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Tea belongs to Theaceae family and is brewed from the leaf of Camellia sinensis plant. It is the most common beverage which is consumed all over the world after water. A number of teas are harvested depending upon their post-harvest treatment and palatability. Since it is a rich source of antioxidants, it is considered effective against […]
Ingredients for Lemon Basil Fish 100 gms Fish Fillets 6 Pieces Garlic, Thinly Sliced 1 Lemon, Sliced 1 Tbsp Basil, Fine Chopped 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper Powder Salt to Taste Method Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a piece of parchment or baking paper at the bottom of a casserole dish that will […]
Ingredients for Raspberry Stevia Jam Ready-to-use artificial Pectin 3 cups mashed raspberry 1 tbsp. Stevia powder 1/4 tsp of cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 3/4 cup cold water Method Prepare 3/4 cup of cold water in a saucepan. Put in the ready-to-use artificial pectin and let it boil. Slowly reduce the heat into medium and let […]
Ingredients for Chicken Soup with Asparagus 150 gms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 1 Cup Vegetable Stock 2 Tbsp Quinoa 1 Cup Kale, Chopped 1 Cup Asparagus, Fresh 1 Tsp Grated Ginger Method Bake chicken at 350°F for 25 minutes, then shred with a fork. Meanwhile, combine stock, quinoa, and kale in a saucepan, bring to a […]
Many people say that drinking alcohol in winters keeps one warm – But is it really true? What is the logic behind this? Let us go ahead and debunk this myth. The normal core body temperature of human beings is approximately 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit (37°C). What makes us feel cold is the flow of blood […]
Ingredients for Fish Salad 1 Medium Apple (peeled and diced) 100 gms White Fish Fillet (diced and boiled) 1 Small Cucumber (sliced) 2 Tbsp Low Cal Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp Fresh Dill (fine chopped) 1 Tbsp Lime Juice 2-3 Lettuce Leaves Salt and Pepper to Taste Method 1. In a large salad bowl mix low cal mayonnaise, […]
Ingredients for Apple Cookies 1 Medium Apple 1/4 Cup Nut Butter 1/4 Cup Almonds, Sliced 1/4 Cup Walnuts, Chopped 1/4 Cup Coconut, Shredded Method Slice apple into thin rings and remove the core. Spread nut butter over one side of the ring. Top with almonds, walnuts, and coconut.
Winter is the season in which one feels cold, less active, cold hands and feet, flu and sleepy all day. When we are seeing less daylight, our pineal glands respond to the lack of sunshine by producing melatonin, the sleep hormone that can make use feel ready to sleep. This makes us more prone to […]
Ingredients for Egg Avocado Wrap 2 Medium Eggs 3 gms Low Fat Butter 1/2 Medium Avocado 1 Medium Whole Wheat Wrap Salt and Pepper to Taste Method Whisk the eggs in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a medium non-stick frying pan over low heat. Add the egg and gently […]
Ingredients for Moong Dal Idli 1 cup brown rice 1 cup moongdal ½ cup curd low fat 3 pinch baking soda or fruit salt 1 cup methi leaves ½ tsp rai seeds Few curry leaves Salt to taste ½ tsp hing Roasted Flax seed Pd Method Soak brown rice and moong dal overnight. Grind it to […]