Ragi is gluten free grain which is very good for our health. Ragi is a rich source of calcium, iron and protein. Ragi flour is rich in dietary fibre and it slowly digests. So the stomach feels fuller and is good for people with diabetes. Ragi is also known ass nachni or finger millet.
Millets are nutricious, gluten free and rich in fibre and vitamins. Little millets are suitable for all age groups. Little millet also helps to reduce weight. You can eat it as a rice replacement. It is rich in minerals such as potassium, zinc, iron and calcium. It is also packed with the health benefits of … [Read more…]
Festival season has started. Some of us are diet conscious and we count our calories. Some of us are diabetic and miss our sweets. Here is a way you can have sugar free payasam which can be made very easily at your home.
Arabic Lentil soup is a simple and easy soup made with masoor dhal. Lentil soup is popular in Middle East region. We use very simple spices in this soup and at the end we add lemon juice. As this soup is made of lentils, this is a healthy option for people with diabetes and tbose … [Read more…]
Masoor Dhal or red lentils is one of the healthiest lentils. Masoor dhal is a good source of protein, essential amino acids, potassium, iron, fiber and vitamin B1. It also helps to lower cholesterol and control diabetes. A bowl of masoor dal can fulfil the nutritional and dietary requirements of an entire meal.
Snake Gourd helps to prevent respiratory problems, relieving acidity, fighting free radicals, treating liver problems, eliminating toxins, treating arterial disorders and treating diabetes. It also helps to prevent scalp disorders, treating high fever, supplying the body with low calorie nutrients and enhancing the skin.
Ragi or finger millet is a very healthy grain which is mostly used in villages of South India. The people here make different recipes using ragi like ragi balls, ragi porridge, etc. We should include ragi in our diet as it is rich in calcium and it aids in weight loss. This wonder grain is … [Read more…]
Yesterday I was thinking what to keep for my son’s lunch box. My son is a choosy eater and it is tough to satisfy him. As I was thinking I got an idea of making Rajma Masala. Rajma masala is a Punjabi dish. Rajma masala is prepared with soaked kidney beans which is cooked with … [Read more…]
Adai is a healthy dosa made with mixed lentils and rice. I usually try to make different types of adai. This adai is made with five dhals and brown rice and boiled rice. This is a fiber rich breakfast which is very good for people with diabetes.
We often make sevai or idiyappam using raw rice. But this is a healthy sevai which we can prepare from wheat flour. Idiyappam or sevai makes a wonderful breakfast option. It is very healthy as it is a steamed food. It is easily digestible and good for diabetic people.