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Charred Tomato & Chicken Tacos August 03, 2011 13:11

1 pound ripe plum tomatoes, cored (about 4-5) 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks Salt & freshly ground pepper 1 large white onion,…

Why is nutrition important? July 30, 2011 10:24

Nutrition is important because it fuels your body and gives you chemical building blocks like amino acids for making protein and calcium and magnesium for building bones and teeth. It provides fatty acids for building…

Health benefits of eating seafood July 28, 2011 12:31

There is one piece of nutritional advice that most experts, worldwide, seem to agree upon - "seafood is good for you". Cold water, deep-sea fish are particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids that help protect…

Healthy eating tip July 21, 2011 13:12

Healthy eating is about more than the food on your plate—it is also about how you think about food. Healthy eating habits can be learned and it is important to slow down and think about…

Butter Chicken July 18, 2011 13:26

1/4 pint/150ml natural yogurt2 ounces/50g ground almonds1 1/2 tsp chili powder1/4 tsp crushed bay leaves1/4 tsp ground cloves1/4 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp garam masala4 green cardamom pods1 tsp ginger pulp1 tsp garlic pulp14 ounce/400g can…

Chicken Biryani July 13, 2011 11:12

Ingredients:• 1 kg Chicken (pieces)• 500 gm Basmati Rice (washed and soaked for 30 min)• 4 tbsp Garam Masala (whole)• 4 tsp Garam Masala Powder• 50 gm Butter• 4 tsp Garlic (chopped)• 1 cup Onions…

Vegetable nutrition facts July 09, 2011 06:53

What are the health benefits of vegetables? Vegetables, like fruits, are low in fat but contain good amounts of vitamins and minerals. All the Green-Yellow-orange vegetables are rich sources of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, beta-carotene,…

Benefits of Dry Fruits July 07, 2011 06:47

Dry fruits have benefits that extend far beyond the kitchen. They’re tiny, concentrated packages of nutrition, high in fiber, potassium, and other nutrients. A quarter-cup of dried figs, for example, has about 60 milligrams of…

Healthy eating June 30, 2011 13:20

Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all…

Fruit and vegetables June 22, 2011 11:55

Fruit and vegetables taste delicious and there's so much variety to choose from. They're a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C and potassium.They're an excellent source of dietary fibre, which helps…