Beetroot Juice as a Pre-Exercise Snack

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Beetroot Juice as a Pre-Exercise Snack

  • Author: Mubarra
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Beetroot juice is an excellent pre-exercise snack because it is high in essential vitamins and minerals, which provide an energy boost and improve physical performance. Beetroots are high in nitrates, which are converted into nitric oxide in the body and help increase blood flow, resulting in better oxygen delivery to the muscles and less fatigue. Beetroots are also high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which help to reduce muscle damage and promote recovery. 

You’ll be able to perform better and reap the benefits of beetroot juice if you drink it before exercise. So, the next time you hit the gym or go for a run, try this tasty and nutritious pre-workout drink!


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Ingredients

  • 1 medium-sized Beetroot
  • 1 medium-sized Apple
  • 1/2 medium-sized Carrot
  • 1/2 inch Ginger
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 1/2 cup of water

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the beetroot, apple, carrot, and ginger.
  2. Cut them into small pieces and add them to a blender.
  3. Squeeze the lemon and add the juice to the blender.
  4. Add 1/2 cup of water to the blender.
  5. Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
  6. Ideally, drink the juice unstrained. However, initially, to get started, you can strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pulp.
  7. Serve immediately or store in a glass bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

Other ingredients such as Spinach leaves, Black Pepper, Turmeric etc can be added to boost the benefits.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 60
  • Fat: 0.25g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.5g
  • Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 1g



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Ayurvedic Miracle Tea – CCF tea

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Ayurvedic Miracle Tea – CCF tea

  • Author: Mubarra
  • Prep Time: 1 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 1-2 glasses 1x
  • Category: Detox
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

If you want to digest and detox, look no further than this Ayurvedic concoction of CCF tea. It is a classic combination of 3 culinary spices (Cumin, Coriander and Fennel seeds) which aids in the absorption and assimilation of nutrients and provides detoxifying effects.

Let’s look at the individual benefits of each of these seeds to understand the magic of this tea further

Cumin seeds

  1. Stimulates Metabolism
  2. Relives congestion
  3. Soothes inflamed Mucous membranes
  4. Reduces flatulence
  5. Improves elimination of toxins

Coriander seeds

  1. Improves digestion and relieves gas
  2. Calms muscle spasms
  3. Helps with Urinary or digestive tract issues

Fennel seeds

  1. Prevents cramping
  2. Promotes breast milk production, Mental alertness and fat burning
  3. Alleviates gas and indigestion

 


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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 4–5 cups water

 


Instructions

  1. Boil water in a stainless steel vessel
  2. Add the seeds.
  3. Allow the tea to boil for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the preferred strength.
  4. Strain out the seeds, place them in an insulated thermos, and sip them throughout the day.
  5. Make sure to consume warm and prepare it fresh on a daily basis.

Keywords: Detox, Digestion and gut health, weight loss, anti-inflammatory

 

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Aloo – Peas (Dry)

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ALOO – PEAS (Dry)

  • Author: Meenu Agarwal
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 30

Description

This Aloo-Peas dry preparation is an easy and simple North Indian cuisine recipe prepared with basic ingredients : Potatoes and peas. This vegan and gluten free recipes makes and excellent pairing with steamed rice/roti for as an ideal lunch or dinner choice.


Ingredients

Potato – 2 medium size (diced)

Peas – ½ cup (half boiled)

Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp

Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp

Fennel seeds – ¼ tsp

Green chilies – 1-2 finely chopped

Red chili powder – ½ tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Amchoor powder – ¼ tsp

Garam masala – ¼ tsp

Salt – to taste


Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick pan. Add 1 tbsp. oil. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, green chilies. Mix well.
  2. Add diced potato to the pan, half boiled peas, mix well.
  3. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt. Mix well.
  4. Simmer the flame & cover the pan with the lid.
  5. Stir occasionally & check if the vegetables are soft.
  6. Add the remaining seasonings & mix well.
  7. Cover the pan & cook for 1-2 minutes more. Stir it well.
  8. Add some coriander leaves & mix.
  9. Serve hot with a drop of lemon juice over it.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 100 - 110
  • Fat: 7 - 10
  • Carbohydrates: 35 - 40
  • Protein: 6 - 8

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