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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.

Mung beans Idli has immense benefits such as; helps in weight control, lower blood pressure. lowers cholesterol and heart disease risk, may help fight cancer, boost immunity and protects against infections, improves skin health, provides detoxification benefits, decreases PMS syndrome.

Oats Wheat Rava Idli is a healthiest breakfast option. You can add vegetables too. It is easy to digest.

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.

Vegetables are important part of healthy eating and provide a source of many nutrients,including potassium, fiber, folate (folic acid)and vitamins A, C. Options like broccoli, spinach, tomatoes and garlic provide additional benefits, making them a superfood.

The nutrient density of eggs makes them a valuable contributor to a nutritious diet. Choline is a nutrient that facilitates brain development in the foetus and newborn as well as memory function even into old age.

Strawberries, a carbohydrate-rich meal, may help to reduce spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Improving blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity can be helpful for preventing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

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. 

Eating spinach benefits eye health, reduce oxidative stress, help prevent cancer and reduce blood pressure levels.

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.

Curd is loaded with several essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium, and magnesium. An advantage with yogurt is that it is light on the stomach and easier to digest than milk.

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.

Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fibre as well as containing an array of vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, selenium, and they're a good source of most of our B vitamins and vitamin C.

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.

Health benefits of mustard include relief from muscular pains, psoriasis, ringworm, contact dermatitis, and respiratory disorders. Different parts of the mustard plant have been proven beneficial in preventing cancer, managing diabetes, and detoxifying the body.

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.

This stuffed apple paratha is a recipe apt for all the fussy people who don’t eat apple. Starting yours day with an apple paratha is the most healthiest treat that you give to yours brain before starting a day.

Pumpkins are a good source of fiber, which helps keep you feeling full and promotes healthy digestion. Pumpkin Idli is easy to do & super healthy breakfast option from South Indian Kitchen. It is prepared using grated pumpkin and idli rava. 

Make these veggie stuffed omelete that is ready in just 15 minutes. Make this your own, personal “perfect omelete” by adding your favorite veggies to the filling.

Eating soya jam pancake is a great way to increase your plant protein in yours daily routine. Research indicates that including more plant protein in your diet, as opposed to more carbohydrate, has clear cardiovascular benefits, such as lowering blood pressure.

Capsicum contains vitamins. Vitamin A is good for eyes and helps prevent eye diseases. Vitamin C decreases the risk of arthritis and improves immunity. It also helps reduce inflammation. Capsicum also has vitamin K, which is important for blood clot formation.

Tomato is powerhouse of nutrients. They are a very good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E and phosphorus. Additionally, they are a good source of chromium, pantothenic acid, protein, choline, zinc and iron too.

Baby corn is an excellent source of B vitamins. Baby corn provides folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. B vitamins contribute to digestion. Folates are also used in the amino acid synthesizing process.

Chickpeas have a delicious nutlike taste and a texture that is buttery, yet somewhat starchy and pasty. A very versatile legume, they are a noted ingredient in Indian dishes such as hummus, falafels and curries. They help in achieving health goals like better blood fat regulation, including lower levels of LDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides.

Green peppers stuffed with a masala aloo filling and deep fried, crunchy outside & soft from inside served with a tangy tomato or sweet tamarind chutney is the best treat for monsoon weekend. Green chilli contains vital vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and Vitamin A, potassium and iron which are extremely beneficial.

In 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.

Mushrooms are one of the few food sources for vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin that our bodies can make with exposure to sunlight, because growers are exposing their crops to small amounts of ultraviolet light. D vitamins are important because they help our bodies absorb calcium and promote bone growth.

Akk roti is made with rice flour, grated carrot, onion and indian spices. A soft dough is prepared by mixing rice flour with vegetables, spices and water, flattened into thin round shaped disc, and cooked on tawa until crisp and light brown.

Soybeans are rich in copper and iron. Both are essential for the red blood cell formation. Increased red blood cell production increases oxygen to the cells and improves the metabolic activity. This prevents conditions like anemia.

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.

In addition to their ability to support weight loss, chickpeas improve gut health and help protect against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.

This is such an easy side dish, making it perfect for when you want something hearty to add to your breakfast meals like sandwiches. They are also quite yummy, making them a sure winner for kid's choice.

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.

Paneer Noodle Roll is wrapped up with crispy fried noodles outside and it is soft, tasty and nutritious from inside. Paneer Noodle Roll is rolled in noodles and dipped in flour before frying, to give it not only a super crunchy texture but makes it a super presentable too.

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.

When you don’t have enough time to prepare sbzi or you don't have any stuffing ingredient in the morning then Achaari paratha is the solution. Just stuff paratha with yours favorite pickle. People generally like mango pickle stuffing.

Potatoes are primarily made of carbohydrates and contain protein and are low on fats. When they team up with foods like cheese, butter or cream, it makes them an ideal diet for malnourished people who want to put on weight. The vitamin content includes vitamin C and B-complex, which also help in proper absorption of carbohydrates.