A very powerful drink with the goodness of beetroot and carrot and I have added jaggery and coconut to enhance its taste. Very refreshing juice for our mind and body.You can add either more carrots or beetroots as per your taste.One of the best vegetable juices,besides being healthy they are delicious too.A super healthy drink … Continue reading Beetroot & Carrot juice
Ohh! I know I have been making lot of fresh juices at home nowadays.And my posts are more about fresh fruit juices.It is mainly because Chennai's temperature doesn't seem to be coming down even after the Agni Natchatram. Most of the days it is above 40 C.I make at least 4 servings of fruit or … Continue reading Pomegranate juice (with mint and lemon)
Making juices at home is such an easy process,more hygienic and healthy too.Homemade juices are free from artificial colours and preservatives.Their nutritional values are also high when compared to packed drinks. But still we rely on packed fruit drinks for we don't have time or might be lazy to make them at home. Today I … Continue reading Mint Coriander juice
Carrots are highly nutritious that contains beta-carotene,vitamins and minerals. Carrots are used in many forms they are cooked,juiced and eaten raw. Almonds and Honey when juiced with carrots enhances the flavour,taste and also the nutritional benefits.Almomds helps in weight loss and Honey is substituted for sugar thus reducing the intake of empty calories. Such a … Continue reading Carrot juice (with Almond and Honey)
Lassi is a traditional summer drink from the state of Punjab.A cooling and refreshing drink that one could rely on for summer.Lassies are very easy to make at home,the only thing to take care of is the making of curd.The curd that we use for lassi should be thick and sweet. Sweet Lassi does bring … Continue reading Sweet Lassi
Sprouted legumes are an excellent source of protein,fiber and vitamins,they provide us with complete nutrition.During this sprouting there is an increase in nutrients than the dried beans. Sprouted legumes are extremely inexpensive method of obtaining all the essential nutrients and enzymes.They are highly beneficial food for weight loss too. Salads are very healthy foods.When these … Continue reading Sprouted Green gram salad
Apple lemonade ,a refreshing drink with double fruit flavour.Both apple and lemon are known for their health benefits and the combination of both goes really well.Make this simple Apple lemonade at home and do not consume the store bought juices as they are high in sugar and preservatives. Best energizing summer drink that keeps you … Continue reading Apple Lemonade
Milkshakes are always very easy,simple and quick to make at home with just three ingredients the fruit,milk and sugar.But there are lot of variations we can do to make the milkshakes more rich and tasty.A pinch of cinnamon powder or cardamom powder gives very good flavour and adding ice creams or nuts makes them more … Continue reading Apple milkshake
Elaneer is a refreshing natural juice without any artificial colouring and flavouring.I have prepared this juice using tender coconut water,lime and nannari. Nannari (Sarasaparilla) is a pleasant smelling wonder herb that helps to cool our body during summer season. Elaneer juice is a famous natural drink in the villages of Tamil nadu.But people in the … Continue reading Elaneer Juice / Tender coconut juice
Strawberries are available fresh or frozen.There's nothing like fresh strawberries as they are packed with high amount of nutrients.Their rich deep hue helps to bring down stress,depression,anxiety.Throw some fresh strawberries in a blender with honey or sugar with milk and make a quick,easy Strawberry Milkshake.This is the best way to incorporate them into our diet. … Continue reading Strawberry Milkshake
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