Many women gain more weight during pregnancy on the pretext of eating food for two: themselves and the baby. This leads to serious problems in the later stages. Expecting mothers should refrain from overeating as this will lead to increased health risks. It can negatively affect the baby’s health and also make it difficult for the mother to shed weight…
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What is red rice? Red rice is pretty similar to brown rice and white rice for the most part. It is a grain that is easy to cook and contains a lot of energy. What separates it from the other varieties of rice is its anthocyanin content. Anthocyanin is what gives the red rice its distinctive color; it is also…
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Kofta is a type of meatball or meatloaf dish that is eaten throughout the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, Balkans, Central Asia, and Caucasus regions. It originated in the middle ages, where it was almost exclusively eaten by the nobility and aristocracy. Back in the day, this was quite the lavish dish. There is a great amount of diversity amongst kofta…
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Ghee is one of the main staples of all Indian kitchens. You really can’t cook Indian cuisine without using ghee at some point. In the West, it is more commonly known as clarified butter or desi ghee. It isn’t just eaten for its ability to make Indian food taste great. Since ancient times, it has provided a wide range of…
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Banana chips make for great snacks and food toppings. They have all the benefits of bananas; they’re packed with vital nutrients and minerals, especially potassium and magnesium. And instead of having to arduously (peeling fruit is so difficult right?) peel a banana, you can simply sit down and snack on some chips. It’s really the best of both worlds. Even…
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Dates – what are they? Dates, are fruits that grow on date palm trees. They are thought to have originated in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, but no one knows for sure where they come from exactly. Suffice it to say, they make up a substantial part of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and South East Asian cuisine. They have a…
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Curry leaves, also known as kadi patta, are some of the oldest spices used in cooking. It is so delicious and flavorful, that an entire branch of cooking, curry, is named after it. They are more than just flavorful herbs needed to enhance food. They are also powerful medicinal plants used for their curative properties in Ayurveda medicine. It has…
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