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If you want the health benefits associated with olive oil, choose extra-virgin or virgin olive oil. You can use both as cooking oil. Refined and pure olive oil are not as healthy since they do not contain the beneficial antioxidants, though because of the monounsaturated fats, they may be a better choice over other refined vegetable oils. Avoid light olive oil and olive-pomace oil.

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Coconut flour is a healthy alternative for other flours. It contains protein, fiber and healthy fats. Its manganese content helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels. It's useful for absorbing other nutrients essential to the body such as vitamin C. Also, it is nutrient dense and good for the heart.

Baked Pumpkin Fries: Skin a mini pumpkin and cut it into strips. Toss in a bowl with olive/coconut oil and spices (rosemary, oregano, basil, cumin, turmeric). Bake at 350°F until the pumpkin is soft, crispy. Top it off with maple glaze. For vegans, pumpkin puree can serve as an egg substitute in baked goods. Trade 1/4c of pumpkin puree for each egg in the recipe!

Whether in a salad or soup or as the base of a main dish, lentils make a hearty and healthy addition to any meal. Here is everything you need to know about them!

Looking for cooking tips without using eggs? Try these vegan-friendly egg substitutes and wow your guests with recipes that they never thought were possible without eggs!

Cookware made from aluminum, copper, iron, and metal alloys has been around for generations, but research is strongly suggesting you avoid some of these for your home. Using these pots and pans could actually be putting you at risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and even Alzheimer’s disease.

Contrary to popular belief, extra-virgin olive oil is a better cooking oil than most vegetable oils. It is more heat-stable and less prone to oxidation because of a high MUFA and antioxidant content. It also has a high enough smoke point. But since some of its antioxidants are lost during prolonged heating, use extra-virgin and virgin olive oil to saute and poach rather than to sear or deep fry.

Grilling releases chemicals that can damage your DNA. Meats, tofu, cottage cheese, and starchy foods release carcinogenic chemicals when charred or burnt. At high temperatures, amino acids are broken into DNA modifying compounds. Still craving barbeques? Have them. But use a medium flame, don't cook directly on charcoal, and flip the food often so it does not burn.

Cook your own meals. Not only do you know what’s going in, it also doesn’t cost a bomb. Planning meals ahead helps you buy in bulk, eliminates wastage, and helps include unused items. Eating seasonal produce is cheaper and you can easily source them at the farmer’s market or ethnic stores. Start your own kitchen garden and get creative with your recipes.

To cook a healthy dinner, pick a portion each of protein, carb, fat and veggies! Try Tortellini Pesto: Heat some oil in a skillet. Start by cooking the cubed chicken breast in the oil. Throw in some tortellini and add a dash of pesto sauce. Finally, toss in California blend veggies. Check out the other 7 food combinations and have fun experimenting with different combos!

Wake up before sunrise. Don't skip breakfast. Exercise for an hour. Drink water 5 times a day. Cook a meal at home. Get off the internet. Get 8 hrs of sleep. Walk briskly for an hour. Cycle to work. Ditch the elevator. Have a cup of green tea. Laugh out loud. Do Surya Namaskar. Breathe in deep for 10 mins. Walk barefoot on grass. Give sugar a pass. Call up a friend.

Ayurveda suggests freshly cooked food with spices like fennel, turmeric, black pepper, cumin and coriander, consumed at the same time every day. Food should be pleasing, tasty and eaten in an agreeable ambiance. Raw vegetables are heavy, sweet, drying, obstructive, difficult to digest and cold in potency. Therefore they need to be cooked or steamed prior intake.

Make a list of all the ingredients you need before going to the store. Build a spice collection by picking up a new spice or herb when you shop to help you make new recipes. Pre-cut your vegetables when you have free time, use a slow cooker, make extras so you can use them later, get creative and alter your recipes and make it a family affair by involving your kids.

1. Oil every orifice: oil-pulling, nasya, basti. 2. Do daily oil self massage. 3. Cook with ghee to reduce dryness and improve tissue quality. 4. Get into routine. 5. Spend quality time with supportive people. 6. Stay at home more. 7. Sleep before 9pm. 8. Spend less time with electronics. 9. Get a massage. 10. Flame-gaze: Stare at the flickering flame and get immersed.