Falafel is a deep-fried chickpea-based snack. It can be classic street food or a fine-dine delicacy made with ground chickpeas (or fava beans), herbs, and spices, formed into a small patty-shaped fritter. It is crispy from the outside and delicious and moist from the inside. Usually, you can serve it with pita bread, salads, other […]

Swai Fish belongs to the same genus as the catfish, Pangasius. However, it has a distinct appearance and lacks the catfish’s huge bottom-feeder mouth and whiskers. Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia have the maximum freshwater fish production. You can catch swai in the rivers of the Mekong Delta’s many regions. Swai, like its relative, can […]

The health benefits of oats are no surprise. Its growing popularity among individuals wanting to lead a healthy life is proof of its exceptional nutritional benefits. Similarly, oats flour, the grounded version of rolled oats, offers similar health benefits. In addition, it adds to the ease of consuming healthy cereal in your regular meals. Oat […]

Buns are yeast-leavened bread products that are highly accepted globally for their soft texture, good taste and versatile utility. Therefore, buns are one of the most highly consumed food products. With their growing popularity, many types of buns are available in the market. However, the primary ingredients remain the same with little changes in the […]

Haddock is a valuable North Atlantic fish of the Gadidae family. It is also known as Finnan Haddie. Haddock is a carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and fishes. It resembles the cod and has a chin barbel, two anal, and three dorsal fins.  This deep-sea fish has a purplish-grey-coloured head and back with a white belly. […]

English muffins come in various flavours. It’s a favourite breakfast option; kids and adults love them. Hence, you can constantly find them in the grocery store’s bread aisle. Therefore, it is effortless to include them as a regular breakfast staple.  It’s a yeast-leavened bread frequently cut horizontally, served heated and buttered. It’s a round, reasonably […]

Focaccia is a flat-leavened oven-baked Italian bread that resembles pizza in style and texture. Therefore, people sometimes refer to it as “Pizza Bianca.” Focaccia can be round, rectangular, or square in shape, and you can eat it as a side dish or sandwich bread. In addition, focaccia is fragrant, warm, moist, somewhat chewy, and gratifying. […]

Bread comes in many forms that one can compliment small or heavy meals. One such variety of bread is the pita bread which originated in Greece. But, now people enjoy it across the world. It is a circular, leavened double-layered flatbread. In addition, due to its nutritional profile, pita bread is full of health benefits. […]

Mung beans are a pulse, an edible bean from the legume plant family. These Mung beans are also known as green gram, maash, moong, monggo, or munggo. Mung beans are primarily grown in Asia, Africa, and South America. However, people worldwide eat them as a part of their regular diet. People frequently confuse mung beans […]

White steamy rice is something that brightens all curries, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. In many cultures, white rice is the primary component of meals eaten in the basic form with curry, lentils and veggies or cakes. White rice is a bland grain and a staple of its easy-to-cook nature, accessibility, and capacity to adjust to […]

Biscuits are a convenient food that is easy to grab and keep munching on. Biscuits are mostly not baked at home, and people purchase them from stores. However, before purchasing, it is essential to check the biscuits’ type, nutritional facts, packaging, etc.  Biscuits: An Introduction A biscuit is a popular quick bread-like snack and is […]

Noodles are universal favourites. But they are not very healthy. However, we cannot generalise anything, can we? So now, with awareness and more options, we have been introduced to healthy noodles, low on carbs, good in proteins, and easily digestible. As the word suggests, rice noodles are noodles made from rice. Rice is the seed of […]

A plantain belongs to Musaceae, the banana plant family, and is closely related to the typical banana. They are often mistaken for a banana since plantains look like large bananas. Despite almost looking the same, plantains are pretty different from bananas. For example, plantains are starchier, tougher, and slightly larger than bananas. You can not […]

Barley is a cereal plant of the Poaceae grass family. Barley is the fourth-largest grain crop grown globally, after wheat, rice, and corn, and it is suitable for harvest in various environments. Its scientific name is Hordeum vulgare. Barley has several unique features among crop plants and is an essential crop in modern agriculture. It […]

Lamb is the meat of domesticated sheep less than a year old and is one of the most versatile red meats. Lamb meat has much more iron than other protein sources like fish and chicken. In addition, it contains heme iron rather than the non-heme iron found in plants. Heme iron in lamb meat is […]

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Buckwheat is a pseudocereal, which means it is neither a cereal nor a member of the grass family. Some examples include quinoa and amaranth. Even though it has the word ‘wheat’ in buckwheat, they are not similar. It is a three-sided grain-like seed.  […]

Endive is a ubiquitous vegetable and looks like lettuce. Most people are unaware of how to use it and tend to opt for more recognisable leafy greens like spinach. Endive is a bitter-tasting leafy green. However, these famous salad plants are much more than just lush greens. Endive is one of the most nutritious foods, […]

Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable with a bulb shape and is related to the cabbage family. Kohlrabi has numerous nutritional benefits, including high fibre, potassium, vitamins C, and beta carotene. These nutrients promote weight loss, boost gastrointestinal health, build immunity, and manage blood pressure. The appearance of kohlrabi is much like cabbage or broccoli and […]

Risotto is a creamy Italian dish with a great flavour like the rice variety of mac and cheese. However, unlike other rice recipes that require stewing in a pot of water, risotto is cooked gradually by adding medium quantities of water at a time. This cycle allows the rice to provide its starches, making a […]

Bread is a supper staple, a complimentary item at fine dining restaurants, and possibly the world’s most popular carb. It goes with practically every meal. Unfortunately, some loaves are high in sugar and unprocessed white flour. Switching from white to 12-grain bread might provide a minor nutritional boost, as most of these get fortified with […]

Right from a happy tummy to clear skin, basil leaves work wonders for our mind and body. Let’s have a look at how basil benefits your health and some easy recipes to add basil to your diet! Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a sacred and remarkable herb loaded with numerous health benefits. The term ‘basil’ comes […]

In order to stay healthy, a wide range of nutrients are required by the body in the right balance.  Following a healthy diet is the key to it. Many studies have also shown that consuming nutrient-rich foods that have the right balance of ‘macronutrients’ (which includes – carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) and ‘micronutrients’(vitamins and minerals) […]

Inflammation is a significant cause of some degenerative diseases. For example, inflammation can cause cardiovascular diseases, cancer, arthritis, dementia, Parkinson’s disease among many others. On one hand, there are inflammatory foods that may cause inflammation. While on the other hand, anti-inflammatory foods can reduce inflammation. Hence, knowing anti-inflammatory foods and their effects is vital in […]

Wild rice (Zizania aquatica or Zizania Palustris) is not your regular rice; it is aquatic grass. It grows in shallow freshwater marshes and along the banks of lakes and rivers in its natural habitat. There are several varieties of it; Zizania Palustris or Northern wild rice is one of the most commonly available. It is […]

Chervil (Anthriscus Cerefolium), often known as garden chervil or French parsley (to distinguish it from the other plant with the same name), is a delicate herb similar to parsley. It is a celebrated component of the French herb mixture, and one uses it as a seasoning in mild-flavoured meals. This herb has a faint but […]

Barbados cherries are a beneficial superfood. These fruits are rich in essential minerals and natural antioxidants such as Vitamin C. In addition, the Barbados cherry is a tropical fruit. It belongs to the Malpighiaceae family, common medium-sized shrubs that require medium-range rainfall. Usually, these fruits are small but an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and […]

Ginger is a common cooking ingredient that you can find in most kitchens worldwide. From baking to cooking vegetables, people use it in various ways. Although most people know it as a flavouring agent in our foods, ginger offers multiple health benefits. For example, ginger helps reduce inflammation, relieves cough, improves heart health, increases energy […]

Almonds and Pulses are the powerhouses of energy and protein. They are also beneficial for the eyes, brain, and various organs. In addition, almonds can be consumed in diverse ways and can be added in a number of dishes. While some people like to have them without soaking, some go the traditional way. However, like […]

Parsnip is a root vegetable similar to carrot and parsley and belongs to the flowering plant family Apiaceae. It is grown as an annual and biennial plant. It has a long taproot with cream-coloured skin and flesh left in the ground to mature; after winter frosts, it becomes sweeter in flavour. Parsnip has a sweeter, […]

Blackberry is a versatile low-carbohydrate fruit. It is consumed out of hand and used in baked goods, vegetable salads, jellies, fruits, and sauces. Blackberries are contemplated as a superfood with the most nutritional punch like high in fiber, full of vitamins & minerals such as C, K, and manganese. It also boosts brain health and […]