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Spinach is one of the best sources of antioxidants. Spinach, swiss chard and beet greens have very high amounts of oxalates ( acids that body cannot process and are passed through urine ). As a result people who may be sensitive to oxalates may take smaller portions.

Today’s pick:

Spinach with Mushroom Salad

Ingredients:

5 to 6 Ounces of spinach

3/4 coup of sliced or diced mushrooms

1/2 cup of bean sprouts

1/2 cup of almonds

2 oranges

Wash spinach and mushrooms. Rinse sprouts, thoroughly. Trim spinach. Peel oranges and make sections.

Take a large bowl and mix all the ingredients. Use a service spoon / fork to mix them.

Dressing Ingredients:

2 to 3 tablespoons of non fat yogurt

2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

10 gms of Mints leaves, finely chopped.

Separately mix the dressing ingredients to make a smooth dressing. Pour over the salad.

This makes Salad servings of 3 to 5

Enjoy!!

Here’s a recipe which is easy to make, tastes great. It can help you and around you in their diet / weight loss goals.

This is ideal for all ages because the more of antioxdants you take the better it is.

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Summers not only motivate to get in shape for the beach, it brings some valuable gifts which can be easily used to shed a few pounds. There are a number of summer fruits which can help reduce weight.

I have known a number of people who try to make their weight loss goals in summers because of the fruits they rely on.

Fruits like Watermelon, Melon, Grape fruit have relatively low calories. They are source of rich nutrients, high in fiber. Widely available and great taste and flavor. Substituting one meal for a combination of these fruits over the weekend can help reduce the calorie intake, substantially. Watermelon seeds are helpful in kidney and bladder problems. Watermelon is rich in lycopene and potassium. Melons are rich in potassium, vitamin A and folate. 

5 servings

2 lbs (1 kg) kale
3 tablespoon olive oil
50 gms peeled garlic
6 chicken drumsticks - skinned
2 teaspoons of cummin seeds
2 teaspoons of ground turmeric powder
3 teaspoons fennel seeds
15 gms ginger
2 cups water
1/2 lb (225 gms) fresh tomatoes
150 gms (or a large) white onion
Rinse kale thoroughly. Chop Kale fine. Simmer kale for 25 minutes with salt.

Chop onions, garlic, tomatoes, and ginger. Do not mix them.

In a pan, put the oil, cummin seeds, turmeric powder and saute chicken for 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, tomatoes, fennel seeds and cook for another 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add water and kale. Cover and cook for 12 minutes in low to medium heat.

Serve it with boiled rice.

Enjoy!!

Note: Kale is vegetable with highest antioxidant value per measure.

This recipe is provided by http://the-dieting.com.

We have started the DIET blog to cover aspects of DIET which can be implemeted by the self motivated. We plan to cover recipies which would include popular food with slight modification to save meaningful calories.

We would invite recipies from other parts of the world to add variety. We would like to encourage the users to share their recipies for the common good.

We would also like to include recipies of food rich in ANTIOXIDANTS so that the goodness of food rich with ANTIOXIDANTS can help us, all.

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