Spinach is a leafy green veggie of Persian origin that is closely related to quinoa and beets. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients, which is why it is considered highly healthy. From reducing oxidative stress, benefitting eye health, helping to prevent cancer, and reducing blood pressure levels, spinach can help your body and mind in more ways than one. Nutritional facts about spinach Here are the facts for raw spinach nutrition 100g (3.5 ounces): Calories- 23 Water- 91% Protein- 2.9g Carbs- 3.6g Sugar- 0.4g Fiber- 2.2g Fat- 0.4g Spinach is also packed full of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, C, K1, and calcium, iron, and folic acid. It is also rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins B6, B9, and E. Health benefits associated with spinach With all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that spinach has, it is naturally packed full of varied health benefits, such as: Reduces…
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Put in a few food-related hashtags on Instagram and you will be inundated with the tastiest looking dishes ever. After all, if you don’t put your prettiest and yummiest meals on Instagram, what’s the point of making or ordering them, right? So, in terms of food trends of Instagram for this year, many of the trends of the previous year are going to continue. Here’s getting you familiar with some of those trends. Plant-based foods One of the top Instagram food trends 2021 is the rise of plant-based foods, and you will get to see that once you put in that hashtag. People have been relying more on plant-based foods for this year in order to build their immunity against the deadly virus. Expect to see more people take to the path of veganism. Colorful breakfast Speaking of hashtags, did you ever put the hashtag breakfast on Instagram? Try doing…
When the aim is to choose fat-reducing food for weight loss, the first thing you need to understand is that not every calorie is made equal. The metabolic pathways are different for different foods. Keeping that in mind, here’s presenting the top five most effective weight loss foods you should try. 1. Salmon Salmon features on this list of fat burning foods because it is loaded with healthy fats, high-quality protein, and a number of other crucial nutrients. It also supplies enough iodine to your body to keep your thyroid well-functioning. This, in turn, has a positive impact on your metabolism. 2. Whole eggs Whole eggs are one of the most natural weight loss foods that you can have. Eggs are rich in fat and protein and keep you full for a long time. They are also dense in nutrients and will cover most of the nutrients you would in…
Top four tips to make healthy and tasty food There is common myth that healthy food isn’t really the tasty one. However, if you use the right tips you can ensure the perfect combination of health and taste. Trying to cook the healthier version of all your favorite recipes without giving up on the taste? Don’t worry, as you will not have to sacrifice the taste even one bit if you follow these three easy ways to make healthy recipes. Cut down on fats Use a non-stick pan or an air fryer while frying. Leaving out oil from your healthy and tasty food will cut as much as 45 calories in each meal. If you feel the food is drying out, then add water instead of oil. Try using less oil than whatever a recipe suggests. Cut down on salt and sugar Replace salt with other alternatives like lemon juice…
Have you been struggling with making delicious recipes for your kids? Are you worried about the immunity of your child? If you have been looking for quick yet lip-smacking immunity-boosting healthy recipes for your little ones, here is the answer: Beet Hummus Beets are rich in antioxidants, which helps to boost the immune system in your little ones. At the same, these are tasty and fun to try out exciting recipes. Easy to make, this vegan recipe doesn’t require much expertise as such. Just add some fresh lime juice to beet, sesame seed, garlic, tahini, garlic, pepper along with some Kosher salt and you are good to go. Please give it a thorough mix, and the hummus is ready to serve as one of the best immunity-boosting recipes for your kids. Olive Bruschetta A great recipe to try out for your kids’ lunch, this one is packed with nutrients, antioxidants,…
We all tend to live quite a busy and hectic life. The endless work hours have changed our lifestyle to a great extent. As a result, we often tend to indulge in unhealthy snacks and life choices. Although these choices do not define us, they do control a part of your lives. We tend to gain weight a lot as we fail to control our desires from time to time. The best way to get back to a healthy lifestyle would start with our choices only. Take a small step and make a slightly different decision in choosing your lunch and dinner options. Do not worry if you are a beginner or do not have enough time to indulge in cooking. Here are the best three easy weight loss recipes to help you out. Green Tea Smoothie We all love to start our day with some delicious smoothies for our…
One of the easiest ways to stay fit is by making the right food choices. The diet we follow on a regular basis has a major role to play in our health. On that note, here’s sharing a few tips to makes your meals more nutritious. Make your plate colorful The simplest way of improving nutritional value of meals is to make the plate as colorful as you can. So, incorporate as many fruits and veggies as you want. Think in terms of colors, such as yellow bell pepper, green leafy vegetables, red cabbages, and so on. Don’t miss out on whole grains It is not enough to ban refined flour and fast food from your diet. You will also have to make the conscious decision to choose whole grains for every meal. Make sure that you are having at least six servings of whole grains daily. Avoid sugar as…
There is no sorcery to great cooking, but there are definitely some tricks that come in handy. Whether or not you cook professionally, the aim is to enhance the flavor of the food, and these tips will come in handy for that. Using salt at the right time One of the simple cooking tips that you can pick up is to learn when to add salt to your dishes. For instance, vegetables will release moisture when you put salt while sautéing them in fat. The moisture will not let the vegetables turn brown easily, which is great if you want the veggies to look pale. Adding salt to your meat a day before will enhance its flavor. Increase the acidity in your food Do you ever feel like something is missing from your food? More often than not, that something is a bit of acidity that your dish needs. Add…
Smoothies are a tasty way to incorporate fruits and veggies into your diet and improve your immunity. So, if you have been searching for some yummy smoothie ideas to boost your immunity, here are three ideas that you can try. 1. The Green Smoothie Due to high fruit and vegetable content (kale, mango, and peaches), this is one of the immunity-boosting smoothies that contain as much as 84.5 milligrams of vitamin C, which constitutes 94% of your daily need. Vitamin C is the antioxidant that helps in improving your immune health, which means it keeps the immune cells healthy. The recipe needs a bit of ginger as well, which is a spice known for the antiviral benefits it offers. 2. Yogurt and Berries Smoothie It is a creamy smoothie that brings together ingredients like blueberries, strawberries, bananas, along with milk and yogurt. Milk and yogurt are great inclusions to your…