Michelle Obama Supports The Food Plate For American Health
Michelle Obama likes the new design because when compared to the now obsolete My Pyramid, introduced in 2005; My Plate makes it easier for someone to know the food groups and ... Read More...
Diwali
The word Diwali has its origin from the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" which means "rows of light". Diwali is the festival that falls on the night of "Amavasya" (no moon) but the "diyas" we light gives us the message of spreading light and driving the darkness Read More...
Eating has a more important role to play in our lives than just providing nutrition. Mealtimes therefore need to be relaxed and fun both for you and your family. Read More...
Rainbow Diet
Human life is incomplete without the colors. Have you ever thought of the importance and role of color in our daily life? Psychologically there are four prime colors - red, blue, yellow and green. Read More...
New Dietary Guidelines for Indians
The new guidelines, putting it in a nutshell has proposed a reduction in the total requirements in terms of carbohydrates, salt, sugar and fats. The transition is in the increase in protein intake to ensure good muscle build up. Read More...
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Besan
8-10 leaves Spinach
2 finely chopped Green Chillies
1 inch grated Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon Red chilly powder
1 teaspoon Eno fruit salt
1 teaspoon Oil
2 teaspoons Sugar
Salt to t Read More...
Continental Baked Fresh Fruit
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
2 large ripe nectarines, peaches or plums
2 tablespoon rum (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoon sliced almonds or hazelnuts
Method:
Cut fruit into halves and remove pits. (Peel nect Read More...
Spinach Dhokla
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Besan
8-10 leaves Spinach
2 finely chopped Green Chillies
1 inch grated Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon Red chilly powder
1 teaspoon Eno fruit salt
1 teaspoon Oil
2 teaspoons Sugar
Salt to ta Read More...
Summers are hot and children are indoors. Eating and watching TV seems to be the favourite past time.
Make eating fun and healthy. Check out this plan devised by our dietician for an 8 year old boy:
Breakfast:
2 slices of multigrain bread wi Read More...
Dear Dietitian May I Have Paani Poori On My Diet
Well why not J. I consider myself a very liberal dietitian. Having said that, it doesn’t mean I will allow you everything and anything to eat. But, I respect the cravings of the body and will help you surpass or succumb to them in tolerable all Read More...
Injera-a traditional Ethiopian crepe/dosa
When we first tried Ethiopian food, we were surprised at how similar it is to Indian cuisine. The food is spicy and there are a lot of stir-fried vegetables/green leafy vegetables and even a kind of ‘dal’ along with meat/poultry.
Traditi Read More...
New Year Weight Loss Tips
New Year Weight Loss Tips
It’s that time of the year when everyone one tends to make resolutions for the New Year. If like always, losing weight is on the top of your list, then here are some tips to keep in mind:
Exercise-the lates Read More...
Five Tricks To Fiber Up Your Diet
Fiber is Fabulous! It fills you up so you eat fewer calories and lose weight.
Research suggests that diets high in fiber may also reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Additionally, fiber may offer some protection against colon cancer, alt Read More...