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IRON
Post Views: 1,257 Iron has been a part of Indian kitchens since ancient civilization. The iron implements made their appearance in India between 1300-1000 BC. Soon cooking utensils made from iron were introduced. Iron is a mineral that is required to maintain healthy blood. It is an essential component of haemoglobin (a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen to the different parts of the body). We all associate iron with its presence in blood and that its deficiency results in low haemoglobin levels and hence anemia. In humans, the total quantity of iron in the body varies with haemoglobin concentration, body weight, gender, and the amount of…
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Tiny Powerhouses for your Kids
Post Views: 1,446 TINY POWERHOUSES TO BOOST YOUR DIET EDIBLE SEEDS AND THEIR BENEFITS Tiny seeds have been used in India in savoury and festive sweet preparations since ancient times. They have been a part of our grandmother’s `secret recipes for years now. In the recent times, due to their high nutrient value, seeds are again finding their way into culinary preparations. They add flavour and crunch to everything, from biscuits to breakfast dishes, to desserts, yogurt and salads and your parathas too. They are full of proteins, healthy fats, dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and more. Let’s see how these tiny powerhouses enhance our day to day dishes – HOW TO USE THEM AS PART…
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Beetroot Rice
Post Views: 640 Ingredients – ¾ cup grated beetroot. 2 cups cooked rice. 1 ½ tablespoons oil. 1 cardamom (elaichi). 1 clove (laung / lavang). 1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini). 1 bay leaf (tejpatta). 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera). ½ cup sliced onions. ½ teaspoon chilli powder. ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi). ½ teaspoon coriander (dhania) powder. ¼ teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder. Salt to taste. Preparation – Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cardamom, clove, cinnamon, bay leaf and cumin seeds and sauté on medium flame for a few seconds. Add the onions and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Add chilli, turmeric, coriander powder and cumin powder and sauté…
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Iron Rich Diet During Pregnancy
Post Views: 579 As a woman, even before you get pregnant, your body requires iron for many reasons: Iron helps in the synthesis of haemoglobin, the protein present in red blood cells which carries and transfers the oxygen to other cells. It is an important component of myoglobin – a protein which supplies oxygen to your muscles, collagen – a protein in your bones, cartilage and other connective tissues, and many enzymes. Iron helps maintain your immune system. During pregnancy, you need iron in more amounts than before because: Due to increased blood volume during pregnancy – about 50% more than normal, your body needs the extra iron to make…
