Diet and Nutrition

These sauces delight the adventurous, heat-seeking cook because they add zip and intensity to the dish. In the realm of hot ingredients, the chilli pepper wears the crown, but other interesting hot flavourings, such as mustard seeds,…
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Providing protein and fibre, mushrooms have been found to be beneficial for weight loss. Spinach leaves are low in calories and help in weight loss. Its high amounts of fibre content also help digestion, regulate blood sugar and prevent…
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Quinoa is rich in insoluble fibre which keeps you full longer. The high protein and good fat in quinoa also boost metabolism. Cinnamon also boosts metabolism, and can help reduce food cravings by promoting a feeling of satiety. Research…
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Paneer is full of healthy fats, proteins and is very low on carbs. It makes you feel full and aids weight loss. Baby corn has negligible fat content and is very low on calories. This is a wonderfully spicy dish that you can have with roti,…
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Nuts are high in oil and vitamin B and turn rancid if stored badly or for too long. The best way to keep nuts is to refrigerate them in their shells, sealed in glass or plastic containers to avoid being tainted by other odours. Almonds and…
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Peanut butter is an excellent replacement for ordinary butter, and is rich in fibre and protein. Furthermore, peanut butter helps you burn fat because it promotes the building of lean muscle mass, while the fibre content helps suppress your…
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Chocolate lovers will be happy to know that dark chocolate, when you have it in moderation, is a healthy part of an anti-inflammatory diet. Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols called catechins that have antioxidant properties.…
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This jam is spicy, tangy, and fun to eat. The kids will love it. Have it on toast or in a sandwich of goat cheese, arugula, and avocado. Here’s how you could make half a kilo of this jam. It will stay for about 60 days. Ingredients…
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Brown rice is full of the essential fibre that helps to lower cholesterol, lose weight, and increase satiety. Green apples contain the compound pectin, that works as a prebiotic to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut. It can…
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To add honey to your cup of tea, and a hint of cinnamon at the same time, try twirling a cinnamon stick in a jar of honey to pick up the desired quantity, and then transfer to the cup of tea. Use the stick to stir and dissolve the honey. To…
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