Plant based diet for your health and the planet
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 […]
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 […]
By:Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: 2 cups Grated beetroot 8-10 medjool dates ( pitted and chopped small) 1/2 cup plant milk 2-3 tablespoons of coarsely ground nuts and seeds powder( cashews, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds,pistachios etc) Cardamom powder and saffron strands for flavoring! Instructions: In a thick bottom pan sauté grated/ shredded beets for 5 minutes, […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Great drink to have at parties which is non alcoholic and also get your anti oxidants from raspberries and mint! Ingredients:1/4th cup frozen raspberries2 Tablespoons lime juice2 Tablespoons maple syrup or date syrup10-12 mint leavesPerrier sparkling waterSome Ice cubes- almost to fill 3/4th of the mason jarInstructions:In a tall mason glass […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : • 1 cup bulgar wheat • 8-10 medjool dates • 2 cups plant milk • 2 cups water • 2-3 tablespoons of mixed nuts powder • Cardamom powder and saffron strands for flavoring Instructions: • Soak broken wheat in 2-3 cups of water for 30-40 minutes • Remove seeds from […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : • 1 /2 a pound of spinach leaves • 1 big tray of mushrooms ( Costco size) • 2 medium size tomatoes • 1 big onion • 6-8 garlic cloves thinly chopped • 2 inches ginger piece grated • 4-5 green chili’s thinly diced • 2 teaspoons coriander seed powder • […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : • 1 /2 a pound of spinach leaves • 1 big tray of mushrooms ( Costco size) • 2 medium size tomatoes • 1 big onion • 6-8 garlic cloves thinly chopped • 2 inches ginger piece grated • 4-5 green chili’s thinly diced • 2 teaspoons coriander seed powder • […]
By: Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : 10-15 mini multicolored sweet peppers Black beans- 1 can Vegan mozzarella cheese (home made) Pickled jalapeños Store bought fat free salsa ( Trader Joe’s has them) Instructions : 1.Slit sweet peppers in the middle to just open them and air fry them for 4-5 minutes. 2.Drain the canned black […]