INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
where most of us are cautious about how we look and what we eat, few restaurants are doing a great job in helping us turn towards a heathier
By including superfoods like kale, beetroot and quinoa in their dishes, these restaurants are slowly becoming a favourite with the fitness
Rajesh Sawhney, Co-founder of Healthie.in and Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Culinate, have listed some of the healthy ingredients that are slowly
Quinoa stands tall and proud amongst all its grainy counterparts for its high quantum of proteins, monounsaturated fat, potassium,
phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin E and B6, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, iron and magnesium
Low in calories and dense in energy, Quinoa is also renowned for its role in boosting digestion, metabolism and its heart protective
Kale: Green, leafy and oh-so nutritious, Kale has suddenly become a favourite with every fitness enthusiast
The veggie is high in fiber, low on calorie and has zero fat
Kale is also high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties
Chia seeds: Chia seeds are good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, iron, and calcium
An ounce of the superfood contains 5.6 grams of protein
Small oval shaped, they are soft seeds that are multicoloured - brown, black and white
Chia seeds are hydrophilic, which means they can easily be mixed with water and can soak up to twelve times their weight! Chia seeds are
Every 100 gram will give you close to 40g of dietary fiber
Every 100g of chia seeds has close to 480 calories and 30g of fat out of which polyunsaturated fats (good/essential fats including omega 3,
Nuts: Nits like almonds, walnuts and cashews are good sources of omega-3 and fibre
They are also counted as good fats
Studies have also shown that nuts could help lower cholesterol and keep the heart healthy
Nuts are a great source of L-arginine, which make the artery walls more flexible and less prone to blood clots that can block blood
It helps in flushing out toxins from the body
The superfood also helps in digestive cleansing by alleviating problems like gas and bloating
It is said that including activated charcoal helps combat the signs of ageing too.When talking about superfoods, our regular households also
Ajwain Seeds: Also known as Carom Seeds, which are actually fruit pods, with their pungent taste and unique flavor are a must in everyone's
Used as a remedy for a number of respiratory disorders, they are extensively used to relieve the body of indigestion and associated
Ajwain helps in digestion and absorption of food
Due to lesser fat storage, it ultimately leads to weight loss.2
Moong Dal: Your favourite dal is powerhouse of nutrients too
moong dal is full of vitamin A, B, C and E and many minerals, such as calcium, iron and potassium
It is a brilliant weight loss food which is rich in proteins and fiber too.3
Lauki or bottle gourd : Rich in fiber and having water content of 92%, this magical vegetable can help you deal with insomnia and digestive
troubles as well as quench thirst and prevent excessive loss of sodium
Lauki is also rich in vitamin A, C, niacin, folate, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium
Dalia: Also one of India's favorite breakfast meals Dalia is high in protein and low in fat, Dalia provides you nutrients, without piling on
Dalia is high on fiber, which delays your digestion
Because the output of sugar is not in big quantum, it is not converted into fat"
