The early Greeks and Romans were among the first mushroom growers. Mushrooms were initially avoided out of a fear of poisoning. The Italians cultivated it and it became popular all over Europe. There are thousands of varieties today, and they are grown all over the world. Unlike other vegetables, mushrooms contain two important B vitamins […]

Check out a delicious recipe made of coconut.
Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup
Serves: 4
Time: 30 min
Ingredients:
• Unsweetened coconut milk One can (13.5-ounce)
• Green curry paste […]

The coconut is called as the tree of life because it has been providing us, human beings, food and drink, material for making home, fuels and for many other industrial uses. Its medicinal uses are many.

Coconuts play an exceptional role in the diets of mankind because they are the source of important […]

This soup is very good source of beta carotene and vitamin c. this also provides protein and calcium. Heart and diabetic patients should avoid the cream in it.
Ingredients:
30 gm butter
1 large onion chopped
2 tbsp ground coriander
1 large potato, peeled and chopped
500 gm pumpkin, peeled and chopped
750 ml vegetable stock
1.4 tbsp grated nutmeg
125 ml double […]

Amongst all nuts, almonds are one of the most nutritious, healthy and beneficial for our body. Not only they are good for our heart, they are also excellent snacks.
Almonds are a rich source of vitamin E; they are responsible for lowering cholesterol. Almond oil traditionally used by massage therapists to lubricate the skin during a […]

Delicious mouth watering carbohydrate rich meal with B complex, vitamins and minerals such as carotene. Diabetic patients should avoid this dish.
Ingredients:
500gm – mixed colored spiral pasta
Fresh herbs for garnish

For herb sauce:
15 gm polyunsaturated margarine
1 small chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp plain flour
½ cup or 125 ml vegetable stock
1 cup or 120 ml […]

A very tasteful and low calorie vitamin C – rich salad. This is a good filling salad for weight watchers.
Ingredients:

1 vegetable stock cube;
3 nos. of small turnips, peeled and properly sliced;
4 nos. of kiwi, peeled and sliced
4 tbsp salad oil;
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice,
Salt to taste
¼ tbsp crushed black peppercorns
Procedure:

Bring a saucepan of water […]