Prebiotic Vs Probiotic foods
Prebiotic Vs Probiotic foods We are what we eat. The lining of our gut is covered with millions of both good and bad bacteria which form a complex ecosystem called microbiome. The colony of bacteria is crucial for regulating our immune system and digestion of food. If our gut is healthy (more good bacteria), we […]
Benefits of soaking grains, nuts and seeds
Benefits of soaking grains, nuts and seeds Why soaking is important Nuts, seeds and wholegrain are a healthy addition to our meal. But all grains, nuts and seeds contain anti-nutrient which needs to be neutralized before eating. All grains contain phytic acid or phytates in the outer layer which when consumed untreated will hamper the […]
Processed Vs Unprocessed Foods
Processed Vs Unprocessed Foods Let’s face it, with a busy lifestyle it’s so much easier to grab a bag of processed wheat flour than to go through the laborious exercise of removing impurities, washing, drying and then giving the wheat berries for grinding before rolling out chapatis or baking simple bread. Phew.. let’s take a […]
Indian Spices – Turmeric, Cumin, Pepper, Cinnamon
Indian Spices – Turmeric, cumin, pepper, cinnamon Indian food is all about spices. Apart from adding colour, texture, flavor and taste to Indian food, each spice stands on its own. Every spice has its own definite character and role to play in the dish it is being used. But these spices reach far beyond just […]
Super foods – Chia, Pumpkin and Raisins
Super foods – Chia, Pumpkin seeds, raisins The saying “Great things come in small packages” holds true for these tiny powerhouse of nutrients. “Filled with heart healthy fats, filling fibers, plant protein and phytonutrients these seeds are a great source to maintain good health. Include just about one tablespoon or two of these nutrient-dense seeds […]
Wholegrain Rolled Oats
Wholegrain Rolled Oats Rolled oats are whole oats kernels which are lightly steamed and then rolled to make flakes. Rolled oats are steamed for a very small time unlike the quick cooking oats which are steamed for longer time and are heavily processed. Quick cooking oats are a mixture of heavily processed oat kernels and […]
Make your breakfast count – Healthy Breakfast Tips
“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper” ~ Adelle Davis You have to admit it that there are some mornings where you have to drag yourself out of bed to rush through your morning routines. When making healthy breakfast is the last thing you can manage to do. […]