There have been 2 concerns about using brown rice on a daily basis. 1) One is that recent studies have shown arsenic content  (in the inorganic form) is inherently high in rice grains and it is found in the outer bran. So maybe we are taking in too much arsenic if we consume whole rice
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These mint crackers are a light and delicious snack.  They are not just tasty, an added benefit is that it relieves the stomach of gas. Freshly baked crackers just seem to disappear in no time! Ingredients: fresh mint leaves- a bunch yogurt- 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour- 3/4 cup oat flour- 1/4 cup sugar- 1 tsp
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It is a well known fact that turmeric has healing powers with its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. In the book, “The Healthy Indian Diet”, the author says that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric has undergone many clinical trials and has shown significant decrease in tumor growth in mice. But what is less well known about
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This is a deliciously spicy sattvik dish rich in herbs curry leaf and ginger, both good for the digestive system. Curry leaves are also good for healthy hair. In Indian cooking, we add curry leaves in all dishes, and I sometimes forget it in a hurry. So the packet of curry leaves that I buy
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This shortbread is always a winner with kids. Nice crumbly texture with whole wheat goodness. Preparation time: 25 min for mixing and 22 minutes for baking. Ingredients: whole wheat pastry flour- 1 cup cocoa powder- 1/8 cup powdered sugar- 3/8 cup salt- a pinch butter- 1/3 cup coconut oil- 2-3 tbsp. vanilla extract-  1 tsp.
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I had iced a cake recently and had a lot of leftover frosting. Since I had used organic Spectrum shortening (with non-hydrogenated palm oil) to make icing, I did not have the heart to throw it away. So, here’s a quick recipe that I worked out to make cookies using it. Preparation time: 20 minutes
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This is one of the best ways to have brown rice, as nice aromatic red coloured pulav (pilaf) . None of my friends that I have served this to has guessed that it is made of brown rice. It is popular with kids too. Ingredients: beets (big)- 2 potato- 1 small green chillies- 3 ginger-
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This is a great way to use the fiber from a juicer. Ingredients: whole wheat flour (atta)- 1 cup oat flour- 1 cup oil- 1/2 cup (I use canola or olive oil) baking powder- 1 tsp. sugar- 2 tsp. salt- 2 tsp. red chilly powder- 3/4 tsp. sesame seeds- 1 tbsp. finely chopped onion- 1/4
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There are 2 main types of juicers- centrifugal and masticating. Centrifugal juicers use high speed to extract juice, as noisy as a blender and are somewhat lower in efficiency of extraction, and are usually cheaper and hence popular. They are good for juicing fruits, and not so good for greens. Masticating or the cold press
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I may sound crazy for having started a strange habit such as juicing.  I have read a lot about how important it is to eat raw foods. Experts say that ideally 50% of our daily food intake should be in raw form. I am not a fan of juicing fruits. They are delicious in their
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