Broccoli and Green Pea Soup 100 g broccoli florets (stalks peeled; finely chopped) 1 cup onion (finely chopped) 1 quart water or chicken broth 1 cup fresh green peas 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups half and half or evaporated low fat or skimmed milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper Snipped […]
With several people engaging in fitness and sports, the belief that supplements are the magical key to improvements in performance is making the rounds. Vitamin and mineral supplements are widely used by the general population, which we will address later. This article will cover supplements commonly used by fitness enthusiasts and athletes. Are you using […]
Zucchini and Chicken Salad 150 g boneless (skinless chicken breasts) 1 bunch spinach (chopped) 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced) 3/4 cup chopped peppers 1/4 cup cucumber 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking Chicken) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper 50 g Zucchini (thinly sliced) 1. In […]
With a variety of new diets making the rounds, it becomes difficult to gauge which is the right one for you as an individual to follow. A lot of information is available, but which is actually factually correct is the bigger question! Off late, fasting diets have been making the rounds, with intermittent fasting in […]
Summer Quencher 1 1/2 cup almond milk 1 banana 1/2 cup frozen pineapple 1/2 cup yellow squash (optional) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 inch ginger root (peeled) Juice of 1 lemon In a high speed blender, blend all ingredients together until smooth. Add ice to the blender and blend or you can serve […]
Apples are good. Biscuits are bad.
Salads are better than a pizza.
If I eat some chips, I am bad.
Do you have this mentality when it comes to food? Black and white thinking in terms of food can be harmful! I have observed this mentality in several people these days. The mind plays a very important role when it comes to eating and shapes your relationship with food. This is crucial for a sustainable eating pattern!
A single food or nutrient is not inherently good or bad! Besides food choices, your lifestyle and other habits also matter! Why is this extreme thought process dangerous?
Pumpkin and Ginger Soup 1 large shallot (about 50g, peeled, cut in half) 1 long red chilli (about 10g, cut in half) 8 cm-piece fresh ginger (about 30g, peeled, coarsely chopped) 3 cloves garlic (peeled) 2 limes (zested and juiced separated) 1/2 fresh coriander (about 8g, leaves and stems separated) 1 tablespoon oil 3 medium […]
Over the past few years, it is evident that fitness has become popular. People are consciously trying to change their eating habits and adopt a better lifestyle. However, only a small population is actually aware of what they are eating. Most of us assume that exercising is the easiest way to shed some weight and […]
“Sorry, I can’t eat cake I’m on a diet” By definition, a “diet” is the sum of energy and nutrients obtained from foods and beverages consumed regularly by individuals. To put it in simple terms, it is what you eat and drink on a day to day basis. Somewhere along the way, the meaning shifted […]
Yoda's Simple Muesli Bowl Greek Yogurt/Hung Curd – 150 g Strawberries (chopped – 3 to 4 nos) Figs (chopped – 2 nos) Muesli – 1 tbsp 1) Add 150 g of greek yogurt or hung curd to a bowl 2) Add the chopped strawberries and figs 3) Garnish it with muesli Notes: Greek Yogurt:The […]