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Pita Pockets with Broccoli Sprouts

Dr. Sirisha Potluri Broccoli sprouts are potent source of SULFOROPHANE! Sulforaphane is a sulfur-rich compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, and cabbage ! This compound may help in Cancer prevention, improve Cardiovascular health and also it has anti diabetic properties. May treat certain symptoms of autism. A study in 29 young men […]

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Dairy Free Dessert cups!

Dr. Sirisha Potluri Dairy free Desserts are the best! No Cholesterol &No animals suffered! Banana, mango and pineapple smoothie with chia seeds, raspberries, blueberries & hemp seeds as toppings. Used frozen bananas, mango, pineapple & unsweetened plant milk to make smoothie. Soaked 2 tablespoons chia seeds in 1/4th cup plant milk for 15-20 minutes. Then […]

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Mushroom and Hummus wraps

Dr.Sirisha Potluri Eat variety. It’s in the diversity of plants that we get the comprehensive cancer protection. Chew your food! Don’t waste those healing nutrients by eating too fast. Take time to eat mindfully and chew every bite. Mushroom’s have ergotheanine. which is an amino acid that we have receptors to in on our cells. […]

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Methi Matar tofu masala( oil free )

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 […]

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Snake guard chutney or Potlakayi Perugu Pachhadi

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 […]

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Steamed Beets & Greens salad

By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Steamed Beets taste great in salads! Beets are highly nutritious and “cardiovascular health” friendly root vegetables. Certain unique pigment antioxidants in this root and its top greens have been found to offer protection against coronary artery disease and stroke, lower cholesterol levels within the body, and have anti-aging effects. Simple salad with […]

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Moringa Dal With Lentils Tomatoes & Indian cucumbers ( oil free curry)

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 […]