Thursday, 24 October 2013

Avacado Sandwich


Avacado, also called as Alligator pear, is a high fiber, sodium and cholesterol free food that provides nearly 20 essential nutrients. It is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins as well as potassium.
Avacado can play a role in weight loss diet if eaten in moderate amount. While in calories at 48 calories per ounce, so you can easily fit into a calorie- reduced eating plan.






INGREDIENTS

Bread or Bun
Avacados chopped  -  2 nos
Tomato chopped  -  1 nos
Garlic crushed  -  1 nos
Lime juice  -  2 tbsp
Pepper powder  -  1/4 tsp
Olive oil  -  1 tsp
Salt


METHOD

Put the chopped avacado in a bowl and mash it well.
Then add chopped tomato, garlic, lime juice, pepper powder, olive oil and salt.
Mix it well.
Spread the avacado mix in between the bread or bun and toast them.
Serve hot.


Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Wheat Sprouts Salad




Wheat sprouts are an effective and economic tonic to improve general health. Once eaten, these enzymes acts as catalyst that perform important function in the body, such as to aid metabolism, neutralize toxins, cleanse the blood and many other body functions.
Studies show that sprouts have 3 to 5 times the vitamin content of the seed they sprouted from.
By eating wheat sprouts , we also get the benefit of the wheat germ, a rich source of Vitamin E.
Wheat sprouts are rich in dietary fibre and should be made an integral part of every body's diet.





INGREDIENTS

Sprouted Wheat  -  1 cup
Onion chopped  -  1 nos
Tomato chopped  -  1 nos
Cucumber chopped  -  1 nos
Carrot chopped  -  1 nos
Chopped cilantro  -  1 tbsp
Pepper powder  -  1/2 tsp
Lemon juice  -  1/2 tsp
Olive oil  -  1 tbsp
Salt


METHOD

Wash the wheat sprouts well.
Then add chopped onion, tomato, carrot, cucumber and cilantro and mix well.
Make a salad dressing by whisking up olive oil, lemon juice, pepper powder and salt.
Pour the dressing over the wheat sprouts mixture and mix it well.
Enjoy with any bread toast.