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poha upma recipe, poha upma for weight loss - poha or flattened rice or beaten rice is light on the stomach and helps to keep your fuller for a longer time. This meal is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner; replace one meal with this traditional upma to help you lose weight. I am using the thick variety of red poha which is hand pound, poha is completely gluten free, light on the stomach, and an excellent source of energy. It provides vitamin B1, iron, zinc, magnesium, vitamin c, vitamin A, and calcium. It contains no cholesterol and saturated fat. It is an excellent option for hypothyroid and pcod diet or for people who are anemic. Poha is inexpensive and easily available and is a whole some food. I used ghee in this recipe; did you know that ghee reduces the glycemic index of the food it is added too? I ngredients: 1 cup poha peanuts: 1/4 cup 1 tbsp: coconut oil or ghee 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 1 whole red chilli 1 sprig curry leaves 1 chopped ...

thyroid diet for weight loss , sharing a vegetarian full day thyroid friendly diet plan which not only helps you to lose weight but also nourish your thyroid gland. banana is an integral part of thyroid health and it is one fruit that is available all through the year round in Kerala and sadly we have instilled this myth in our minds that banana is FATTENING!! Banana on the other hand is packed with nutrients and is rich in potassium, vitamin B6, and iodine !! yes, they contain iodine and so does carrots!! and can help nourish your thyroid cells. And ladies, if you are over 45 and nearing menopause then you need them in your diet and younger ladies if you are pregnant or lactating then you need them more! Did you know that without adequate supply of iodine in your diet you are more vulnerable to osteoporosis and diabetes ? whole grains are also rich in iodine source and the reason why I included whole wheat roti (homemade, of course) and poha (flattened rice) in this plan. I h...

thyroid diet smoothie recipe , chocolate smoothie for breakfast with poha or aval is a filling and gluten free breakfast meal and perfect way to start your day. thyroid health is a concern these days and trying to include foods that are good for your thyroid heath is a great way to combat the disease naturally. thyroid and weight loss is easy to manage if you include certain foods in your diet which will not only help to reduce weight, bloating and fatigue but will give you more energy and a glowing and radiant skin. my favourite thyroid food is cacao, if you ask me its the best thing in the world. Cacao nibs are rich in iron , magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and vitamin C and that means it is great for your thyroid health. Be sure to choose raw cacao powder.  The best thing about cacao is that it increased brain function, metabolism, and prevents and treats depression...yes, cacao makes you happy! it certainly does make me!! Banana is one healthy natural plant base...

heard of cacao nibs?? its not cocoa nibs! its cacao nibs! they are raw chocolate chips, no processing, no added refined sugar, but you still get that chocolate flavour plus all the amazing natural benefits of chocolate and this my friends is a super food that should be included in your diet if you are a chocoholic like me. if you are not familiar with cacao nibs, then you should continue reading. Most of us knows that cacao or Theobroma cacao, is the source of original natural chocolate. It actually comes from the seeds of the fruit of the cacao tree; I remember during my childhood on one summer holidays while playing with my cousins at Kottayam, we came across the cacao tree and we managed to pull out a large fruit and somehow opened it and found some white seeds and in my all kiddish innocence thinking it is pure cacao I tasted some and it was the most bitterest taste I have experienced and the reason why I still remember it when I think of original cacao fruit. So, the seeds o...

super weight loss chocolate smoothie - healthy chocolate banana shake ; is one of my favourite healthy refined sugar free breakfast smoothie and best of all it keeps you fuller and satiated for a long time...and helps you to lose weight fast. chocolate for weight loss ?? yes!! does chocolate makes you happy?? well, it does it seems it releases some good hormones which elevates our moods! so, need any more reason not to have chocolate for breakfast? to make this a power packed, fortified with antioxidants and omega 3s, I am using some super foods plus they will also keeps you fuller for a long time. no refined sugar?? where does the sweetness comes from? its bananas! the trick is to freeze banana once it is ripened and that gives more sweetness, try it!! if you feel you need more sweetness; then my choice would be dates! raw cacao  nibs ! how much I love thee! if you bite into raw cacao nibs, you sure wont like the bitter taste (the more bitter the more heal...

turmeric tea mix - diy turmeric mix to make turmeric tea or golden milk. turmeric tea for weight loss, for a flat belly, stomach bloating, and for overall health. this homemade mix is an excellent fat burner and also will boost immunity. have this on empty stomach in the morning for best results. the active ingredient in turmeric known as curcumin has powerful anti inflammatory effects and is a strong anti oxidant. curcumin is not easily absorbed by the body and that is the reason inspite of us Indians having lots of turmeric in our diet, do not get its full benefits. black pepper is the one natural ingredient that helps the curcumin to be absorbed into the body by around 2000%, wow! So, do not skip black pepper when taking turmeric. All the ingredients I used in this homemade turmeric tea mix are locally acquired and organic. curcumin/turmeric is fat soluble so it is also a good option to have a warm cup after a heavy meal. studies shows that turmeric can prevent cancer, h...

curd quinoa or yogurt quinoa is a simple and healthy recipe which you can put together in under 10 mins if you have some cooked quinoa i n your refrigerator. When it comes to eating healthy , dinner is the most crucial time; I mean you eat healthy in the morning and at lunch, but dinner time you just lose the grip, maybe because you are tired after a hectic work schedule...whatever the reason maybe, sometimes cooking an elaborate healthy meal for dinner is most often cumbersome....well, at least in my case. this recipe is inspired from curd rice which we all love; so I thought why not make the same with quinoa for a gluten free meal and I had some pomegranate seeds (which is in season now) and that added color to this dish along with a fruity crunch. quinoa, fox tail millet and dalia are the grains I like to use for a rice-less meal. And as always for everyday meals I love easy and quick recipes. FYI quinoa is an ancient seed grain which is completely gluten free, pls check my ...