Rasam, the South Indian equivalent of soup, with its spices aimed to promote digestion and tangy taste always makes up a perfect side in a traditional meal. A touch of turmeric with black pepper, that potentiates the anti inflammatory properties of curcumin present in turmeric, …
From a nutrition stand point, ‘whole grain’ pasta is nutrient dense, has lower glycemic index than whole wheat pasta or even whole wheat or whole grain bread and should be preferred for healthy eating. Always look for ‘wholegrain’ on the label, because by definition it …
What would you call a person who is mad about cheese? My son, who falls in that category answers- Fondude:) Fondue, has its origins from Switzerland, and was popularized from 1930s, to increase cheese consumption. Over the years, it has been our tradition to relish …
Quinoa, the staple food of the Incan civilization, from the Andes, was made popular since the 1980s across the world, because of its superior nutrition profile. A pseudo cereal , meaning a grain like seed, with complete protein, on par with milk and is definitely …
Soy, also referred to as the ‘great legume’, is a native of China, and was grown for almost 3000 years until now. But, because of its toughness despite lengthy boiling, and lack of taste, its full potential was not explored until about 1000 years ago. …
Quinoa, my favorite pseudo cereal that I try to create many family dinners with, because of it’s nutrition content. Recently, I had the opportunity of tasting ‘pozole’ a traditional Mexican stew made with tomatillos, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, hominy ( dried maize kernels) and usually with …
I am sure, you have noticed my obsession with soups by now. The season calls for a dramatic soup that is lively in color and aroma. I found the perfect starting point for it, the beetroot sitting in the fridge. Beetroot gets it incandescent lively …
It is the season of soups, and I am loving it. Soups are easier to cook, work perfectly to spice up the autumn evenings, and provide an excellent medium to hide ingredients that my kids would otherwise not be so open to. This hearty soup …
Beloved Beans, are truly ignored super heroes of foods. They are shown to increase lifespan, protect from cancer, help with glucose control, lower cholesterol, and provide many more nutrients. For the nutrition content of different beans, please refer to https://beaninstitute.com/bean-nutrition-overview/ American dietary guidelines recommend 3 …
It’s been a long week and the fall weather with long evenings calls for a soup that warms up the body and soul and provides good nourishment. I am fortunate to have home grown persimmons on hand, tended with love by my sister. And we …