Ingredients: 4 cups – chopped watermelon, deseeded 1/4 tsp – vanilla essence 1 glass – water 14 to 15 – crushed ice cubes 1/2 tsp – salt Method: Blend watermelon, sugar, salt into pulp. Chill the pulp till half set. Just before serving – in a blender add pulp, essence and water. Add 5-6 crushed [...]
Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients: 8 cups – watermelon cubes, deseeded 1 cup – lime juice 1 1/2 cups – water 1 cup – sugar Method: Blend watermelon and lemon juice till smooth. Dissolve sugar in water on low heat. Heat till mixture boils (approx. 5 minutes). Remove from and heat and cool till warm. Add it to watermelon [...]
Papaya Lassi/ Papaya with Yogurt
Ingredients 1 tsp salt ice cubes 1 cup curd few sprigs of mint ½ tsp black pepper 2 tbsps lemon juice 2 cups chilled water 1 cup papaya; ripe, well mashed Method: Blend curd, then add water and blend again. Add mashed papaya, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Beat or blend again. Pour in [...]
Why Drink Buttermilk
Buttermilk is common accompaniment in most of the Indian diets. Let us read on to find out more of its benefits. Buttermilk is a Probiotic food. These contain living microorganisms, that can survive the passage through the stomach and become active in the intestines. Healthy bacteria reside in everybody’s colon, and in return for food [...]
CoQ10- A Powerful Antioxidant
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low in patients with some chronic diseases such as heart conditions, muscular dystrophies, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. Some prescription drugs may also lower CoQ10 [...]
Why is Refined Sugar – Known As White Sugar – Bad for You?
The sugar is being processed in so many foods we eat. These foods are not just sweets. Sugar in large quantities can be found in peanut butter, mayonnaise, bread, ketchup and many other categorically “non-sweets” products. Refined Sugar is bad for you because it raises the insulin level in your blood. Raised blood insulin levels [...]
5 Ways to Walk More
1. Always be ready. Keep a pair of walking shoes and socks at work and by the door at home, so an impromptu stroll is easy. 2. Dress right. Choose loose, comfortable clothing that gives you plenty of room to move your arms and legs. A good pair of walking or running shoes, with socks, [...]
All in a Nutshell
Soya nuts are an ideal vegetarian snack, naturally high in protein and low in saturated fats, they are also low in salt and especially crunchy. A useful source of protein for vegetarians and those trying to restrict carbohydrates in their diet, and being rich in isoflavones they have additional benefits for heart and hormonal health. [...]
Oats With Vegetables
SERVES 2 Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oat 1/4 cup green peas 1/4 cup cabbage (finely shredded) 1/4 cup potato (finely chopped)/ 1/4 cup carrots (finely shredded) 1 green chilly 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon oil or ghee salt to taste Cook oats with water and keep aside. In a pan [...]
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About Sanjana – Dietitian
A dietitian from Mangalore, India. A post graduate diploma holder in “Dietetics” and a university topper from Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration from the prestigious Manipal University.
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