Plant based diet for your health and the planet
Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients Mixed Colored Bell Peppers 3-1 Long Persian cucumbers 2 Red onion- 1 Boiled chickpeas 3-4 cups Avocados 2 medium or 1 big 3 cups of cherry tomatoes halved length wise. Herbs- basil and mint Lemon or lime juice 2-3 tablespoons Organic spring mix 4-5 cups or arugula greens 2-3 cups. Red […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: 1.Boil whole grain pasta according to instructions on the package and keep it ready. 2.Prepare veggies and greens and keep them ready Make a thick milk with cashews and hemp seeds in a high speed blender and keep it aside. ( almonds or other nuts and seeds can be replaced with cashews) In […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Amaranth greens are great greens to grow in our back yards , they give multiple Harvest from the same plant. Along with nutrients like vitamin A , B6 , C and soluble and insoluble fiber, Amaranth greens perhaps have the highest concentrations of vitamin-K of all the edible green-leafy vegetables. 100 g […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Delicious combination of carrots& Tindora – instant pot & vegetable chopper makes it easy to make these steamed vegetable curries! Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots 2 pounds of Tindora( ivy gourd) 2-3 medium onions Indian spices Garlic Curry leaves Flax seed chutney powder Instructions: Peel the carrots and cut them in the chopper to […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Oats are a great source of soluble fibre, which lowers elevated blood cholesterol. The beta-glucan found in oats is effective at lowering both “bad” LDL and total cholesterol, which may help keep your heart 4 ingredient oats waffles 1. 1Cup Rolled oats ( don’t use quick cooking variety) 2. 1 ripe banana 3. […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Mushrooms are great for reducing Inflammation and Improving Immunity! Tofu spinach stuffing can be eaten by it self as curry too! Stuffed mushrooms is a quick and delicious snack! Used spinach and tofu curry as stuffing! Ingredients: 1.Organic whitemushrooms with the stem removed,washed and exposed to sun to absorb Vitamin D 2.frozen spinach […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 5 cups low sodium veg broth 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 1tsp turmeric 1tsp garlic powder 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 10-15 garlic cloves 1/2-1 tsp paprika or pepper flakes(or even cayenne) 4cups cooked chickpeas 4cups broccoli florets( I am using frozen) 2 cups of artichoke hearts( frozen) 2cups uncooked brown rice Revive […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Moringa, commonly as drumstick tree, is a tropical plant widely known for its nutritional and medicinal qualities. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that moringin, an isothiocyanate compound derived from moringa, may provide protection against chronic diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, and may be useful in treating the symptoms of […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Lentils and greens are a great source of non heme iron, it can be absorbed better if we combine with vitamin C rich foods like oranges and bell peppers. Sprouted masoor dal tastes delicious in a salad. Ingredients 1. Arugula 2. Cutie oranges 3. Sprouted masoor dal 4. Red onion slices 5. […]
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 […]