Salad and Sprouts

Peanuts are rich in Biotin. It is a beneficial nutrient for your physiological well-being. Biotin is involved in dozens of enzymatic reactions in the body, including processes that regulate the expression of your genes.

Sabudana Bhel, A Tasty Healthy Fasting Snack is a perfect snack to enjoy at the tea time. You can fry sago a day earlier & store in an airtight container. Just mix fried sago, vrat salt, pepper, chopped tomato/potato/pomegranate seeds & lemon juice to enjoy this yummy bhel.

100gm of dry tapioca (Sabudana) pearls contain about 20 mg of calcium. While that is not a lot, it certainly helps you meet your daily calcium requirement quickly. Calcium is not just needed for the development of bones and teeth but it also helps in maintaining heart rhythms and muscle contractions along with aiding in brain signalling and blood clotting.

Quinoa Bean Salad is one of the most iron rich food we can eat. Iron keeps red blood cells healthy and is the basis of hemoglobin formation. Iron carries oxygen from one cell to another and supplies oxygen to our muscles. If you are one suffering from low energy level, body aches or hair fall issue then you must start eating this salad in your breakfast.

Try this Spinach Oats Dhokla Recipe. It is a yummy way to sneak more spinach into normal idli made of sooji. Just one cup of cooked spinach contains more than 6 milligrams of iron. That may not seem like a lot, but the National Institute of Health suggests at least 19 milligrams per day for adult men and at least 17 milligrams for adult women.

This meal is considered a superfood because of the loads of nutrients and low-calorie that it posses. Vitamin A content found in these two ingredients is said to strengthen the entry points in the human body such as respiratory, intestinal tracts and mucus membranes.

Mushrooms are rich in Vitamin B that is vital for turning food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which the body burns to produce energy. They also help the body metabolize fats and protein. Mushrooms contain loads of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B3 (niacin).

Chettinad Potato Recipe is a simple and tasty south Indian potato fry recipe. These delicious potatoes fry makes for a delicious and an easy potato side dish with mustard seeds & curry leaves flavor.

Potatoes are rich in compounds like flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acids. Potatoes contain a special type of starch known as resistant starch. This starch is not broken down and fully absorbed by the body. Instead, it reaches the large intestine where it becomes a source of nutrients for the beneficial bacteria in your gut.

Sprouted Chickpeas are rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, both of which will prolong the sensation of fullness after a meal.

Sesame Paneer Veggies Recipe - A powerhouse of protein and calcium, paneer is also enriched with properties which is known to promote weight loss by increasing the fat burning process in the body. Paneer is an abundant source of protein as well which is beneficial for our health.

Black chickpeas contain a unique combination of antioxidants, anthocyanins, delphindin, cyanidin and petunidin as well as phytonutrients and ALA that maintain the health of blood vessels and prevent oxidative stress, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. Black chickpeas contain considerable amounts of folate and magnesium. 

You can use sprouted black chickpeas too.

Spicy Tangy Salad is a rich salad, full of vitamins and minerals. This salad contains digestive enzymes that help break down protein content. This sweet & spicy fruit salad is a good source of dietary fiber and curbs those unnecessary cravings.

Crudite is a work of art that requires no cooking. Mix and match various veggies with either dip and your crudite board is done. Make interesting crudite platters – mix and match to discover what you like best.

Mexican Salad Recipe contains ingredients which are an inexpensive source of protein, carbohydrates, and micronutrients, including folate. You will surely love this combination: corns, beans & lettuce. Together, they’re an amazing source of fiber.

Ragi Sprouts is perfect snack for breakfast as it has low calories & rich source of vitamins & minerals. Ragi Sprouts would be a healthier alternative to over-the-counter supplements, especially for people who might be at risk of osteoporosis or low hemoglobin levels.

Thinly sliced cucumbers with red onions tossed in dressing add sweet & savory taste while Peanuts add welcome crunch to the dish. Its very simple & easy to make as it does not require any fancy ingredients.

Raisins are a healthy alternative to sugar in sweet recipes. They not only give you the required nutritional edge, they can be used as topping in food items, to enhance the flavour of the recipe and give you the dietary bonus.

Due to their richness in dietary fibre and low calorie content, sprouts offer a substantial help in your weight loss goals. Vitamin, such as A, B, C and E, and essential fatty acid nutrients increase in sprouting and minerals bind to protein, making them more easily absorbed.

A Chinese recipe but with an Indian twist. This is an Indo Chinese recipe of the ever so famous Kung Pao Chilly Potato.

The iron, phosphate, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K in chickpeas all contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength.

Peas are low-fat but high-everything-else. A cup of peas has less than 100 calories but lots of protein, fiber and micronutrients.

You can enjoy puffed curd rice without being worried about weight gain as it digests very fast. By adding nuts, fruits & curd, you will make a well balanced nutritious meal.

Dietary fiber is an important component of a healthy diet. Beetroot Sesame Salad has many health benefits, including improved digestion. A good digestive health, keep you regular and prevent digestive conditions like constipation, inflammatory bowel disease.

Sprouts: The germinated seeds of grains are known as sprouts, and they are known to be a healthy food. They are rich in nutrients and help to strengthen the immune system.

Rich in iron and calcium, spinach is a go-to ingredient for healthy eating.

Broccoli is one superfood that has been associated with all things nutritious and healthy. It is known for iron and chlorophyll content. Broccoli is best consumed when it is fresh. Broccoli Almond salad is a great superfood to start your day.

Mushrooms have a lot of nutritional value with few calories and little fat. They contain two types of dietary fibers, beta-glucans and chitin, which increase satiety and reduce appetite.

It’s great on its own, or as an accompaniment to Thai main dishes. Thai-inspired mango salad designed to be a delicious light meal on a hot summer’s day. It has a pleasing range of textures: the softness of the mango contrasting the crunch from the peppers, lettuce and nuts.

The calcium in spinach can help strengthen your bones to fight against injury, and vitamins A and C, fiber, folic acid, and other nutrients fight against colon and breast cancers. Spinach also helps to lower damaging protein levels in the blood and can protect against high blood pressure and heart disease.

The vitamin A in mangos is also key for the development and maintenance of multiple types of epithelial tissues, including skin, hair, and sebaceous glands. The latter, which are attached to hair follicles, help keep hair moisturized and healthy. 

Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin B6. It is also a very good source of manganese, dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, folate and copper.

Kidney beans/Rajma are a good source of protein and considered a healthy food.100 grams of kidney beans contain 333 calories, 337 kcal of energy and 11.75 g of water.

Corn 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.

Green Peas have an impressive nutrition profile. Their calorie content is fairly low, with only 62 calories per 1/2-cup (170-gram) serving. About 70% of those calories come from carbs and the rest are provided by protein and a small amount of fat. 

Oats is a low calorie food which slows digestion and makes you feel full for longer. Thus, reducing your cravings and helping you shed a few pounds.

Carrot & Apple salad is a good option for winter. Winter is the time when you get tasteful & juicy apple & carrot. Both are highly nutritious & will boost yours energy level throughout the day.

Mung beans are a filling food. The high fiber & protein levels produce longer satiety times due to the double increase of the satiety hormone cholecystokinin as compared to meals that are devoid of these beans.

Tomatoes are a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. And these two components help the body to get rid of harmful free radicals in our blood. However, to absorb Vitamin C into the system, the tomatoes need to be eaten raw, so bring on the salads.

Carrots are crunchy, tasty and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K, potassium and antioxidants. They are a weight loss friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.

Enjoy cucumbers in your salads. All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your system. With regular use, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones. So, this summer, munch on the cool cucumber, which is 96 percent water..it will keep you refreshed. Enjoy it burger, sandwiches, pasta as a side dish.

Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet as they give ample energy without adding any unnecessary calories.When you eat fruits, your supply of energy increases in no time; this is one of the prime benefits of fruits that we can utilize in our busy schedules.

Mango is a low-calorie fruit that is high in fibre, and is a great source of vitamins A and C. It also contains folate, B6, iron and a little calcium, zinc and vitamin E. Mangoes are a good source of antioxidants, containing certain phytochemicals such as gallotannins and mangiferin which have been studied for their health benefits.

This salad epitomizes the virtues of combining tomatoes and mangoes; it's simple to assemble and has a mix of ingredients that results in tasty flavours. Love the Sweet and pleasant bite of onions, balancing sweet & juicy mangoes and tangy tomatoes.

Refreshing and absolutely delicious, this is sure to wow your family. It’s the perfect side dish to take to a summer get-together.

Fresh fruits are your best bet against the hot weather. Its easy to make as well as superb refreshing & healthy. Grapes are also loaded with vitamins and essential minerals such as Vitamins A, B-6, B-12, C and D, calcium, iron and magnesium.

It is as simple as it sounds. Mix all of the chopped ingredients in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil & vinegar and enjoy.

Making Pickled Cucumber Salad is so simple, and you will love the outcome as you get crispy, fresh, delicious pickles that have all the raw nutrients in tact. Enjoy it with hotdog, sandwich, poha, upma.

When you feel that yours sprouts salad is too dry to eat then add this non fried creamy protein cubes/balls into yours salad. Easy to make, no oil, creamy and crunchy texture, highly nutritious cubes with salad is a must try.

You want to eat those nutritious sprouts, loaded with proteins, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but you find them so dry to eat, solution for this is to make "Sprouts Curry". It’s also perfectly customizable, meaning you can add with any type of gravy (curd/tomato) seasoning/spices you want.