Sunflower seeds are a unique food as they are rich in many types of essential nutrients. In fact they are the one of the richest sources of vitamin E. A 1/4th cup serving of sunflower seeds provides 82% of daily recommended vitamin E. These tiny sunflower seeds pack in loads of nutrition and these should […]
Sesame seeds are commonly known as til in India. Sesame seeds are tiny, flat, oval with a nutty taste. They have a nice texture and are very flavourful. They are extensively used in Indian cuisine as well as many Asian cuisines. These tiny, little seeds are very tasty. How can we forget the delicious til […]
Oilseed crops are primarily grown for extraction of oils. But the seeds are also widely consumed across the world. They are tiny, crunchy seeds which add texture to the food. And most importantly bring loads of health benefits for us. They are tiny but they pack in a lot of punch both in terms of […]
About 10% of the energy from the meals is used in the process of digestion. Our body needs energy to breakdown these foods and absorb and store nutrients. Our body gets this energy from the food that we eat.There are certain foods that require lots of energy to break down and get absorbed. If these […]
Negative calorie foods?? Is that right?? Yeah you heard me. Negative calorie foods are those foods which require more amount of energy to digest than the amount of energy they provide. Mathematically putting (I love maths 🙂 ) Negative calorie foods = Energy provided < Energy used for […]
Diet advice is something that we get everywhere, every time. But not all advice is the right advice. Here are 5 worst diet tips which are commonly heard but should never be followed. To lose weight, just eat less Why it is bad: “”If weight management were that simple, the world would be skinny.†— […]
I know we all love salads. I ask my clients to eat salads always as they are an important part of a healthy meal. But are raw foods always good? Do they deliver loads of health benefits? Is cooking really harmful? Where should we stop? Cooking is a very important process. It helps us digest […]
Hi guys, monsoon is here!! Wow, the fragrance of the wet earth…… (we all want to bottle up that fragrance, right?) Monsoon is beautiful, no doubt. But it brings along with it a host of diseases and those MASSIVE CRAVINGS!!!!! Yes, the cravings for fried and crunchy stuff especially pakodas (fritters). We indulge in these […]
The same part of our brain is responsible for interpreting hunger and thirst signals. This results in mixed signals and confusion. Often we feel hungry even after we have had our food. This usually is a thirst signal by our body. But in reality, we end up consuming unwanted calories. So what should one do? […]
Food swap #4 Veggies from supermarket with veggies from local sabziwalla (vegetable vendor) I know the convenience of going to the supermarket and stocking up all the local and exotic vegetables and fruits. But buying vegetables from the local sabziwalla is anytime a better option for the following reasons: The local vendor stocks the seasonal produce. Eating […]
