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Breakfast Recipes For Vegans: The Proper Way To Start The Day

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There is a reason why breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Breakfast is a comforting meal that helps us start the day off right. Making a vegan breakfast can be just as easy, healthy, and delicious as making a traditional breakfast. Here's a veggie power breakfast with all the yumminess of a traditional breakfast recipe. You will crave breakfast for almost every meal with these easy vegan breakfast recipes! Irish Bombay Potatoes It's never been easier to make an easy vegan breakfast with potatoes that combine Indian curry and Irish ingenuity. Ingredients 500 gm potato  1 tsp salt 2 tbsp tomato paste 4 tbsp oil  2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp turmeric powder ½ cup basil, fresh (or 1 tbsp dried basil) 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon fresh coriander (Chopped) 2 tbsp white vinegar 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped    Instruction Set the oven to 200°C/390°F. In a large bowl, place the potatoes and cut them into quarters. C...

How to Spice Up Lentil Salads?

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Salads might not sound all that exciting, but trust us when we say they can be surprisingly tasty. For the most authentic salad experience, lentils are a great ingredient since they are delicious, easy to cook and absorb flavors well. They are also extremely nutritious because they contain protein, iron, and fiber. Here are a few easy lentil salad recipes that will give you a protein boost all day. Healthy salad recipes are the kind you wish you packed for work to keep you energized all day.  Toor Dal Salad This healthy salad with toor dal is perfect for lunch at the office or for a picnic. It's refreshing and full of nutrients.  Ingredients  1 cup Toor Dal  1 Bay Leaf  3 tbsp Lime Juice  1 teaspoon Curry Powder  1 ¼ tsp Salt Instructions Combine Toor Dal and bay leaf with enough water to cover in a small saucepan. Over medium heat, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until just tender for about 25 to 35 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk li...

Quick and Easy Grit Corn Recipes

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Simple, yet incredibly delicious corn grits make wonderful dishes. A corn grit consists of three primary components: the hull, the germ, and the inner starch. Traditionally, in the Southern United States, corn grit flour has been used in a variety of dishes that encapsulates the whole kernel.  High-quality cooking grits are naturally gluten-free and have a lower glycemic index, making them ideal for people with celiac disease. Grits contain iron, which protects against iron deficiency, while their fiber content helps improve digestion and satisfies hunger. Take a look at some of the best yet underrated corn grits recipes. Sweet Cornbread If you're craving a sweet & moist cornbread, then you've come to the right place.  Ingredients ½ cup Grit Cornflour 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ⅔ cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 ¼ cups milk 2 large eggs lightly beaten ⅓ cup vegetable oil 3 Tbsp butter melted Instructions Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 8-inch squar...

Healthy Semolina Dessert Recipes

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Semolina, or sooji, as it is called in India, is a coarse flour that's high in protein. Its distinct texture is what makes pasta and bread sturdy and prevents them from crumbling! These semolina flour recipes are so special because they are full of natural nutrients. Besides boosting immunity, it also helps nourish the body, boost energy, and improve heart health.  With the holidays right around the corner, sweet treats are on everyone's minds. Here are a few delicious desserts using semolina flour that you can enjoy with your family and loved ones this holiday season. Semolina Pudding Recipe Semolina pudding, a nutritious and easy dessert recipe, loved by both young and old. A few simple ingredients make this pudding a breeze to cook.  Ingredients 12 tsp semolina flour 600 ml milk  1 tbsp vanilla sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions Pour the milk into a pan and bring it to a boil with the sugar and half of the cinnamon stick. Stir the semolina continuously for about ...

Meal Prep Recipes for a Balanced Diet

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Meal prepping means planning out your diet and preparing meals in batches to last over time. It is a very efficient way to prepare your meals, especially if you have a busy schedule and find it difficult to maintain a healthy diet with all your meals in a day, every day. You can prepare batches of ingredients and then combine them together at the time of consumption in different ways. For instance, you can prepare lentils for your protein, veggies for nutrients and fiber, rice for your carbohydrates, and some kind of fat/dairy to prepare a balanced meal. This method makes for nutritious and delicious meals. Here are a few recipes: Lentil Salad Lentil salad is a great way to get your protein without feeling too full. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups masoor dal  2 small cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp sea salt Black pepper, to taste 1 ½ cups chopped greens ½ stalk of green onion  ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp ground mustard 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomat...

Spices to Aid Digestive Health

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Having a properly functioning digestive system is critical for maintaining good health. One of the many things we can do ourselves to maintain and even improve the functioning of our digestive system is using the power of digestive spices. There are many spices with differing helpful properties, especially when it comes to our digestive system. Easy homemade dishes using spices can often be a simple yet effective way that we maintain our digestive health. Here are some of the best spices good for digestion: Coriander Seeds Coriander seeds are commonly used in herbal remedies for a variety of ailments. Coriander seeds contain natural carminative properties that reduce or prevent gas in the gastrointestinal tract and help relieve numerous digestive disorders caused by heat. This is why they are also known to help improve ailments such as heartburn. The liver and pancreas are also shown to produce more natural bile and digestive enzymes when consuming these seeds. Cumin Seeds Cumin seeds ...