These days I am wildly looking for tasty vegetarian recipes. By no means am I turning into a complete vegetarian any time soon! But still, the wealth of recipes from the plant eating world has always attracted me more than any meat recipes ever have. I feel like a mad scientist experimenting in the kitchen with different vegetarian dishes from different cuisines - Cluster Beans-Pumpkin (गवार-डांगर), Indian short-flat beans with chickpea dumplings (सुरती पापडी-ढोकळी), Bottle Gourd-Split chickpea (दुधी-चणा डाळ), Kohlrabi- Split green gram (नवलकोल-मूग डाळ), Lemon Grass Tofu and Vegetable Curry, Cottage Cheese-Bell Pepper (पनीर-जालफ्रेझी), Kale-Chick Pea (साग-छोले), Roasted Pumpkin and Red Pepper pasta, with Fennel and Mushrooms, Vegetable Indo-Chinese Fried Rice etc are now as common in my kitchen as maybe some of the more popular varieties like Potatoes, Cauliflower or Cabbage. The strange thing is I don't even remember when I gradually started shifting towards these unusual but delicious varieties of food. But boy am I glad that I did!
The nutritional benefit of eating vegetables in unparalleled. Cooking them in a way that does not strip their nutritional value nor compromise taste makes them a delectable option for even the most fussy eaters. These days I have been reading a lot about different diet trends: Caveman's diet (Paleo), Gulten Free, Vegan, Low Carb, High Protein, Clean Eating, etc. And like everyone else, here's my opinion: There is no short cut to losing weight. Nor is there a cookie cutter one-size-fits-all diet plan. There is no magic pill out there either. Understanding what your body needs and feeding it with a well balanced diet is generally a good start. Consulting your doctor on your health stats (sugar, cholesterol, D3, B6, allergies, food sensitivities etc) as well as a nutritionist on the best diet plan that is sustainable long-term is the next step. Following a nutrition plan that's part of your lifestyle makes it second nature and easier to maintain. Regular exercise, mediation and staying hydrated promote emotional, mental and physical well-being.
Last but not the least, when in doubt, like my wise old friend Socrates proclaimed over 2,500 years ago - "Every in moderation. Nothing in excess", is still the best strategy.
The nutritional benefit of eating vegetables in unparalleled. Cooking them in a way that does not strip their nutritional value nor compromise taste makes them a delectable option for even the most fussy eaters. These days I have been reading a lot about different diet trends: Caveman's diet (Paleo), Gulten Free, Vegan, Low Carb, High Protein, Clean Eating, etc. And like everyone else, here's my opinion: There is no short cut to losing weight. Nor is there a cookie cutter one-size-fits-all diet plan. There is no magic pill out there either. Understanding what your body needs and feeding it with a well balanced diet is generally a good start. Consulting your doctor on your health stats (sugar, cholesterol, D3, B6, allergies, food sensitivities etc) as well as a nutritionist on the best diet plan that is sustainable long-term is the next step. Following a nutrition plan that's part of your lifestyle makes it second nature and easier to maintain. Regular exercise, mediation and staying hydrated promote emotional, mental and physical well-being.
Last but not the least, when in doubt, like my wise old friend Socrates proclaimed over 2,500 years ago - "Every in moderation. Nothing in excess", is still the best strategy.
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