Sweet summer: Try out delicious summer dessert recipes of a mango and coconut smoothie or a kokum pancake and more.
Summer Foods: What to Eat and What Not to Eat
Summer diet should include plenty of seasonal raw vegetables and fruits to provide us with energy, essential vitamins and minerals. The high water content in the raw foods prevents dehydration in our body.
Summer diet should include plenty of seasonal raw vegetables and fruits to provide us with energy, essential vitamins and minerals. The high water content in the raw foods prevents dehydration in our body.
‘Sweet summer: Try out delicious summer dessert recipes of a mango and coconut smoothie or a kokum pancake and more.’
* Ingredients: 1 pound watermelon; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 cups arugula; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese; Cracked black pepper, to taste * Method: Preheat grill to medium-high. Slice watermelon into 2-inch by 3-inch portions. Brush watermelon with olive oil and grill on one side until marks appear. Rotate once at a 45-degree angle to create diamond grill marks. Set to the side
* In a small saucepan, reduce vinegar by half over low heat and reserve
Super Foods to Keep you Hydrated this Summer
Summers days are long, hot and sweaty, and can leave you feeling de-hydrated and tired. Read on to find more about the foods that will keep you hydrated and maintain your energy levels on these long and hot days.
Summers days are long, hot and sweaty, and can leave you feeling de-hydrated and tired. Read on to find more about the foods that will keep you hydrated and maintain your energy levels on these long and hot days.
* Assemble salad by placing half the arugula on a plate. Top with grilled melon slice and half the goat cheese. Repeat creating two layers. Drizzle reduced vinegar on top. Season with remaining salt and pepper
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Top 10 Summer Foods to Beat the Heat
Summer is the time of the year with extremely high temperatures that cause heat-related illnesses. Some foods might help stay hydrated and keep the body cool.
Summer is the time of the year with extremely high temperatures that cause heat-related illnesses. Some foods might help stay hydrated and keep the body cool.
* Ingredients: For the dressing: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice; Salt, to taste; Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
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Top Tips to Beat the Summer Heat | Summer Tips to Beat the Heat
Is the summer heat making you feel tired and dizzy? Check out these simple tips to help you beat the summer heat and stay cool.
Is the summer heat making you feel tired and dizzy? Check out these simple tips to help you beat the summer heat and stay cool.
* Method: In a small bowl, whisk together oil and lime juice. Season to taste and set aside
* In a medium bowl, combine salad ingredients, top with dressing and toss
Ashish Srivastava, Executive Chef, Regenta LP Vilas, Dehradun too has some recipes to share
* Mango Summer Salad With Cheese
* Ingredients: 500gm ripe mango; 10gm mint leaves; 50gm mixed lettuce; 50gm onion; 50gm cherry tomato; 10ml lemon juice ; 5gm chopped mint; 200ml olive oil; 30gm feta cheese; 5gm salt; 6gm black pepper; 10ml honey; 10gm sunflower seed
* Method: Cut mango in cubes and add onions & tomato. Add some chopped mint leaves to the salad.
* Pour a few drops of olive oil and honey. Toss together with salt and pepper.
* Arrange salad in a plate with mix lettuce and pour remaining dressing on top of it. Garnish it with a few sprigs of mint leaves, feta cheese and sunflower seed
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