Tips

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Bell or Cannon ball fruit, mashed to a pulp and mixed with water and sugar is a refreshing drink and prevents summer digestive disorders.

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Try to mix a number of vegetables together in cooking—a combination of vegetables is a good source of nutrients.

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Cook with minimum water and do not discard water left over after cooking, use it in soups and gravies.

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In cooking vegetables, avoid use of baking soda as this also causes loss of nutrients.

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

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Add 50 grams of methi seeds to every kilo of wheat, while giving for grinding. Chappatis made out of this flour are easily digested and also cooling for the stomach.

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Before cooking, wash vegetables thoroughly in running water two or three times to remove any pesticides or insects.

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Use vegetables in their raw form, like in salads and raitas, as then the vegetables will have their nutritional value in full. Also, use sprouts whenever possible for more nutrition.

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

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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.

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The best way cook is steam-cooking, pressure cooking or cooking with just enough water.

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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.

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

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