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Health Benefits of Flax Seeds

                                               Health Benefits of Flax Seeds The flax seed carries one of the biggest nutrient payloads on the planet. It is technically not a grain but rich in fiber, antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids and similar vitamin, mineral profile to grains. The Recommended daily intake of omega-3 is 1.1gms per day and 1 Tsp of flax seeds offer 1.8gms. So better than walnuts and fish. Flax seed is low in carbohydrate so its high fiber and healthy fat make it a great food for weight loss and to maintain weight. Omega-3 in flax seed helps to reduce inflammation which is responsible for migraine, asthma, arthritis and osteoporosis. It helps to lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, lowers blood pressure - a...

Health Benefits of Brown Rice

                                                   Health Benefits of Brown Rice It helps metabolism of fats and proper functioning of thyroids. It prevents bad Cholestrol. Proved to prevent Type 2 Diabetes. It is rich in Vitamin E, which is necessary for healthy skin and promotes immunity. Prevents Cancer, Heart and Kidney disorders. It prevents Obesity. It improves muscular strength. Its Potassium prevents Strokes. It reduces Blood Sugar levels. It is rich souce of Iron.

Health Benefits of Green Tea

                                                   Health Benefits of Green Tea It is an excellent source of antioxidants. It burns fat and enables you to exercise longer. It rehydrates you better than water. It reduces high blood pressure. It lowers stress and boot brain power. It helps preserve and build bone. It prolongs life. It boots your immunity against illness. It helps to protect your liver from drinking and lungs from smoking. 

Calorie content in common food items

               Calorie count in common food items s.n. Food Item quantity calorie content 1. Yogurt (low fat)   1 cup/ 125ml 78 kcal 2. yogurt (full fat) 1 cup/ 125ml 90 kcal 3. Milk (skimmed) 250ml 82 kcal 4. Milk (semi skimmed) 250ml 125 kcal 5. Milk (whole) 250ml 156 kcal 6. Milk (soya) 250ml 135 kcal 7. Jalebi 100gms 400 kcal 8. Samosa 1 medium 240 kcal 9. Veg Pakora 2pc (medium) 160 kcal 10. Dal Vada 1pc 80 kcal 11. Parantha 1pc (medium) 140 kcal 12. Cheese 1 cube 160 kcal 13. Milk Cake 100gms 320 kcal 14. Burfi 1 pc (small) 74 kcal 15. Rasgulla 1pc (small) 160 kcal 16. Ice Cream (plain) 1 cup (small) 74 kcal 17. Kachori 1pc (small) 160kcal 18. Dal Moth 25 gms 190 kcal 19. Sev 25 gms 105 kcal 20. Fr...

Stir Fried Lemon Chicken

                                                     Stir Fried Lemon Chicken Ingredients: Chicken boneless: 100gms chicken stock: 1glass lemon: 1 Mushrooms: 4-5pcs Beans: 10-12 carrots: 2 sliced diagonally garlic: 1tsp crushed cornflour: 1tsp soya sauce: 1tsp oil: 1/2tsp salt to taste Recipe: Boil chicken in a glass of water and keep the remaining stock aside. Grate 1 tsp of lemon zest and keep it aside whisk 2tsp lemon juice with chicken stock, corn flour and soya sauce in a bowl. Heat oil in a pan and cook chopped mushrooms, carrots and beans till vegetables gets tender. add lemon zest and crushed garlic in veg. whisk the stock mixture and add it in a pan, stirring until thickened 2-3 minutes. add chicken and cook for ...

Chicken Tikka Masala

                                                          Chicken Tikka Masala Ingredients: Chicken boneless: 100gms hung curd: 2 tsp chicken masala: 1/2tsp egg white: 1/2 salt: 1/4tsp mustard oil: 1/2tsp corn flour: 1tsp Recipe: Mix egg white and hung curd in a bowl. add chicken masala, oil, corn flour, salt in the above mixture, now add chicken in the mixture and keep it aside for 1 hour. grill it in microwave for 10 mins. serve hot or wrap it in chicken kathi roll.

Hung Curd Dressing

                                                        Hung Curd Dressing Ingredients: Hung curd: 1Tsp capsicum: 1/4 finely chopped spring onion with greens: 1/4 finely chopped salt to taste pepper: a pinch mustard sauce: 1/2tsp Recipe: mix all the ingredients and apply it on slice of bread or chapati.