Organic food

Organic food and its various aspects are the subject of intense debate. But “going organic” is more than just adopting chemical- and pesticide-free farming practices. It’s a conscious lifestyle change, that has great positive potential for individuals as well as Mother Nature.

Juggling her passion for food with a full-time career, Chennai resident Sheela Subramaniam offers centuries-old family recipes with a healthy, organic twist.

From must-have fruits and vegetables, to produce to avoid at all costs, here is your complete guide to eating in the monsoons.

Organic food can be expensive but you make a long-term investment in your health when you go all natural. Here are some delicious recipes for fruit and vegetable smoothies you can make this summer.

In a mission to reduce chemical consumption, the Golden Temple's community kitchen has now adopted organic farming, by using natural fertilisers.

When a young IAS officer in Kerala revealed some shocking facts about the level of pesticides in food products being sold in the state, it led to a movement triggering healthy living habits among the residents.

Want to grow your own veggies but don't know how to begin? Dr. Viswanath, the pioneer of terrace gardening in India, will tell you all you need to know. The right mix of the soil, what veggies to grow and how to take care of them - here is your guide to a lush green urban terrace garden.

With the rising number of buildings and the decreasing open space, terrace gardening is emerging as a great option to have the best of both worlds. Want to grow a terrace garden at your home? Our reader and contributor Vikram Kapoor shares with us his guide on how to grow wonderful veggies and fruits yourself.