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6 foods that have higher vitamin C than oranges.

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Oranges are loaded with vitamin C and this is why they are recommended to be eaten every day. But if you’re tired of eating oranges to meet your daily requirement of vitamin C, you have endless options to take your dose of daily vitamin C without compromising on varieties. Other than oranges, there are a number of fruits of veggies that provide you as much vitamin C as oranges, and some of them provide you even.  Check out the list of our recommended fruits and veggies and add them to your list today. Here you go! Bell Pepper - 1 cup diced green bell pepper has more than twice as vitamin C as an orange. While a cup of red bell pepper provides you more than three times of vitamin C you get from one orange and is loaded with several other health benefits. Strawberries - Having been more nutritious than oranges, strawberries are a good alternative to oranges. For those who don’t like the intense citric flavor of oranges, strawberries might be for you. The bright color and sweet taste...
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Things to know before you get into a vegan diet.

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With the growing popularity of the vegan diet, people’s interest has also spiked in a plant-based diet. People tend to turn vegan for so many reasons like their love for animals, cultural beliefs, healthy goals and more so. But before you actually dive into a totally animal-free diet, there are a few things you should be aware of. This read aims at letting you know the health benefits of a vegan diet and what else follows along. So, let’s get started. Benefits of the vegan diet  You lose weight - Going totally vegan can lead you to lose weight. The reason being the portion of calories in vegan food products is way too little as compared to meat-based food. But be wary, you can still gain weight while following a vegan diet if you don’t stop mindless snacking on vegan junks. Your skin clearer - People who opted for a vegan diet witnessed clearer and glowing skin in the past. That means it naturally improves your skin health. We still would want to hear more people on this. You feel...
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2 Indian curry recipes to make under 20 minutes

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When you’re new to Indian cooking and don’t want to spend hours preparing and stirring to bring that authentic flavor, you want quick recipes that take easy-to-find ingredients. We understand the craving for home-cooked Indian food is real and so we bring you the two super easy curry recipes that will make you forget takeout. These recipes are the easiest of all the Indian curries and yet so flavorful that cooking them will become your favorite pastime. So, let’s get to cooking. Chicken Curry  Chicken curry is amongst the go-to curries that every Indian kitchen boasts of. You have to start with preparing basic ingredients like onions, ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes. Take a pot, add some oil and stir-fry 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp cumin and 1 ½ tbsp ginger-garlic paste along with chopped onions and 1 chopped green chili. After stirring for 3-4 minutes add chopped tomatoes and salt.  Cook for 2 minutes and add boneless chicken chunks with special Chicken Masala and ½ cup yogurt. Cook ...
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4 Reasons why home-cooked Indian food is good for weight loss.

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If you are someone who is looking to lose a few pounds and still be able to eat some delicious food, we get you. This is the case with almost every weight watcher and health maniac around the world and it’s great to be conscious about eating right. But the problem is that not everyone is aware of the fact that they can maintain a healthy weight by following a diet that is commonly perceived as unhealthy. Yes, you guessed it right - the Indian food! Despite Indian cuisine being known to be a high-calorie and high cholesterol diet, it is one of the healthiest diets that helps you in weight loss. Let’s see, why! Healthful superfoods  Indian cuisine has been using some of the great superfoods that even the world is recognizing now. An Indian kitchen is filled with various such healthy ingredients like turmeric, which we add in milk and our daily recipes, and gooseberry (Amla) which works wonders when eaten as sauce or pickle. Ingredients that help weight loss  Indian dishes majorl...
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5 Types of Indian Rice that are healthy and tasty.

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Rice is the only grain that is cultivated and consumed worldwide. Indian is among the countries that consume rice as its staple food and the reason is the presence of nutrients like carbs, vitamins, and minerals in it. There is a countless variety of rice that is grown in different regions of the country to prepare sweet dishes, spicy delicacies, and snacks. If you’re an Indian food aficionado, you might like to know about a few varieties of rice that are healthy as well as flavorful. Basmati Rice  Basmati is one of the long-grained varieties of rice that is eaten the most throughout the country. It is long and thin in shape and does not stick after boiling. The endearing taste and fragrance make you drool over dishes made with this rice. These characteristics of the Basmati rice are the reason why Indians use this rice to cook dishes like Biryani, Vegetable Pulao, and Jeera Rice. Brown Rice  If you’re looking for healthier Indian rice, brown rice would be the right choice. Br...
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6 wonder foods you need to get rid of your hangover.

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  We’re in the middle of the festive season and it's common to have fantastic nights with friends and families during this time. But these awesome nights usually come with headaches, nausea, and fatigue following gruesome hangovers. If that’s the case with these days, don’t feel guilty because these are the days when it’s okay to be entranced in celebration. Since we have no control over these crazy nights, let’s prepare to deal with the next morning hangovers. Here are 6 wonder foods to deal with gruesome hangovers.  Bananas Bananas are packed with nutrients like potassium and electrolyte that your body desperately needs to get rid of a hangover. Your body gets weak due to excessive drinking and throwing up. Whether shale or plain banana, it can help restore the much-needed strength that you so need to start your day.   Pickles Pickles are salt-rich and that’s why eating them provides your body with sodium. Due to overindulgence in alcohol consumption and vomiting, ...
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6 seeds to use in your cooking for healthful Indian meals.

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As we are aware that Indian cooking involves ingredients that have medicinal properties and health benefits. From the spices to vegetables, and the cooking style, everything has its own properties that are found to be healing and healthy. Today we’re going to tell you about the seeds (dried seeds) that not only dissolve the flavor in your food but also help you maintain good health. Let’s have a look now. Mustard Seeds These are small round black seeds that come in different varieties and colors. These edible seeds are added in most Indian curries like lentils, Sambar and rasam, and leave pleasant flavor and fragrance into the food. In different regions of India, the seed has different names. The healthy mustard oil used to cook food in India is extracted from these seeds and provides several health benefits like relief from anti-inflammatory conditions and helps boost metabolism.  Fenugreek Seeds Fenugreek seeds are one of the essential seeds used in cooking lots of Indian dishes....
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