image credit : cartWdesigns Oil Pulling is the practice of swishing oils from plants in the mouth for 10-15min to produce health benefits. It is believed that oil pulling helps in LYMPHATIC SYSTEM of the body to remain in a good health. Lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help to getContinue reading “Oil Pulling”
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Power packed Salad!
Today, I will share protein power salad! Its a mixture of red kidney beans(rajma), tomato, onion, lettuce !This salad helps to induce satiety and keeps you from mindless munching. Following are the health benefits: regulates blood sugar sustains weight loss strengthen bones Recipe : 1 1/2 cups boiled red rajma (red kidney beans) 1 choppedContinue reading “Power packed Salad!”
Energy Drink!
One of my favourite juices: beetroot, carrot and apple. Extremely easy to make and full of energy. Amazing health benefits as follows: Improves stamina Moisturises dry skin Prevents signs of Ageing Reduces inflammation Controls diabetes Recipe: 4 carrots chopped 1 boiled beetroot chopped 1 apple chopped crushed ice {optional} Juice all the ingredients and mostContinue reading “Energy Drink!”
Sweet Potatoes
Eating any kind of food in excess can lead to weight gain, but in terms of everything out there that yay you could be eating, sweet potatoes are an incredibly healthy. In Most of the regions of India, sweet potatoes chaat are one of the major selling evening roadside scrumptious snack. Sweet potatoes provideContinue reading “Sweet Potatoes”
Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds contain plenty of Protein, healthful fatty acids and fibre. They are wonderful source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Two tablespoons of hemp seeds have 90 calories and around 6 grams of fat. Best way to enjoy eating hemp seeds “KEEP SPRINKLING” on salads, fruits, dips, etc. This two tablespoonsContinue reading “Hemp Seeds”
Cool Cucumber
Cucumber is loaded with only 45 calories, they are great for a flat stomach. This is because cucumber contains 96% water content, which doesn’t give you a bloating stomach. It is a good source to keep our physical and mental body COOL. Several health benefits of eating cucumber: 1.Cucumber has high Nutritional value 2.It containsContinue reading “Cool Cucumber”
lemon n lime
Lemon and lime are citrus fruits with similar nutritional facts and health benefits. However, they have some differences too! Limes are small, round and green while lemons are usually larger oval shaped and bright yellow. Both fruits are acidic and sour but lemons tend to be sweeter, while limes have a more bitter flavor. TheseContinue reading “lemon n lime”
CHIA SEEDS
Chia Seeds are full of important nutrients. They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants and they provide fibre, iron, and calcium. Omega-3 fatty acids help raise HDL cholesterol , the good cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke. A common dosage recommendation is 20gm (about 1 tablespoon)of chia seeds,Continue reading “CHIA SEEDS”
Amaranth Flour
Flour is powder made by grinding raw grains, roots, beans, nuts or seeds. Amaranth is an ancient grain that is loaded with healthy nutrients. Amaranth is a gluten-free, protein-rich flour and like quinoa, a staple food of the ancient Aztec diet. It is produced by grinding seeds from the amaranth plant into a powder. ThisContinue reading “Amaranth Flour”
Whey Protein!
Whenever we make paneer(cottage cheese) at home we get WHEY, which is yellowish liquid after serving paneer(cottage cheese). Don’t throw this Natural Protein Rich left over water of cottage cheese, yogurt hung. The whey in paneer (cottage cheese) and yoghurt is a natural and healthy from of whey that has no side effects. Instead ofContinue reading “Whey Protein!”
