Healthy Foods to Combat Depression

When you are out of sorts, or you are feeling low and depressed, one of the easiest ways to feel instantly better is to eat! But what we commonly end up doing is, buying some good amount of junk and indulge in it to lift our spirits up. Certainly, an easy thing to do, but we force ourselves not to think about the side effects we are building up within ourselves with all the junks piling in.

Experts say, there are healthier options to satiate your depressed hunger pangs! Take a look, as I list down a few of them.

Go nuts!

Nuts are rich in magnesium and they are known to speed up the production of serotonin a chemical which gives our brain the ‘happy’ feeling! For all those health conscious people who are bummed for some reason, here is the best way to neutralize it! Get a handful of nuts and raisins, and munch it away to happiness!

Omlette an egg!

Does that sound weird to you? Well, yes, omlettes do life your mood up! The best part is it is healthy! The presence of Vitamin B in and the protein works on your nerves and they make you feel better within a few moments of consuming it! So the next time your boss pulls you up for some reason, do not buy an extra chocolate fudge, go home, crack an egg and make yourself the yummiest omlette! You can add a bit of butter or mayonnaise sauce to go with it! It will keep you full for quite some too, cutting down your craving for any more junk!

Do something fishy!

Order a fish preparation if you are eating out, or you can make one yourself, and a good fish meal will put you out of your misery. Fish is known to have Omega-3 fatty acid which stimulates certain hormones in our body which makes us feel better.

These are the top three foods which you can completely trust more than any food service in India when you are in a foul mood. Eat good, feel good!

Health Benefits Of Indian Tomato Sauce

When I look back at my childhood days, I realize that there was no day without the participation of the Indian tomato sauce in our breakfasts. Be it for sandwiches or cutlets, the tomato sauce bottle used to be the permanent accessory on our tables.

Even now, when I am messed in the rush of morning hours, the Indian tomato sauce acts like a savior and gels with every type of breakfast recipe, saving a lot of time!


Let us have a look at some of the health benefits of the tomato sauce, and know why it is the permanent companion of easy and healthy breakfast recipes, since ages!

• Vitamin C: It is a well-known fact that tomatoes contain Vitamin C and that Vitamin C is one of the most important requirements of the body. It metabolizes extra fats of the body, speeds the wound healing up and keeps our teeth and gums healthy. Why run for other Vitamin rich dishes when we can have it all in our tomato sauce!

• Antioxidant: The tomatoes have a powerful antioxidant called lycopene which prevents the cell damaging caused by the free radicals from the food we eat and the water we drink. Cell damaging increases the aging process, and if you want to keep your cells undamaged and look young throughout, tomato sauce would give you a tasty way of doing it!

• Low on fats: Compared to other cream based sauces available in the market, the tomato sauce is low on fat and carbohydrate content, hence it doesn’t add much of calories into your body. The nutritional value of this delicious treat makes it a preferred choice among sauces.

And with no doubts about its deliciousness, tomato sauce does wonders in enhancing the flavor of pizzas and burgers and what not!

Mayo Sauce- My Love

For me, mayo sauce is one of the greatest inventions of mankind. My mother truly feels fortunate for my love for this magical ingredient as she exactly knows how to cheer me up after a bad day. She takes the trouble to cook the tastiest of foods incorporating my favourite ingredient just to see me happy again.

She has even taught me easy sandwich recipes (with mayo sauce, obviously) that I can make on my own in her absence. And I doubt there exists any food item with which the mayo sauce dip can’t be used. But here is a list of some snacks which seem inedible to me without the delicious dip:

1.Chips and nachos

I remember the night when my best friends had come over to my place to stay the night. We bought one huge packet of nachos and a bottle of mayonnaise to go along with it. Munching on the snacks while watching one of the scariest movies ever made, we emptied the entire bottle of mayonnaise too.

2.Momos and spring rolls 

Chicken momos without mayo dip on the side is like a TV without a remote for me. Ludicrous as my example may have sounded to you, it is an unchangeable truth for me nonetheless. The same holds true for chicken spring rolls. These delectable, mouth-watering items taste absolutely boring without a dip on the side. And what could be better than mayonnaise?

3.Instant noodles

I love to experiment with the instant noodles. More than the spicy and original version of the noodles, I prefer the creamy taste that I add using cheese, butter, or mayonnaise.

I would tell you about the best mayo sauce recipe in India that my mother recently tried out, but my empty stomach is imploring me to gulp down the hot chicken wings lying on the table. Let me go satiate my appetite and I really hope to see you soon!

Best Holiday Dips

With holiday season down the corner, you sure must be looking forward to a lot of relaxing and munching. In the midst of all that action and inaction, family time is also imperative. 

What better than food to bond on?!

While you can have food from the best food service in India or you can just hit the kitchen and prepare dips to enjoy throughout the holiday season. After all any excuse to indulge into snacks is most welcomed!

Here are some amazing dips you can comfortably prepare while sitting back at home:

-Caramelized Onion Dip

This one is truly a classic while comforting your sweet tooth simultaneously. All you need to do is cut onions into half and slice them. Then heat the pan with some butter and oil into it. Follow the rest by adding onions, salt, cayenne, sugar, garlic and onion powder while stirring and sautéing it simultaneously. While the mixture is cooling down add cream cheese, sour cheese and mayonnaise as prepared from the mayonnaise sauce recipe to it. Mix these well and serve them with chips.

-Spinach and Cheese Dip

The dip guarantees clean plate says a restaurant with best food service in India. Prepare the oven by preheating it to some 350 degrees F. Cut the bread loaf on inside such that it forms a bowl and cube the top slice and centre to make croutons. Now fry the pancetta until it is golden brown, now add croutons to it layer it with pancetta fat. Add salt and pepper to it. Oven-cook it for 5 minutes.

For the dip- Mix well the cheese and flour and add pepper for seasoning. Take a saucepan and heat beer and garlic. Add cheese to it, stir till the cheese melts. Stir these in spinach and sambal. Fill the bread bowl with it and place it in an oven for 15 minutes and enjoy this offbeat dip

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Easy Sandwich Recipe to go with Homemade Mayonnaise

It can be a pretty hard deal to prepare lazy afternoon treats, especially when you’re home alone. There’s got to be an easier way out to satisfy your late-afternoon hunger pangs. How about homemade mayonnaise to go with a super-satisfying sandwich?  Mayonnaise with sandwich after all makes for a good combination.  Don’t be misled into thinking what a tedious task I’m asking you to invest your time in because it isn’t how it sounds. 

Here’s one of the most satisfying and easy sandwich recipes that wouldn’t take much of your time or effort and end in a nice soulful midday meal. 

 

Easy Sandwich Recipes: How to make a tempting Grilled Chicken and Mushroom Super-Sandwich

To give you a visual, imagine loads of cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and marshy mushrooms joining soft and tender chicken for a scrumptious sandwich you can easily prepare in a grill pan!

Ingredients:

2 cups of mushroom (per-sliced)

1 tsp garlic (minced)

Homemade mayonnaise sauce

2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)

Bread of your choice – Oregano, honey-oat or plain brown bread

Boneless chicken breast

Sliced cheese

Butter

Lettuce

Preparation:

Step 1: Heat a large nonstick pan over a medium flame. Coat pan with a generous layer of butter. Add mushrooms, chicken and garlic to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes or until the mushrooms have become tender and the chicken has attained a reddish-brown color.

Step 2: Mix homemade mayonnaise and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in a mini food processor and pulse until the mixture attains a smooth consistency. Toast 4 slices of bread until they turn brown in color.

Step 3: Spread the mayonnaise mixture over 2 of the toasted bread slices and top both of them with the prepared chicken-mushroom mixture and a slice of cheese and lettuce.

Step 4: Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Serving Suggestion: Serve fresh along with
  
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