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Based on the online research for Basmati rice for Diabetics, there is good chance that Rice for Diabetics has been tampered with. We do not want to mess with nature. Avoid Basmati Diabetic Rice. Instead try: Use white rice which is hand pound (Not processed by any factory).  Only use organic rice (To avoid all pesticides and chemicals in the food.  Long grain is preferred over short grain for the lower GI value.  Try parboiled rice to see if things work out. It is an ancient method and worth a try instead of any factory process.  Verdict : Organic Hand-pound Long-grain Parboiled Rice or Organic Hand-pound Sona Masoori.  Best option for Diabetics : Combine Organic Quinoa (soaked overnight) and Rice in the ratio of 1:1. Online Research for Basmati Rice for Diabetics The issue of GMO contamination of basmati rice was raised at the preparatory meeting for the Convention on Biological Diversity, convened by Union Ministry of Environment ...

One of the most healthy and filling snacks is the Protein Power Balls. These are almost instant and easy to make and all natural. They contain amazing nutrition benefits with healthy fats and protein. I prefer the following seeds in the preparation of these balls: Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds  Sprouted Sunflower Seeds Hemp Seeds Overnight soaked, slow roasted sesame seeds  Why I do not use nuts? Since they contain phytic acid, and it is not good to eat raw nuts. It is better to soak nuts overnight before eating them. Why I use sprouted seeds? Even seeds have phytic acid, sprouting makes the nutrients in the seeds more bioavailable and easy to digest.  Why did I use raw Hemp seeds? Since hemp is the most easily digestible seeds and does not need soaking. Why did I soak overnight and slow roast sesame seeds? For any other seeds, this is the process I follow apart from the above three. It is just an example. I get the organic sprouted pumpkin and sunflow...

Store bought Ice cream contains various chemicals and anti-freeze which harm your body. Try the following recipes. Pre-requisite: Freeze the bananas cut into pieces. Either buy frozen blueberries and cherries or freeze them. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Frozen banana pieces 1/2 cup Frozen Blueberries 6 Frozen sweet cherries 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tbsp Raw Organic Honey (Based on the required sweetness) 1 tsp Baobab powder or Vitamin C - All natural powder (optional) Either serve them in small cones or a bowl for a yummy tasty and healthy Ice cream!! Try various variations of the above ice-cream: White ice-cream : Coconut milk and bananas (avoid blueberries and cherries) Pink ice-cream: Strawberry (avoid blueberries and cherries) Yellow ice-cream: Frozen Mangoes (or pineapples or jackfruit) Add more water to get kids to get used to smoothies before adding in spinach ;)

Once you can get rid of all processed foods and store bought juices, kids crave for something sweet. You can start with Lean Gold as it is an all time kids favorite, once they get a hang of it. Sweet Miracle is a very important juice to get them used to that taste. After they get adjusted to that taste, you can keep adding some vegetables which are pretty much tasteless like Zucchini, Broccoli, Spinach and graduate to Sweet Veggies, just make sure you add more Apple until they get used to the flavors. Lean Gold Ingredients: 1/2 Pineapple 2 Cucumbers 1 bunch Mint leaves Sweet Miracle Ingredients: 1 Apple 2 Carrot 2 Celery stalks Sweet Veggies Ingredients 1 Big Apple 1 Carrot 1/4 Beet 1 Celery 1 Cucumber 1/8 Zucchini 1 Broccoli stalks Kids enjoy these refreshing juices, my toddler sure loves her sweet veggies. 

To combat inflammation in the body, please replenish your body with Minty Gold. It provides your body with needed nutrients which are high in anti-inflammatory properties. It increases your liver health, joint health and digestive health. Minty Gold Ingredients: 1/2 Grapefruit 1/4 Pineapple 2 Celery Stalks 1/4 inch Fresh ginger 1/4 inch Fresh Turmeric 15 Mint leaves Enjoy the refreshing drink!

Are you missing Mojito these days having moved to a wholesome plant based diet? Try this smoothie-juice.  Mojito Joy Ingredients: 2 cups Ice 1 cup plain Coconut Milk 2 small Juiced Limes Handful of Fresh Mint (~15 leaves) 1-2 tbsp Raw Organic Honey Enjoy your Mojito Joy on a summer friday evening. 

Breakfast has become challenging with new theories everyday. Let me come up with a series of healthy breakfasts in this blog. Almond Oats Smoothie Bowl Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened Almond Milk 1 Banana 2 tablespoons Almond Butter 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/4 cups overnight soaked Old Fashioned Oats 1-2 Raw Organic Honey Pour the blended ingredients in a bowl, garnish with nuts, goji berries, raisins, hemp seeds, soaked chia seeds, and so on to enjoy an amazing and filling breakfast.

Thyroid glands produce hormones that control your metabolism. Symptoms of an under active thyroid include weight gain, constipation, hair loss, flaky skin and nails, fluid retention, slow reflexes, fatigue. Common causes are nutrient deficiency like iodine, selenium, auto-immune conditions, genetics, stress and other environmental factors. Foods to include: Whole and unprocessed plant based foods - Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds, Grains, Legumes Unrefined Oils - Cold pressed Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Selenium Rich foods like Brazilnuts, sunflower, flax seeds, Spinach. Iodine Rich foods like sea salt, sea vegetables, cranberries, navy beans, strawberries, potatoes. Foods to avoid: Limit raw cruciferous vegetables like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Radish, Brussel Sprouts, Bok Choy, Watercress, unfermented Soy products. Caffeine Here are 3 juices that will help you immensely. The RED Juice: Ingredients:  1 red pepper 1 orange 3 carrots 1/2 lemon The GREEN...

One of the best anti-inflammatory juices which helped me cure my Ulcerative Colitis is the Cab-Car Juice. That is my nickname for my Cabbage juice with Carrot in it. I also add an apple occasionally if I am in mood for something sweet. Do not forget the apple carrot miraculous combination. Two birds in one shot. Helpful if you have any of these situations: - Any gut related issue - Ulcerative Colitis - Leaky Gut - Crohn's disease - Inflammation in the body Caution: Since cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, please make sure your body can tolerate cabbage before loading up on this juice. Recipe: Cab-Car Juice Ingredients: Napa Cabbage Carrots Green Apple * All my juice ingredients are organic. Do not juice if any of your produce is organic, instead make a soup. Enjoy the refreshing juice early in the morning on an empty stomach.

Buy seedless soapnuts from amazon in bulk (approximate prize 5lbs = 35$). Grind them in Vitamix. Soak them overnight in warm water. Boil in water in the morning. Filter out the liquid. Use it in dishwasher or laundry. It can also be used as a shampoo, but beware of dryness. Use coconut oil before rinsing your hair with soapnuts. In India, I remember all my childhood, we used soapnuts until the commercial shampoos showed up in our teens.