I had been craving stuffed bell peppers for a while so I finally decided to try making them at home. My husband is not a big fan of stuffed bell peppers, so I wanted to make sure he would enjoy it as well. Turns out, they are super easy to make and my husband lovedContinue reading “Stuffed Bell Peppers with a Secret Ingredient (It’s not love!!)”
Category Archives: South Asian
Garam Masala-A South Asian Secret
Garam Masala is a very common Pakistani/Indian ingredient that you find in a number of South Asian recipes! Garam Masala is a combination of 8 ground spices that has a unique flavor & a distinctive aroma. Having a home made fresh batch at hand makes it all the more better! White Cumin Seeds- 1 cup Whole Black PepperContinue reading “Garam Masala-A South Asian Secret”
Easy Hummus Recipe with Nutrient Analysis
Hummus is a very common side dish in the Middle East that is gaining popularity in the West. It is a great low calorie snack and a good vegetable source of protein. Chickpeas, the main ingredient in hummus, are rich in fiber and protein. They also contain vitamins and minerals such as folic acid (chickpeas tend toContinue reading “Easy Hummus Recipe with Nutrient Analysis”
A healthy iftaar
After fasting for more than 12 hours, I am ready to eat! Here are some tips that I keep in mind especially at an iftaar party: Pick up the healthy options: Most likely we will be eating our traditional/cultural foods. When it comes to our traditional foods, not all of them are unhealthy. Cholay (chickpeas), fruitContinue reading “A healthy iftaar”
Our body’s response to fasting
Let’s use our laptops as an example to understand how our bodies process what we eat for suhoor and, through it, we can understand how important eating suhoor is for our bodies while we fast. When our laptops are connected to an outlet, it has an instant source of energy. When the laptop batteries areContinue reading “Our body’s response to fasting”
Nutritious Suhoor
No matter how sleepy you are, don’t skip suhoor (morning meal consumed in Ramadan). Eating breakfast will sustain you enough to be able to perform daily activities without feeling lethargic, having headaches, or feeling irritable. Eat a balanced suhoor that includes a variety of food groups, such as complex carbohydrates (ex. whole wheat), protein (ex. egg),Continue reading “Nutritious Suhoor”
Ramadan Nutrition Tips
With only few days left until Ramadan, It is important to know how to eat healthy and meet our body’s needs while fasting for more than 12 hours. Meals: Have balanced meals that include carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats that will also provide vitamins and minerals Carbohydrates: choose “complex” carbs which will provide soluble fiberContinue reading “Ramadan Nutrition Tips”
Karhai Chicken
Number of servings: 6 Serving size: 2 pieces of chicken Calories: 240 calories Ingredients: 1 whole chicken 8 medium sized tomatoes (cubed) 1 cup oil 1 tbsp minced ginger 1 tbsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp (turmeric powder) 2 Tbsp cayenne pepper flakes ½ tsp red chili powder 5-6Continue reading “Karhai Chicken”
Baked Tilapia for desi taste buds
Why should I eat fish? It is a good source of lean protein and contains omega 3 fatty acids – good for the heart! What is the recommendation? Eat 2 servings of variety of fish/week What do you need for this recipe? 5 Tilapia pieces (~4 oz piece) 2 tsp Red chili powder 1/2 tspContinue reading “Baked Tilapia for desi taste buds”
My Plate vs. My Plate
I know it’s not easy nor is it fun to count calories – you just want to enjoy the meal! USDA came out with the My Plate few years ago and I believe it is a great guide to eating healthy. It gives a quick visual of how our plate should look to be on theContinue reading “My Plate vs. My Plate”
Wellness Inspired 