Food Specialties in a Marathi Wedding

Of all the other cultures in India, Maharashtrians tend to have the simplest weddings. These weddings are complemented with simple, yet healthier wedding cuisines. Marathi food promises less oil, less salt, minimal butter, thereby making it a fitness freak’s delight.

The Menu

Wedding menu of a Marathi family is almost always vegetarian, and more so if the couple hails from a Brahmin family. There are some sects of Marathi’s that eat meat, yet their food menus are all vegetarian. This is because wedding rituals and receptions generally take place in temples, where non-veg is restricted.

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Go Home & Go Green: How to Minimize Waste in Your Kitchen

On a global scale, one third of the produce that we grow is thrown out, culminating in 1.3 billion tons of wasted food every year. After confronting themselves with these appallingly high numbers, most people gasp in disbelief, but then simply sigh and say, “Well, I personally don’t throw out that much. I can’t be part of the problem!”

But that’s where most people are wrong. There are many ways – both large and small – in which all of us can help minimize food waste in our everyday lives. If you’re serious about making a difference, one of the best ways of cutting down on food trash is attempting to go near-zero-waste in your kitchen. We know that this is easier said than done, but hear us out: there are four surprisingly simple additions to any and all quality kitchens that will decrease your waste like never before. Let’s check them out! Continue reading “Go Home & Go Green: How to Minimize Waste in Your Kitchen”

How to Lose Weight Without Exercise and Get Rid of Belly Fat

This is how to lose weight without exercise – you just have to eat sensibly.

A good healthy meal is simple and doesn’t have to be complicated. You just have to prepare your own meals and eat out less.

If you have been on a high processed food diet, it’s time to make the change and eat more fresh meals. Without question fresh, unprocessed meals are more nutritious and healthier for the body. You just have to compare our previous generations diet, there were less processed foods, less take aways and people just ate in more!

So take control of what you are eating and think ‘Fresh’. Continue reading “How to Lose Weight Without Exercise and Get Rid of Belly Fat”

Infrared Grills Which Are Less Than $500 and Are Great for Cooking at Home

Is the lack of space your excuse for not hosting a barbeque party? Or does the tedious work which comes with cleaning up put you off? If you said yes to any of the questions above, read on to find out what you can do to make these excuses a thing of the past. First, you must invest in a great cooker, and below is an overview of some of the leading brands in the industry to help you choose the best-infrared grill under $500 for your home.

1. Char-Broil Signature TRU Infrared 3-Burner Cabinet Gas Grill

This is a black medium-sized grill that uses infrared technology that heats food while sealing in juices to prevent the food from burning. It has a sure-fire electronic ignition system that provides an automatic source of fire no matter where you are. It has a wide cooking surface and warming rack that makes it spacious enough for use as a working area. Continue reading “Infrared Grills Which Are Less Than $500 and Are Great for Cooking at Home”

Using Claypots For Healthy Cooking – A Beginner’s Guide

If you are looking for a healthy new way of cooking, why not try claypot cooking Asian-style?

Claypot cooking is an ancient technique in many cultures from the Romans, Etruscans, Chinese, Indian, Mexican and Moroccans. In Asia, claypots have been widely used as a cooking style for centuries. From China, Vietnam, Thailand, South East Asia to the Indian subcontinent, claypots are an essential utensil in any well-equipped kitchen. In fact, food is often served in claypots to tell people about the way it is cooked.

Claypots are used for boiling soups, noodles and porridge, making stews, and steaming meats and vegetables. With the claypot uncovered, claypots can also be used for frying and grilling meats, vegetables, tofu, rice and noodles. Many dishes are aptly named after this unique cooking style – claypot rice, claypot chicken, and so on. Continue reading “Using Claypots For Healthy Cooking – A Beginner’s Guide”

Lose Weight by Reducing Salt Addiction

Salt, in limited amounts, is an essential part of a healthy diet. Consumed in excess, though, it can spike your blood pressure and make you look fatter because of your body retaining more water to balance the larger amount of sodium present. Here are some tips for reducing your salt intake to slim down fast.

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Plant foods are generally high in potassium, which reduces bloating by balancing the effect of sodium in your body. Some of the greatest sources of potassium are oranges, tropical fruits, bananas, and potatoes. Potassium supplements are also available, but their use is often supervised by a doctor because excess is potentially dangerous. Continue reading “Lose Weight by Reducing Salt Addiction”

13 Tips To Help You Lose Weight In The New Year

Wading through weight loss information can seem to be a confusing task. There are so many ideas, plans, and programs. It can be easy to end up so overwhelmed that you lose sight of what you started out to do. In this article we will reveal some sound tips to get you going again.

1. Know Your Daily Caloric Requirement – When starting a weight loss plan, you need to determine how many calories you should be having a day. Online calculators abound that will let you input your height, weight, age, activity level and the amount you want to lose and will provide you the total calories you should eat each day. If you know the calories you should consume each day, it’s much easier to stay within the guidelines.

2. Cut The Sugar – If you want to lose weight, try cutting sugar from your diet. Sugar adds a lot of unneeded calories to your diet. Sugar will often give you an energy boost, but it doesn’t last nearly as long as healthy foods and can leave you feeling drained afterwards. If you cut out sugar, you’ll cut out a lot of junk food. The less junk food you eat, the less calories you’ll take in. Continue reading “13 Tips To Help You Lose Weight In The New Year”

One Simple Action for Eating Less, Improving Digestion and Boosting Pleasure: Chew Your Food

Really, it’s that simple.

I’m sure you’re like, “Whatever, mom, I do chew my food.”

Hmmm, are you sure about that?

Or, do you kinda, sorta chew your food and then expect those teeth in your stomach to finish the job?

It’s ok. I used to think I chewed my food too.

Then one day I shined a spotlight on my chewing ways, and lordy, was I ever shocked (and terribly embarrassed).

I discovered I was a fast-eating, multitasking non-chewer. Continue reading “One Simple Action for Eating Less, Improving Digestion and Boosting Pleasure: Chew Your Food”

Is Nonstick Cookware Good for You?

When it comes to kitchen sets there are thousands of options, but how do you know what is the best choice for you and your family?

Stainless steel looks great, but heats slowly and is much too heavy for every day cooking. Tri-ply provides the best of all words, but food will stick if you aren’t careful. Hard-anodized has some of the properties of nonstick cookware, but does not truly qualify as nonstick. Finally, cast iron not only sticks, but requires two hands to lift the heavy cookware.

That brings us to nonstick cookware, a convenient kitchen set that heats up quickly and is much less likely to stick than any other kitchen set.

Teflon, a brand name nonstick coating, was accidentally discovered by Roy J. Plunkett in 1938 and gained popularity in the kitchen in the 1950’s, giving birth to nonstick cooking sets. Continue reading “Is Nonstick Cookware Good for You?”

Is Your Health Food Really Healthy?

The world is becoming more health conscious every year. Food companies are making so-called health food products, the fast food industry is trying to make healthier menus, and people are making smarter choices when it comes to their food.

This is a wonderful thing and is much needed with obesity continually affecting more and more families. It is still a challenge to eat right with all of the “health food” options and media dictating what we see as healthy. Every day I see advertisements and articles promoting food products that really aren’t the best choice. From high fructose corn syrup to 100-calorie snack packs, people are being bated into poor health choices. Making the weight loss journey and the quest for 6 pack abs continually harder.

The easiest way to avoid all of this and stick to a healthier path would be to eat natural foods that have not been altered by humans. This grocery list would include fresh meats, veggies and fruits, raw nuts, and less altered dairy products. This can be a tough thing to do, since most foods on the shelves have been influenced by humans one way or another. Continue reading “Is Your Health Food Really Healthy?”