Beetroot provides a wide range of possible health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure, improving digestion, and lowering the risk of diabetes.
Continue ReadingSpinach idli is a way to avoid the boredom of eating normal plain idli. Spinach idli is highly rich in protein, light and a healthy dish. It is really a good option for breakfast.
Continue ReadingRagi is a whole grain that is gluten-free and a staple in South India. It is rich in fiber that helps with weight loss and diabetes. Ragi is also a very rich source of minerals. It has been found to have between 5-30 times the calcium content found in other cereals. It is also rich in phosphorus, potassium and iron.
Continue ReadingGur Sooji ka Halwa is mouth-watering and made with two simple ingredients that is semolina and jaggery, both are healthy ingredients. This dish is loved by all in the winter season as jaggery, nuts and ghee lend warmth to the body.
Continue ReadingCorn is rich is in Vitamin B12, folic acid and iron which helps in the production of red blood cells in the body. It helps in reducing the risk of Anaemia, by supplying enough of the nutrients required to produce fresh Red blood cells.
Continue ReadingJaggery is a rich source of iron, it can easily help in the prevention of anemia. The consumption of jaggery is extremely beneficial for pregnant women. Due to the presence of a large number of minerals and vitamins. Consuming coconut & jaggery, both provide required warmth and energy as well to the body in the winter.
Continue ReadingSpinach health benefits includes, aiding detoxification, supporting weight loss, keeping eye healthy, supporting strong bones, reducing hypertension, promoting good sleep, boosting immunity, promoting youthful health, combating hair loss, curing acne, and enhancing the skin.
Continue ReadingThe flavonoids in hot chocolate prevents platelets in your blood from mingling together and forming clots. The flavonoids help your body process nitric oxide, which is why hot cocoa can improve blood flow, help lower your blood pressure and improve heart health. Opt for healthy hot chocolate and be sure to drink it in moderation.
Continue ReadingMakka Poori is a delicious breakfast for weekend or festive season during the winter time. These pooris are little thick than regular pooris & takes little more time to cook. Mixing wheat flour to the makka flour makes it easier to roll out the pooris.
Continue ReadingRagi is a whole grain that is gluten-free. It is rich in fiber that helps with weight loss and diabetes. It's packed with calcium, good carbs, ammino acids and Vitamin D.
Continue ReadingBarley Nutty Pudding is packed with fiber and essential minerals such as: selenium, copper, tryptophan, and manganese. This meal will make you feel full, satisfied, and relaxed.
Continue ReadingApple Honey Refresher promotes a healthy body due to its enough power packed disease-fighting vitamins. It has some important phytonutrients, which counter many health hazards like cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and blood pressure. Because of its antioxidants content, it reduces the risk of many chronic diseases.
Continue ReadingMake this Finger Millet Idiyappam for a super healthy and nutritious breakfast. Taste best when served with coconut chutney/coconut milk or veg kurma.
Continue ReadingThis Mix Veg Makka Paratha is quite easy to make as you are adding vegetables in the maize flour. Stuffed with all the winter special vegetables are ideal for breakfast or brunch.
Continue ReadingUpma is a healthy breakfast but if you are looking for a more healthy version of upma with super nutrients then you should opt for the cornmeal or mkka flour upma.
Continue ReadingAside from getting the flu shot and washing your hands regularly, these cruciferous vegetables may be your top defense against winter sickness. Broccoli is high in vitamin C, which is associated with enhanced immune function.
Continue ReadingAlmond is a great natural source of zinc, vitamin E and selenium. They are also known to support blood circulation, improve hemoglobin levels and decrease cholesterol levels and thereby, help in the prevention of breast and lung cancer.
Continue ReadingCarrot Rice Soup is packed with carotenoids, natural plant pigments that are abundant in carrots. For example, carotenoids can protect your cells from the damaging effects of free radicals and boost your immune system. As a bonus, this soup is rich in fiber.
Continue ReadingYou may regard sweet potatoes as too starchy, but their high fiber content makes them a slow burning starch—meaning they won’t spike blood sugar and insulin levels. One cup of sweet potato provides about 6 grams of fiber, which is more than a quarter of the daily recommended minimum.Sweet Potato Soup is a healthiest option in winter.
Continue ReadingSpinach has an extremely high nutritional value and is rich in antioxidants. It is a good source of vitamins A, B2, C and K, and also contains magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium and potassium.Spinach soup can improve your brain functioning level, according to World's Healthiest Foods. Green, leafy vegetables, including spinach, contain rich amounts of beneficial antioxidants such as vitamin E.
Continue ReadingThe health benefits of mushrooms include weight loss, relief from high cholesterol levels, and diabetes. They are a rich source of fiber, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin D and also help in increasing the strength of your immune system.
Continue ReadingGreen Peas are one of the most nutritious leguminous vegetables rich in health promoting phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Fresh, tender peas are relatively low in calories, 100 g of green peas carry just 81 calories and no cholesterol.
Continue ReadingMethi Leaves produce heat in the body that helps in stabilizing the body temperature during winters. It also has a strong effect on balancing blood lipid levels and is a good vegetable for the heart as well.
Continue ReadingWinter is the time when you should make Makka Onion ke Pkorey. It is perfect to have on a chilly winter morning day or on a festive day. The B-complex vitamins in makka flour are good for skin, hair, heart, brain, and proper digestion. It contains vitamin A, C, K along with beta-carotene and selenium too.
Continue ReadingThe list of nutritional value of an apple is long and varied- it is packed with vitamins, (such as vitamin C, vitamin K, Vitamin B6), minerals (such as riboflavin, potassium copper, manganese and magnesium) organic compounds; phytonutrients and flavonoids (such as epicatechin, quercetin and phloridzin).
Continue ReadingPistachios are one of the most vitamin B6-rich foods around. Vitamin B6 is important for several functions, including blood sugar regulation and the formation of hemoglobin, a molecule that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
Continue ReadingThe soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you. One of the health benefits of apples most of us are willing to get. Many health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea.
Continue ReadingSpinach is a rich source of minerals, and it is particularly high in vitamin K1 and carotenoid vitamin A precursors. Spinach is a rich source of manganese and magnesium, and it contains a range of other minerals in small to moderate amounts.
Continue ReadingJaggery contains good amounts of magnesium in it, which is excellent for keeping your intestinal health on track. You will get approximately 15 mg of magnesium if you consume 10 grams of jaggery on a regular basis, which can help your body to meet 4 per cent of its daily requirement of magnesium.
Continue ReadingCorn is packed with high nutrients which are useful for a human body in many ways. It ensures idyllic functioning of several internal systems such as cell generation and prevents constipation and various other digestive problems. It is a boon for diabetic people. This nutrient packed starchy snack is low in total fat and has no saturated fat, sodium or cholesterol. It is high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber.
Continue ReadingIn our hindu religious ceremonies, No auspicious day can be complete without the frying of the bread in a kadai full of hot ghee or oil. Festival is all about celebration, togetherness be it with the family or society, immersing in our culture and yummy indulgent food! Kids enjoy festivals the most.
Continue ReadingIn addition to their ability to support weight loss, chickpeas improve gut health and help protect against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.
Continue ReadingBeing highly nutritious, barley is particularly helpful as it strengthens your immune system and reduces the chances of cold and flu.
Continue ReadingAs its is said, "an apple a day does keep the doctor away”. These very doctors recommend eating apples to keep your immunity strong during the chilly winter days. Not only are apples helpful in battling cough but they also keep your blood sugar levels under check. Take your daily dose of apples in a drink form and save yourself from a trip to the doctor.
Continue ReadingJaggery is a natural sweetener that’s also a healthier alternative to sugar filled sweets. It is much more complex than refined sugar, and therefore does not increase the sugar level in the blood very quickly.
Continue ReadingInstead of making mathri with Maida/All purpose flour ingredient, try making it with cornmeal flour. Corn meal benefits your health by boosting your iron intake. A cup of corn meal provides 4.2 milligrams of iron, more than half of the 8 milligrams recommended daily for men and 23 percent of the 18 milligrams recommended daily for women.
Continue ReadingPrepared by roasting split moong dal in oodles of ghee, it is cooked with milk/mawa, sugar, cardamom and lots of dry fruits. The rich golden hue of the moong dal and the shiny glaze of ghee topped with nuts, cardamom and saffron are a sight to behold.
Continue ReadingRagi is a rich source of good carbohydrates and since it is too tiny to be polished or processed it is mostly consumed in its purest form."Because of its high nutritional value, Ragi can be placed at the pinnacle of food grains. The cereal is gluten-free and highly suitable for those who are gluten or lactose intolerant.
Continue ReadingPearl Millet is very powerful in controlling diabetes. Because of its high fibre content, it tends to digest slowly and release glucose at a slower rate as compared to other foods. This helps in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels for a long period of time.
Continue ReadingPalak Soya Kebab is a good source of high-quality protein. This snack item is delicious and super healthy. The key benefits of this snack are its high protein content, vitamins, minerals and insoluble fibre.
Continue ReadingThis very simple and easy onion lacha pakoda is a very popular recipe which can be prepared in just 10 minutes. In Mumbai, it is known as "Kanda Bhaji". These make a good tea time companion, especially during the monsoon or winter season with a hot cup of tea.
Continue ReadingCornis rich is in Vitamin B12, folic acid and iron which helps in the production of red blood cells in the body. It helps in reducing the risk of Anaemia, by supplying enough of the nutrients required to produce fresh Red blood cells.
Continue ReadingCarrots are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A (from beta-carotene), biotin, vitamin K (phylloquinone), potassium and vitamin B6.
Continue ReadingGur Ke Chawal is a recipe that sweetens rice for a deeply flavorful dessert. It is a simple and healthy rice variety made with rice, jaggery and nuts. This recipe is gluten-free, easy to make, and yields perfect results.
Continue ReadingStrong immunity is the body’s barrier to diseases and infections. Guavas are a rich source of vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant. Regular consumption of guavas can ensure that the body stays clear of disease and recovers quickly.
Continue ReadingBajra is considered superfood because it is additionally rich in Vitamin B, Protein, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus. Bajra is said to be a miracle millet with iron content which 8 times higher than that present in rice.
Continue ReadingThis healthy Date Almond Pudding will fill you up as well as give you that extra burst of energy that will refresh & rejuvenate your body in the morning. It keeps you full for a longer time so you avoid eating junk snacks.
Continue ReadingThe navratan pulao is a combination of vegetables,nuts, spices rice. Combining all these in the right amount turns into one of the tastiest pulao known as navratan pulao.
Continue ReadingBesan Panjiri made with gram flour is excellent food for kids as its rich in nutrition of phosphorous & iron. The phosphorous in gram flour combines with calcium in the body to help in the formation of bones. The Iron content of besan helps body to recover from iron deficiencies like anaemia.
Continue ReadingStart your morning with this protein-packed paratha. It will keep you fuelled and energetic through the day when you know its going to be a hectic day.
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