Groundnut Oil/Peanut Oil
Benefits Disadvantages Contain heart-friendly MUFA that lower the levels of bad cholesterol in our body without lowering the levels of good cholesterol Suitable for all types of cooking — frying, grilling, seasoning (bagar), etc filtered oils are nutritionally superior, they often contain toxic compounds or adulterants Sesame (Gingelly) Oil: Benefits […]
Health benefits of sweet potatoes
Superior fiber content Sweet potatoes has much fiber. Contributing close to 7 grams of fiber per serving, they make an excellent starchy addition to any meal. The high fiber content gives them a “slow burning” quality. This basically means their caloric energy is used more slowly and efficiently than a […]
Rajgira (Amaranth seed)
It is a familiar food in India eaten on the fasting days in the form of laddus and chikkis. Recent research has revealed many health promoting facts about this wonder grain Nutritional benefits of amaranth seed: Rajgira is a very good source of protein containing 15 to 17 percent protein […]