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I currently work as manager of a health shop in Dublin. Ireland. I originally come from South of India (Kerala). I did my masters degree in marine biology and I have a post graduate diploma in Management. I am the elder son of my parents and have three other

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Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements The health benefits of flaxseed: 3 of 16
Flax seed is an excellent source of essential fatty acids, providing omega 3,6 and 9 fatty acids in good ratio. The ground flax seed provides and excellent source of dietary fiber and a bulking agent which helps proper bowel movement. Omega oils are very important in supporting brain health, skin health, Cardio-vascular heat... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Shrimp: 8 of 41
Shrimps are classified as shell fishes they are not fishes. They are more related to insects than fishes. They can be either marine or freshwater origin. Shrimps are excellent source of protein. The flavour is great. Some people are allergic to this. The symptoms could be from itchy rashes to indigestion. Here is an excellen... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian recipes: 25 of 91
Easy Tomato Sauce This is mom's best sauce to eat with boiled white rice and an Indian omlet. She Makes it when she don't have enough time to make a meal with lots of dishes or other complicated curries. We all tired after a long trip or a wedding. She wont let us go to without having at least a small dinner. This was the li... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy & Egg Recipes Recipes: Scrambled eggs: 15 of 46
Here is a little different scrambled egg. There is a little bit of cheese in it. Very good protein food to give you lots of energy for the rest of the day. Serve on a slice of toasted bread. This recipe will be enough for two people. Ingredients Eggs - 3 Large Emmental cheese - Grated 2 table spoons (Or you can use any type ... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy & Egg Recipes Recipes: Delicious milkshakes: 4 of 9
Here is a tasty milk shake for mango lovers. The flavours of mango and Vanilla ice cream mixes and gives another wonderful mild but full bodied flavour. There are different types of mangoes available in the market. Choose something which is not with very strong after taste. Ingredients Mangoes - 2 Medium Vanilla Ice-cream - ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Fruit smoothies: 9 of 20
is my mom's secret recipe. But it is very simple. If you like dates and coconut you will love the flavour of this coconut milk smoothie This is and excellent source of natural carbohydrates and proteins and very refreshing. Ingredients Dates - 259 g. Coconut milk - 200 ml Ice cubes - 3-5 Squires Soak 250 grams of dates in 1 ... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Vegetable soup: 14 of 25
I live with a French Man. I have known him since 11 months now. There was not a single day in this 11 months this guy had dinner without Soup. I have visited his family in France 3 times now. There also lunch and dinner is with a soup. They have a very good balanced diet. The soups they make are so delicious and simple. Here... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Nutritious lunch box ideas: 27 of 39
Healthy and Nutritious lunch box. As per health practitioners lunch should be the second most important meal. But due to time limits most us tend to limit lunch to a coffee and a muffin or a small sandwich and a cola and something like that. If we can spend half an hour and in the morning or in the evening with a bit of imag... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Coconut Rice: 5 of 7
Coco Rice.. This is my favorite dish in a monsoon day with some chicken korma. It is very easy to make. And it is very healthy. As you need lots of carbs to make you energetic the rice and coconut helps in that. Brown rice is full of vitamins and minerals. Minerals include selenium, which is a trace mineral but very essentia... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Tips on making the perfect curry: 14 of 19
CURRY FACTS The word curry brings the picture of a light or dark coloured sauce with pieces of meat or vegetables in it. Some people think that curry is food item, which is very spicy and same all over the world with little variations as Indian curry, Thai red and green curries. In fact though I am not sure about the Thai cu... More..