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…
A well-functioning immune system that gets the support of a nutritious diet can keep several ailment at bay. And though you cannot keep away from COVID by only watching what you eat, there is no denying that immunity boosting foods for COVID help in offering you better protection from the disease. 1. Citrus fruits If you have been reaching out for limes and lemons in the past few months, you have been doing the right thing. The vitamin C component of the citrus fruits help in boosting your immune system. It features at the top of the list for immunity boosting foods for COVID because it increases the production of white blood cells that fight infections. 2. Broccoli Broccoli is packed with not only vitamins A, C, E, but also antioxidants and fiber. In fact, broccoli is one of the healthiest veggies you can have to boost your immunity 3….
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…
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…