Dear Friends We are passing through a very strange phase in our lives. A miniscule virus called COVID 19 has sent our lives spinning. It has made us realise the need to stay safe and healthy. There have been many disasters that we have faced so...
Almond milk is the popular choice for those who cannot or choose not to drink cow’s milk. Even in India, Almond milk is easily available off the shelves presently. But as I always insist on homemade stuff, here is a recipe for homemade almond milk. Why...
I’m giving two exotic Dairy free Substitutes here. Sweetened condensed milk and Dairy free butter. I have already shared basic recipes for dairy free nut milk, nut based cheese, pumpkin seed cheese and yoghurt / curd. Many basic baking recipes use butter. Condensed milk is another...
Navratri is around the corner. This navratri special post is mainly for those who want to keep fasts, do's and don'ts. This festival is celebrated to worship the divine forms of Goddesses Durga (first 3 days), Lakshmi (next 3 days) and Saraswathi (last 3 days)....
There are many Gluten Free Flour mix available in the market. But making your own mix at home suiting to your needs is fun. Try it. The key ingredient in all baked goodies like bread, pizza, pasta, cookies, etc is all purpose flour / maida /...
When Millets were introduced, initially it was not well received by the elite, calling it a poor man’s diet. Its true that in Rural parts of India, millet has always been and continues to be the staple food even today. However it is becoming more...
“Hey, you have already educated us on eliminating gluten and dairy. Now you want us to eliminate sugar too?” you may ask.
No. I’m not here to preach anything. All I want to say is that this site will not be using ‘Refined White Sugar’ for the simple reason that I personally believe that nutritional value of Refined sugar is just Zero. It has no vitamins, minerals, enzymes, protein or fibre. But has only Calories.
Do humans need milk?
If there is a perfect and nutritionally correct food for babies, it is mother’s milk. Its is best for human babies and formulated for humans.
Milk is species specific. Cow’s milk is designed for it’s calves.
Sadly, we are the only species who continue to drink milk even after weaning. And that too of other species.
Why should we eliminate dairy?
What is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein that’s found in certain grains like Wheat, Barley, Rye, etc. Among all these wheat is the most well-known gluten source. It is the ingredient that provides elasticity and helps foods hold together to maintain their shape.
Is Gluten bad for all?
No. Not for all. Most people can tolerate gluten. People who are affected by gluten develop health conditions like Celiac disease, Grain allergy and Gluten Intolerance. The former is an autoimmune disorder that can cause severe digestive disorders and other health issues. The other two cause bloating, stomach pain, fatigue, etc. (Please google for symptoms of all these health issues)
How could Gluten become suddenly threatening?
February 10th is celebrated as World Pulses Day. I am an avid fan of whole pulses / lentils. When I took a review of my posts so far, I realised I have as of today posted 22 recipes using whole pulses & legumes. I decided to compile all those recipes and make an eBook that you can download from my site.
Healthy Eating 
Rama Ganapathy