Are you sure that the food you eat is healthy and of your choice? Sometimes, it happens that you went at grocery store for purchasing some products and get confused to select between two similar products; which one to buy? For healthier choice or to pick up the right product, you may investigate the food labeling. Just because a labeling of product claims to have healthier ingredients, it is not necessary that the product is a healthier choice.

Nowadays, food manufacturers are very clever; they compelled us to think that processed food has same health benefits as unprocessed food, or that a product is “All Natural” though it contained high fructose corn syrup. As a health conscious consumer, you should be aware about the misleading foods label. Misleading food labels attract the consumers with eye catching pictures, keywords and bold statements. All these attracting features claims to fulfill the dietary requirement of people but they are not true all the time. Read the rest of this entry »

Spicy Mushroom Masala is a mouthwatering recipe made up of mushrooms. Mushroom is widely used in many cuisines as it is a very healthy low calorie food rich in vitamins, protein and minerals. Also, mushrooms provide calcium, fiber copper, riboflavin, selenium, niacin and potassium. In fact, mushrooms contain antioxidant in very high amount, in the same league as the spinach and red pepper. Mushrooms are also referred as the meat of the vegetables. They are of two types: edible mushroom and non edible mushroom. Generally, mushrooms are liked by all when prepared with tasty masala. Spicy and Healthy, Mushroom Masala is a fast cooking recipe and very simple to prepare. It is very good in taste and an excellent combination to be consumed with chapathi, naan, roti, paratha, rice, etc.

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Tacos are the staples of Mexican food which are popular throughout the world. Tacos are originated in Mexico and the word taco is akin to sandwich. They are ideal for hot summer days and cold winter nights. Taco is made up of wheat or corn tortilla covered around a filling. You can make various filling and toppings including seafood, sour cream, beef, vegetables, chicken and cheese. Tacos are among the most versatile foods as you can use all types of fillings. Tortillas are readily available in the grocery store. Tacos calorie content depends upon the ingredients that you use. To reduce calorie content, avoid oil, cheese and other fatty items. Tacos are very easy to prepare at home as you have to only make filling and fill it into the tacos. Here are some of the authentic Mexican tacos recipes which you can easily made at home.

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Grilled Sandwiches are perfect for Summer time. They are among the excellent quick meals which you can eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grilled sandwich has smoky and authentic flavor. Grilling transforms an ordinary sandwich into bistro-style entrée. Outside of the bread becomes crispy & toasty as well as filling becomes warm & gooey by grilling. Grilled sandwich is healthier compared to pan fried sandwich. You can make grilled sandwiches using a stove top, a cast iron skillet, a grill pan, a cast iron griddle, indoor grill or outdoor grill or sandwich maker. You can make grilled sandwiches in few minutes. They are very simple and easy to prepare. Read on the article to know some of the summer sandwiches on grill.

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Almost everyone likes to eat a snack much more than a regular food. It is sad to say that most of the snacks which are tempting too much are unhealthy or fried or both. Homemade popcorn is one of the healthier choices among snacks. While watching movie either at home or at theater, eating popcorn has been become a tradition all over the world. Popcorn is a best way to add fiber in our diet. Also, popcorn is fully packed with those vitamins that humans require on a daily basis like zinc, iron, vitamin B, magnesium and more. As well, the homemade version does not contain too much fat and has no chemicals that are highly present in the microwave version popcorn. Masala Popcorn can be made by two methods: the microwave method or on the stove method. By preparing popcorn at home, you can absolutely control over the ingredients utilized for seasoning and have no doubts about the artery-clogging Trans fats. It is very easy to prepare your own homemade popcorn in a microwave, an air popper or by hand on the stove.

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Mustard is among the most prevalent and favorite spices in the whole world. Mustard is used in many sauces, marinades, dressings, soups and glazes as an ingredient. The word mustard comes from 2 Old French words “must” means sour wine and “ardens” means burning. Mustard sauce is one of the dishes, which is made from mustard. It has sharp & pungent taste as well as thick texture. It is very prevalent to the foods of North America, India, Africa, the Mediterranean regions and northern Europe. It is served with vegetables, shrimp, hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs, pork, sandwiches, fish, turkey and other fast foods. Mustard sauce can be used as a substitute of regular ketchup. It is very easy to prepare and requires less time. Read on to know the recipes of mustard sauce.

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A hot summer day is the time to remain cool with best summer drinks. It is very essential to maintain body fluids in summer as the body becomes dehydrate in summer. Dehydration is caused by excess sweating. Summer drink is one of the best way to replenish body fluids. Summer drinks can be made with or without alcohol. These drinks keep you cool and refreshed during summer. They help to combat fatigue as well as prevent dehydration. They also wash down toxins from the body. There are many types of drinks that you can choose from. Drinks can be made from various fruits and vegetables. These drinks are also low in calories and high in vitamins & minerals. Here are the recipes of best summer drinks with and without alcohol.

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As summer arrives, everyone reminds the delicious and sweet Lychee fruit. Lychee is a sub tropical fruit which is indigenous to low elevations of the provinces of Fukien and Kwangtung in Southern China. The word ‘Lychee’ is a Chinese word which indicates “a reward for a life that is joyful”. Lychee fruit is also recognized as litchi, leechi, lichu and laichi. For people, who usually don’t enjoy fruits, Lychee fruit makes a great choice. Lychee fruit belongs to soapberry family, Sapindaceae and mostly found in the temperate regions of the world. This drupe fruit is outwardly covered by a pink-red uneven textured rind, easily detachable. This exotic fruit is scientifically named as Litchi chinensis and has a sweet taste that somewhat resembles to the grapes.

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Sprouts are commonly used in All cuisine and they are good and healthy for us. In any recipe, they add little crunchy texture and sweet taste. Bean sprouts are believed to be a cooling food in Chinese traditional medicine as they help to clear heat and eliminate toxins from the body. In Western countries, bean sprouts have become more popular these days and are easily available in grocery stores. Sprouts are healthy, especially for dieters as they are rich source of vitamin C, protein and Folacin. Bean sprouts are really economical and you can found them fresh at Asian grocery. Before cooking, simply wash sprouts under running water. Though they are highly nutritious, they can be insipid and contain a funny smell. Add oyster sauce in Chinese sprout dish for getting flavor and sesame oil for fragrance and aroma.

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Coconut milk is becoming more popular these days as it very healthy and nutritious. In many food recipes coconut milk is used as a base. Usually coconut milk is used in South and Southeast Asian foods. Coconut milk is creamy and thick as well as has nutty flavor. Many people have misunderstanding about coconut milk as coconut water. Coconut milk is obtained from coconut meat. Coconut milk becomes rancid quite faster so it is very important to preserve it. Coconut milk is easily accessible in the market but you can also make coconut milk at home. Refer the article to know how to make and preserve coconut milk.

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