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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Chia seeds have been used in ancient civilizations like the Mayan in south America, now considered a Superfood. They are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and are easily digestible and can control blood sugar. Chia seeds when mixed with water (hot or cold) and allowed to stand for a few minutes, form
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We all hear about omega-3’s and one of the best sources is flax seed. It’s also a good fiber source. Here’s more information from a packet of Bob’s Red Mill Flaxseed Meal: Harmful LDL drops and beneficial HDL stays put or even improves. Flaxseed has high levels of antioxidants called lignans. Lignans bind to circulating
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Batter for idly and dosa can be made using urad dal with skin (chilka). This is a more whole form, with insoluble fiber. Soaking has to be done for a longer duration- about 12 h or as long as the idly rice is soaked. This will not make pure white idlies, but there is no
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  Switching from white rice to whole rice or brown rice is one of the most fundamental changes that can be made in a diet that is rice-based. Brown rice contains both the bran and germ in addition to the endosperm part of the grain. It is more nutritious than white rice. Since it is
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