Hot favourites: Top 4 hot picks of the month

QUICK RESCUE

Just because you are short on time doesn't mean you have to compromise on the nutritional value. Try Mother's Recipe Instant Poha Mix. Spiced with lemon, chillies, mustard, cumin, turmeric, and curry leaves, all you need to do is add hot water-and voila! A delicious serving of fresh poha is ready. Enjoy a little with tea in the evening, or as a meal with freshly-ground mint-coriander chutney. Rs. 35 per 160 gm; available at departmental stores.

PLAYING IT SAFE

If you don't like using a sanitizer loaded with alcohol, give alcohol-free varieties a chance. Klenza Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer is formulated with water and silver, making it a non-flammable and gentle option for kids. Though it's free of triclosan and parabens, it promises to protect you from germs for up to 3 hours after each application. 90 upwards; available online.

GIFTING, AHOY!

This festive season gift your near and dear ones a basketful of good health. Gourmet Delight offers an exclusive fruits and dry fruit hamper that comes laden with fresh delights like sweet lime, musk melon, papaya and red apples, along with an assortment of dried fruits including cashews, almonds, pistachios, and raisins. 2,500; available at Gourmetdelight.in.

FOLLOW THE BEAT

As much as you love listening to your own personal jam at the gym, those flimsy headphones you rely on don't always concede. The solution? A pair of sturdy headphones that won't fall over with every stride. The Amkette Trubeats Pulse S6 is sweat-resistant, and offers a snug and secure fit in a durable exterior. 695; available online.