When it comes to weight loss, almond milk makes an amazing substitute for whole milk and skim milk, because it contains the same amount of essential vitamins and minerals but has fewer calories, which is essential for weight loss. A glass of almond milk contains merely 43 calories, which is half that of skimmed…
The term “Green Smoothie” can apply to a wide range of beverages but a genuinely healthy and nutritious green smoothie must contain considerable amount of fresh leafy greens such as spinach, kale, lettuce, Bok Choy, etc. along with a mixture of fruits, seeds and other ingredients. When preparing a smoothie, green leafy vegetables should form…
Breakfast is not just the first meal of the day; it is by far the most important meal of the day that gives an instant energy boost to the body as well as the mind after a long over-night gap. Breakfast helps in boosting memory. The food you consume in the morning after a 8…
Eliminating carbohydrates in the form of grains from your diet is one of the easiest and quickest ways to lose weight. But when you reduce the intake of grain carbs, you must increase the intake of healthy fats in order to get the daily dose of energy and filling nutrients. Avocado is an excellent source…
Your children’s present diet pattern will have a strong impact on their health for the rest of their lives. Children require a variety of nutrient-rich foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, meat, grains and legumes and dairy products in order to support optimal growth and development.But for working moms and dads,…
Eating protein-rich foods is the key to weight loss because it helps to boost satiety, prevent over-eating and replace the fats with lean muscle mass. And eggs are one of the best sources of high-quality protein that is both cheap and readily available. Don’t have time to cook up and elaborate breakfast? A couple of…
Are you looking for an effective way to lose weight in a sustainable manner? Then apple cider vinegar is your answer. Unlike other fad diets that promise rapid weight loss but fail to show results in the long term, an apple cider vinegar diet leads to gradual sustainable weight loss over time and the weight…
The kitchen, computer and my drum kit! Three essential things for my survival. A chef by day and a food writer cum musician by night this is how I have lived and loved my life lately. Having worked as a pâtissier (yes, I bake stuff!) on board cruise liners, I have come to the conclusion…
On your mark, get set, Go… today’s fast pace life barely offers us the luxury to spend time cooking delicious dishes with flavors that will tingle our taste buds and make us want more. Our tongues haven’t lost taste but it’s just that our lives are in a haste… a haste to get more things…
Think of Indian street food and the first dish that comes to mind is crispy and crunchy samosa with delicious and spicy filling that bursts in the mouth with every bite. Samosa is a popular Indian snack that is prepared by deep frying or baking the triangular flour patties that are stuffed with savory filling…