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Coconut chutneys are another one of my all-time favorite foods. So here is a great way to up the nutrition and flavor of your coconut chutney while doing your small part to reduce food wastage. Let’s put those beautiful, nutritious purple leaves from the outer …
Banana blossom is the superfood you haven’t heard of yet! It’s packed with essential nutrients such as phosphorous, calcium, potassium, copper, magnesium, iron, antioxidants, and fiber. According to Ayurveda, it balances pitta and is used to treat bronchitis, constipation, and ulcer, among other things. If …
Ellunda, as it’s called in Kerala, was a staple while I was growing up. It’s not only delicious and easy to make but also has a chock-full of nutrients. It is an excellent source of copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium,phosphorous, iron, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, vitamin B1, …
Super easy and healthy vegan jello made with agar agar and sweetened with apple juice. Conventional jello is made with gelatin which is derived from collagen obtained from various animal by-products like the skin, bones, hooves, and connective tissues of animals such as cows, chickens, …
Salsa is extremely versatile, and a must-have in your refrigerator at all times! It’s a boon when you want to throw together something in a jiffy. You can add it to soups, sandwiches, salads, burritos, tofu scramble, dip, marinade, and many more. Ingredients 3 large …
This pickle is inspired by the traditional mango pickle from Kerala. It’s not always easy for us to find unripe organic mangoes through out the year so we began experimenting with different fruits and vegetables, and clearly carrots were the winner. Ingredients 1 cup carrots, …
Thoran is a daily staple at most homes in Kerala. It is a vegetable stir fry with grated coconut and delicately spiced with cumin, turmeric, mustard, chilies, and curry leaves. It is typically served with steamed rice. Ingredients 2 cups kale, finely chopped 4 tbsp …
Just in time for the holidays! This “cheesecake” is incredibly delicious and much more nutrient-dense than a traditional cheesecake. For example, cashews and coconut oil take the place of cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs, raw almonds take the place of graham crackers, and dates …
Here is another easy and nutrient-dense dish. We all know how absolutely essential greens are for good health. They are low in calories, low in sugars, low in sodium, no cholesterol, high in fiber, and a nutrient powerhouse! They contain a high amount of antioxidants, …
Chia seeds come from the Salvia hispanica plant, which belongs to the mint family and is native to Central America. Among the Aztecs, it was considered a dietary staple as well as a valuable currency. Don’t let its size fool you; it packs quite a …