Nutrients & more...

"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. – Buddha" Most of us seek a miracle cure for our ills. There are a lot of "Superfoods" in the shelves of the supermarkets today which claim eternal health. But why look at the supermarket, when you can find them in your own kitchen?? Here's a list of some natural superfoods: 1. Yogurt - Forget that prebiotic drink. Home made dahi /curd is a good source of pro & prebiotics which protects the gut and helps the immune system. It provides with a rich source of calcium, protein and is easily to digest. 2. Sprouted grains - Give your kids these grains for increasing protein in their diet. It provides easy to digest proteins (as it has active plant enzymes), micronutrients and fiber. Not to mention that you need variety for kids to eat well. They can be sun-dried and pounded to make baby food too! 3. Seasonal Fruits - Apart from giving us the taste of the season they enrich us with essential vitamins, ...

One of my friends told me that she had this tendency of munching on junk food in between the meals. While its healthy to have between-meals snacks, it's actually counterproductive if we indulge in highly fatty, salty and sugary foods. The easiest and the best option was (and is) fruits. Fruits as snack have a multitude of advantages: They are full of essential nutrients - From simple carbohydrates to fight off those hunger pangs to antioxidants which protect from cancer; fruits have a wide array of nutrients packed in them. Easily available - From the street vendors to a five star hotel, fruits are available at all places. Tasty - They are a treat for the taste buds. Sweet, sour, tangy , nutty , you name it and you get it. Not to mention that you can mix and make a fruit salad for a melody of flavours. Guilt free snacks - With most fruits having a benefit for high fiber, dieters will not have trouble keeping their calorie intake in check. Happy fruit snacking!! Pic ...