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Mother Nature gifts us many earthly treasures to live long, healthy lives without pain and disease. Seaweed is Her gift from the sea. This food family delivers countless benefits to help the body fight against aging and disease. No surprise, since our blood has nearly the same composition as seawater. A member of the seaweed family, bladder wrack (kelp), can be used in food to reduce inflammation in the body. Below, are some facts and benefits of bladder wrack. Also, I share three recipes using bladder wrack and other healthy ingredients, especially for people of Blood Type O. Facts…

As we get ready to bid our goodbyes to 2015 and close in on 2016, it is becoming increasingly clear – eating healthy should not be complicated. If good health is your desire, there is no getting around your diet. Remember your physical health is a direct reflection of what you eat, and how you live your life in general. Pre-packaged and processed foods may be easy to cook, but whipping up a nutritious and balanced meal from scratch using natural ingredients is an absolute must if you want to achieve optimal health. So why wait? Stock your kitchen…

I usually tasted the common Saag prepared by the Punjabis. I was amazed when Gagan, my friend, mentioned about it. I was wondering what might be the seven varieties of leaves which are used in the preparation of this Sat Varga Saag. The words “Sat” in Punjabi means seven and “Varga” means differentiated. Thus, the curry gets its name from the seven different kinds of leaves used in the making of the dish. The Recipe For Sat Varga Saag Ingredients Required Sarson Ka Saag or Mustard leaves-4 bunches Spinach- 2 bunches Chenopodium album -1 bunch Soya or Lao coriander-1…

Delicious rice bowls are what you need if you want to have a fulfilling meal. It is a complete meal by itself with rice, meat, vegetables and all other good stuff. It’s also a nutritious option for those who are healthy eaters. So for a warm hearty meal with your family, try these barbecue rice bowls! Korean Style Beef Barbecue Rice Bowl What you need: 1/2 kilogram beef roast in au jus, heated 1/4 kilogram jasmine rice, cooked 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 cups baby spinach 2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup button mushrooms, quartered 2 tablespoons plus…

Beets are very nutritional and healthy root vegetables. Beetroots juice is a common ingredient for healthy diet recipes. This root vegetable can be eaten raw or as salads, cooked as a vegetable as a side dish to the main course of meal. Have you ever tried eating fresh beets? In a grocery store, they will not look very tempting; covered with soil and a funny purple colour. Not many are tempted to eat this purple coloured vegetable. Beetroot, when well-prepared can be a very tasty and healthy dish. Selection and Storage: When you are shopping in a store, look…

Be it a chicken curry or a mutton curry, a beef curry or a fish curry, a vegetable curry or a combination of two or more heroes of the dish, curry seems to be a thing of obsession for the foodie. Let us decipher the world of curries and discover the reason behind its romance with the taste buds. The term ‘curry’ is a generic one and takes into account spicy preparations from Southern and Southeastern Asia (including Thai and Indian dishes), the South Pacific, the Caribbean Islands (including Trinidadian or Fijian) and other New World cuisines inspired by…

We celebrate holidays and birthdays by firing up the grill and inviting friends and neighbours over – a fun, outdoor barbecue can feel synonymous with summertime. You may feel like you have to ditch your healthy eating when you commit to attending a barbecue, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. There are countless ways to eat healthily at a barbecue, and if you’re the host, you have a tremendous amount of healthy and delicious options to choose from while planning your menu. Here are a few of my favourite healthy menu options for your summer barbecue. Appetizers…

If you’re like me, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, every year, is a blur. There never seems to be enough time to prepare for the holidays. Our immune systems plummet and stress rises. During this time, I try to find shortcuts to make things less stressful, for myself. Turkey leftovers are a mandatory part of this strategy. Even if the family dinner is not at my home, I buy a turkey. During the holiday season, it is very economical and a lifesaver. Here are three light, simple and easy ways to use your turkey leftovers: 1 Turkey Quesidillas.…

A low carb diet is really known to work well for weight loss. Indians on a low carb diet are always on a look out for low carb Indian diet plans as they don’t have too many options. Those on a low carb vegetarian diet have a tough time in making diet plans for themselves whereas it is breeze for those who eat non-veg. Food options for non-vegetarians In India, the most commonly consumed non-veg food items are eggs, fish and chicken. You can have them every day when on a low carb diet. There are so many yummy…

Tired of turkey sandwiches already? It isn’t often that I have a lot of leftover turkey during the holidays, but then I cook turkey year-round because of the high protein, low-fat and abundance of meat for leftovers. Here are some favorite dishes that will put the lowly turkey sandwich to shame. TURKEY STUFFED MANICOTTI You will need 1/4 to 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced or chopped Vegetable oil 2 cups turkey meat, I prefer breast but any mixture is fine 1 box, 10 ounces, frozen spinach thawed and drained 1 egg 1 box, 16 ounces, manicotti shells, uncooked Salt…