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It’s Mango season again! and we’re all going crazy. First, we saw a few small stalls pop on the pavements. Soon, there were mangoes being sold on the corner of almost every neighborhood street! Now, this is what our fridges look like. While you enjoy Mango season, why not find out  about how healthy mangoes are? (Just as an excuse to eat more mangoes) Also, mangoes help prevent cancer - antioxidant  compounds in mangoes  can protect against colon,  breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. Mangoes can keep your eyes healthy! They have just  the right amount of vitamin A and are able to  prevent night blindness and even dry eyes.  Mangoes help in clearing clogged pores and can get  rid of pimples. A good amount of fiber found in mangoes aids in  digestion and the... ahem... elimination process.  The bottom line is that mangoes can boost the entire  immune system! You can bravely continue to increase

There is always that one friend who orders barbecue every time you’ll order in or go out to eat. Their love for barbecue has mesmerized you and you have to admit you’re secretly in love with barbecue too, and secretly snack on a piece even when you're dieting. Non vegetarians do not hesitate to dig in when a big plate of chicken barbecue is served with garlic mayo dip and tender, fresh kuboos, even if they haven't ordered it. The plate is usually empty in a matter of minutes and then everyone moves on to their main courses. The global craze for barbecue all started out  when the Spanish first arrived in the Caribbean. They had the habit of slow-cooking meat over a wooden platform and they called it barbocoa . In the 19th century, this technique became well established in South America because of the large population of pigs. Pork meat was soon the primary meat used in all barbecues. Soon, cornbread emerged as the chosen side dish for barbecue meals. Thi

The most holy month is here! After a fast we should ensure we are well satisfied to carry out our duties and responsibilities by eating a gratifying Iftar meal.  Here are some of the best Iftar dishes you could try your hand at. 1. Chicken Shammi Kebab Chow down on juicy chicken pieces that are minced and mixed with channa dal, along with a host of aromatic masalas. 2. Kabuli Pulao  This is a classic preparation of rice that is cooking along with chunk chickpeas.  3. Faalsa Sherbet A soothing drink that will refresh and rejuvenate your senses.  4. Shahi Tukda This is the star dessert of most Iftar menus.  5. Dum Biryani Marinate pieces of meat are cooked with enigmatic masalas. The meat is then layered with basmatic rice on cooked on dum.  6. Haleem A slow-cooked dish that consists of mutton or another meat along with lentils, what and spices.  7. Vegetable  Pakoras For the vegetarian craving a satisfying snack, this would be perfect!  8. D

What sets Indian food apart from the rest? Indian food is yummy, but it's also wholesome and healthy! A lot of people think Indian food is just crowded with spices, trans fats and topped off with heavy indigestion. On the contrary, traditional Indian food involves balanced ingredients and from scratch methods that avoid preservatives. 1. Options, options, options .... While there are plenty of ways to get healthy, the Indian food spread includes a wide array of fresh veggies, fruits and meat that can be cooked in a multitude of ways that can ensure they retain their nutrients and fresh punch. A lot of the methods used in Indian cooking allows you to enjoy the healthy benefits of a particular dish. 2. Avoids preservatives! We know preservatives are cancerous and yet, we encourage ourselves to take a go at these harmful substances on a regular basis. Traditional Indian food however, uses only organic ingredients. Turmeric and other ingredients can be ground from scrat

Today, we're talking prawns! Prawns are a source of protein and they're low fat! Around 8 prawns contain 101 calories and over 19 grams of protein, but only 1.4 grams of fat! Prawns also contain calcium, potassium, phosphorus, Vitamin A and Vitamin E.  We'll talk more about fat content because we know, secretly that's what everyone cares about the most when talking nutrition.  Prawns have unsaturated fat and this helps improve the cholesterol levels in the blood. It's is better than consuming saturated or trans fats. Prawns have essential fatty acids in them that your body doesn't normally produce. One such acid is the Omega 3 fatty acid. This acid helps to reduce inflammation, the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis and improves brain function.  Let's talk about protein in prawns Now, prawns do have a VERY high cholesterol content but they still remain a healthy alternative source of protein. You can replace proteins