Orange juice Recipe

Preparation mode:

1) Peel the oranges.
2) Cut the oranges into small pieces, 1-inch each.
3) Remove all the seeds from the fruit.
4) Place the oranges in a blender and pulse for about a minute so that the oranges get pureed.
5) Turn off the blender and add half a glass of water if the juice is too dry.
6) Taste a bit of it and add a bit of honey or sugar too, if required.
7) Turn on the blender for about 2 minutes so that the ingredients become well mixed and take the shape of a juice.
Ready to serve!

Footnotes:

No drink can be more energetic, light, and refreshing as a glass of orange juice is. In about 10 minutes, you will be able to juice out a glass of this refreshing drink which will be much better than the ones sold in the market, as it will not contain any preservatives or artificial flavors. Enjoy and don’t forget to share the recipe with friends as well.

Pineapple juice recipe

Preparation mode:

1) Peel off the pineapples first.
2) Then chop the fruit into small pieces.
3) Place the pieces in a blender jar.
4) Add sugar (2 to 3 tbsp) and then add 8 ice cubes in the jar.
5) Add 1 cup of water. (Skip this step if you want a concentrated juice).
6) Blend the ingredients until it becomes a smooth mixture. If you feel it’s too thick, add another half a cup of water.
7) Strain the juice is required using a sieve and pour the juice in the glasses.
8) Sprinkle black salt and cumin powder on the juice.

Footnotes:

Making this juice is very easy but you have to be quite patient as far as peeling and chopping the fruit is concerned. Do not forget to add the core of the fruit in the juice, as it has bromelain in it, which is believed to have a number of health benefits. The juice is a great source of Vitamin C, which will help you stay energetic the whole day, so try adding it in your breakfast. You may alter the sugar content according to your taste. I would suggest you make it sugar-free.

Plum juice recipe

Ingredients:

• Plums
  2
• Water
  1 Cups
• Sugar
  4 Tablespoons

Preparation mode:

1) Wash the plums and pit them.
2) Chop the fruit into small pieces but do not peel them off.
3) Pour water in a saucepan and add sugar to it.
4) Bring the saucepan to heat and boil the water until the sugar gets dissolved.
5) Add the fruit in the saucepan and heat it for about 8 minutes.
6) Mash the fruit pieces light so that the juice is extracted from them.
7) Remove the saucepan from heat.
8) Pass the mixture through a fine mesh to sieve it well. Make sure there is no plum in the strained mixture.
9) Add a cup of cold water to the juice.
Chill the juice and serve.

Footnotes:

A great source of Vitamin C, A, K, and B, plum juice is a light and refreshing drink. It is a great health drink as it prevents severe diseases such as diabetes, heart attack, and cancer. Sweet taste and texture is what is special about this drink. A treat to drink in the summer season, you must try this at your home.

Why chicken is a part of most of the dishes?

Well, if you check the menu of most of the restaurants in your vicinity, you will be able to see that most of the dishes include chicken as the main ingredient. Sandwiches, burgers, pasta, soups, pizzas salads, everything contains chicken.
Some of the reasons that chicken is so widely used that it is not too expensive, it is easily available, and is easy to handle too.
Another good reason for such versatility is that it is quite mild, which means that it can be added in any dish easily, as it gets flavor of anything which is made with it. Although it is true that many other meats have a great taste, but they have their own unique flavor which doesn’t mingle easily with the food that is cooked with it.
For instance, if you cook lamb taco, you will notice that its taste is substantially different from chicken taco, because chicken adds meatiness to the dish and doesn’t erode the original flavor of the ingredients.
This is the reason that chicken is so widely cooked in most of the recipes.
A health note:
Chicken entails safety hazards along with it, as raw chicken is believed to spread salmonella and other such bacteria. Such organisms can cause severe health issues, which mean that you need to handle the meat properly. Here are some tips which you must practice while handling chicken.
• Make sure you wash your hands well with an antiseptic soap before you enter the kitchen.
• Clean the chicken well before putting it on heat. Clean the kitchen surfaces well with cleansers and hot water.
• Cook the meat properly, which will make sure that all the bacteria are killed. No pink color should be there in the meat.
Handling chicken in proper way is very important in order to prevent the risk of several diseases.

Carbohydrate foods that must be a part of your diet

Found in almost living things, carbohydrates play a very important role in human body, as they make our immune system function well. They also play an important role with regard to human development and blood clotting. If your body is deficient in carbohydrates, your immune system will not work properly, which is definitely a big issue.
Here is an account which will explain some foods which you need to consume in order to increase the intake of carbohydrates in your diet.
Potatoes:
A cup of boiled potatoes contains about 31 g of carbohydrates, which means that potatoes are a rich source of carbohydrates. Rich in potassium, a potato of medium size only contains 110 calories. You don’t need to worry about the side effects, as potato doesn’t contain sodium and cholesterol. Moreover, potatoes are also rich in iron, Vitamin C, fiber, and Vitamin B6.
Citrus fruit:
We all know that citrus fruit contain high level of Vitamin C, but only a few know that citrus fruits are rich in carbohydrates too. Dietary fibers present in citrus fruits allow you to grow well, while it also fulfils the nutritional requirements of your body too.
Fructose, sucrose, and glucose are the simple carbohydrates that are present in citrus fruits. A grapefruit (medium-sized) contains about 18.5 gram of carbohydrates, while about 150 grams of oranges have 14 grams of carbohydrates.
Berries:
Strawberries and blueberries contain a significant amount of carbohydrates, as a cup of strawberries contains about 14 gram, and the same amount of blueberries has 21 grams of carbohydrates. Moreover, eating berries also protect you against cancer and skin action as it is a strong anti-oxidant.
Apples:
A ripe and richly delicious fruit, apple is loved by sportsmen and all those who love to stay fit and energetic. Apples are also rich in carbohydrates, as a cup of apple juice (8 oz.) has 30 grams of carbohydrates in it.
Maintaining the proper amount of carbohydrates in your body is very essential for your immune system to work well. But before you increase the carbohydrate content in your body, do consult your doctor so that you are able to know the ‘proper’ amount of carbohydrates for your body.

Vegan Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• Black Beans
  15 Ounces

  4 Cans
• Crushed Tomatoes
  14.5 Ounces
• Whole Kernel Corn
  15 Ounces
• Chopped Onion
  1
• Chopped Celery
  1
• Chopped Carrots
  2
• Olive Oil
  1 Tablespoons
• Ground Cumin
  1 Tablespoons
• Chili Powder
  2 Tablespoons
• Black Pepper
  1 Pinch
• Garlic
  4 Cloves

Preparation mode:

1) In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onion, garlic, carrots and celery in it for 5 minutes.
2) Season it with black pepper, chili powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
3) Stir in 2 cans of beans, vegetable broth and kernel corn and boil all of them.
4) In a food processor or blender, process tomatoes and remaining cans of beans and stir in the mixture in soup.
5) Reduce the heat and simmer it for 15 minutes and serve the soup with bread or salad.

Footnotes:

Vegan Black Bean Soup has turned out to be a great recipe for weight conscious people. It is low in fat and cholesterol with delicious, hearty and zesty flavor. Economically, it is quite manageable soup recipe and, takes not much effort and time in cooking. Give a surprise to your family members or friends by serving this great recipe. They will love the amazing taste of this soup which differs from other ones.

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients:

• Portobello Mushroom Caps
  4
• Provolone Cheese
  1 Ounces

  4 Slices
• Balsamic Vinegar
  1/4 Cups
• Olive Oil
  2 Tablespoons
• Minced Garlic
  1 Tablespoons
• Dried Basil
  1 Teaspoons
• Dried Oregano
  1 Teaspoons
• Salt & Pepper
  According to Taste

Preparation mode:

1) Preheat the grill on medium-high heat and in a shallow dish place mushrooms caps on smooth side up.
2) Whisk together 1/4 cup vinegar, olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and pour over mushrooms.
3) Turn twice and let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.
4) Brush the grate of the grill with oil and place mushrooms on it. Reserve marinade for basting.
5) Grill the mushrooms on each side for 6 to 8 minutes until tender and frequently brush with marinade.
6) During last 2 minutes top with cheese and serve.

Footnotes:

If you want to eat homemade healthy fast food then Portobello Mushroom Burgers would be the best option for you. These burgers are very special, delish and eye-catching with the flavors of basil, mushrooms, vinegar, oregano and cheese. Serve with lettuce, aioli sauce and tomatoes to increase the flavors and taste.