Cook your way to good health!

In the present world, eating is the pivot of social meets. We tend to meet at parties, go out for lunch, dinner, host an event that caters food from outside, catch up a movie and buy across the counter, discuss business over lunch at a fast food restaurant, etc. Busy schedules and socializing combined have borrowed concepts from America which invented fast foods and eat outs. Outside food whether it is from a restaurant, fast food joint, outsourced cooking; these are all major contributions to high and unhealthy calorie, sugars, fats, sodium and carbohydrates. Especially at parties, since food buffet is spread enticingly, it may encourage one to consume more food than they would ideally. The re-use of oils for shallow frying and deep frying or seasoning may give rise to trans-fat allergy or in the least it may increase bad cholesterol.

Ideal solution for eating healthy and socializing at the same time is to host dinners, parties and events at your own home. Home cooked meals give you the advantage of being in control of the menu, the ingredients purchased and used, the cooking process and the quantity of food cooked. Since a meal is home cooked, the expectation of the guests looking forward to a good spread or a delectable menu will as well be quite reasonable.

Your potluck parties and other parties could be shining examples of menus that have healthy, home cooked and yet interesting spread in them. The most important of all are authentic ingredients that enhance your cooking skills as well as keep the nutrients intact through the cooking and serving process till the food reaches the gut. We are introducing some of the best cooking ingredients to enhance the taste of that home cooked meal and serve the health of your loved ones and your guest.

Gingelly Oil

Gingelly Oil or Sesame oil is known as the queen of oil because it has many health benefits. Ayurvedic text has mentioned Gingelly Oil as the best oil as a cooking medium as well as for body therapy and massages. Pure Gingelly Oil has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This oil contains 85% of MUFA and 15% of PUFA. Gingelly Oil is comparable to Olive Oil for a healthy Heart.

Dhaniya Powder

Coriander seeds possess many plant-derived chemical compounds that known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties.The seeds are the storehouse of many vital B-complex vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. The aroma of the powder is a clear indication of freshness of the spice.

Jeera Powder

Research shows that cumin has antioxidant properties, helps in digestion and protects against memory loss among many other things. According to Ayurveda, cumin is one of Nature’s best overall tonic. In Sanskrit, cumin is known as Jiraka, which means “that which helps digestion”. Justifiably, this is the first most ingredient of all healthy Indian cooking. Watch for the appetizing aroma as soon as you open the airtight pack.

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric is a super-spice as well as a medicinal rhizome that has a high antioxidant value and boosts the immune system. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is popular among those with arthritis and joint problems for this reason. Turmeric is antiseptic and kills yeast and parasites when used internally. It is what gives many Indian Foods their yellow color. It is used in curries and in mustard. It is also known to support brain health against degenerative diseases.

Jai Hanuman Kesari

Kesari or Saffron, the king of spices, is also known as 'Zafran'and 'Kesar' This exotic herb is famous for its Coloring and flavoring properties.It is Valued all over the world for not just its culinary value add but also by medical experts for the immense benefits It is known to aid vitality and act as a natural antacid.It is consumed by pregnant women in moderation as it is known to control blood pressure, mood swing and uterine health. Owing to the sensual effect its aroma induces, it is used for flavoring Biryani, Kheer and other sweets.