Protein-packed pulses for a great health We provide you a low-down about these little packets of nutrition commonly available in every kitchen. Not many of us pause and spare a thought for the bowl of yellow daal on our plate. But as they say, all good things come in small packages! Yes, we are […]
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There is the Christmas cheer all around but you have worries of your own? You have been diligently following your weight loss plan but with the oncoming festivities, your plan may go out of the window. But hey, before you kiss away those tasty Christmas dishes and treats goodbye, we have few ways by which […]
Carrot Sweet Lime Juice Thinking of a vegetable-fruit juice? Then carrots do feature as they compliment the fruit taste well. Not to forget, carrots are a rich source of beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) and fibre. Combine it with the citrusy flavour of sweet lime and you have a star in this carrot […]
Lemony Guava Mint Salad We can’t just enough of the flavour and the essence mint contributes to the diet. We have teamed it up with the tang of lemon and the natural sweetness of guava. Try this lemony guava mint salad which brings an eclectic blend of flavours to the table. 100 gm Guava […]
Raw Mango Chutney Love the tang of raw mango? We give you the innovative raw mango chutney recipe to spice up your meals and health, all at once. 1/4 Medium Raw green Mango 1/2 nos green chilli seeded and chopped 1/2 inch ginger, chopped 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves 2 […]
Green Dal Our emphasis on whole foods is not for anything. Whole grains/pulses/legumes are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. This green dal promises to give you all that and more. 1/2 cup Whole green moong (whole green gram) 1½ cups + ¾ cup Water 1 tbsp Oil 1 tsp Cumin seeds ½ cup, […]
The reason? These foods help you bulk up on dietary fiber which promotes weight loss and improves your health overall. How does a high fiber diet increase weight loss: A high-fiber meal takes very long to be chewed, so you eat less. They also take a long time to digest, very slowly releasing sugar into […]
So are you both preparing for a baby? Apart from all the mental and economic preparedness, there is one more important preparation that needs to be done! You have to ensure that your body is ready to house a new life! And the first step in doing so is ensuring weight loss. Unbeknownst to […]
Amaranth Greens Buttermilk Stew Amaranth is a rich source of minerals such as phosphorus, iron and carotenoids. It’s gluten free and technically it’s not a grain but the seed of amaranth plant. Amaranth greens buttermilk stew is a great recipe if you’re looking for some healthy options. Check out the recipe to get started. […]
Try this healthy variant of the delicacy with the goodness of the iron-rich palak in it. Palak kadhi has a unique flavor and appealing color contributed by spinach puree. You could alternatively finely chop the spinach and add to the regular kadhi for a bite and body. Enjoy hot with steamed brown/red rice or multigrain […]