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[12 Jun 2012 | 2 Comments | ]
Health | Black Rice – Add This Rare, Tasty and Healthy Grain in Your Diet

“Madam these are a special variety of sticky rice, quite popular in Thai cuisine and cost almost 4 times more than normal rice.” Replied the salesman hurriedly, after seeing a perplexed look on my face holding a small bag of Black rice. This rare and aromatic sweet rice is not a very common site in many Indian stores.

Black rice was once called as ‘The forbidden rice‘ in ancient China and it was reserved only for the emperor and the nobles and was forbidden for the common man. As they believed that the rice has special properties and helps in longevity and is aphrodisiac in nature. This tasty and healthy sticky rice is extensively used in many Asian countries due to the myriads of health benefits associated with it.

Foods that heal, Lunchbox bites, Salads and dressings, Veggies/curries »

[25 Feb 2012 | 3 Comments | ]
Health | Let There be Flax Seeds – A Refreshing Yogurt Dip

Flax seeds are making news for good reasons. A popular source of Omega-3 fatty acids this super food which was known as cattle feed and only to the paint industries is now gaining entry into the kitchens of many households. Flax seeds are a boon to vegans and vegetarians who find it difficult to get Omega-3 in their regular diet.

A little bigger and harder than sesame seeds, flax seeds have shinny yellow or brown color skin. The seeds can be eaten raw or ground and added to various food products. It imparts a lovely earthy aroma to baked goodies.

Breakfast bites, Foods that heal, porridge »

[24 Jan 2012 | 10 Comments | ]
Millet and Its Health Benefits – An Easy Millet Breakfast Porridge Recipe

Millet – these tiny pearls of wholegrain reminds me of the colorful Love birds we used to keep at home. I and my brother were assigned the job of  feeding the birds with a handful of Bajra (a millet variety) before leaving to school. The same Bajra was also hulled in a stone mortal and pestle by mom to remove the husks and use the grains for making Khichdi and other recipes.

But I am sure mom did not know that these tiny grains are a powerhouse of nutrients and one of the best gluten free foods. I wish she could read all the info regarding Millets and feel proud of introducing millets in our diet at such early stage, thanks mom 🙂

Foods that heal, Lunchbox bites, lunchbox medley, Veggies/curries »

[31 Aug 2011 | 14 Comments | ]
Foods That Heal – Quinoa and A Delightful Mixed Vegetable Quinoa Risotto Recipe

A wonder grain and a super food Quinoa is finding its place in the most modern kitchens of many health enthusiast again. Quinoa is actually a seed and is related to Spinach family. When cooked this becomes light & fluffy and gives a nutty taste of grain. Close to one of the most complete foods in nature, Quinoa is a great substitute for many grains which are hard to digest and to some lentils which lack certain chemicals which are present in Quinoa.

Foods that heal, Lunchbox bites, Salads and dressings »

[18 Jul 2011 | 10 Comments | ]
Found A Peanut… a Refreshing Peanut Sprout Salad Recipe

Roasted Peanuts or groundnuts are a very popular & economical street snack which are healthy too. These serve as a wonderful travel food which could easily help spark a conversation with your co passengers 🙂 Available throughout the year these nuts are an important addition to various regional recipes of India. I can’t imagine my Poha without fried peanuts and the cold winters without the chikkis and ladoos mom makes at home.

Breakfast bites, Foods that heal, milkshakes and smoothies »

[1 Jul 2011 | 12 Comments | ]
Wonder Food Goji Berries and A Smoothie Recipe

I am on a Goji Spree, yes this wonder berry is omnipresent in all my meals. Goji on my breakfast table with oatmeal porridge, in lunch along with yogurt Kadhi and in dinner too with my pulav recipe! Goji berries which were evading me till date are now proudly occupying the most coveted place in my basket during my monthly trip to the health store.

Festive bites, Foods that heal, halwa »

[8 Mar 2011 | 8 Comments | ]
The Wonder grain Barley – Health Benefits and a Delicious Dessert

Barley reminds me of my pregnancy when I had to gulp that glassful of white, odorless and tasteless fluid religiously. Times have changed after the constant browsing and learning more about food and health through internet. Though there are schools which are for and against the wholegrain in diet, I go with the former. As I don’t make the wholegrain as my staple food but add them as a supplement with my veggies, fruits and lentils.

Eating right, Foods that heal »

[17 Feb 2011 | 14 Comments | ]
How Sweet is Your Sugar…try a Healthy Option – Palm Sugar

Life without Sugar is really hard to imagine. The irresistible black forest cake you love to indulge in, a decadent Ras malai and the scrumptious ice creams without sugar! Many relate sweet food as mood booster and an anti depressant. Ever tried gifting a spicy bun to your loved one on your date instead of the sweet chocolate bar…

Foods that heal, Healthy Drink, milkshakes and smoothies »

[15 Jan 2011 | 22 Comments | ]
Party Menu – Refreshing Mint & Orange Lemonade

This minty welcome drink has almost become a signature drink in all my parties. Many of the invitees call me back to inquire if the welcome drink is there in the menu! Orange is the new addition this time and I must admit that it has given a wonderful flavor and refreshing citrus aroma to it.

Eating right, Foods that heal »

[12 Dec 2010 | 5 Comments | ]
Wheat Germ and a Healthy Twist to Recipes

The goldmine of nutrients – Wheat Germ is a boon to all those looking out for good health and nutrition in their diet. These are some of the most nutritious foods discovered and being popularized in the modern times. Foods, which were unheard of a few decades, back.

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