Curb down on Sugar - The Alternatives (India Network)

Ok so we all know a Big Mac heads straight for the thighs, but less is said about that cheeky can of coke, a 'wholesome' cereal bar or even that bowl of 'slimming' cereal. Although excess fat leads to weight gain and obesity, sugar is proving to be just as big a player. And it's lurking pretty much in everything. Sugar has little nutritional value beyond providing energy, and there's a lot of energy in there - 400kcal per 100g. So when you're munching through a sugary snack, those calories easily build up without you necessarily feeling satisfied. In a mid-morning sitting a chocolate bar, can of pop and a bag of crisps can make up a pretty big chunk of your daily energy needs - and that's just a snack.
The FSA guidelines state no more than 10% of our energy intake should come from sugar. For your average person needing 2000 calories a day, this translates to no more than 50g sugar - just a Snickers and a bowl of Frosties add up to that. And therein lies the shocker - 75% of our intake comes from the pre-prepared foods we buy. So how do we cut down? The simple answer is avoiding processed foods, but there are also a good few things you can use to replace sugar without going cold turkey on sweetness. Replace your white or brown sugar with an unrefined, dehydrated sugar, like Sucanat or Rapadura.
Yes, it's still sugar but that one change still makes a difference by somewhat reducing the dramatic blood sugar effect, giving your body at least a few nutrients in the process, and avoiding the high temperature and chemical process used to create regular sugar. Food and drinks that have a lot of added sugars contain calories, but often have few other nutrients. To eat a healthy, balanced diet, we should eat these types of foods only occasionally, and get the majority of our calories from other kinds of foods such as starchy foods and fruits and vegetables. Learn more in a balanced diet. Here are some alternatives to curb on sugar in your diet.

Honey
Seen as the more natural choice for sweetening, honey's actually just as calorific as sugar. However, it tastes much sweeter, and its distinctive flavour and weight mean you'll probably use a little less. It's also less processed than sugar and contains compounds thought to act as antioxidants. Hindus believe it's one of the elixirs of immortality.

Erythritol
This sugar alcohol is practically a guilt-free sweet solution. (And the FDA says it's safe!) At 0.2 calories per gram, the white powder from a plant occurs naturally in many fruits. Plus, it doesn't lead to tooth decay and other not-so-sweet effects of sugar consumption. It's not quite as sweet as natural sugar, so try it in chocolate baked goods like brownies.

Stevia
This herb, originally from South America, is extremely sweet by nature but without any calories or sugar-like effects on the body, and you can use as little as a couple drops to sweeten a mug of tea or a few teaspoons in a dessert. It does have a somewhat bitter aftertaste, depending on the type you use. Unrefined foods are always best, and you can buy Stevia as a simple dried powder. Personally, we use this sometimes, but my husband only likes a particular brand of Stevia with absolutely no aftertaste (NuNaturals liquid). It is refined, but it works for us.

It was said by a wise man, eat healthy, stay healthy. You can find more tips to be healthy on the India Food Network. India Food Network also provides many delicious recipes to make cooking a fun and frolic habit.

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Avoid too much Salty food - Food tips (India Network)

Salt or sodium chloride is essential for our health, yet many of us are unknowingly consuming far more than we should. Many people avoid adding salt to food or to cooking to keep their salt intake down, however, the majority of salt (around 75%) that we consume is already present in processed food such as bread, breakfast cereals, pastries and ready meals. A high salt intake is associated with high blood pressure and heart problems. It's also linked to stomach cancer and osteoporosis.

How much salt should be in our food?
The Food Standards Agency states that adults should not consume more than 6g of salt a day. The amount recommended for children is a lot less and varies according to age (click here (opens in a new window) for more information). Salt can be listed as salt or as sodium on a product's nutritional information. A high salt content is more than 1.5g salt per 100g (or 0.6g sodium). A low salt content is 0.3g salt or less per 100g (or 0.1g sodium). Sodium is an essential nutrient required by the body for maintaining levels of fluids and for providing channels of nerve signaling. Deficiency of sodium is rare, however, can occur in people after excessive vomiting or diarrhea, in athletes who intake excessive amounts of water, or in people who regularly fast on juice and water. Over-consumption of sodium is far more common and can lead to high blood pressure which in turn leads to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The current percent daily value for sodium is 2400mg; however, the American Heart Association recommends that people with high blood pressure eat less that 1500mg per day, or less than 3/4 of a table spoon of salt. Since sodium is required by all life to exist, it is naturally found in all foods and rarely does salt ever need to be added. Steps you can take to ensure low sodium eating include: avoiding canned foods, avoiding pickled food, choosing low sodium cheeses, and substituting herbs and other spices in place of salt.

High salt foods - bread

Manufacturers are working towards reducing salt in their bread, yet most commercial bread is still fairly high in salt. If, like many people, you have toast for breakfast and a sandwich for lunch, you could be consuming half your daily quota of salt by lunchtime based on the salt levels in some breads. For a child, this can be more than their daily recommended salt intake.

Baked beans

Baked beans are a staple of the Great British fry-up yet full of salt, which means you'll be well on your way to your daily salt ration if you have beans on toast with bacon. Many manufacturers make low salt baked beans which are a good alternative, or you could even try making your own with haricot beans and fresh tomatoes.

Soy Sauce, Other Sauces, and Salad Dressings

Soy sauce is commonly added to East Asian cooking, and now comes in low sodium varieties which are recommended, check nutrition facts of specific products for sodium content. One teaspoon of Tamari (Soy only) soy sauce contains 335mg (14% DV) and one teaspoon of Shoyu (Wheat and Soy) Soy Sauce contains 282mg of sodium (12% DV). In addition to soy sauces, be sure to check labels of most sauces and salad dressings in general, as these foods can be surprising high in sodium.

Salami, Bacon, and Cured Meats
Salt has long been used as a preservative for various meats, and so it is not surprising to find a high amount of sodium in them. One slice of bacon (8 grams) contains 194mg of sodium (8% DV), while one slice of salami (10g) contains 226mg (9% DV), and 1 large piece of beef jerky (20g) contains 443mg of sodium or 18% DV.

Curb the salt intake in your daily diet and live a healthy life. You can check out India Food Network website for more food tips and amazing recipes.

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Celebrate Your Happiness With Pure Vegetarian India Food (Seema Singhal)

Have you ever wondered what food is and why we consume it? Most of us would hardly have ever thought of this. The reason of this ignorance may be related to our hunger, because right from the time of formation of a child in the womb of its mother remains busy in satiating its hunger. And even after its birth it keeps itself occupied with sucking its mother's breasts. Things remain same when it grows young then old and till it completes its life span. We get so involved in our daily chores and responsibilities that we forget what we are doing and what will be the end result.

To keep the Jones in order to flaunt that you are no less than anyone, we keep on chasing materialist possessions. We put ourselves into it like a spoke attached to a wheel. It continuously moves round and round and round but all his efforts remain fruit-less. This wheel can be regarded as a vicious circle which has no starting or ending point. And in this helter-skelter we forget what we are eating and what we should eat. Owing to this today we see a number of disease people are suffering with.

To keep yourself fit for a lifetime, you have to follow a proper vegetarian food, for vegetarian food is the only way to ward off disease and remain safe and sound. Vegetarian food contains all the nutrients, vitamins; minerals, calcium, and protein etc. that help your body grow tall and healthy.

Sources of Vitamins, Minerals, Protein, and Nutrients for leading a healthy lifestyle:

Turnip, Taro, Swiss chard, Sweet Potatoes, Squash, Spinach, Rapini, Radish, Pumpkin, Potatoes, Peas, Ladyfinger, Mushroom, Lima Beans, Green Pepper (Capsicum), French beans, Eggplant, Radish, Cucumber, Corn, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Beetroot, Soybean Sprouts, Lentil Sprouts, Grape Leaves, Turnip Greens, Oyster Mushrooms, Parsley and Amaranth leaves etc.

All the above vegetables contain varieties of goodness in them including vitamins, minerals, protein, and nutrients etc. Some wise men say 'you become what you eat'. Thus, if you eat a pure food that consists of vegetables, you attain calmness. And it is because of this vegetarian food that helps you connect with your soul. Although it may sound vague and confusing, yet it is true that a vegetarian can go nearer to the divinity from his continuous endeavors of taking only pure food. So, try this pious food and make it a habit to eat only a vegetarian food.

if you don't know how to cook vegetarian food, there's no worry as you can order it from one of the pure vegetarian restaurants near you. These restaurants offer you with tasty and enriched food dishes. And if you are finding it hard to know where you can get these exclusive vegetarian dishes, you simply call us to get the contact details of some of the best restaurants in NCR. These restaurants offer you with the mouth-watering and lip-smacking pure vegetarian Indian food.

The writer of this article is a food lover, he often with visits different food joints Indian Pure Vegetarian Restaurants to explore the varieties of vegetarian food. And apart from that he also loves to share his experience with internet users.

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Give your Recipes a Dash of Herbs - Chicken & Basil Stir Fry (India Network)

No one wants to eat bland food, but ladling on sauces and gravies just adds excess fat and calories to your diet. Fortunately, calorie-free herbs add flavor without all that extra baggage, and they're easy to use. Herbs are edible, fragrant plants that add flavor and nutrients to many types of foods. By playing with herbal variations in your recipes, you can get a completely different taste every time you cook. When choosing dried herbs, it's best to buy organic so you're sure the herbs have not been irradiated. When you're buying fresh herbs, whether at the grocery store or a farmers' market, be sure to get them as close as possible to the day you plan to use them.
Before cooking with fresh herbs, you'll need to wash them carefully. Rinse the herbs underneath running water, then place them on a paper towel or shake them off to dry. If you're cleaning large leaves like basil or a large bunch of parsley, place them in a bowl of cool water and swirl it around. Transfer the herbs to a clean bowl of water and continue to rinse until the water stays clear. Then dry them off and prepare them for cooking. Generally, you just want to use the leaves, not the stems, of the herb.

Different types of herbs can be used for different dishes.
* Oregano and basil for pasta dishes and sauces
* Rosemary and thyme for chicken and vegetable dishes
* Dill for cauliflower, cucumbers, and fish and fish sauces
* Parsley for fish, soups, vegetables, and tomato sauce
* Mint for salad, beverages, and desserts
* Marjoram for stews, soups, and eggs
* Cilantro for Mexican and Thai dishes

Chicken & Basil Stir Fry
* Prep Time 40 minutes

* Total Time 40 minutes
* Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (longer pieces cut crosswise in half again)
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 6 teaspoons vegetable oil
* 1 small onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
* 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or a mix, ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
* 6 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, larger leaves torn in half
* Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Directions

Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated; season generously with salt and pepper.

In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook half the chicken, turning once, until browned, but not completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to plate. Set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.

To skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, and bell peppers; cook over medium-high heat, tossing often, until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken to pan; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Serve immediately, over white rice, if desired.

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Cook Healthy Food with Kids (India Network)

Healthy foods help kids grow fit and strong. And cooking with your kids gives you the chance to introduce them to food groups and emphasize healthier choices like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meat, and seafood. Kids who help pick and prepare foods are more likely to try them -- and develop a taste for them. Working in the kitchen with your young children from also gives you the opportunity to teach them about food safety and food handling to avoid common food-borne illnesses. How you design these cooking lessons will have a direct effect on whether they enjoy the experience. Here are ways to set your budding chefs on the right culinary path.

Kids will have more fun -- and be more apt to learn -- if you choose a healthy recipe geared to their ability level. Introduce kids to "cooking" by making a simple trail mix with nuts, dried fruits, and whole grain pretzels or crackers. Little hands can ladle out each ingredient and maneuver a big spoon to mix them together. Even if you're the one measuring, have your child count off each nut or cracker -- you can even make a game of it. The amount of prep work a child can do naturally increases with age. Taking apart lettuce leaves and giving them a water spray is a fun introduction to making a healthy salad that a 2- or 3-year-old can handle. Three-year-olds can also knead dough and put pre-measured ingredients in a mixing bowl. Four- to 5-year-olds usually have enough finger dexterity to allow them to measure ingredients; a 5-year-old is not old enough to use a knife to cut carrots, but can wash and peel them with a safety peeler. Related jobs like cleaning up and setting the table can be assigned by age, too.

A better idea is to choose from a specific recipe and prepare it with your child simply for the experience. Make shopping for ingredients a special outing, just as you would go to an art store for craft supplies. It's always smart to have extra ingredients in case you have a cooking mishap and have to start the recipe over from scratch. Let us discuss one such recipe that you can easily cook with your kids.

* Prep time: 45 Minutes
* Cook: 10 Minutes
* Yield: 8 to 10 Servings

Ingredients
* 2 cups flour
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp baking powder
* 1/4 cup shortening or vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup lukewarm water

Directions

Put flour, salt, and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Mix the shortening or oil into the flour mixture until it forms pea-size balls. Add the lukewarm water, a little at a time, until the dough is soft and pliable.
On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth, for 1 to 2 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover with a clean dish towel, and let it "rest" for 30 minutes. Knead dough and form 8 to 10 balls. Roll them out as thin and round as possible.
Preheat an ungreased griddle or cast-iron frying pan. Cook tortillas on griddle one at a time, flipping when a bubble forms (less than a minute). Put cooked tortillas in a plastic bag until ready to serve, to keep them warm and soft. Serve with butter, or fill with eggs, cheese, or cooked chicken.

How kids can help: Sometimes Garcia will give her granddaughter a small cookie cutter to press out fun shapes. Ashley's favorite way to eat her tortilla is warm, and filled with scrambled eggs or cheese.
Per serving: 175 calories, 7.1 g fat (.5 g saturated), 292 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol.

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Make Healthy & Scrumptious Salads - Four Bean Salad (India Network)

All you need are the ingredients mentioned in the shopping list, a bit of pre-preparation, and some smart and practical tips that will help you cut down your cooking time considerably. Follow the best recipes and you will have a delicious and nourishing meal ready within no time. Quick and easy to make, salads are the best way to absorb the benefits of fresh vegetables and fruits. Cool and refreshing, salads make an ideal summer brunch. As vegetables and fruits have high moisture content, salad is an excellent way to stay hydrated during summer.

Eat it as a main course, as an accompaniment to a spicy dish or simply when you feel like a bite. You can make your own salad combinations or try out our delicious and quick to make Quinoa Salad, Chilled Melon Ball Salad as well as Barley and Crunchy Nut Salad. Salads are no longer just diet food, composed of lettuce and dressing. There are large numbers of delicious concoctions available, including light and fresh, hearty and savory -- these big, bold combinations of prime produce and flavor-packed add-ins make it easy to get your veggies on.

You can use chicken breast and turkey bacon for a leaner version of many popular salads. If you prefer, you can use roasted turkey breast instead of poached chicken. There are many healthy salad recipes that can be made in a very little time that includes various beans and vegetables. These salads are high on health quotient and also never fail to tingle your taste buds. Let us discuss on such salad recipe that should definitely be the part of your dinner plans. It is regarded as one of the healthiest salad recipes, four bean salad.

Four Bean Salad
Nutritious bean salad.

Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30-40 minutes
Category: Veg

Ingredients
*White cow beans (chowli/lobia), soaked 1/4 cup
*Red kidney beans (rajma), soaked 1/4 cup
*Green gram (sabut moong), soaked 1/4 cup
*Salt to taste
*French beans, 1/4 inch pieces 10
*Lemon juice 3 tablespoons
*Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1/2 medium bunch
*Fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/4 medium bunch
*Green chillies, chopped 2
*Chaat masala 11/2 teaspoons
*Onion, 1/4 inch pieces 1 medium

Method
Boil the three soaked beans separately in one cup of salted water each till soft. Drain and let them cool. Boil French beans in one cup of salted boiling water till done. Drain immediately (you may reserve the cooking liquid for some other recipe) and refresh with cold water. Dilute lemon juice with equal amount of water. Stir in chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies and chaat masala. Shake well and refrigerate the dressing for at least an hour. Mix all the cooked beans with diced onion and add the dressing. Toss the salad to evenly mix the dressing and serve cold.

India Food Network is a website that provides a number of salad recipes online. It is home to recipes of many types of cuisines like Continental, Chinese, Indian & Italian cuisines. You can enjoy a large number of recipes available on the web at the ease of a single click. Don't miss out on these exotic recipes and encourage the chef in you right away.

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Healthy Chicken Recipes to tingle your Taste buds (India Network)

Eating healthy is not just about eating what is on your plate. There are many ingredients that form a formidable part of your daily platter. There are many vegetables and fruits that are considered top notch in this category. Visual cues can help with portion sizes-your serving of meat, fish, or chicken should be the size of a deck of cards, a slice of bread should be the size of a CD case, and half a cup of mashed potato, rice, or pasta is about the size of a traditional light bulb. India is a diverse country, famous for different preferences and varied taste of people. There are different regions and areas that specialize in different cuisines and ingredients that make the cuisines a success. Preferences vary for different people, some people prefer vegetarian and some prefer non vegetarian. If we speak about non vegetarian, what comes to your mind instantly? I would say chicken.
Chicken is one of the most widely used ingredients across all age groups according to various surveys. I would say that my dinner plate would not be complete without a proper dose of chicken in it. A chicken recipe with a proper touch of spices would make up a perfect recipe. It is a myth that health and tasty food does not go hand in hand. There are many finger-licking chicken recipes that are also high on health quotient. If you merge the proper ingredients together, it will provide you with various healthy chicken recipes that would leave an everlasting impression on your taste buds. This is the reason chicken is considered as one of the most versatile ingredients in the field of cooking. There are various types of chicken loved by people all over.
Tender on inside, crispy on outside or delicious marinated chicken breasts dripping in healthy peanut butter and yoghurt. Different regions, different people prefer different types of recipes. Let us discuss one such chicken recipe that is high on health meters and would definitely leave an everlasting impression on your taste buds.

Indian Chicken and Rice Salad

Ingredients - 12 Servings - 3

1 1/2 cups (300g) basmati rice
2 1/4 cups (560ml) water
2 cups coarsely shredded Steggles roast chicken
1 tablespoon tandoori paste
2 tablespoons natural yoghurt
1 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced lengthways
1 carrot, peeled, thinly sliced length ways
1/2 cup coarsely coriander
1/2 cup mint leaves
Mango chutney, to serve
Natural yoghurt, extra, to serve

Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear. Place rice and water in a large saucepan. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or foil and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and set aside, covered, for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken, tandoori paste and yoghurt and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Spoon the rice among serving bowls. Arrange the cucumber and carrot ribbons over the rice. Top with chicken mixture, coriander, mint, mango chutney and dollop with yoghurt. Serve immediately.

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Give your Recipes a Dash of Eggs - Egg & Bacon Sandwich (India Network)

Egg yolks are known primarily for their high cholesterol content. But the medical research community has learned that dietary cholesterol is a different measure than blood level of cholesterol, which is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Egg yolks also contain two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect against vision loss. , eggs are packed with vitamins A, D, E, B2, B6, B9, iron, calcium, phosphorous, potassium and choline. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.
According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks. These little orbs contain a certain sequence of amino acids that makes egg protein easy for your body to absorb. Which means a hard-boiled grade-A is an ideal muscle-repair food after a butt-busting workout. A great bargain, eggs are easy on the wallet and packed with goodness. So, be brave, be an egghead, and see what these capsules of dense nutrition can do for you. Let us discuss an egg recipe that is high on nutrition and also tastes like heaven.

15 Mins Egg & Bacon Sandwich

Total Time:
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min

Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
Juice of 2 whole lemons
2 sticks butter, melted and slightly cooled
Dash of salt
Cayenne pepper
4 whole eggs
2 English muffins split, toasted and buttered

4 slices Canadian bacon, warmed in a skillet
Dash of paprika

Directions

Add the egg yolks to a blender or a food processor. Add in the lemon juice and blend for several seconds. With the blender on, slowly drizzle in the melted butter. Turn off the blender and add in a little salt and cayenne. Whip it again until combined. Set this aside for a minute.

Next, poach an egg by gently cracking an egg into simmering, slightly bubbling water.

Leave the egg alone for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, and then remove it with a slotted spoon and carefully place it on a plate. Repeat with the remaining eggs.

To serve, place a buttered, toasted English muffin half on a plate. Top the English muffin with a warm slice of Canadian bacon. Place the warm poached egg on top. And then drizzle on some warm hollandaise. Sprinkle a little paprika on top.

One should not consume raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. For recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served use shell eggs that have been treated to destroy Salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method.

There are many websites and video channels online that provide many such healthy recipes and cooking tips. India Food Network is one such website which you can refer to learn these easy to cook instant healthy recipes. It also provides many nutritional tips and ingredients list for cooking fanatics. Visit the India Food Network website for more information.

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Make Healthy & Scrumptious Salads - Four Bean Salad (India Network)

All you need are the ingredients mentioned in the shopping list, a bit of pre-preparation, and some smart and practical tips that will help you cut down your cooking time considerably. Follow the best recipes and you will have a delicious and nourishing meal ready within no time. Quick and easy to make, salads are the best way to absorb the benefits of fresh vegetables and fruits. Cool and refreshing, salads make an ideal summer brunch. As vegetables and fruits have high moisture content, salad is an excellent way to stay hydrated during summer.

Eat it as a main course, as an accompaniment to a spicy dish or simply when you feel like a bite. You can make your own salad combinations or try out our delicious and quick to make Quinoa Salad, Chilled Melon Ball Salad as well as Barley and Crunchy Nut Salad. Salads are no longer just diet food, composed of lettuce and dressing. There are large numbers of delicious concoctions available, including light and fresh, hearty and savory -- these big, bold combinations of prime produce and flavor-packed add-ins make it easy to get your veggies on.

You can use chicken breast and turkey bacon for a leaner version of many popular salads. If you prefer, you can use roasted turkey breast instead of poached chicken. There are many healthy salad recipes that can be made in a very little time that includes various beans and vegetables. These salads are high on health quotient and also never fail to tingle your taste buds. Let us discuss on such salad recipe that should definitely be the part of your dinner plans. It is regarded as one of the healthiest salad recipes, four bean salad.

Four Bean Salad
Nutritious bean salad.

Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30-40 minutes
Category: Veg

Ingredients
*White cow beans (chowli/lobia), soaked 1/4 cup
*Red kidney beans (rajma), soaked 1/4 cup
*Green gram (sabut moong), soaked 1/4 cup
*Salt to taste
*French beans, 1/4 inch pieces 10
*Lemon juice 3 tablespoons
*Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1/2 medium bunch
*Fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/4 medium bunch
*Green chillies, chopped 2
*Chaat masala 11/2 teaspoons
*Onion, 1/4 inch pieces 1 medium

Method
Boil the three soaked beans separately in one cup of salted water each till soft. Drain and let them cool. Boil French beans in one cup of salted boiling water till done. Drain immediately (you may reserve the cooking liquid for some other recipe) and refresh with cold water. Dilute lemon juice with equal amount of water. Stir in chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies and chaat masala. Shake well and refrigerate the dressing for at least an hour. Mix all the cooked beans with diced onion and add the dressing. Toss the salad to evenly mix the dressing and serve cold.

India Food Network is a website that provides a number of salad recipes online. It is home to recipes of many types of cuisines like Continental, Chinese, Indian & Italian cuisines. You can enjoy a large number of recipes available on the web at the ease of a single click. Don't miss out on these exotic recipes and encourage the chef in you right away.

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Give your Tasty Recipes a Healthy Touch of Fiber (India Network)

Fiber is a fundamental nutrient required for proper digestion of foods, proper functioning of the digestive tract at large, and for helping fill your tummy. A deficiency of fiber can lead to constipation, hemorrhoids, and high elevation of cholesterol and sugar in the blood. Likewise, an excess of fiber can lead to a bowel obstruction, diarrhea, or even dehydration. The body needs proper amount of fiber to fulfill the body requirements. There are many different types of ingredients which can help in providing the amount of fiber needed for the body. There is nothing more apt on a chilly morning like a steaming bowl of creamy oatmeal. Oats are regarded as one of the best ingredients to get soluble fiber, the kind that can help slide down your cholesterol levels. Start your day with a cup of cooked oatmeal and you bless your body with 4 grams of fiber. Top it with a sliced banana (or better yet, add the banana while you're cooking the oatmeal -- it will help make oatmeal more creamy) for an extra 3 grams. With 10 grams of fiber and just 65 calories each, artichokes are a light but filling option for individual interested in dieting. Try them in Creamy Artichoke Soup; it is a recipe which can be made easy by using frozen artichoke hearts.

Frozen peas are one of the most fast and easy available options to add vegetables to a meal. Peas are also regarded as one of the vegetables very high in fiber with 9 grams per cup. You can take peas and carrots to a whole new level by including it in a plate of pasta with Peas and Carrots. Whole Wheat Spaghetti is another ingredient high in fiber. Replacing regular white pasta with whole-wheat will give you more than twice as much fiber -- 6 grams in a cup. Going for 100 percent whole-wheat pasta or bread is a simple way to start getting more fiber (and whole grains) in your diet. Beans are one of the best sources of fiber out there: 1 cup can bless your dish with 12 to 19 grams of fiber. You can also try mixing black beans into a quesadilla, make a white-bean-and-escarole soup or top a green salad with garbanzo beans. Cooked bulgur wheat contains very high amount of fiber amongst all the whole grains. It can be used in various salad recipes. It offers an extra dose of fiber, if blended with lentils. Popcorn counts as a whole grain and has the fiber to prove it. 3 cups of the crunchy tasty popcorn can provide you with 4 grams of fiber for just 90 calories when air-popped. Popcorn is also easy to make. Just put 3 tablespoons of popcorn seeds in a paper bag, fold over the top a few times to keep it closed and microwave it until you hear the pops becoming less frequent.

There are many fruits which are high in fiber content. Raspberries and pears are one of them. You must have noticed the little seeds dotting raspberries. These little seeds are responsible for raspberries' high-fiber content. Just a small cup of this low-calorie, sweet-tart berries can provide you with 8 grams of fiber. These berries can be blended with yogurt for a healthy breakfast, tasty snack or dessert. Pears are not too far behind raspberries. Just one pear provides you with 5 grams of fiber. You can snack on them by just slicing them out or layer them onto an almond butter sandwich or give them a French twist in a Pear desert which is tasty yet healthy. These ingredients can be used in scores of recipes, which would be tasty and yet with a proper touch healthy needs.

It is very essential for the kids to intake proper amount of fiber for healthy well being. Mothers can use these high fiber ingredients to blend it in tasty recipes for the kids. India Food Network is one of the websites that provide large number of recipes made by using these healthy ingredients. You can find a range of recipes varying from deserts, snacks and much more. With the boom of the internet, finding these healthy recipes has become a cakewalk. So what are you waiting for? Healthy and tasty food is just one click away. Log on to India Food Network for more details.

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Give your Recipes a Dash of Eggs - Egg & Bacon Sandwich (India Network)

Egg yolks are known primarily for their high cholesterol content. But the medical research community has learned that dietary cholesterol is a different measure than blood level of cholesterol, which is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Egg yolks also contain two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect against vision loss. , eggs are packed with vitamins A, D, E, B2, B6, B9, iron, calcium, phosphorous, potassium and choline. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.
According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks. These little orbs contain a certain sequence of amino acids that makes egg protein easy for your body to absorb. Which means a hard-boiled grade-A is an ideal muscle-repair food after a butt-busting workout. A great bargain, eggs are easy on the wallet and packed with goodness. So, be brave, be an egghead, and see what these capsules of dense nutrition can do for you. Let us discuss an egg recipe that is high on nutrition and also tastes like heaven.

15 Mins Egg & Bacon Sandwich

Total Time:
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min

Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
Juice of 2 whole lemons
2 sticks butter, melted and slightly cooled
Dash of salt
Cayenne pepper
4 whole eggs
2 English muffins split, toasted and buttered

4 slices Canadian bacon, warmed in a skillet
Dash of paprika

Directions

Add the egg yolks to a blender or a food processor. Add in the lemon juice and blend for several seconds. With the blender on, slowly drizzle in the melted butter. Turn off the blender and add in a little salt and cayenne. Whip it again until combined. Set this aside for a minute.

Next, poach an egg by gently cracking an egg into simmering, slightly bubbling water.

Leave the egg alone for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, and then remove it with a slotted spoon and carefully place it on a plate. Repeat with the remaining eggs.

To serve, place a buttered, toasted English muffin half on a plate. Top the English muffin with a warm slice of Canadian bacon. Place the warm poached egg on top. And then drizzle on some warm hollandaise. Sprinkle a little paprika on top.

One should not consume raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. For recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served use shell eggs that have been treated to destroy Salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method.

There are many websites and video channels online that provide many such healthy recipes and cooking tips. India Food Network is one such website which you can refer to learn these easy to cook instant healthy recipes. It also provides many nutritional tips and ingredients list for cooking fanatics. Visit the India Food Network website for more information.

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Top 4 Healthy Foods to Keep you Healthy (India Network)

Nowadays along with being tech savvy, people have turned very health conscious. There are lots of people that are dumping the junk food to move on to healthier eating habits. Maintaining a healthy diet is not a hard thing to do. Eating healthy just means eating smart. It all depends on an individual to blend in the healthy ingredients to make the cuisine tasty. Maintaining a healthy diet is all about feeling great and energetic all the time. Eating healthy food and maintaining a proper diet can work wonders for an individual over a stipulated time. It is a myth that healthy eating is surrounded by nutrition philosophies. A person doesn't need to follow a strict and rigorous routine to facilitate healthy eating. It can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. You can expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a tasty, healthy diet. You don't need to analyze your diet in terms of calories and fats.

A person just needs to rate the food to be consumed in variety of freshness and color. If one follows the way, it will be a lot easier to make healthy choices in the food consumed. One can consume any food that he or she likes, it's only necessary to incorporate the healthy ingredients in the dish. If you have been gorging on junk for years, switching on to a healthy diet overnight is not a smart choice. Start slowly and start making changes to the eating habits over the time. Having a lot of water also plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy diet. Always make sure to have water in good proportions. Water helps in flushing the waste products and maintains proper hydration of the body. You don't need to completely eliminate the food you have always loved in process of maintaining a healthy diet. Just think smart, choose smart, eat smart and live smart. Let us discuss the top 4 healthy food which would help to keep you healthy.

Eggs:
Egg yolks are regarded to have a lot of essential and hard-to-get nutrients, including choline, which is inclined towards lowering the rates of breast cancer (one yolk supplies 25% of your daily need) and antioxidants that may help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. Though many of us have shunned whole eggs because of their link to heart disease risk, there's actually substantial evidence that for most of us, eggs are not harmful but healthy. People with heart disease should limit egg yolks to two a week, but the rest of us can have one whole egg daily;

Fat Free Milk:
Studies show that calcium isn't just a bone booster but a fat fighter too. Recent research from the University of Tennessee found that obese people who went on a low-calorie, calcium-rich diet lost 70% more weight than those who ate the least. Vitamin D not only allows your body to absorb calcium, it's also a super nutrient in its own right. Research shows that adequate D levels can reduce heart disease risk, ward off certain types of cancer, relieve back pain, and even help prevent depression, but most of us don't get nearly enough of the 1,000+ IU daily that most experts recommend.

Avocado:
One Ohio State University study found that when avocado was added to salads and salsa, it helped increase the absorption of specific arytenoids, plant compounds linked to lower risk of heart disease and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. "Avocados are packed with heart-protective compounds, such as soluble fiber, vitamin E, and potassium," says Elizabeth Somer, RD, author of 10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman's Diet. But they are a bit high in calories. To avoid weight gain, use avocado in place of another high-fat food or condiment, such as cheese or mayo.

Red Peppers:
Citrus fruits get all the credit for vitamin C, but red peppers are actually the best source. Vitamin C may be best known for skin and immunity benefits. Researchers in the United Kingdom looked at vitamin C intake in 4,025 women and found that those who ate more had less wrinkling and dryness. And although getting enough vitamin C won't prevent you from catching a cold or flu, studies show that it could help you recover faster. Vitamin C has other important credentials too.

There are various sites which dish out lots of healthy recipes which include these essential ingredients for kids and adults. India Food Network is one such site which you can refer to for healthy recipes, ingredients lists and much more. You can also refer to this site for cooking tips, healthy tips, cooking lessons and much more. Just remember the motto - Think smart, choose smart, eat smart and live smart.

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Healthy Chicken Recipes to tingle your Taste buds (India Network)

Eating healthy is not just about eating what is on your plate. There are many ingredients that form a formidable part of your daily platter. There are many vegetables and fruits that are considered top notch in this category. Visual cues can help with portion sizes-your serving of meat, fish, or chicken should be the size of a deck of cards, a slice of bread should be the size of a CD case, and half a cup of mashed potato, rice, or pasta is about the size of a traditional light bulb. India is a diverse country, famous for different preferences and varied taste of people. There are different regions and areas that specialize in different cuisines and ingredients that make the cuisines a success. Preferences vary for different people, some people prefer vegetarian and some prefer non vegetarian. If we speak about non vegetarian, what comes to your mind instantly? I would say chicken.
Chicken is one of the most widely used ingredients across all age groups according to various surveys. I would say that my dinner plate would not be complete without a proper dose of chicken in it. A chicken recipe with a proper touch of spices would make up a perfect recipe. It is a myth that health and tasty food does not go hand in hand. There are many finger-licking chicken recipes that are also high on health quotient. If you merge the proper ingredients together, it will provide you with various healthy chicken recipes that would leave an everlasting impression on your taste buds. This is the reason chicken is considered as one of the most versatile ingredients in the field of cooking. There are various types of chicken loved by people all over.
Tender on inside, crispy on outside or delicious marinated chicken breasts dripping in healthy peanut butter and yoghurt. Different regions, different people prefer different types of recipes. Let us discuss one such chicken recipe that is high on health meters and would definitely leave an everlasting impression on your taste buds.

Indian Chicken and Rice Salad

Ingredients - 12 Servings - 3

1 1/2 cups (300g) basmati rice
2 1/4 cups (560ml) water
2 cups coarsely shredded Steggles roast chicken
1 tablespoon tandoori paste
2 tablespoons natural yoghurt
1 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced lengthways
1 carrot, peeled, thinly sliced length ways
1/2 cup coarsely coriander
1/2 cup mint leaves
Mango chutney, to serve
Natural yoghurt, extra, to serve

Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear. Place rice and water in a large saucepan. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or foil and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and set aside, covered, for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken, tandoori paste and yoghurt and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Spoon the rice among serving bowls. Arrange the cucumber and carrot ribbons over the rice. Top with chicken mixture, coriander, mint, mango chutney and dollop with yoghurt. Serve immediately.

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Cooking Healthy Dinner Recipes - Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad (India Network)

Many people feel that dinner is one of the important meals in the day. Most of the people in the metropolitan cities pursue a very hectic lifestyle. This hectic lifestyle devoid them from maintaining a proper routine for daily breakfast and lunch. It is the most enjoyable meal for some people. You can relax after a hectic day at work and enjoy your dinner with your family in complete peace. On the other hand there are many people that come home and prepare the dinner themselves. It can turn out to be a pretty tedious task. It would be a real blessing if one gets hand on some recipes that are not so time consuming and healthy alike.

There are many ways that can make cooking dinner recipes fun, quick, healthy and easy. One must consider it as a time to be involved with the family and kids. There are a number of recipes that even kids can contribute with. These recipes can help you strike a chord between fun, cooking, health and taste. Get the kids involved in helping prepare the meal. They can do things like washing and tearing up vegetables and measuring out ingredients. One must add proper dash of fruits and vegetables to the dinner meals. Vegetables and fruits are often regarded as one of the healthiest ingredients while preparing a dinner meals.

These fruits and vegetables are easy on stomach and easily digestible. It also helps in providing a sweet and tangy punch to the meal. Try to chop the essential fruits and vegetables days prior to store it in the fridge. You can store them in containers in fridge and use them as per your needs. This would work wonders for the working class people that cook dinner after reaching home drenched in tiredness. Let us discuss a not so time consuming dinner recipe which is tasty and healthy alike. You can involve the kids too in preparation of it.

Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad

Ingredients

4 small chicken breast fillets, trimmed
1 lemon, rind removed (see hint), juiced
750g kipfler or pink fir potatoes, scrubbed
100ml extra-virgin olive oil
150g baby green beans, trimmed, halved
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds crossways
1 tablespoon dill leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Method

Place chicken in a large, deep frying pan with lemon rind. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove chicken from pan. Cool slightly. Slice across the grain.

Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Using tongs, transfer to a chopping board. Stand for 10 minutes or until still warm but cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Place in a large bowl.

Using a fork, whisk oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice and salt and pepper in a jug. Drizzle three-quarters of the dressing over potato. Stir gently to coat.

Place beans and asparagus in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Add to potato with chicken, dill and chives. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Toss gently to combine. Season with pepper. Serve.

Hint: Use a potato peeler to remove the rind from a lemon, avoiding the white pith which can make the poaching liquid taste bitter.

This recipe would take 20 mins for preparation & 30 mins to cook.

There are many websites and video channels online that provide many such healthy dinner recipes and cooking tips. India Food Network is one such website which you can refer to learn these easy to cook instant healthy recipes. It also provides many nutritional tips and ingredients list for cooking fanatics. Visit the India Food Network website for more information.

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Eating Healthy Food is the Key to Good Health (India Network)

People often think of healthy eating as a rocket science, but that is not the case. A key foundation for any healthy diet is moderation, balance and bifurcation. Now you must be thinking what is moderation? What would be the appropriate amount of nutrients in the ingredients? The proper moderation and selection of the ingredients completely depends on you and your eating habits. The only motive of healthy eating is to initiate a diet that you can maintain for life, not just a few weeks or months, or until you've hit your ideal weight. In simple words moderation and balance are like two sides of a same coin. Maintaining a proper diet doesn't mean that you can't gorge on your tasty favourite foods. We all know that eating healthy is the key to good health. All an individual needs is to balance the health quotient and blending it with the tasty ingredients. You must strike a chord of balance of carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals to sustain a healthy body through bifurcating the ingredients. There are many recipes which blend the health quotient and also tingles your taste buds. Let us discuss one such recipe which is inclined towards good health and tastes good altogether.

Baked Lemon Chicken with Ricotta and Puree

12 Ingredients and 6 Servings

6 chicken breast fillets with skin (wing bone attached - optional)
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
1 lemon, sliced
1 bunch mint leaves picked
1 bunch oregano leaves picked
200g sugar snap peas
450g fresh peas
2 bunches thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed
250g thin green beans, trimmed

1 cup (240g) low-fat fresh ricotta
1 garlic clove, crushed
Potato wafers, to serve

Place chicken, oil, and lemon in a large bowl. Tear half the mint leaves and add to the chicken with half the oregano. Season and toss to coat the chicken, then cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.
Step 2

Preheat the oven to 180?C. Cook the sugar snaps and peas in a large pan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and beans and cook for a further 2 minutes, then drain. Place in a bowl of iced water to stop cooking.
Step 3

Roughly chop half the vegetables, and then blend in a food processor with the ricotta, garlic, and remaining herbs (reserving a few mint leaves to garnish) until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan, season, and then set aside.
Step 4

Heat an ovenproof fry pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserving lemon slices) and cook skin- side down, in batches, for 2-3 minutes until golden. Turn and cook for 1 minute, then turn skin-side up and add reserve lemon to pan. Transfer to the oven for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Step 5

Meanwhile, place the ricotta sauce over very low heat for 1 minute just to heat through. Reheat the remaining blanched vegetables in a pan of boiling salted water for 30 seconds, then drain.
Step 6

Divide the sauce among serving plates and top with chicken. Place some of the green vegetables, and the parsley and potato wafers on the plates, then drizzle everything with a little olive oil and scatter with the reserved mint leaves.

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Cooking Healthy Dinner Recipes - Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad (India Network)

Many people feel that dinner is one of the important meals in the day. Most of the people in the metropolitan cities pursue a very hectic lifestyle. This hectic lifestyle devoid them from maintaining a proper routine for daily breakfast and lunch. It is the most enjoyable meal for some people. You can relax after a hectic day at work and enjoy your dinner with your family in complete peace. On the other hand there are many people that come home and prepare the dinner themselves. It can turn out to be a pretty tedious task. It would be a real blessing if one gets hand on some recipes that are not so time consuming and healthy alike.

There are many ways that can make cooking dinner recipes fun, quick, healthy and easy. One must consider it as a time to be involved with the family and kids. There are a number of recipes that even kids can contribute with. These recipes can help you strike a chord between fun, cooking, health and taste. Get the kids involved in helping prepare the meal. They can do things like washing and tearing up vegetables and measuring out ingredients. One must add proper dash of fruits and vegetables to the dinner meals. Vegetables and fruits are often regarded as one of the healthiest ingredients while preparing a dinner meals.

These fruits and vegetables are easy on stomach and easily digestible. It also helps in providing a sweet and tangy punch to the meal. Try to chop the essential fruits and vegetables days prior to store it in the fridge. You can store them in containers in fridge and use them as per your needs. This would work wonders for the working class people that cook dinner after reaching home drenched in tiredness. Let us discuss a not so time consuming dinner recipe which is tasty and healthy alike. You can involve the kids too in preparation of it.

Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad

Ingredients

4 small chicken breast fillets, trimmed
1 lemon, rind removed (see hint), juiced
750g kipfler or pink fir potatoes, scrubbed
100ml extra-virgin olive oil
150g baby green beans, trimmed, halved
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds crossways
1 tablespoon dill leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Method

Place chicken in a large, deep frying pan with lemon rind. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove chicken from pan. Cool slightly. Slice across the grain.

Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Using tongs, transfer to a chopping board. Stand for 10 minutes or until still warm but cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Place in a large bowl.

Using a fork, whisk oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice and salt and pepper in a jug. Drizzle three-quarters of the dressing over potato. Stir gently to coat.

Place beans and asparagus in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Add to potato with chicken, dill and chives. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Toss gently to combine. Season with pepper. Serve.

Hint: Use a potato peeler to remove the rind from a lemon, avoiding the white pith which can make the poaching liquid taste bitter.

This recipe would take 20 mins for preparation & 30 mins to cook.

There are many websites and video channels online that provide many such healthy dinner recipes and cooking tips. India Food Network is one such website which you can refer to learn these easy to cook instant healthy recipes. It also provides many nutritional tips and ingredients list for cooking fanatics. Visit the India Food Network website for more information.

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Eating Healthy Food is the Key to Good Health (India Network)

People often think of healthy eating as a rocket science, but that is not the case. A key foundation for any healthy diet is moderation, balance and bifurcation. Now you must be thinking what is moderation? What would be the appropriate amount of nutrients in the ingredients? The proper moderation and selection of the ingredients completely depends on you and your eating habits. The only motive of healthy eating is to initiate a diet that you can maintain for life, not just a few weeks or months, or until you've hit your ideal weight. In simple words moderation and balance are like two sides of a same coin. Maintaining a proper diet doesn't mean that you can't gorge on your tasty favourite foods. We all know that eating healthy is the key to good health. All an individual needs is to balance the health quotient and blending it with the tasty ingredients. You must strike a chord of balance of carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals to sustain a healthy body through bifurcating the ingredients. There are many recipes which blend the health quotient and also tingles your taste buds. Let us discuss one such recipe which is inclined towards good health and tastes good altogether.

Baked Lemon Chicken with Ricotta and Puree

12 Ingredients and 6 Servings

6 chicken breast fillets with skin (wing bone attached - optional)
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
1 lemon, sliced
1 bunch mint leaves picked
1 bunch oregano leaves picked
200g sugar snap peas
450g fresh peas
2 bunches thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed
250g thin green beans, trimmed

1 cup (240g) low-fat fresh ricotta
1 garlic clove, crushed
Potato wafers, to serve

Place chicken, oil, and lemon in a large bowl. Tear half the mint leaves and add to the chicken with half the oregano. Season and toss to coat the chicken, then cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.
Step 2

Preheat the oven to 180?C. Cook the sugar snaps and peas in a large pan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and beans and cook for a further 2 minutes, then drain. Place in a bowl of iced water to stop cooking.
Step 3

Roughly chop half the vegetables, and then blend in a food processor with the ricotta, garlic, and remaining herbs (reserving a few mint leaves to garnish) until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan, season, and then set aside.
Step 4

Heat an ovenproof fry pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserving lemon slices) and cook skin- side down, in batches, for 2-3 minutes until golden. Turn and cook for 1 minute, then turn skin-side up and add reserve lemon to pan. Transfer to the oven for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Step 5

Meanwhile, place the ricotta sauce over very low heat for 1 minute just to heat through. Reheat the remaining blanched vegetables in a pan of boiling salted water for 30 seconds, then drain.
Step 6

Divide the sauce among serving plates and top with chicken. Place some of the green vegetables, and the parsley and potato wafers on the plates, then drizzle everything with a little olive oil and scatter with the reserved mint leaves.

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Cooking Healthy Dinner Recipes - Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad (India Network)

Many people feel that dinner is one of the important meals in the day. Most of the people in the metropolitan cities pursue a very hectic lifestyle. This hectic lifestyle devoid them from maintaining a proper routine for daily breakfast and lunch. It is the most enjoyable meal for some people. You can relax after a hectic day at work and enjoy your dinner with your family in complete peace. On the other hand there are many people that come home and prepare the dinner themselves. It can turn out to be a pretty tedious task. It would be a real blessing if one gets hand on some recipes that are not so time consuming and healthy alike.

There are many ways that can make cooking dinner recipes fun, quick, healthy and easy. One must consider it as a time to be involved with the family and kids. There are a number of recipes that even kids can contribute with. These recipes can help you strike a chord between fun, cooking, health and taste. Get the kids involved in helping prepare the meal. They can do things like washing and tearing up vegetables and measuring out ingredients. One must add proper dash of fruits and vegetables to the dinner meals. Vegetables and fruits are often regarded as one of the healthiest ingredients while preparing a dinner meals.

These fruits and vegetables are easy on stomach and easily digestible. It also helps in providing a sweet and tangy punch to the meal. Try to chop the essential fruits and vegetables days prior to store it in the fridge. You can store them in containers in fridge and use them as per your needs. This would work wonders for the working class people that cook dinner after reaching home drenched in tiredness. Let us discuss a not so time consuming dinner recipe which is tasty and healthy alike. You can involve the kids too in preparation of it.

Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad

Ingredients

4 small chicken breast fillets, trimmed
1 lemon, rind removed (see hint), juiced
750g kipfler or pink fir potatoes, scrubbed
100ml extra-virgin olive oil
150g baby green beans, trimmed, halved
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds crossways
1 tablespoon dill leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Method

Place chicken in a large, deep frying pan with lemon rind. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove chicken from pan. Cool slightly. Slice across the grain.

Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Using tongs, transfer to a chopping board. Stand for 10 minutes or until still warm but cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Place in a large bowl.

Using a fork, whisk oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice and salt and pepper in a jug. Drizzle three-quarters of the dressing over potato. Stir gently to coat.

Place beans and asparagus in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Add to potato with chicken, dill and chives. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Toss gently to combine. Season with pepper. Serve.

Hint: Use a potato peeler to remove the rind from a lemon, avoiding the white pith which can make the poaching liquid taste bitter.

This recipe would take 20 mins for preparation & 30 mins to cook.

There are many websites and video channels online that provide many such healthy dinner recipes and cooking tips. India Food Network is one such website which you can refer to learn these easy to cook instant healthy recipes. It also provides many nutritional tips and ingredients list for cooking fanatics. Visit the India Food Network website for more information.

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Give your Tasty Recipes a Healthy Touch of Fiber (India Network)

Fiber is a fundamental nutrient required for proper digestion of foods, proper functioning of the digestive tract at large, and for helping fill your tummy. A deficiency of fiber can lead to constipation, hemorrhoids, and high elevation of cholesterol and sugar in the blood. Likewise, an excess of fiber can lead to a bowel obstruction, diarrhea, or even dehydration. The body needs proper amount of fiber to fulfill the body requirements. There are many different types of ingredients which can help in providing the amount of fiber needed for the body. There is nothing more apt on a chilly morning like a steaming bowl of creamy oatmeal. Oats are regarded as one of the best ingredients to get soluble fiber, the kind that can help slide down your cholesterol levels. Start your day with a cup of cooked oatmeal and you bless your body with 4 grams of fiber. Top it with a sliced banana (or better yet, add the banana while you're cooking the oatmeal -- it will help make oatmeal more creamy) for an extra 3 grams. With 10 grams of fiber and just 65 calories each, artichokes are a light but filling option for individual interested in dieting. Try them in Creamy Artichoke Soup; it is a recipe which can be made easy by using frozen artichoke hearts.

Frozen peas are one of the most fast and easy available options to add vegetables to a meal. Peas are also regarded as one of the vegetables very high in fiber with 9 grams per cup. You can take peas and carrots to a whole new level by including it in a plate of pasta with Peas and Carrots. Whole Wheat Spaghetti is another ingredient high in fiber. Replacing regular white pasta with whole-wheat will give you more than twice as much fiber -- 6 grams in a cup. Going for 100 percent whole-wheat pasta or bread is a simple way to start getting more fiber (and whole grains) in your diet. Beans are one of the best sources of fiber out there: 1 cup can bless your dish with 12 to 19 grams of fiber. You can also try mixing black beans into a quesadilla, make a white-bean-and-escarole soup or top a green salad with garbanzo beans. Cooked bulgur wheat contains very high amount of fiber amongst all the whole grains. It can be used in various salad recipes. It offers an extra dose of fiber, if blended with lentils. Popcorn counts as a whole grain and has the fiber to prove it. 3 cups of the crunchy tasty popcorn can provide you with 4 grams of fiber for just 90 calories when air-popped. Popcorn is also easy to make. Just put 3 tablespoons of popcorn seeds in a paper bag, fold over the top a few times to keep it closed and microwave it until you hear the pops becoming less frequent.

There are many fruits which are high in fiber content. Raspberries and pears are one of them. You must have noticed the little seeds dotting raspberries. These little seeds are responsible for raspberries' high-fiber content. Just a small cup of this low-calorie, sweet-tart berries can provide you with 8 grams of fiber. These berries can be blended with yogurt for a healthy breakfast, tasty snack or dessert. Pears are not too far behind raspberries. Just one pear provides you with 5 grams of fiber. You can snack on them by just slicing them out or layer them onto an almond butter sandwich or give them a French twist in a Pear desert which is tasty yet healthy. These ingredients can be used in scores of recipes, which would be tasty and yet with a proper touch healthy needs.

It is very essential for the kids to intake proper amount of fiber for healthy well being. Mothers can use these high fiber ingredients to blend it in tasty recipes for the kids. India Food Network is one of the websites that provide large number of recipes made by using these healthy ingredients. You can find a range of recipes varying from deserts, snacks and much more. With the boom of the internet, finding these healthy recipes has become a cakewalk. So what are you waiting for? Healthy and tasty food is just one click away. Log on to India Food Network for more details.

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Top 4 Healthy Foods to Keep you Healthy (India Network)

Nowadays along with being tech savvy, people have turned very health conscious. There are lots of people that are dumping the junk food to move on to healthier eating habits. Maintaining a healthy diet is not a hard thing to do. Eating healthy just means eating smart. It all depends on an individual to blend in the healthy ingredients to make the cuisine tasty. Maintaining a healthy diet is all about feeling great and energetic all the time. Eating healthy food and maintaining a proper diet can work wonders for an individual over a stipulated time. It is a myth that healthy eating is surrounded by nutrition philosophies. A person doesn't need to follow a strict and rigorous routine to facilitate healthy eating. It can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. You can expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a tasty, healthy diet. You don't need to analyze your diet in terms of calories and fats.

A person just needs to rate the food to be consumed in variety of freshness and color. If one follows the way, it will be a lot easier to make healthy choices in the food consumed. One can consume any food that he or she likes, it's only necessary to incorporate the healthy ingredients in the dish. If you have been gorging on junk for years, switching on to a healthy diet overnight is not a smart choice. Start slowly and start making changes to the eating habits over the time. Having a lot of water also plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy diet. Always make sure to have water in good proportions. Water helps in flushing the waste products and maintains proper hydration of the body. You don't need to completely eliminate the food you have always loved in process of maintaining a healthy diet. Just think smart, choose smart, eat smart and live smart. Let us discuss the top 4 healthy food which would help to keep you healthy.

Eggs:
Egg yolks are regarded to have a lot of essential and hard-to-get nutrients, including choline, which is inclined towards lowering the rates of breast cancer (one yolk supplies 25% of your daily need) and antioxidants that may help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. Though many of us have shunned whole eggs because of their link to heart disease risk, there's actually substantial evidence that for most of us, eggs are not harmful but healthy. People with heart disease should limit egg yolks to two a week, but the rest of us can have one whole egg daily;

Fat Free Milk:
Studies show that calcium isn't just a bone booster but a fat fighter too. Recent research from the University of Tennessee found that obese people who went on a low-calorie, calcium-rich diet lost 70% more weight than those who ate the least. Vitamin D not only allows your body to absorb calcium, it's also a super nutrient in its own right. Research shows that adequate D levels can reduce heart disease risk, ward off certain types of cancer, relieve back pain, and even help prevent depression, but most of us don't get nearly enough of the 1,000+ IU daily that most experts recommend.

Avocado:
One Ohio State University study found that when avocado was added to salads and salsa, it helped increase the absorption of specific arytenoids, plant compounds linked to lower risk of heart disease and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. "Avocados are packed with heart-protective compounds, such as soluble fiber, vitamin E, and potassium," says Elizabeth Somer, RD, author of 10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman's Diet. But they are a bit high in calories. To avoid weight gain, use avocado in place of another high-fat food or condiment, such as cheese or mayo.

Red Peppers:
Citrus fruits get all the credit for vitamin C, but red peppers are actually the best source. Vitamin C may be best known for skin and immunity benefits. Researchers in the United Kingdom looked at vitamin C intake in 4,025 women and found that those who ate more had less wrinkling and dryness. And although getting enough vitamin C won't prevent you from catching a cold or flu, studies show that it could help you recover faster. Vitamin C has other important credentials too.

There are various sites which dish out lots of healthy recipes which include these essential ingredients for kids and adults. India Food Network is one such site which you can refer to for healthy recipes, ingredients lists and much more. You can also refer to this site for cooking tips, healthy tips, cooking lessons and much more. Just remember the motto - Think smart, choose smart, eat smart and live smart.

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