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Revitalizing Detox Medley – Put yourself back on track

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Portion: For 2 adults Total Time: 15 minutes Ease of making: Beginner Important Note: This preparation is – a. Oil Free b. No-added sugar [all-natural sugar as present in fruits] c. Dairy Free [yoghurt is optional, as an accompaniment] d. Egg Free e. Meat Free I. INGREDIENTS Fruits: 1. Fresh Green Apple (1 big – full – cut into medium sized dices) [rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and polyphenol, reduced risk of colon cancer] 2. Fresh Red Apple (2 big – full – cut into medium sized dices) [we all know from our childhood the famous saying - “An apple a day keeps doctor away”] 3. Fresh blueberries (1 big bowl – full – as it is) [reduces the bad cholesterol and increases heart health] 4. Avocado (1 big – full – cut into medium sized dices) [lots of potassium, lowers cholesterol and triglycerides level] Herbs: Fresh Peppermint Herb (5 to 6 twigs – all leaves, stacked and rolled together then shred) [cooling and calming agent, increases secretion of bil...

Weekend Breakfast: Smokey Grilled Greens Paired With Spice Infused Tea

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Portion: For 2 adults and 1 child Total Time: 20 minutes Ease of making: Intermediate Important Note: This preparation is – Oil Free Sugar-Free Dairy Free [in case you drink your tea without milk i.e. black tea; also tea must not be served to the child] Egg Free I. INGREDIENTS Carbohydrates: Wholegrain and wholemeal Low Glycaemic Index Bread (3 pieces – dry toasted – hand broken into crumbs) [releases sugar very slowly in blood stream and helps maintain body glucose level] Vegetables: Yellow Bell Pepper (1 big size – full – big diced) [folates, Vitamin C, antioxidant] Fresh Red Tomatoes (2 big size – full – each cut into 6 to 8 pieces max) [folates, reduced risk of cancer and heart disease] Green Zucchini (2 big size – full – each cut into 7 to 8 pieces in a slanted direction) [power packed with several essential minerals] Onions (2 medium size – full – cut into big pieces of up to 4 each) [regulates blood sugar] Baby corn (6 to 8 pieces – each one hand...

Preparation 3: Veggies in Oats with a Mushroom Broth

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Portion: For 2 adults Total Time: 30 minutes Ease of making: Intermediate Important Note: This preparation is – a. Oil Free b. Sugar-Free c. Dairy Free d. Egg Free I. INGREDIENTS Carbohydrates: Oats (raw, rolled – one full tablespoon – dry toasted) [Have low Glycaemic Index and helps in losing body weight] Vegetables: 1. Yellow Bell Pepper (small size – half – diced) [folates, Vitamin C, antioxidant] 2. Green Bell Pepper (small size– half – diced) [consists of zeaxanthin that helps maintain health of eyes] 3. Avocado (One half – cut into 3 to 4 wedge shapes slices) [a very good option for monounsaturated fatty acids] 4. Fresh white button mushroom (8 to 10 – sliced into 4 to 5 slices each) [powerful source of minerals, manages blood pressure] 5. Onions (medium size – 1 – finely chopped) [regulates blood sugar] 6. Garlic (5 to 6 cloves – pressed) [reduces level of LDL cholesterol] 7. Cherry Tomatoes (3 to 4 – ...

Recipe for "Preparation 2: When Oats Meet Asian Flavours!"

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#Sunday Lunch Recipe Portion: For 2 adults Total Time: 25 minutes Ease of making: Intermediate Important Note: This preparation is – Oil Free Sugar-Free Dairy Free Egg Free I. INGREDIENTS Carbohydrates: Oats (raw, rolled – one full tablespoon – dry toasted) [Have low Glycaemic Index and helps in losing body weight] Vegetables: 1. White Button Mushrooms (1 big bowl – each cut vertically into 4 parts) [source of vital minerals and improves immunity] 2. Red Bell Pepper (medium size – 1 – full – diced) [folates, Vitamin C, antioxidant] Fruits: 1. Avocado (1 – cut into 2 halves – heart shape) [a very good option for monounsaturated fatty acids] 2. Raspberries (Fresh, 1 – medium bowl) [Rich in Vitamin C, anti-inflammatory] Herbs: 1. Galangal (1 tablespoon – crushed) [ anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, helps in digestion] 2. Kaffir Lime (5 to 6 leaves – plucked from twigs & hand broken) [oral health, detoxification] 3. Lemongrass (2 twigs – p...

Recipe for "Preparation 1: A Hearty Omelette"

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Hello friends, As promised to you, I present here the recipe for " Preparation 1: A Hearty Omelette" P ortion: For 2 Adults Total Time: 35 minutes Ease of making: Intermediate I. INGREDIENTS Vegetables: 1. French Beans (handful – finely chopped) [bundle of vital minerals needed daily for our body] 2. Red Bell Pepper (medium size - half – finely chopped) [folates, Vitamin C, antioxidant] 3. Avocado (1 – cut into 2 halves) [a very good option for monounsaturated fatty acids] 4. Onions (medium size – 1 – finely chopped) [regulated blood sugar] 5. Garlic (3 cloves – crushed) [reduced level of LDL cholesterol] 6. Ginger (1 tablespoon - juliennes) [anti-inflammatory] 7. Tomatoes (half – medium size – chopped) [ a very good antioxidant] 8. Red/Green chilli (1 should be good – finely chopped) [helps in reducing body weight] Protein: 1. Eggs (2) [use low cholesterol, Omega 3 & Vitamin E fortified eggs for a better life] Carbohydrates: ...