Author: Manu

Cozy winter drinks ideas.

Winter chills are blowing and its the season for cozy warm blankets and hot soul soothing beverages. Looking for some heart warming winter drink ideas. Let’s dive into some basic yet delicious drink ideas.

  1. GOLDEN MILK

Let’s start with a simple yet awesome drink. Pour some milk into the pan and let it simmer.

To a container add some clarified butter a pinch of turmeric and put the mixture on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add this to the milk and put it to boil.

To make this drink more delicious you can add vanilla extracts and some sweetener of your choice. I prefer adding maple syrup to mine. 🙂

2. TWISTED LATTE

As the breeze blows nothings better than a coffee shot. Let’s turn out and add some ingredients to make the coffee even more delicious and nutritiousness.

Add milk to a pot and put it on simmer. Add cocoa powder to it and mix so that no lumps are formed. Add some water to a different container and mix an espresso shot to it. Add this to the boiling milk.

Add a table spoon of vanilla extract and a sweetener of your choice.You can add a spoon of cream to the drink to get a creamy texture. Enjoy supper soothing twisted latte. 🙂

3. GINGER TEA

The classic drink which is nutritious as well as loaded with flavors. To prepare this ethnic drink in its own traditional way lets dive into its original recipe.

Pour some water into a pan and put it to boil. Add tea leaves, fennel seeds, and some sugar to it. Let it simmer for 3-4 min. Add freshly chopped ginger to the boiling water at a low flame and let it simmer for another 5 mins. Add milk and put the mixture to boil. Strain the drink to cups. Enjoy the goodness of ginger with blissful taste.

HOW TURNING VEGETARIAN IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH

Vegetarian culture is highly practiced in India, it may be because either of our cultural believes or our personal choice. The non-vegetarian diet is preferred because of its atkin nature but being vegetarian food too provides enormous health benefits.

A vegetarian diet may include the basic veggies and fruits along with the dairy products. Here are listed major benefits of a vegetarian diet.

  • It is Rich in certain Nutrients: Whole grains, whole foods ,fruits , beans, seeds comprises a large part in the vegetarian diet they make up an intake of certain beneficial nutrients like fiber, antioxidants and plant compounds.They are also rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C and E.
  • It can help lose Weight: Many a studies have concluded that the in takers of plant based diet tend to be thinner and have a lower Body Mass Index. The studies also concluded that people with vegetarian or vegan diets loose slightly more weight than those who are not.
  • Lower Blood Sugar Levels: Going vegetarian helps you take over the type 2 diabetes, Vegetarians tend to have lower blood sugar levels and a higher sensitivity of insulin hence decreasing the risks of developing the type 2 diabetes to a remarkable extent.
  • Improves Kidney Function: Many of the studies have concluded that plant based diet can help slow or stop kidney disease from getting worse. When one have a kidney disease, acid can build up in blood. Eating less animal based food can lower the acid load and put less stress on you kidney.
  • Protection against Certain Cancer: According to the World Health Organization, about one-third of cancer can be prevented by the factors within your control including diet. Researches also suggest that eating at least seven portions of fruits and vegetables per day lower the risks of dying from cancer by 15%.

Turning vegan also provide numerous other health benefits like for Heart Diseases, Arthritis etc. A nutrient rich plant based diet is always a worth to adopt.

Breakfast Idea for a Quick Vegan Morning

healthy breakfast ideas

Breakfasts are an essential components for a healthy living, eating right and healthy diet as a starting meal keeps you energized all day long. Some of the quick and easy recipes that I have tried and loved it and here am I sharing some of them with you try these and elevate your mornings.

FULFILLING BOWL

INGREDIENTS:

  • Oats 40 grams
  • Bananas 1 unit
  • Coffee 1 tablespoon
  • Any Plant Based milk like coconut milk, plant milk etc.
  • 5-6 Almonds
  • 5-6 Cashews
  • Available Fruits.

MAKING:

Fill in oats, banana, coffee, milk and nuts into a blender. Blend all the ingredients smooth and transfer the mixture into a bowl. Top it with your favorite available fruits and some chia seeds.

CALORIE COUNT

Oats 40 grams – Carbs-27 g Fat-2.5 g Protein-5 g Total Macros – 34.5

Total Calories – 150 cal.

Banana (Medium Sized) – Carbs-27 g Fat-0.4 g Protein-1.3 g Total Macro – 28.7

Total Calories 105 cal.

Coconut Milk 1 cup – Carbs-1 g Fat- 4.5 g Protein – 0 g Total Macros – 5.5

Total Calories – 45 cal.

Almonds 5 units – Carbs – 1.2 g Fat – 3.1 g Protein – 1.3 g Total Macros – 5.6

Total Calories – 35 cal.

Cashews 5 units – Carbs – 2.2 g Fat – 3.6 g Protein – 1.4 g Total Macros – 7.2

Total Calories – 44 cal.

Strawberries 5 units – Carbs – 4.5 g Fat – 0.2 g Protein – 0.5 g Total Macros – 5.2

Total Calories – 20 cal.