Sorghum is an ancient millet, that is lesser known in the western world, but is gaining popularity lately with its nutritional profile. Millets are good for health with their abundant fiber, and a favorable carbohydrate/ fiber ratio, that helps in preventing and reversing chronic diseases …
Hummus is the super healthy dip made traditionally from chickpeas, along with sesame, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Its origins in middle eastern world, go all the way back to 13th century. Low carb and fat with high protein and fiber, hummus is hands …
When it comes to dessert, natural sugars, as those present in fruits are the healthiest ones to indulge in for optimal health. Holidays are notorious for use of refined carbohydrates as in white flours/sugars, which add fuel to the fire in people prone to or …
The more plant-based lifestyle I explored, the more I noticed that cauliflower became a staple in my kitchen. I never realized that cauliflower is so versatile, especially in Indian cooking. Cauliflower does well in stir frys, gravy dishes, fritters, stews, quick steamed salads, baked items, …
Finding a wholefood, plant based game day food that is incredibly delicious and easy to make is a challenge. People tend to overeat while immersed in the enthusiasm and excitement. So, having healthy food choices around is crucial to keep the body happy and to …
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, …
Smoothies are an easy way to load up on daily dose of fruits, even vegetables, with no added sugar or heavy processing. Smoothies retain fiber better than juices and are a breeze to make. Although eating whole fruit is the best way to reap health …
Upma is a spiced, savory porridge, easy South Indian breakfast, usually made with semolina, or cracked wheat. It is in my view, an Indian version of cream of wheat. Millets, rice flour, vermicelli also can be used to make upma. It is a quick dish …
Millets are a type of grains that have been in existence since at least 3500 BC, but started to gain the limelight very recently for all the right reasons. These small grains, the 6th cereal crop in terms of world agricultural production, are abundant sources …
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 …