12 INSTANT ENERGY FOODS

1. Sweet Potato: High in carbohydrates and loaded with beta-carotene (vitamin A) and vitamin C.
2. Honey: Low on the glycemic index, a time-released muscle fuel which helps replenish muscles.
3. Bananas: Composed mostly of sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose) and fiber.
4. Apples: High in fiber, longer to digest and prolonged energy release.
5. Oranges: High in vitamin C, Potassium, Folate, Pectin and fiber.
6. Spinach: An excellent source of Iron, a key component of energy production in the body.
7. Beans: Both a protein and a complex carb, they’re a must for both carnivores and vegetarians.
8. Almonds: Copper and manganese neutralize toxins within cells. Riboflavin aids oxygen-based energy production.
9. Salmon: High omega-3 fatty acid content lowers cholesterol, contains protein and vitamin B6, niacin and riboflavin—which convert food into vital energy.
10. Yogurt: Rich in magnesium and calcium which helps replenish your glycogen sources.
11. Eggs: Contains rich protein and essential amino acids used to rebuild and repair muscle.
12. Brown Rice: Rich in manganese which helps produce energy from protein and carbs.

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ALMONDS - A Handful of Goodness

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It is a well known fact that almonds are a great source of multiple nutrients like vitamin E, Fiber, Copper, magnesium, Phosphorous and Riboflavin.They are also known to protect against diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It is amazing to know just how much goodness is packed in a handful of these nuts.
It is an ideal combination of taste and nutrition that blends well with the Indian cuisine and palate.

• You can have them the way you like them, plain, salted, sweet, roasted, spicy and tangy.


• Blanched and chopped almonds can be used to garnish the desserts.
  
• Almond paste can be added to various curries making them rich, nutritious and flavourful.


• Make nut crumbs by coarsely grinding almonds in a food processor, and use them as a topping on grain dishes and pasta.

Use your creativity with almonds and turn every meal into a delicious affair.

Source: Bombay Times (The Times of India)