Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Studies have shown that fenugreek can reduce cholesterol level, especially the low density lipoprotein (LDL) which are known prevent the absorption of cholesterol and triglycerides. Ingredients 3-4 cups of Methi leaves ( fenugreek)( 2 medium sized Methi bunches) 1 firm tofu block ( water drained using weights and paper towels) 1 tablespoon […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Ingredients Okra – 2pounds Potatoes- 4 big ones Red onions- 2 big ones 1 big bunch of cilantro 2 Table spoons of peanut powder ( dry roast peanuts and grind them in coffee grinder) 2 Tablespoons of sesame seed powder ( raw sesame seeds powdered in coffee grinder) 2 tablespoons of Tawa […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Smoothie dessert bowl( vegan no sugar added fruit custard) Ingredients Frozen pineapple – 3 cups Frozen mango – 1 cup 2 frozen bananas 1-2 cups organic unsweetened soy milk and some water to blend. Pomegranate seeds, Hem-seeds, Pistachio, walnuts to garnish Instructions Blend all the frozen fruit in a high speed blender, […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Made these delicious OMEGA3 CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES in one of my plant based workshops, everyone loved them. Try adding cardamom and saffron to your chocolate recipes, it tastes delicious & so aromatic! Flax seeds and sesame seeds help in producing Lignans in our body! Lignans are a group of chemical compounds found in […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Lentils are so rich in prebiotics that they create a feast for your friendly flora, which in turn feed you right back with beneficial compounds, such as propionate, that relax your stomach and slow the rate at which sugars are absorbed into your system. Ingredients 6-7 cups of bottle gourd pieces ( […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri The important health benefits of snake gourd include its ability to reduce fever, detoxify the body, improve digestion, increase hydration, strengthen the immune system, manages diabetes, improve strength and quality of the hair, and aid in weight loss. Ingredients 2-3 cups chopped snake gourd Potlakai or Pdalangai 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder ½ Teaspoon […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri What ever makes you eat your salad, for me adding fruits like mango and oranges makes it easy to eat! Quick salad recipe Simple power greens & Mango salad ( oil free, used apple cider vinegar as salad dressing). Ingredients 6-7 cups of organic power greens from Costco 1 small avocado 1 […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri Delicious low calorie dense grain free savory waffles Ingredients • 3 cups riced cauliflower ( used frozen) • 4-5 cups grated potatoes ( used frozen) • 1 cup thinly diced onion • 2 cups of thinly chopped mint and cilantro together • Few green chili thinly diced ( according to taste • Chat […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: This is fun recipe for kids and whole family! Ingredients • Ingredients for dough • 2 cups sprouted Whole Wheat Flour and little bit extra flour for kneading. ( can use gluten free flour too) • 1/4th teaspoon Salt • 2 tablespoons flax seed powder • 1 cup plain unsweetened soy milk […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: This is fun recipe, kids really enjoyed a lot! Ingredients • Ingredients for dough • 2 cups sprouted Whole Wheat Flour and little bit extra flour for kneading. • 1/4th teaspoon Salt • 2 tablespoons flax seed powder • 1 cup plain unsweetened soy milk ( warm in microwave for 1-2 minutes) […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: -2 cups moringa leaves ( fresh or dry)⁃2 cups of brown lentils (soaked overnight)⁃6-8 tomatoes (thinly diced)⁃12 cloves of garlic⁃4-5 green chili⁃4 curry leaf springs⁃2 medium red onions (thinly diced)⁃1-2 big bunches of cilantro⁃2 large Indian cucumbers (round cucumbers available at Indian Grocery Stores)⁃Indian Spices (turmeric, red chilli powder, fenugreek […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Sabudana is made from casava roots. The roots themselves are high in fiber, but the refined flour from which sabudana is made is not high in fiber or other nutrients. For that reason sabudana is not whole food, just like maida or white rice. In this recipe we can replace sabudana with […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Oats are a great source of soluble fibre, which lowers elevated blood cholesterol. Oats are also a good source of vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin E. The beta-glucan found in oats is effective at lowering both “bad” LDL and total cholesterol, which may help keep your heart healthy. Ingredients: […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients:4-5cups of cherry tomatoes10-12 garlic cloves3 cups of cooked whole wheat penne pasta1 cup pulp left over from making almond and cashew milk( 1/2 cup each of cashews and almonds soaked overnight and made milk with 3 cups of water in a high speed blender ) ( Added Italian herbs and spices […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: High fiber in Beans promotes digestive tract health, and folate & magnesium in them makes them a perfect heart healthy food. Beans are as powerful as exercise in bringing down one’s resting heart rate. Adding lot of oil and ghee while cooking might negate these health benefits. Soaking kidney beans Soaking beans […]