Foodies beware! Junk food could make you ‘depressed’
If you love gorging on fast food, chances are that you might end up being depressed, claims a new study. San Diego State University researchers analysed almost 5000 individuals’ trans fats intake, where 1699 were men and 3293 women, and then examined their emotion responses. It was observed... read more »
Time management in kitchen
For a working professional, be it a man or a woman, managing one’s time spent in the kitchen is very important. Not everyday can one think of ordering food from outside. Healthy living includes mostly home cooked food which is considered healthy by many. However, not everyone has enough time... read more »
4 delicious ways to cook meat
Stir frying: All you need to do is cut the meat in thin strips, get rid of as much fat as possible and stir fry it in a hot pan or wok, with a little oil. You can add veggies and spices to this mix. Braising: This technique is ideal for a cut of meat that is tough. Braising basically means just... read more »
How fermented foods help the body
Many opt for fermentation because it helps in increasing the nutritional value of food. It also has several other benefits. We take you through some of them… Digestion: Fermented foods are easily digestible because of their probiotic content. The process of fermentation helps in making the... read more »
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Do we really take expiry dates seriously? We have all been at the crossroads when picking or throwing away “expired food”. While it is right to cast away food after its expiry... read more »
Recipe: Spiced beetroot
This tasty dish is a blend of spice and sour. It’s delicious, healthy and perfect as a side dish. Ingredients: – 200g beetroot – 1 large onion, finely chopped – 2-3... read more »
Recipe: Mutton stew
When raindrops are falling pitter-patter and you are in a mood for something really nourishing and hot, nothing can beat the aroma and taste of home-made mutton stew. And just in case, you... read more »
Recipe: Aloo Paratha
Ingredients: Six or seven potatoes, four green chillies, coriander leaves, half tsp black pepper powder, two cups wheat flour, butter. Method: Boil the potatoes, peel and mash them. In the... read more »
Recipe: Papad curry
Ingredients: Two or three papads, two medium-sized potatoes, one teaspoon kala jeera, half teaspoon chilli powder, half teaspoon turmeric powder, half teaspoon coriander powder, salt to taste, four... read more »
