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10 Ways To Get The Most Nutrients From The Food

We all have head about the benefits of healthy eating, the perks of keeping a check on our consumption. If you follow you diet strictly and still cannot see the effect of the same on your body, it is probably because you are not doing it right. From the days of early childhood we are taught to eat more fruits and vegetables as they provide our body with the required minerals and vitamins. The healthy food items when eaten regularly seriously benefit the well- being of the person. But if you do not know the different effects these nutritional food can have on you body at different times and also on the way of the consumption, then you are missing the whole point behind eating healthy. Check 10 Ways To Get The Most Nutrients:

10 Ways To Get The Most Nutrients:

Surprising ways in which we can get the maximum benefit from the things we consume.In defense to such theories, many people said that it was the reason why they preferred consuming raw or lightly cooked vegetables but that is not always good either. Sure, over cooking certain food items takes away the important nutrients from them but that is not always the case. Certain food items are most beneficial, not when they are under cooked or when they are eaten raw but specifically when they are cooked in a certain way.

Here are certain ways in which you can be sure of gaining the maximum benefit when consumed in a particular way:

1. Hand picked food items are best when eaten right after being picked

Food items that you get straight from the earth have the highest vitamins and minerals when they are picked and hence it is best to consume them then. Another factor that is important here is to look for organically grown food items. That is how you can be sure that what you are consuming is nothing but beneficial for you.

2. Soak, blend, crush- different for different food items

These are certain steps that work the best to make the food be more fruitful for you. Cutting the food items before consumption frees their nutrition. Crushing items like garlic releases its nutrient allicin which is anti bacterial and hence good for you. Certain food items when soaked release iron, zinc, magnesium, again helpful for the body.

3. Storing them in right way

Another factor that you must keep in mind is how you store your fruits and vegetables. There are two major things that you need to keep in mind, keep fruits and vegetables in a more accessible place and keep a check on the heat and the light.

4. Heat sensitive nutrients should be eaten raw

Items like peas, sprouts and seeds, broccoli, spinach are best eaten raw because that is when the body has maximum absorption for the water soluble nutrients. When these items are cooked they lose B vitamins and Vitamin C.

5. Food items that are best when cooked

As said earlier, necessarily, not all food items are best consumed raw. There are food items that release their nutrients when cooked. Like tomatoes, carrots, sweet potato, eggs and meat. Cooking them makes them more consumable, digestive and the boiling water can be taken as a stew to even take their excess nutrients.

6. Food pairing

Time and again our doctors have suggested us to follow a balanced diet. Putting the right food items together is not just to enhance the flavor but also to make sure that the body gets all the nutrients. For example, ion goes best with items containing Vitamin C, fat goes bet with fat.

7. Simple cooking methods

Yes, everybody loves the mastered art of cooking being presented to them on the dining table. It tastes like heaven in the mouth and why would anyone not like that. But that takes away the core value of cooking. Cooked food is much easier for you to consume and you body can intake more of it than it can in its raw form.

8. Frozen foods are not as healthy as they claim to be.

Many people now have more frozen food items in their refrigerators than they have organic vegetables. This is the biggest threat to their health. These frozen goods do no good to the body and instead harm them so much. Many dentists have said that the main reason why people today have so many dental issues is the over consumption of packed goods and frozen items. Get the dental treatments in Delhi if you too have been consuming a lot of packed goods.

9. Try more animal based products

Animal based products are extremely beneficial for the body. The reason being, our body is more likely to absorb the nutrients from the animal based products than they do from a plant source.

10. Eat only if it suits you

Yes, it is very important to consume the fruits and the vegetables and it is very important that you follow a strict diet, but you must do so only if it suits you. Your body might be allergic to certain things and it is important you consume only the things that are actually good for you.

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Daab Chingri recipe without a microwave

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From the very opening word of the title, you can very well comprehend that this recipie represents a culture having a fetish for food. Daab or tender coconut Chingri or prawns / shrimps owned its place among rich sea food recipes.  For this recipe you need to select some good deshelled and divined prawns along with a large size tender coconut.

 

Generally this recipe is done in microwaves but today I will be presenting you the same one without at micro but the taste will be equally good.

 

For this recipe you will need:

 

  1. Deshelled And Divined Prawns (500gm)
  2. 1 Large Daab or Tender Coconut (For garnishing)
  3. Coconut milk from Amul
  4. Garam Masala
  5. Cumin Seeds
  6. Mustard Paste
  7. Mustard Oil (white oil optional)
  8. Green chili paste
  9. 2 freshly chopped tomatoes
  10. Cilantro (optional)
  11. Salt
  12. Turmeric
  13. Bay leaf
  14. Cumin power
  15. Red chili (kasmiri chilli best for it)
  16. Onion paste (you can add garlic paste too, but here I am not using)

 

Now let us check out the recipe which will be done within 30 mins (provided all the ingredients and marinating process is done..)

 

After you have arranged all the above ingredients, marinate the prawn with salt, turmeric, one table spoon of mustard paste, onion paste (you can add garlic paste too, but here I am not using), mustard oil, green chili paste & red chili powder. Keep it covered for 40 mins.

 

Now take a pan and heat 2 table spoon mustard oil. Then add one tea spoon of cumin seed and one bay leaf. After 30 secs add the freshly chopped tomatoes and fry it till it gets mushy. Then add all the reaming masalas and pastes. Cook it for at least 10 mins at medium heat. When the masala is ready slowly add the prawns into the masala (one at a time). Cook it for another 10 mins and mix it well with the masala. After 10 mins add the coconut milk into it. Now cover the lid over the pan and leave it for another 10mins. Finally when it starts boiling add two tea spoon salt or salt to taste and add the garam masala powder to it. Remove it from flame after 2 mins and keep it aside.

 

Now the garnishing part:

 

Scoop out the large tender coconut but cutting the upper half making enough room for at least 10 to 8 prawns. You can even cut the coconut into two halves for your ease. Now carefully place the prawns and also add the gravy into it. And finally garnish it with few leaves of cilantro and your Daab Chingri is ready. You can take this dish with rice (basmati) or palau.

 

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Places to find best food at night in Delhi & NCR

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We love to dine with our friends and family. We regularly do. But there are times when you are with someone special taking city tour in your car and suddenly you (or your travelling partner) feel hungry. Usually in the capital city, you can get ample amount of food chains and restaurants known for their delicious food. When it ticks past midnight, there are some cool places to hangout where you can find different types of cuisines at reasonable prices. We have narrowed down some of the best all time running restaurants in Delhi-NCR, which would make your nightlife a tummy full. Try these places.

 

24X7 Food Court

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When you are having fun with your friends at midnight and you are in South Delhi. Come and visit this place. This late night restaurant, 24×7 Food Court is at Jawaharlal Nehru University which serves anything round the clock. You can have from simple food items like Maggie, omelet to special dishes like Mughlai and Chinese food. The food is not expensive. It will charge you very nominal amount. It has an outside seating arrangement.

 

Moolchand Paranthe Wala

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Moolchand Paranthe Wala sells different types of parantha (plain and stuffed) opposite Moolchand Metro Station. All paranthas are served with pickle and raita. The place is open till 3AM and is the best place for young college-goers.

 

Comesum

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Another food joint which remains open 24 hours, Comesum is placed near railway stations. You will never find this place empty. Every time, people are having different cuisines ranging from desi food to Chinese cuisines. The place is economical as well.

 

Convergys Dhaba

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Convergys Dhaba is another great place to have food when you are out at night. The place is open all night. Its menu has every food item which you would find in any first class restaurants. It is situated just opposite Cyber City, Gurgaon. The prices are reasonable. Food is well prepared, but there is an outside seating arrangement.

 

1440, Hotel Vikram

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1440, Hotel Vikram is near Lajpat Nagar, which gets crowded after 11 PM. The place has an outdoor seating arrangement and remains open 24 hours. They have a live kitchen-counter serving amazing food. Flavoured Sheesha are also available. Alcohol is prohibited after 12:30 AM. You must visit here once.

 

Little Owl Café

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Situated in Sector 18, Noida, Little Owl Café is a great place to hang out when you are out with your friends at 2AM. It remains open round the clock except 5-8AM in the morning. You can relish hell lot of dishes and cuisines at lowest price. You can also enjoy Sheesha.

 

North-East Dhaba

You love to eat momos and its midnight. Then this place is for you. Northeast Dhaba is another cool place to hang out with your friends post midnight. Plus, you will get some mouth watering delicious north-east cuisines at affordable rates. You can get Fish, Chicken, Noodles, Fried Rice and more. The place is fun filled till 3 AM. You can also relish fruit beer.

 

Maal Gaadi

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In Gurgaon, Office-goers love to hang out with their friends. If you are looking for a perfect place at midnight in the area, Maal Gaadi (Sushant Lok) is your ideal stop. It is one of the most popular late night restaurants in Gurgaon. You can enjoy every type of food items ranging from North Indian to Chinese/Mughlai cuisines. The place is open till 4 AM. Prices are reasonably set.

 

If you are looking for great food at best price at night but not able to go outside then Midnight Sutra is a great option. It is also listed on foodpanda, which means you can order it online. With Foodpanda offers, you can avail some extra discount on every food ordering. Midnight Sutra is open till 5 AM. Their midnight delivery service is prompt.

 

This is guest contribution by Sanjeev who is technology & food blogger. You can follow him on twitter @kumarsanjeev_me

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Harmful trade secrets of Maggi since 1945

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The entire nation has been engulfed in an uproar against the popular instant noodles brand named Maggi. This has been Nestle’s flagship product in the country and has been a moot point for nostalgia across several generations. The company is now pulling out its products from innumerable stores across the country after multiple states are banning it in response to several reports that point to the presence of excess lead in the same. These reports have generated shocking headlines across the entire nation and have clearly pointed to the presence of monosodium glutamate or MSG and lead in Maggi. The former is a flavor enhancer which has been used in a few foods till date. Several customers, retail stores and distributors are boycotting Maggi after the sudden announcements.

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