Dear Readers,
Welcome to the April edition of The Spark. This month, we dedicate our focus to the hardworking farmers around the globe. Join us as we explore their valuable contributions, sustainable living habits, and ways to support these essential guardians of our food supply. Let's celebrate their unwavering dedication!🌾🌱
As Chaudary Charan Singh, the 5th Prime Minister of India and a champion of farmers' rights, once said, "The path to the country's prosperity passes through the fields and barns of the villages."
This beautiful quote highlights the dedication and hard work of farmers as the backbone of any nations progress and survival of human kind.
Happy Easter🥚 Happy Eid🌜 Happy Vaisakhi🌲Happy Passover 🔯 Happy Navratri💑
Happy Earth Day🌏
Join us to celebrate hard work and show your support for farmers by developing sustainable and healthy eating habits. 
Resilience Corner
Honouring the Hands That Feed the World 🌾
Have you ever stopped to wonder where your meals come from?🤔
This Harvest Month, we pay tribute to the incredible resilience and dedication of farmers across the globe who work tirelessly to ensure our tables are never empty. Their unwavering spirit and commitment to feeding the world is nothing short of remarkable.
Farmers contribute significantly to global food production. As per FAO Agricultural Production Statistics, in 2022, the global production of primary crop commodities reached 9.6 billion tonnes, a 56% increase since 2000. This includes 1.9 billion tonnes of sugarcane and 2.1 billion tonnes of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, as per USDA Agricultural Production Report, the global agricultural sector has seen a nearly four fold increase in output from 1961 to 2020.
As citizens of the world, there are several ways we can support these unsung heroes:
🌱Buy Local, Buy Fresh: By purchasing locally grown produce, we not only support our community's farmers but also reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting goods. Farmers' markets and farm stands are excellent places to find fresh, seasonal produce.
💁Advocate for Fair Policies: Engage in conversations about agricultural policies and support initiatives that promote fair trade and sustainable farming practices. Your voice can make a significant difference in shaping policies that benefit farmers.
✌Reduce Food Waste: A staggering amount of food is wasted every day. By being mindful of our consumption and reducing waste, we can show respect for the hard work farmers put into growing our food. Simple actions like meal planning and proper storage can go a long way.
Every meal we enjoy is a testament to the dedication and hard work of farmers. Let’s celebrate Harvest Month by acknowledging their immense contributions and taking steps to support them. Together, we can build a more sustainable and appreciative food system.👏
Let’s raise our forks in gratitude and take action to support the hands that feed the world.🌱
Wellness Corner
Beetroot Kanji Recipe
In today’s world, our bodies are constantly exposed to toxins—be it from processed food, polluted air, or chemical-laden products. What should we do to improve our health?👋
In this edition, we are including Beetroot Kanji recipe for you to give a try. It is not only delicious but has lots of health benefits. It is a nutrient-rich drink that supports heart health, boosts energy, and enhances overall vitality due to beetroot's nitrates, vitamins, and antioxidants. Its fermentation process creates probiotics that improve gut health, aid digestion, and strengthen immunity. Additionally, it promotes detoxification and glowing skin, making it a delicious and natural health booster. Give it a try!💪
🥤Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized beetroots (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds (crushed)
- 1/4 teaspoon white salt (table salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 liter water
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for extra tanginess)
🍜Instructions:
- Prepare the Beetroot: Wash, peel, and finely chop the beetroots. The finer the chop, the quicker the fermentation process.
- Crush the Mustard Seeds: Crush the mustard seeds using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. This helps release the flavor and makes them more potent in the drink.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large jar or bowl, combine the finely chopped beetroot, crushed mustard seeds, white salt, black salt, cayenne pepper, and water. If you want extra tanginess, you can add lemon juice at this stage. Stir everything well to make sure the spices and salt are evenly distributed.
- Fermentation: Cover the jar with a clean cloth or lid and place it in a warm spot, like a windowsill, for 2-3 days to ferment. Stir the mixture once or twice daily. As the fermentation progresses, the beetroot pieces and mustard seeds will float to the top. The drink will begin to develop a tangy, slightly spicy flavor.
- Taste and Final Adjustments: After 2-3 days, taste the Kanji. If you prefer a more tangy flavor, you can let it ferment for another day or two. Once the taste is to your liking, strain out the beetroot pieces and mustard seeds.
- Serve: Chill the Beetroot Kanji in the fridge before serving. You can garnish with fresh coriander if desired.
😉Notes:
- If you want a spicier Kanji, feel free to increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- The fermentation time depends on the ambient temperature; warmer spots will ferment the Kanji faster.
- This drink can be stored in the fridge for a few more days after it has fermented.
Enjoy your homemade Beetroot Kanji by Parneet Kaur Chahal 😋
If you have missed last edition's health article, click here.
💯Book Recommendation
Know Better to Live Better!
Michael Moss's 'Salt Sugar Fat' reveals how food companies have hooked us on processed foods by optimizing salt, sugar, and fat. These irresistible additives keep us craving for more. Moss dives into the industry’s tactics and shows how these foods impact our health, contributing to obesity and other diet-related diseases.🍧
Check out our last editions' book recommendation here.
💡Tech Tip/Prompt
Improve Your Productivity and Wellness
In today's fast-paced digital world, balancing productivity and wellness has never been more crucial. We are spotlighting four apps that we use and are designed to help you stay efficient while prioritizing your well-being. These apps offer the perfect blend of technology and self-care. Let's explore how these apps can help you work smarter, feel better, and achieve a more harmonious routine!
💁Rehearse with Coach: This feature in Microsoft PowerPoint helps you to refine your presentation skills by providing real-time feedback on pacing, tone, filler words, and more.
👀MyFitnessPal: A powerful tool for tracking your eating habits and nutrition, offering a free version that allows you to log and analyze your food intake.
😴InsightTimer: A free app offering guided meditations, sleep aids, mindfulness tools to help you achieve inner peace and mental clarity.
👼Preply: It is an online platform connecting learners with expert tutors for personalized lessons in languages, academics and professional skills. It also has mobile-friendly app version.
Ready to give it a try?
Watch our live session recording on ChatGPT to experience the future of AI-powered convenience!💪
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Coming Up Next - in April
As we are getting positive feedback from around the world, we are adding diverse topics for our weekend live sessions:
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👉Health and Wellness: Tips and tricks for a balanced life.
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👉Real-Life Stories: Inspirational journeys that resonate.
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