Danfe Foods

It is important to keep your immune system active and boosted throughout the year. This will, in turn, protect you from various diseases, bacterias, and viruses in the long run. Below mentioned are some delicious, wholesome, and immunity-boosting smoothies for your breakfast. Orange Turmeric Smoothie: This smoothie is a rich source of vitamin C, an immune-boosting agent. Orange is an excellent option to include in juices, smoothies, and salads. When combined with turmeric that is filled with anti-bacterial properties, this smoothie may work wonders for your health.  Berry Banana Smoothie: This smoothie is light, refreshing, and flavorsome. Made with fresh berries along with banana, yogurt, cinnamon, and orange juice (which is a rich source of vitamin C), it makes for an amazing health drink.  Cranberry Smoothie: Cranberry is a powerhouse of vitamin C and polyphenols which consist of anti-inflammatory properties when combined with lemon juice, cinnamon, and honey. All the in...

According to reports, 20-30% of children and adolescents tend to skip their breakfast meals. Kids need to eat a healthy breakfast to keep themselves energized as their brains and bodies are in the growth and development stage. A healthy breakfast does not have to be a long tiresome process. It can be prepared quickly and easily for you or your children. Some of the recipes can also be prepared before time so that they can be consumed on the go.      Eggs are a staple breakfast ingredient, as they're not difficult to prepare and are loaded with adequate protein and other nutrients. The protein in eggs is particularly significant for the development of muscles and tissues in kids. Additionally, when compared with grain, eggs may keep kids feeling fuller throughout the morning. Consumption of grains, that have the germ, wheat, and endosperm intact includes brown rice, whole wheat, oats, quinoa, sorghum, and millet. Since they're higher in fiber, protein, nutrients,...

A staple food item in every Indian kitchen and a meal is incomplete without the addition of the protein-packed dals and legumes. Being the powerhouse of protein, it is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. There are various types of dals that can be cooked into different delicacies. Toor, urad, masoor, moong, and chana dals are some of the commonly used dals.    One such dal which finds a prominent place in the kitchen is the toor dal. Toor dal or pigeon pea belongs to the Fabaceae family.  It is a common food in Asia, Africa, and America and has been cultivated for 3500 years. Toor dal is a native crop of India and is mostly accompanied by roti or rice. Toor dal seed pods are flat, sickle-shaped. They grow to a length of 5-9cm with a blend of color ranging from white, cream, yellow, purple, and black and this annual grown plant is drought-resistant. Toor dal or arhar dal is protein-rich and filled with carbohydrates and fiber. Consuming this lentil helps fulf...

Coriander comes from the plant Coriandrum sativum and belongs to the family of parsley, carrots, and celery. In the United States, Coriandrum sativum seeds are called coriander and its leaves are called cilantro. They’re called coriander seeds and coriander leaves in the rest of the world. It is also known by the name of Chinese parsley. Coriander is used in several dishes like soups and salsas and cuisines like Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian. Coriander seeds are mostly used in dried or ground form.  Coriander is filled with antioxidants that have many culinary uses and health benefits. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, manganese, and magnesium.  Coriander seeds may help your body in the following ways:     Helps lower blog sugar levels Helps control cholesterol levels Aids in curing cold and flu Helps promote digestion Coriander seeds cannot be easily substituted with anything else due to their distinct flavor.  These seeds can be...

The smooth, cylindrical, and oval-shaped black gram beans have a botanical name called Vigna mungo and are commonly known as Urad Dal in Hindi, Minapappu in Telugu, and  Vulundhu in Tamil. These beans are native to the Indian subcontinent and are mostly grown in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh in India. In Punjab, Urad dal is used to make Maa Ki Daal and it is also popularly used in South Indian cuisine to prepare dosas and more. Urad dal is available in the whole, dehulled, and split bean forms. As per a source , India is the largest producer of black gram in the world with 1.5 million tonnes of seeds produced annually, followed by Fiji, Mauritius, Africa, and Caribbean countries. Black gram is a rich source of protein, Vitamin B, potassium, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin.  In few parts of Southern India, eating crispy vadas made from urad dal is a tradition during Sankranti or Pongal. Urad dal, when soaked in water exhibits a mucilaginous texture and is...

Turmeric is extracted from the turmeric plant. This spice is quite popularly used in Asian food. It is used as a primary spice in curries. It consists of a warm, bitter taste and is often used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butter, and cheese. But turmeric is not just used as a spice, the root of turmeric is also used to prepare medicines. Turmeric consists of curcumin, a yellow-colored chemical, which is healthy and often used to color foods and cosmetics.  Curcumin is filled with powerful biological properties and acts as an active ingredient in turmeric. While turmeric is a nutritious and flavorsome spice for consumption, it has also been traditionally been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin diseases, wounds, digestive ailments, and liver conditions. Turmeric is recommended in Ayurveda for a variety of health conditions like chronic pain and inflammation and Western medicine has begun to study turmeric as a pain reliever an...

  Fenugreek seeds are one of the most popular spices used in South Asian and African cuisine, particularly in Ethiopia. Despite their popularity, people often get stumped about their uses and health benefits. Does this sound like you? If yes, keep reading to learn more about fenugreek uses and benefits. Fenugreek Seeds Health Benefits Fenugreek seeds are a potent spice with a bitter flavor, a strong aroma, and powerful nutrients. They are an excellent source of iron, protein, folic acid, vitamins, and plant compounds - to name a few. In addition, they have anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties.  All these nutrients present in fenugreek seeds are known to provide amazing health benefits including, but not limited to: Helps Reduce the Risk of Diabetes Compounds in Methi Seeds have anti-diabetic properties that improve gluten sensitivity, reduce the absorption of intestinal glucose, and concentrations of lipid-binding protein.  Aids Weight Loss The fibe...