perform a large number of sustainable activities. One of which is a simple innovation for washbasins. We have [...]

The learning, hard work, perseverance combined with the love for work by all our colleagues at Pooriyambakkam farm was well rewarded by the Mother Nature.  The beautiful sunrise filled us all with the energy and glow for the first harvesting of the golden grains(paddy).  The young and old, the blue and white collared chaps all joined hands [...]

This Valentine’s Day   We are celebrating our love for zero!   At Akshayakalpa organic, Zero means good.   - Akshayakalpa organic cows roam stress-free and have access to food and water 24/7 hence the milk from our farms has zero antibiotics, zero growth hormones and zero stress hormones.   - As our cows eat only organic in-house grown [...]

China employs “human pollinators” to pollinate apples and other fruit crops to secure yields.  Farmers’ inputs in a recent study show that the population of some bees in India has declined by 80%.  Honeybees are moving fast towards extinction in the world. If all the honeybees died, humans would become responsible for taking up the slack. This [...]

“Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world” - Nelson Mandela  This quote holds true for all parts of life including understanding the food we eat.  With an effort to create awareness and educate people about food safety, the Environmental Working Group creates 2 lists every year that take the world [...]

But can exposing employees to nature result in greater employee productivity?   Scientific evidence mounting from the 1970s does show that the influence of nature has a great impact on employee productivity.  One key study revealed that office workers even with very little interaction with nature, as little as nature’s view from their windows were happier at [...]

Organic milk and dairy products are the outcomes at the end of a long process and food chain. One of the major factors for a cow to give authentic organic milk is determined by where she lives.    Here's what happens when she lives on a conventional dairy farm:   Most of the time she is tied, [...]

Littered cigarette buds can cause cancer.  Cigarettes are the most littered form of garbage in the country.  This world cancer day, we set out for our waste management drive and this time too, the most common litter on the road were stubbed cigarette buds.  As an organization, we are very close to the planet.  As we dug deep [...]

Coconut trees are called the tree of life as they are a magnificent symbol of growth, nourishment, and interconnectedness. True to its name, from fruits to leaves every part of the tree has something wonderful to offer.  In India, it is the most popular fruit in our household. Everywhere we go, we find coconut trees, coconut [...]

Nutrition in food is directly dependent on the nutrients in soil. Healthier the soil, healthier the plant, fruits and vegetables. But what happens when the soil in itself is deficient in nutrients? A soil health survey in 2019-20 by the Indian Government shows average Indian soils are 55% deficient in nitrogen, 42% deficient in phosphorous [...]

For a food that dates back thousands of years, it is in the recent past that organic honey has been creating a ‘buzz’ in the food circuit as a natural, healthy alternative to almost all kinds of sugars. Honey comes from beehives. If one is to compare a beehive to a corporate office, it is [...]

Once upon a time, in an organic land not-so-far away, was a glass of organic milk. The milk was wholesome and nutritious for it was from happy, healthy cows feeding on organic fodder grown on chemical-free soils. The milk was lauded by patrons far and wide for its purity, its freshness and the benefits it [...]

Are you having trouble sleeping? Feeling tired all the time? Eating more or less than usual? You could be STRESSED! Stress is a common response of the body to our environment. It happens to everyone and our bodies are designed to experience and react to it. The same holds true for animals too. A sudden [...]

Some of us ‘Eat to live’ while others ‘Live to eat’. Whichever side you may be on, one thing you can’t be on the fence about is nutrition!  With over 80% Indians suffering from nutritional deficiencies and one in four Indians battling obesity, it makes one wonder - are we overfed and undernourished?  As a [...]

As one of the 3 countries that produce 70% of the world’s coconut oil, India is home to this wonder liquid. With its myriad uses ranging from cooking, to home remedies and cosmetic purposes, coconut oil has made its place in our kitchen shelves (and hearts!) pretty permanent.   One of the purest forms of coconut [...]

Have you ever wondered what happens to the leftover food at a restaurant, that tissue you wipe your hand with or to the ‘inedible’ parts of fruits and vegetables that gets ‘thrown away’? It reaches our landfills, adding to the garbage crisis in the country! According to the Ministry of Environment, Forrest and Climate Change, [...]

When we talk about milk, the word that usually prefixes it is ‘fresh’. But how do you know whether your glass of milk is actually farm fresh? The truth is, you don’t! With advances in science, it is now possible to increase the shelf-life of milk without impacting the taste and texture in a noticeable [...]

Nelson Mandela’s famous words, “Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world” rings true for almost all parts of life – including understanding the food we eat. With an effort to create awareness and educate people about food safety, the Environmental Working Group – a non-profit dedicated to helping [...]

Q: What do fluffy idlis, crispy dosas, soft uttappams and scrumptious paddus have in common? A: The secret to their deliciousness lies in their batter! If you were born after the dawn of the new millennium, chances are that you’re from the era of pre-packed Idli batter and dosa batter. But if you’re a tad [...]

The beauty of nature never ceases to amaze us. From the grandeur of mountains to the gentle grace of cows, all hold a piece of the puzzle that makes our world so rich and diverse. And yet, even the most seemingly simple things can hold the power to change our world for the better. Did [...]

Farming is one of the oldest professions that mankind has seen. Roughly 12000 years ago farming was first practiced. From being the oldest profession to becoming the most ignored profession, farming has seen it all. When you look at the bigger picture, you realize that the farming situation in our country is saddening. A study [...]

It's a quiet day at our farm, and the only sounds that can be heard are the crickets, birds chirping and the gentle breeze rustling through the trees. A mother rocks her baby and hums, she sees her baby's eyes finally begin to droop, and the baby lets out a soft sigh. The mother watches [...]

It was like magic when man first invented plastic. From saving lives in World War 1 to being used in all aspects of life, from clothes to contact lenses and from mobile phones to automobiles as well as in medical equipment, plastic turned out to be an irreplaceable invention. In this age of plastic, only [...]

Organic farmers are actually climate farmers. There is a saying that “Once in your life, you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman and a preacher, but every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.” We forget that everything we have in our society is built on agriculture. Recently, it has been found [...]

Like chicken is to non-vegetarian cuisine, paneer is the versatile and delicious equivalent for vegetarians. Also known as ‘Cottage cheese’, paneer is fresh cheese with a soft texture that is a star of many an Indian recipe. Because of its unique texture, it doesn’t melt upon heating – making it the perfect ingredient for starters, [...]

When popular journalist Dorothy Day said, “Food for the body is not enough; there must be food for the soul.” – she was probably talking about food that makes us feel better when we’re sick, warms us from the inside on a cold dreary evening or simply helps us relax after a stressful day. And [...]

Looking to be a conscious consumer? Want to prioritize your nutrition? Want to get healthy from within? Looking at exploring the latest food trends? Whatever your reason may be, organic food has got you covered. In simple terms, organic food refers to produce grown as per organic farming practices and without use of chemical fertilizers [...]

The New Year has officially begun! It’s time for fresh beginnings and exciting adventures and we can’t wait to share it with you! At Akshayakalpa, we want to be a part of your health journey from A to Z. That got us thinking and we’ve compiled a glossary of words that we strongly associate with [...]