Tag: healthy Indian food
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Try these healthy hot Indian breakfasts
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But wolfing down a plate of aloo puri or buttered toast, standard morning fare in many homes, will do you more harm than good. If you can’t do without a hot Indian breakfast, there are several healthier options to choose from. Take a look: Parathas? No,…
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Three healthy Indian salad recipes
We’ve talked about Can Salad replace Indian Food ? Like in the West, salads are a key accompaniment to any Indian meal. A good appetizer, salads are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. But unlike the West, where fatty dressings of cheese, mayonnaise, alcohol, vinegars, sugars, etc, bring flavour to the bowl, the speciality…
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In the mood to snack? Choose sprouts
Cheap, home-grown and healthy – three reasons why you need to grow a liking for sprouts. Experts estimate there are over 100 times more enzymes (special types of proteins that act as catalysts for all your body’s functions) in sprouts than uncooked fruits and vegetables. The energy contained in the bean or legume is ignited…
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Try this healthy pav bhaji sans the calories
Find yourself craving a tangy treat, but don’t want to break your diet? Try this homemade pav bhaji recipe which will satiate your desire for some chatpata street food while ensuring you stay within your daily calorie consumption count. Just a few pointers – this should be had as a meal, not snack, since it…