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Oats are a low glycemic and high fiber grain with high amounts of manganese and are low in calories.They help keep your blood sugar stable due to the high fiber content.Oatmeal can be prepared in many ways.This recipe is a simple and healthy way to start your day.You can also eat this when you are... Continue Reading →
Delicata squash is a small squash which isn't very sweet,so it works perfectly for a savory dish and is also tender which makes it perfect for serving in it as a dish.I was shopping around for thanksgiving and found these at trader joes ,they looked cute,so I got them home to give them a try.These... Continue Reading →
Idli is a south indian steam rice cake made with black gram and rice which is ground and let to ferment overnight which gives it a soft and airy texture.This is a variation in which you replace the rice flour with ragi flour(millet flour)Preparation time:30 minutes,Needs some prep the previous nightServes:Makes around 25 IdlisIngredients:1/2 cup... Continue Reading →
This burger is a good source of protein, carbohydrates and vegetables, low in fat and vegan which can be served as a breakfast or entree item for burgers and sandwiches.Preparation time40 minutes Serves10 servingsServing Size1 servingCalories Per ServingApproximately 289 per servingDifficultyEasyIngredients:1 finely grated or mashed potato1 cup dry chick peas soaked overnight and boiled1 medium onion... Continue Reading →
This is a recipe for a quick fix sandwich.Preparation time:10 minuteServes:2Ingredients1 medium avocado, pitted and peeled2 tablespoons yogurt or greek yogurt1/2 teaspoons lemon juice2 hard-boiled eggs1 tablespoon spring onions1 tablespoon basil pesto(optional)Salt and black pepper, to tasteProcedure:1.In a grinder blend the sping onions,basil pesto and yogurt with some salt.2.Coarsely mash the avocado in a bowl.3.Add... Continue Reading →
On days when you don't feel like eating heavy dinner, soups are my go to food.They are filled with flavor and yet are so light on the stomach.Preparation time: 2 hours(slow cook method),30 minutes(stove top)Serving: 6 cupsIngredients:1 Tbsp. olive oil1 cup onion, chopped1 cup carrots, chopped4 cloves of garlic10 large, very ripe tomatoes(any tomatoes or... Continue Reading →
I love fresh salads,I usually eat salads in the night instead of a heavy meal,it helps me go to bed feeling lighter and waking up lighter.This can be paired with a fresh baked chicken or fish fillet.Preparation time: 5 minutesServing: 2-3 cupsIngredients2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette(see recipe below,also available in trader... Continue Reading →
Salmon has many health benefits,the main health benefit is that it is an excellent good fat or Omega-3 fatty acids, the protein in salmon is easy to digest and absorb into the body. It also contains Vitamins A, B and D as well as the minerals calcium, iron, phosphorus and selenium.This is a simple baked Salmon dish,... Continue Reading →
My mom used to give us cucumber salad in India during the hot summer months.Cucumber is 90 percent water which will keep you hydrated in summer.This preparation hardly takes 5 minutes and needs no cooking.Preparation time: 5 minutesServing: 2-3 cupsIngredients:Cucumber-1 large finely choppedOnion-1/4 medium finely choppedTomato-1 medium finely choppedLemon-1Black pepper powder-1/4 teaspoonSugar-2 pinchesSalt to tasteProcedure:1.Take... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 