ISBN: 9788186469804    Publisher: Sanjay & Co Year of publishing: 2003     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 102        Language: English

Soups and salads can be a lot of things...they can be a diet food, health food or comfort food. When it comes to health food, yes they have a long history in a HEALTHY KITCHEN as they make use of a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, which are rich source of fibre and antioxidants. However, in our desire to increase flavour, we often make them unhealthy by using butter, cream, cheese etc. These ingredients are very high in calories, fat and cholesterol and do no good to our body but rather increase our weight. Instead, making use of flavourful herbs and spices to prepare delectable soups and salads, which are healthy, tasty and low in calories, is the best way to whip and toss up your own soup and salad. Some interesting variation is this book are Garlic Vegetable Soup, Makai Shorba, Tangy Italian Salad, etc. This collection of 48 recipes rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Protein and Fibre have been brought together after thorough research by a team of qualified professionals and nutritionists and all the ingredients used in the recipes here are easily available. These recipes are a delicious way to reach your low calorie goals without compromising on the nutrients as the recipes are devoid of high fat ingredients and have been divided as per their nutrient content with focus on all major vitamins and minerals. The nutritive value table shown below each recipe will help you know the exact amount of nutrients in a particular dish. Once you have tried and enjoyed these delectable entrées, with a little creativity, you can try and make many more delightful healthy soups and salads of your won, which can also serve as a quick mini meal to be enjoyed by the whole family thus ensuring the health of each member in the family.
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