You will be surprised to know that cholesterol helps produce Vitamin D, which helps strengthen bones. Cholesterol is also needed to make important reproductive hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. If in excess, cholesterol can block the coronary arteries, which reduces oxygen supply to the heart, thereby increasing the risk of a heart attack. What…
Frying Pooris Guilt-Free – Why Jivo Cold Press Groundnut Oil Is My Top Pick
Can’t give up Pooris? Now you don’t have to. We just cannot resist the temptation of our traditional treat diet – Pooris, even if they are oil-dipped and pose health threat if consumption is in excess. That’s the craze of pooris in India and it’s in my family too. At first, I used to get…
More Than Just Teacups – Celebrate International Tea Day the Jivo Way
21 May – Celebrated as International Tea Day 2025, has been dedicated by The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as a global celebration of culture, wellness, and the quiet power of nature’s most comforting beverage. But at Jivo, we’re infusing this tradition with a modern twist. Beyond the Teacup – A…
What are the best cooking oils in India?
Looking for the best cooking oils in India? Find out which oils offer the most health benefits, from cold-pressed olive oil to nutritious mustard and sunflower oils India’s Rising Edible Oil Consumption NITI Aayog highlights the sudden peak in per capita consumption of edible oils in India, recording 19.7 kg/year consumption outpacing domestic production. India…
4 Reasons Why Cold-Pressed Canola Oil is Best for Cooking
Indians love and the variety of Indian cuisine is mind-boggling ! However, this is also leading to an increase in obesity and health related issues. The reason is that most of this food uses unhealthy oil to cook. So What makes an Oil healthy or Unhealthy ? And which Oil is the best option /…
Decide to Take Control of Your Heart Health – This World Hypertension Day 2025
Every year, May 17 is celebrated as World Hypertension Day, reminding people of the health risks associated with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms the global prevalence of hypertension to be around 1.3 billion, which is alarming. This silent threat needs to be controlled in time to prevent…
Love Chole Bhature and Samosa? Here’s how to make them healthier with Jivo Cold Press Canola Oil
From samosas and chole bhature in Delhi to pakoras in Punjab and kachoris in Rajasthan, these deep-fried snacks have become a daily diet ritual. The capital city is filled with countless restaurants and street food stalls selling deep-fried snacks from dawn to dusk, and chole bhatures and samosas are the top-selling snacks. In fact, North…
Gift Health to your loved ones, This International Families Day 2025
My family is my confidence. Nothing comes before my family, and everything I do, it’s for them. Even the world acknowledge the importance of family, and that’s the reason why the United Nations marks May 15 as the International Families Day. This International Families Day 2025 themes “Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second…
India’s Cooking Oil Consumption Has Tripled — Are You Choosing the Right One for Your Health?
India’s per capita edible oil consumption has soared from 8.2 kilograms in 2001 to 23.5 kilograms today—almost tripling over two decades and far exceeding the Indian Council of Medical Research’s recommended fat intake for a healthy diet. Oil on Your Plate – How Much Is Safe? In 2001, the per capita consumption of cooking oil…
To My Mom, My Health Hero – Happy Mother’s Day !
A Proud Moment on Sports Day I couldn’t believe it, I crossed the finish line first! The red ribbon broke against my chest, and I had won the gold medal in the 100-meter race. As I stepped down from the podium with my gold medal, my classmates flocked at me just to ask the secret…