SARA NUTRITION

CUCUMBER   Cucumber a Great snack for summer.  It will be available during April and May.  When buying check the color if it is light green color means it is fresh and     good.  Wash well before consume.  Don't remove the skin as skin contains more minerals and fiber rich.  Store in a room temperature or in refrigerator for 2 days.  Can be consumed as it is or you can make a salad  HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER : Contains 96% water which helps to keep yourself hydrated. Helps to maintain body temperature. Rich in vitamin- K - helps in blood clotting. Low in calories. A Great Food for who wants to lose weight in this summer.

  SUMMER SEASON FOODS - PART 2       BAJRA     * Bajra is one of the millet variety, used in more quantity by the people.   * It can grow with less water used and against the heat. BENEFITS OF EATING BAJRA: Helps to balance body temperature. Rich in protein Helps to maintain water balance in the body. Reduce Acidity Prevents cardio vascular disease Good source of calcium, iron, fiber. A Recipe for Summer              Bajra Porridge INGREDIENTS : Bajra  - 1 cup Water - 2 Lts Salt - As Per taste Buttermilk - 1 cup Method : Clean the bajra and grind in to powder. Take required amount of water and mix it well  Add salt and boil it When serving mix with buttermilk  Use onion,green chilies as side dish. <script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"...

SUMMER SEASON FOODS  - PART 1                     Now we are in summer season. seasonal foods will help us stay healthy.                   In summer Due to more heat Dehydration may happen. So we should consume foods which contains more water and foods which helps to balance our body temperature. Summer Seasonal Foods are  : 1. Bajra 2. Buttermilk 3. Neera 4. Pumpkin 5. Cluster beans 6. Ridge Gourd 7. Snake Gourd 8. Cucumber 9. Bitter gourd 10. Khus 11. Mango 12. Jack Fruit 13.Watermelon 14. Muskmelon 15. Palmyra Fruit