Kitchen Ideas << Good Health (Page 2)

Sev or fried papdi used in chaats can be replaced with cornflakes, which are healthier. It tastes delicious and crunches as nicely.

Curdled milk used in rice, dal, curry and dough, instead of water, adds to the taste and nutrition.

Avoid peeling of vegetables in water for too long time as the nutrient value gets drained away.

After peeling pomegranates, don't throw away the outer skin. Dry and powder it. A teaspoon of the powder taken with water early in the morning not only purifies the blood, but also serves as a good deworming agent.

Soak a handful of tulsi leaves in hot water. When the water cools, strain and add lemon juice and honey. This is very cooling, especially for children who play outside in the sun all day in summer and prevents heat exhaustion.