Growing up in India, I remember eating a local sweet from street vendors called “Rajgira ladoos”. They were perfect little balls of sweetness and crispness; an Indian slightly less-sweeter version of the American Rice Krispies. Amaranth is known as Rajgira … Continue reading
You can ask any doctor and you will get the same advice, it’s always better to get your vitamins and minerals through fresh wholesome food rather than pills. One should eat veggies and fruits from all color food groups to … Continue reading
My mom makes this delicious, healthy, moist carrot cake! This is her recipe with only a few tweaks 🙂 It is perfect to have on a cold, windy, rainy fall day….like today with a hot cup of tea. Most people … Continue reading
We all know from the countless scientific studies that constantly inundate us that eating vegetarian meals all or most of the time can prove extremely beneficial for us. The benefits of making this dietary change vary all the way from … Continue reading
When I crave something sweet, I prefer that it has at least some nutritional benefit to offset my guilt afterwards 🙂 So either the dessert will have plenty of fiber, low sugar, low calories, or some protein. In this case, these … Continue reading
As soon as the weather changes and fall is here, it’s like the gears inside us also switch. It starts getting dark sooner, there is a distinct chill in the air, and most important of all……Halloween costumes start appearing in … Continue reading
I’m always looking for ways to sneak vegetables into meals, and making this Cauliflower Broccoli Quinoa burger is a fantastic way to accomplish that. It totally transforms these veggies into these wonderful, flavorful, juicy burgers – or Tikkis (Indian street … Continue reading
Eggs are a very versatile breakfast option. They can be eaten after simply being boiled, made into delicious omelets, scrambled, or even fried. Frittatas are another interesting way to have eggs. It is one of the best ways to incorporate … Continue reading
Early mornings are usually rushed and it’s easy to skip breakfast or to grab something quick (which typically doesn’t have great nutritional value). Sometimes my kids have just enough time to gulp some milk and grab something convenient like a … Continue reading
Tabbouleh salad is one of those versatile salads that can be used as a condiment, a side dish with grilled meats or veggies, an addition to wraps or Falafel, or even as a salad*! So it can adapt to whatever you have … Continue reading
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