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Does Chai Latte Have Caffeine?

A chai latte is a popular drink that’s made with black tea and spices. It’s often available in popular coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts.

Although it’s a popular drink, chai lattes don’t have as much caffeine as coffee. They typically contain around a quarter of the caffeine found in a cup of coffee.

Does Chai Latte Have Caffeine?

It’s made with black tea

Chai is a tea that is infused with spices, and it has a lot of health benefits. It can help increase energy, soothe digestion, and boost your immune system.

It also helps to lower blood sugar levels. However, you should still drink it in moderation. If you want to avoid caffeine, you should choose decaffeinated black tea or herbal tisanes.

A chai latte is a popular coffee shop drink that is made with black tea infused with spices. It’s then topped with frothy milk. It is commonly served hot or cold and can be flavored with sweeteners.

Depending on the type of tea, a chai latte can have anywhere from 40-60 milligrams of caffeine. It’s a good choice for people who want to get an energy boost, but it may not be the best option for people who are sensitive to caffeine.

You can make a delicious chai latte at home by brewing tea with spices and adding a bit of milk. It will have a similar taste to the one you buy in coffee shops.

To brew your own, start by heating water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Next, add the chai latte powder mix and stir to combine. When the mixture has come to a boil, turn the heat down and let it steep for 10 minutes.

After that, add your nutmeg and cinnamon and pour it into your mugs. You can also add maple syrup for a more intense flavor.

You can also use different types of milk, such as almond or cashew. Almond milk has a rich, nutty flavour that can go well with the spices. Cashew milk is denser than almond milk, so it can create a heavier texture for your chai.

It’s a popular drink

A chai latte is one of the most popular tea drinks in the world. In fact, it’s so popular that it can be found in many coffee shops, including Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. However, despite the name, a chai latte doesn’t contain coffee at all. It’s a spiced tea that’s been around for thousands of years, and it’s popular in India and China as well as throughout the Western world.

It’s made with black tea infused with spices and finished off with frothy milk. This drink is a great choice for those who are looking for a way to boost their energy levels, and it’s also rich in antioxidants.

To make a chai latte, start by making a chai concentrate using simple and inexpensive pantry ingredients. You can make this in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

In a small saucepan, bring milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon to a boil (the sides of the milk will begin to bubble). Remove the pan from heat and using an immersion blender, mix the milk until it’s frothy.

Once the milk is frothy, pour it into a cup or mug and top it with more frothy milk. Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon if desired and enjoy!

In addition to being a great source of energy, chai is also packed with antioxidants and helps support digestive health. This is why it’s such a popular beverage in Asia and the Western world. It’s also a good option for those who are vegan or gluten-free because you can make it without milk.

A chai latte is one of the most popular tea drinks in the world

It’s a good source of energy

A chai latte is a warm, satisfying beverage that’s perfect for anyone looking to boost their energy. It’s made with black tea and can provide a healthy boost without the jitters that often accompany coffee.

A typical chai latte contains caffeine from the tea, as well as added milk and sugar. Caffeine is a stimulant that can help boost your energy levels, but it also has some negative side effects.

If you’re worried about the caffeine in a chai latte, you can opt for a decaffeinated version. This can be done by avoiding the syrup or asking to have your drink with one pump of syrup instead of four pumps, the Lakatos twins say.

Alternatively, you can prepare a homemade chai latte to cut back on the sugar and calories. You can make a simple recipe using low-fat milk, black tea, and spices to taste.

The chai tea in a latte has plenty of antioxidants, which are good for your health. They can boost your immune system, and they can also reduce inflammation. This can improve your mental health and lower your risk for diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

You can also use milk substitutes to make the drink a little healthier, like soy or almond. Both of these can provide a lot of nutrients, and they’re an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D.

Lastly, you can also add ingredients like ginger to the mixture for a more soothing effect. This can help relieve aches and pains, and it can even help treat nausea and other digestive issues.

It’s a good source of antioxidants

Yes, a chai latte has caffeine but the amount is usually lower than coffee. It is also a good source of antioxidants and contains other beneficial nutrients. It can help reduce inflammation and improve your cardiovascular health. It can also help control blood sugar levels and improve your digestion.

A chai latte is an all-natural beverage that contains a blend of spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. It is also made with black tea, milk, and other ingredients.

Drinking chai tea is an excellent way to get more antioxidants into your diet, since it contains ingredients like black tea, ginger, and cloves that are known for their powerful anti-inflammatory properties. These anti-inflammatory compounds can reduce the risk of diseases that are associated with oxidative stress and inflammation, such as gout, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders.

The other benefit of drinking a chai latte is that it contains many vitamins and minerals, which can improve your skin’s appearance and elasticity. These include zinc, magnesium, and potassium, which can help keep your skin looking young and healthy.

It can also help ward off free radicals, which can lead to premature aging and chronic disease. The antioxidants in chai lattes can help combat this by preventing cellular damage, reducing the growth of cancer cells, and enhancing the immune system.

There are also a variety of chai tea lattes that contain less sugar than the standard ones, making them a healthier choice. Some chai tea lattes use only water instead of milk, and others use a blend of unsweetened almond or soy milk.

If you’re interested in a healthier chai latte, try ordering the smallest serving size at your favorite cafe. Then, if you can, replace the sugar with a healthier sweetener, such as stevia.

It can keep you up at night

A chai latte is a popular hot beverage that’s made with black tea, milk or dairy products, and caffeine. The amount of caffeine in a chai latte can vary depending on the type and quantity of tea used, as well as other ingredients like milk or sugar. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, a chai latte might keep you up at night. However, the answer to this question depends on your tolerance level, amount of drink, and other factors.

In order to make a chai latte, you’ll need tea (bagged or loose-leaf), milk, and spices. You can also add a bit of vanilla extract and sweeten it with sugar or maple syrup. If you want to make it spicier, you can add more ginger or spice extract.

Having a chai latte close to bedtime may interfere with your ability to get good sleep because of its sugar content. It also increases blood sugar, which can disrupt your sleep cycle. To prevent this, it’s best to have your chai latte earlier in the day, and avoid drinking it close to bedtime. If you’re trying to cut back on your sugar intake, it’s also a good idea to avoid chai lattes. This can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your risk of developing diabetes.

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10 WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE AUTUMN EQUINOX

The Autumnal Equinox is the time of year when daylight and nighttime are equal. After the Autumnal Equinox, the darkness will begin to win the battle, gaining an extra minute or so every day as we progress towards winter. Now is the time when nature begins to slow and the harvests become less plentiful. Though the autumn equinox can arrive as early as September 20th or 21st depending on solar patterns, this year it falls on September 22nd. So get ready to celebrate!

Like most Sabbats that are celebrated later in the year, the autumn equinox is about reflection and letting go of that which does not serve us any longer. It's a chance to slough off the old and prepare for rest. We clean out that which piled up during the business of summer and store up that which we will need for our winter rest. The colors of the Autumn Equinox are just as rich and warming as the colors of autumn—deep crimson, vibrant orange, lustrous gold, and earthy brown. If you're planning a feast, make sure to include all the fall bounties as well as late summer fruits and vegetables. Pumpkin, squash, berries, nuts, and corn are all fantastic inclusions. Looking for specific ideas on how to celebrate the Autumn Equinox without costing a mint? You've come to the right place! Here are 10 wonderful ways to celebrate for free or for little cost!

MAKE POPCORN

What's more cozy than snuggling under a blanket with a big bowl of buttered popcorn? Of course, you could always watch a movie, but why not take your treat outside to watch nature instead? Inhale that fragrant autumn air. Really take a few moments to appreciate the breathtaking hues of the trees. Watch the birds and squirrels as they prepare for winter. Simply take in the magnificence of the season. And if you're in a generous mood, leave a few un-buttered pieces of popcorn for the critters.

BALANCE YOUR CHAKRAS 

The Autumn Equinox is a time to find balance in your life. But while we tend to immediately think of time constraints as a place to find balance (work versus family time, family time versus self-care), when was the last time you balanced your spiritual centers?If you're not familiar, chakras are points of energy on the body that have spiritual as well as physical impact. When they are balanced, life is good. When they are imbalanced, we have unwanted manifestations, such as illness and financial troubles. The good news is balancing them is as simple as taking a few minutes for visualization! Like any visualization, chakra balancing gets easier with practice, so don't feel discouraged if you have trouble focusing during your first go around or two. A nice, simple chakra meditation can be found on YouTube. Get a blanket, find a quiet spot under a tree, and take some time to balance your chakras this Mabon! You'll be glad you did. Bonus points if you plant your feet in the soil and get your earthing on!

HAVE A PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

Admittedly, this suggestion is a little self-benefiting. But what's autumn without a warm drink laced with cinnamon and nutmeg? You can certainly buy one at your favorite coffee shop, but why not make one? I'm betting you already have the ingredients on hand. Take the time to really savor the process. Inhale the nutty aroma of the coffee before you brew it. Watch as the creamer turns your drink into a rich caramel color. Savor the first sip without scarfing down the entire drink. Life is a lot more pleasurable when we take time to relish the things we enjoy. Sit outside with your homemade brew, breathe deep inhalations of that luscious autumn air, and simply BE.

FOCUS ON GRATITUDE AND THANKSGIVING

With Autumn Equinox being a time of reflection and balance, what better way to celebrate than to make a list for all that you are thankful for? Take a notebook to the park and make a list of everything you appreciate—from big things, like your family or health, to small things, like hot cocoa and fuzzy slipper socks. Feeling crafty? Make a gratitude tree! Simply find a funky fallen twig that has lots of little branchy offshoots to hold your leaves. Place the twig (or twigs) in a pot of stones so it's standing upright, like a miniature dead tree. Collect fallen leaves or cut your own from construction paper. Write something you're grateful for on each leaf. Tape on a loop of string or thread, and hang the leaves from your twig! Beauty and function— my favorite!And remember, crafts don't need to be limited to children. Our children are grown and gone, yet we make a gratitude tree every year for Thanksgiving by adding one leaf a day for each day in November leading up to the big feast! Festiveness isn't just reserved for those too young to drive. Embrace life! Live it with all you've got! And don't forget to be grateful!

BRING IN SOME NATURE 

If you're anything like me, you're just itching to get something decorative in your home this fall. We don't really get in to decorating for Halloween with ghosts and goblins because we don't celebrate the way that most people in America do. We celebrate it the Christian way, not the pagan way. Why not take a nature walk and collect whatever beautiful, natural treasures you stumble upon? Colored leaves. Acorns. Gnarled twigs. Pine cones. Cool rocks. Bring a bag and collect whatever catches your eye. Arrange it on a table or counter top when you get home, throw in a candle or two (maybe gold and red) and you've got yourself an instant natural Mabon altar! You can even leave your natural masterpiece up for a few weeks as a spectacular (and FREE!) fall decoration!

WELCOME IN THE DARKNESS 

As the sun sets on the Autumn Equinox, we welcome in the darkness of the coming season. Grab a blanket, some lawn chairs, and allow yourself to be fully in the moment as the sun sets this equinox. Once the orange globe has dipped below the horizon, breathe in the darkness of fall and honor the tranquil introspection this season inspires. With tea, of course!

BRING ON THE COZY 

Having spent most of my life in Texas, what I miss most about autumn is the coziness. Soft sweaters. Knitted throws. Hot drinks. Crisp morning air. Chilly noses on rainy days. Envelop yourself in the coziness of autumn, even if, like here in Texas, you are still running the air conditioner and suffering in 90 degree weather. Whether that means decorating your home in autumnal flare, lighting a pumpkin-spice candle, or baking a cinnamon-scented apple pie, do something special that puts you in that autumn state of mind.

TAKE IT IN

The best part of autumn is undoubtedly the simplicity. Life seems to slow down just a little, following the graceful dance of nature herself. Take the time to slowdown alongside her. Treat yourself to a pumpkin latte, head over to your favorite park or even your own backyard, and just exist. Watch the passersby as you sip your drink. Observe the colors of autumn, the slight crisp that's beginning to blossom in the air, the chatter of birds as they prepare for winter. Breathe deep. Slow your mind. Just exist. It's something we don't do often enough, but fall is most definitely the time for it!

FIND BALANCE

 Whether autumnal or vernal, equinoxes are the perfect opportunity to find balance, just like nature! If you've been doing a little too much of anything—eating, working, worrying, whatever!—now is the time to take a step back and evaluate how to change your behavior in favor of a more healthy approach. Remember, anything in excess is damaging. Even drinking too much water will kill you.I know! Crazy, right?!If you find it difficult to disconnect from work. If your vice is copious amounts of sugar. If exercise has become obsessive. If spending has exceeded income, take the time to make positive changes. NOT to belittle and berate yourself. NOT to feel guilty and swim among the self-loathing waters. Objectively look at the situation, find a reasonable solution, and make changes. Shame doesn't fix the problem. It's a warning bell that alerts us to the need for change. Nothing more. Take a deep breath of that fresh autumn air and start again. You've got this!

CINNAMON FLAMES

Autumn seems to bring out the craving for bonfires and campfires. If you're lighting one up this Autumn Equinox, toss in a couple of cinnamon sticks for good luck in the coming season. Plus your backyard will smell heavenly!

Whether you use this time to reflect or to indulge, I hope you have a spectacular Autumn Equinox celebration filled with love, coziness, and an extra dash of magic! BLESSED BE!

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Magickal Herbs & Teas To Get You Through The Winter Season

By  Tia Johnson

“But there are some things I know for certain: always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and fall in love whenever you can.”

-Practical Magic

The Winter season is a great time for going inward to do some self-reflection and honoring the cycles of death and rebirth. It’s also a time to celebrate the holidays. For some, it’s even a time to play in the snow and create snow angels. Simply put, it’s a very magickal time of the year when we understand what this season means.

But what about self-care via food? After all, we are eating more than ever during this season! From holiday-themed food to holiday-themed drinks, it seems never-ending!

What about consciously eating to stay warm and benefit from the magickal and practical properties? How could we benefit from that and what are these herbs and teas that are going to help us in this mission?

How To Benefit From This List

Below is a list of some herbs and teas that, when we consciously consume, transition from a seemingly mundane herb and drink to a magickal source of goodness to raise our vibration, help to keep us warm, and aid to boost our immune system. Consciously consume these herbs, spices, and teas by activating its magick through saying things like, “Rosemary, thank you for helping me with protection, love, healing, sleep, and mental powers.” as you are taking in its aroma and imagining it going through your body and your aura creating a vortex of protection, love, peaceful sleep, and better mental powers. Imagine what that would look like for you and what that would feel like for you.

I discuss the herb list in detail in my latest episode on The Spiritual & Empowerment Living With Tia podcast, Magickal Herbs To Get You Through The Winter Season.

where I provided a download for you so you can take it to the market and get the herbs and spices. Get the list at https://tiamariejohnson.com/winterherbs

As a reminder, the lists below are recommendations. They are neither substitutes for medications nor cures. Please consult your physician before you make any changes to your eating and/or drinking habits.

HERBS & SPICES

Rosemary

Magickal Properties:

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Powers: Protection, love, healing, sleep, Mental powers

When burned: Cleanses your vibration

Place under your pillow to aid in good sleep, reduce nightmares

Can attract elves.

As an incense to promote love

Have over door to aid in keeping negativity away.

Practical Properties:

A source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which are thought to help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation.

Can help improve memory performance and quality.

The aroma can improve one’s mood, clearing the mind, and relieving stress.

Rosemary is often used for digestion problems and loss of appetite.

Mint

Magickal Properties:

Planet:  Mercury

Element: Air

Deitiets: Pluto/Hades, Hecate

Powers: Money, healing, Travel, Protection

Rub on forehead to help with headaches. My dad would rub this behind his ears as well.

Keep in home for protection

Can use it in spells for money, travel, and protection.

Practical Properties:

Tons of nutrients

Better breath

Helps with improving brain function and digestive symptoms

Garlic

Magickal Properties:

Planet: Mars

Element: Fire

Deity: Hecate

Powers: Protection, healing, lust, anti-theft

When eaten, induces lust or courage. Placed in home for protection

Practical Properties:

Can combat sickness like the common cold

Can help with blood pressure, heart disease may help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

A source for antioxidants

Ginger

Magickal Properties:

Planet: Mars

Element: Fire

Powers: Love, money, success, power

eat before doing a spell to increase the power since you are heating up.

Use in money and success spells

Practical Properties:

Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Helps with nausea and morning sickness.

lower blood sugars

Aids in weight loss

Reduces menstrual pain.

Turmeric

Magickal Properties:

Powers: Purification

Practical Properties:

Anti-Inflammatory

Increases the antioxidants

improved brain function

Orange

Orange was once given as a Christmas gift and meant wealth, good luck and fortune

Magickal Properties:

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Powers: Love, Divination, luck, money

peels and seeds in a sachet for love.

Peels in prosperity spells.

Similar to an apple, eat it, ask a yes/no question. even number no odd yes

Practical Properties:

Helps with Kidney stone prevention

Anemia prevention

Oranges are high in Vitamin C

Gut health

Cinnamon

Magickal Properties:

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Deities: Venus, Aphrodite

Powers: Spirituality, success, healing, power, psychic powers, lust, protection, love

when burned as an incense, raises high spiritual vibrations, draws in money, protection, increase psychic powers.

Practical Properties:

Loaded With Antioxidants

Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties

May Cut the Risk of Heart Disease Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

Lowers Blood Sugar Levels

Nutmeg

Magickal Properties:

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Fire

Powers: Luck, money, health

good luck. money and prosperity spells.

Practical Properties:

Ability to relieve pain.

Strengthen cognitive function.

Detoxify the body.

Boost skin health.

Reduce insomnia.

Increase immune system function.

Improve blood circulation.

Cardamom

Magickal properties:

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Deity: Erzulie

Power: Lust, love

The ground seeds are added to warmed wine for a quick lust potion.

love sachets and incenses.

Practical Properties:

Antioxidant

Lower Blood Pressure

Anti-Inflammatory

Increase airflow to your lungs and improve breathing.

TEAS

Ginger Tea

In addition to being a great healing property, starting your morning with ginger tea will help to keep you warm the entire day. Also, ginger tea also prevents nausea and vomiting.

Hibiscus Tea

This rich magenta tea has a sweet-sour fruity tang. Brewed warm, hibiscus tea has bright citrus and red-berry notes like a cranberry Christmas punch, or warm mulled wine. Hibiscus tea is packed with antioxidants, helps with weight loss, and fighting bacteria, among other things.

Lemon Tea

In boiling water, put pepper, honey, and turmeric in the mug – and the tea is ready! You can have Lemon and Pepper Tea when you want a prolonged immune system. It’s good to drink this tea as a detoxing agent as well.

Black Tea

Black tea also serves as an antioxidant. It may boost heart health. Lowers the bad cholesterol. Improves focus. May reduce blood pressure and sugar levels.

Hot Vanilla Chai

Vanilla Chai is a combination of water, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon stick. All these ingredients provide tons of health benefits. If you’re feeling sick or anticipating a cold coming from the corner, make the tea and rescue yourself!

Green Tea

Green tea improves brain function, helps with fat loss, helps with protecting against cancer, and helps with lowering the risk of heart disease

Ashwagandha Tea

Considered a magic herb, Ashwagandha is also known as Indian Ginseng. It helps in controlling cholesterol level, increase men fertility, and reduces stress and anxiety.

Sources:

https://www.vitacost.com/blog/types-of-herbs-for-winter-health/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-garlic

https://www.dilmahtea.com/herbal-infusion-tea/herbal-tea-benefits/nutmeg.html#:~:text=Nutmeg%20is%20found%20to%20have,leukemia%2C%20and%20improve%20blood%20circulation

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger

https://tealovers.com/8-winter-teas-keep-warm-healthy-cosy/

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https://blog.tiamariejohnson.com/magickal-herbs-tea-to-get-you-through-the-winter-season/

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Healthy Snacks

We all like to snack, and depending on our mental health, some of us may snack more than others. Whether you deal with depression, or you deal with anxiety issues with mental health, snacks are never far away. The more we struggle with mental health, the more we may reach for the snacks.

But snacks aren’t all bad. It is important to make sure the snacks you eat are healthy and nutritious, or you will pile on the pounds, which can not only affect the heart, but can raise cholesterol levels too. They can also help balance blood sugar levels and are good if you struggle with your blood sugar.

When it comes to snacking, we know sugary snacks are not healthy for us but if you allow yourself to get too hungry between meals, this can deplete your energy and make you feel even hungrier, which means you’re more likely to reach for a quick fix.

Instead, try to choose nutrient-rich healthy snacks and filling combinations of protein and fibre. Here is half a dozen of my favourites.

Below is a list of healthy favourite snacks:

Baked sweet potato fries

Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fibre as well as containing lots of vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, selenium, and B vitamins and vitamin C.

One of the key nutritional benefits of sweet potato is that they’re high in an antioxidant known as beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A once consumed. Preheat the oven to 220c (450f).

Cut five sweet potatoes, peel and slice into 12/cm long slices. Toss the sweet potatoes in large bowl, with just enough olive oil to coat. Sprinkle with a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon of a salt, black pepper, and garlic powder mixture.

Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake for about 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown.

Crispy kale chips

I was introduced to these a few years ago and this snack is a great source of vitamins K, A, and C. Place 1 large bunch raw kale leaves, stems removed, on a baking sheet, lightly drizzle with olive oil and a good pinch of salt. Cook at 180c (350f) until crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Turkey wrap

Turkey is extra lean and high in protein. To make a low calorie, healthy and delicious snack spread 2 teaspoons of honey mustard on 3 thin slices of turkey, top with sliced apple and wrap in lettuce.

Cinnamon-spiced baked apples

Core a large baking and place on a pyrex dish with 1cm water in the bowl. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of brown sugar or sugar alternative and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg, then toss to cover. Cover the bowl with a plate and cook in the oven on 180 degrees, until baked. Be careful not to overcook as exploded baking apples can make a mess!

Feta and tomato bruschetta

Top think slices of tomatoes with crumbled feta cheese, then sprinkle with olive oil and chopped herbs such as chives, basil, or parsley.

Bagel with ricotta and strawberries

Spread half toasted whole grain bagel with 2 tablespoons fresh ricotta, then top with sliced strawberries and drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar.

Source: https://www.thehealthy.com

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How To Cook Tasty Food That Makes People Mouth Water

Requesting nourishment can now and again be an immense torment - it very well may be costly, tedious (an hour to convey noodles, genuinely and can be cruel on your stomach as well. Nonetheless, making nourishment without anyone else is, obviously, more advantageous, speedier and useful for your pocket. Truly, we're discussing simple, spending plan agreeable suppers that you can really anticipate and make in your own kitchen. In addition, in the event that you are one of the individuals who are watching their weight, it is particularly valuable for you, as you become progressively aware of what fixings are getting into your nourishment.

Preparing nourishment for yourself sounds threatening, however once you begin doing that, you will see that it isn't so troublesome all things considered. Trust us when we state, on the off chance that you figure out how to make nourishment, your life will be simpler. In any case, before you get into this present reality of cooking, you should set or sort out your kitchen. 

Directly from significant kitchen fixings and nourishments like eggs, milk, bread, oil, lemons, et al to significant flavors like cardamom, dark pepper and cinnamon and to significant apparatuses and cookware, you need them all! Thus, in the case of living and cooking solo just because or needing a kitchen update, we have picked the best (and generally essential) instruments to live like royalty like a star.

Think about this as your definitive guide on the best way to make nourishment:

Significant Kitchen Ingredients And Foods You Must Have:

Eggs: If you don't have a container of eggs in your cooler, at that point put them at the highest point of your basic food item list. Eggs are a basic in the kitchen, as they can be set up from numerous points of view.

Tomatoes: Just like eggs, it is very imperative to have tomatoes in your kitchen, as they can be utilized for getting ready different dishes.

Cheddar: This velvety fixing can be sprinkled, cut and put on basically anything and it will taste simply flavorful. Mozzarella and parmesan cheddar are must-have in your kitchen.

Onions, Garlic and Ginger: Onions are root veggies that are known to include enhance. Garlic is known to improve the kind of any dish. The spot of garlic is basic; be it in Indian, American or Chinese food. Ginger is utilized as a zest that adds flavor to dishes.

(Likewise Read: 7 Surprising Health Benefits Of Garlic)

onion and garlic

Step by step instructions to make nourishment: Onions are known to include season. Garlic is known to upgrade the kind of any dish.

Rice or Quinoa: If you have a grain in your pantry, at that point you need not stress over some other sound nourishment. Rice and quinoa can go about as a strong substitute for most pasta dishes, and are ideal substitute for the individuals who are adversely affected by gluten.

Greens: Take your pick of greens; from lettuce to romaine, spinach, broccoli, kale, cabbage, unpleasant gourd, et al. They are generally solid and super-helpful when you need your fill for nutrients, minerals and fiber in your eating routine.

Vinegar: Vinegar is an incredible topping to keep in stock. From making salted onions to getting ready plate of mixed greens, Asian cooking styles and significantly more, you can utilize it for such a large number of things.

Popcorn: An incredible low-calorie tidbit that you can have whenever and anyplace, be it film evenings or a little party at home. Also, best of all, you can top it with anything, from new herbs to spread or caramel.

Chicken or Tofu: Whether you are a non-veggie lover or vegan, it is essential to keep some type of protein in your cooler.

(Likewise Read: 10 Best Chicken Dinner Recipes)

Step by step instructions to make nourishment: Whether you are a non-veggie lover or vegan, it is essential to keep some type of protein ​

Flour: Having flour in your kitchen gives you a great deal of decisions like preparing, making chapatis (breads), covering for nourishment when singing, et al. In addition, flour is known for thickening any fluids or sauces.

Oil: Cooking oils like olive oil, sunflower oil, mustard oil and canola oil are incredible wellsprings of good fats that our bodies need to remain solid.

Lemons: Lemons are incredible for cooking fish and meat just as for making some cooling drinks like lemonade and mojito. Lemons additionally go superbly with crisp greens and different veggies.

Sugar: An unquestionable requirement have element for heating cakes, beverages and cooking.

Salt: It has a few minerals and supplements that are basic for the body to remain solid.

Nectar: Honey is an unquestionable requirement have nourishment in your kitchen. It very well may be eaten straightforwardly or can be blended in with lime juice.

Tea/Coffee: Kick-start your day with a fast refreshment like hot espresso or tea.

(Additionally Read: 10 Best Coffee-Based Recipes)

espresso

The most effective method to make nourishment: Kick-start your day with a brisk refreshment like hot espresso or tea.​

Pickles: Pickles are utilized to give the nourishment a fascinating turn with regards to season. One must have a container of salted fruits, carrots, mango, lemon and green stew pepper.

Ketchup: Ketchup is an absolute necessity need to make sandwiches. It is joined by a large group of different bites like wastes, pieces and fries.

Yogurt: An all-rounder, yogurt has numerous utilizations - dietary and wellbeing. Yogurt can be had as a morning meal, is utilized in nourishment arrangements and is additionally utilized as a basic element for hair and face covers.

Entire grain bread: A solid and flavourful nourishment that is incredible for a light night nibble or for breakfast.

Milk: Milk is a fantastic buy, particularly with regards to dunking your chocolate treats and eating your grains. It is a key fixing in making rich sauces, fried eggs, frozen yogurt, tea or espresso.

Significant Spices You Must Have In Your Kitchen:

Cardamom: A gentle and sweet-enhanced zest, which is chiefly utilized for sweet dishes or biryanis.

Dark Pepper: Black pepper is one of the most regularly utilized flavoring fixings in cooking. An unquestionable requirement have for their slight sharpness. Continuously go for the entire peppercorns over pre-ground variants.

Cinnamon: Warm, sweet-smelling zest, cinnamon is ruddy dark colored in shading with an ambivalent flavor. It is utilized for heating and adding a heartiness to stews and curries.

Clove: This sweet, rich flavor is known to mend throat-related issues. Clove is utilized in curries and preparing.

(Additionally Read: Health Benefits Of 38 Important Spices From Around The World)

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The most effective method to make nourishment: Black pepper is one of the most ordinarily utilized flavoring fixings in cooking.

Cumin Seeds: A fragrant, smooth zest, utilized in Indian and Middle-Eastern cooking styles, particularly curries.

Coriander: Relished for the most part in the western piece of the nation, coriander is pre-predominantly utilized as an embellishing over curries.

Nutmeg and Mace: A fragile, warm flavor much of the time utilized in heating and making curries. A foodie wouldn't set out to set up a decent curry without utilizing nutmeg and mace. Just obvious specialists would miss the nearness of these, others would just not realize what turned out badly.

Fenugreek: Beautiful green leaves with an unmistakable sweet smell; fenugreek gives curries its natural taste.

Curry Powder: A blend of 20 flavors, including coriander, cumin, and turmeric, curry powder is utilized to give the nourishment the perfect kick. Numerous cooking styles have received this blend, and every formula utilizes its varieties. Try not to mistake it for garam masala.

Bean stew Flakes: Make your standard nourishment fiery by including red bean stew chips, which are normally produced using dried simmered chilies.

(Likewise Read: How to Store Spices and Masalas During Monsoon: 5 Smart Tips)

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Step by step instructions to make nourishment: Curry powder is a blend of 20 flavors, including coriander, cumin, and turmeric, curry powder is utilized to give the nourishment the perfect kick.

Significant Kitchen Tools And Cookware:

Apparatuses:

Culinary expert's Knife: A multipurpose blade utilized for slashing any sort of vegetables, or cutting of meat, bread portion, et al.

Cutting Board: A plastic or a wooden board on which you can cut your organic products, vegetables and chicken.

Estimating Cups: Measuring cups are very valuable to assess the perfect measure of nourishment to be cooked or to gauge fixings in the correct extent. These cups are very useful, in the event that you are the follow-the-formula sort of an individual.

Estimating Spoons: While you can bear to put somewhat more or somewhat less zest in your nourishment; sadly, the equivalent can't be said about heating. Thus, in the event that you are wanting to prepare, at that point these estimating spoons are of most extreme significance.

blade

Step by step instructions to make nourishment: A multipurpose blade utilized for hacking any sort of vegetables, or cutting of meat, bread portion, et al.

Strainer: The most ideal approach to wash verdant vegetables, for example, coriander and spinach is to clean them in a strainer. The strainer keeps the leaves from dispersing in the sink and the sifter lets the earth wash away rapidly. There are two sorts of strainers accessible; one is made of plastic, and the other one is made of hardened steel. In the event that you wish to bubble pasta at home or wish to not utilize the weight cooker for rice, at that point we suggest the tempered steel strainer.

Vegetable Peeler: To strip your vegetable without any problem.

Scissors: To cut open bundles in the kitchen.

Peeler: Always go for Y-peeler. It is utilized to strip vegetables and natural products, and is simpler to deal with when contrasted with ordinary peeler.

Grater: A grater (otherwise called a shredder) is utilized to grind nourishments into fine pieces.

Cookware:

Saute Pan: A saute container as a rule has a level base and is generally tall with vertical sides. This skillet is explicitly used to pan sear vegetables or meat.

Skillet: A skillet is typically fundamentally the same as a saute dish, aside from the sides of the skillet are not tall and flare outwards. You may need to simply get one of them for home cooking and use them reciprocally.

Weight Cooker: It is a water/air proof pot in which nourishment can be cooked rapidly by steam and weight. In India, a weight cooker is broadly used to cook beats, rice, and so on.

Substantial Bottomed Pan: It is a profound hardened steel vessel used to bubble milk, rice or water.

Step by step instructions to make nourishment: A saute skillet as a rule has a level base and is generally tall with vertical sides.

Substantial Bottomed Pot: Also known as kadhai in Hindi, an overwhelming bottomed pot is a thick profound roundabout cooking pot, which seems to be like a wok. It is utilized to make biryani, no

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A Few Great & Delicious Diabetes Recipes

Nutrition is one of the most important parts of controlling blood sugar levels and treating diabetes. If you have diabetes and want to manage it the best you can, then you need to commit to a healthy lifestyle, which includes a balanced diet, water, and exercise. Not only should you take advantage of diabetes recipes to treat your diabetes, you should do it as a way to improve your overall health. There are plenty of benefits to eating a healthy diet.

Talk to your doctor. Talk to your doctor about your desire to go on a diabetic diet. A health care provider will help you devise a plan that will meet all of your nutritional needs. Following the right type of diet for your own needs will help you control both your blood sugar levels and weight. You could also check to see if there are any nutritionists or registered dietitians in your area. If so, contact them immediately and ask for some good, delicious diabetes recipes.

Finding recipes on your own. You can always look online for some great diabetes recipes. If you already have a meal in mind, there is undoubtedly a recipe or two online that you will appreciate. There are thousands of recipes for well-balanced meals, snacks, and deserts. The great thing is that you can find a variety of recipes so that you do not get stuck eating the same meals over and over again! Keep in mind that it is always best to eat five or six times a day, just as long as it is all healthy and well balanced. It is okay to eat small snacks in between meals. That way, you will be less likely to over eat during meals!

To give you some ideas about the types of diabetes recipes you can find online, here are a few you may be interested in.

Zingy Baked Chicken Leave some skinless, boneless chicken and marinade in Italian dressing in your fridge overnight. Roll the chicken breasts in a mixture of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and herbs. Place them in a shallow pan and set your oven on bake for 40 minutes at 350. Cook until the chicken is golden brown. Serve with fresh veggies! Baked Tuna Macaroni and Cheese You will need:

1/3 cup of fat free milk 10 3/4 cream of mushroom soup canned 1 tsp dried parsley 2 cup macaroni and pasta 1/4 cup of drained and chopped pimentos 1/8 tsp of black pepper 18 tbsp of shredded, mild cheddar cheese 6 ounces of canned white tuna

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Mix skim milk, mushroom soup, black pepper, and parsley flakes in a skillet. Add cheddar cheese into the mix and stir. Cook over medium heat and stir until the cheddar cheese melts. Stir in the tuna, macaroni, and pimiento. Spread the mixture in an 8" x  8" baking dish. Make sure the dish is sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for approximately 25 minutes. Take the dish out of the oven and let it set for a few minutes before dividing into servings. But, what about dessert!? Thankfully, there are tons of great diabetes recipes online for desserts. You can enjoy cake, cookies, brownies, pie, & more! Here is a great recipe for butterscotch and pumpkin pudding: 1 package of butterscotch putting (make sure it is sugar free) 1 cup of pumpkin (fresh) 1/2 cup of low-fat or skim milk 1 tea spoon of vanilla and cinnamon each 1/2 tsp of nutmeg Cool whip

Now, mix all these together and make yourself some pudding! Set them inside of individual containers and set them in the refrigerator. You can then top them with cool whip if you want!

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Healthy and delicious pumpkin recipes

The beneficial properties of pumpkin are largely due to the high content of carotenoids. In addition, pumpkin contains a lot of fiber and vitamins.

But it is important to know how to cook a pumpkin in order to preserve the maximum of its benefits. You can cook both the first, second, and dessert dishes from pumpkin.

With the onset of autumn, we have a particularly warm relationship with pumpkin: its cheerful red color, nutmeg spirit and sweetness help to cheer up. In cooking , pumpkin is applied: she can equally well as a vegetable — in soups and salads, and fruit — in all kinds of desserts.

Where her ability to gain sweetness and caramelize on fire comes in especially handy. A variety of shapes and colors allows you to make different recipes with pumpkin.

Large and round pumpkin fruits with their slightly watery flesh are better put on hot substantial stews with meat and cereals. And small nutmeg pumpkins are suitable for frivolous donuts, porridges and biscuits.

(1) - "Pumpkin belongs to the family Cucurbits, an economical vegetable that is globally cultivated. Different pumpkin fruit parts (seeds, peels, and flesh) are rich sources of micro and macro nutrients, including carbohydrates, fiber, amino acids, MUFA, PUFA, tocopherol, and carotenoids. The presence of various bioactive phytochemical compounds in pumpkin showed health-promising properties and may be used as an ingredient of choice in functional foods and pharmaceutical products. All of these components have an essential role in the body’s normal mechanism, and thus can aid in treating several diseases as functional therapeutic agents. Previous studies confirmed the significant role of pumpkins in managing and treating diabetes, cancer, liver disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and depression. Additionally, the use of cucurbits species as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ulcerative properties has also been reported by researchers."

#1. Pumpkin, cottage cheese and sunflower muffins

Snack cheese muffins with pumpkin, quite hearty and mega-healthy. You can take them with you as a snack.

Ingredients for 6 servings: Pumpkin 17.64oz Chopped green onion 2 tablespoons Chicken eggs 6 pcs. Cottage cheese 3 tablespoons Whole grain flour 8.82oz Parmesan 3 tablespoons Sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons Poppy 1 tablespoon Olive oil 2 tablespoons

Instruction:

Cooking time 40 minutes

Preheat the oven to 356F and grate the pumpkin. Chop the onion. Combine pumpkin, onion, eggs, cottage cheese, flour, butter. Grate most of the parmesan. Mix thoroughly.

Put squares of parchment (or muffin molds) into muffin molds. Spread the dough into molds. Grate the parmesan on top, sprinkle with seeds and poppy seeds. Put in the oven for 45-50 minutes. Enjoy your meal!

#2.Pumpkin pizza with chicken

This recipe is also good because it allows you to cook a beautiful and extraordinary dish that looks interesting on the table.

Ingredients for 6 servings: Pumpkin 5.29oz Zucchini 3.53oz Chicken eggs 2 pcs. Chicken fillet 7.0oz Salt to taste Cheese 5.29oz Tomatoes 2 pcs. Ground hot pepper to taste Flour 5.29oz Provencal herbs to taste Chopped greens 1 tablespoon Baking powder ½ tsp

Instruction:

Cooking time one hour 40 minutes

Grate the squash and pumpkin, add a little salt, squeeze out the excess juice. Add 1 egg, flour, baking powder, mix everything. Put the resulting mixture on parchment in the form of a circle.

Sprinkle with herbs on top. Lubricate the surface with a little beaten 1 raw yolk. Spread the tomato slices on top. Cut chicken fillet into small cubes, send tomato, salt, pepper, Provencal herbs to taste on top (I have Italian herbs).

Put the pizza in the oven, preheated to 356F for 30 minutes. Grate the cheese, after the time has elapsed, distribute it over the entire surface of the pizza and leave to bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes, until it melts.

Cool the finished pizza slightly, cut into pieces. Enjoy your meal!

#3. Pumpkin souffle pie

This pie is delicious!

Ingredients for 6 servings:

Cottage cheese filling: Ricotta 14.11oz Chicken eggs 2 pcs. Sugar 2 tablespoons Potato starch 1 tablespoon

Dough: Sugar 2 tablespoons Chicken eggs 1 pc. Flour 7.0oz Baking powder 1 teaspoon Butter 3.53oz

Pumpkin filling: Pumpkin 14.11oz Chicken eggs 2 pcs. Sugar 1 tablespoon Potato starch 1 tablespoon

Instruction:

Cooking time one hour 40 minutes

Prepare the dough. Melt the butter, cool slightly and mix with the egg and sugar. Add flour with baking powder and knead the dough well. Preparing the dough as usual in a blender. The dough turns out very nice! Put the dough on the surface and roll out on a sheet of baking paper.

Put the dough on paper in a detachable baking dish. Put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Grate the pumpkin on a coarse grater and boil for about 5 minutes in a small amount of water, stirring. Cool and drain excess liquid. Grind to a puree in a blender. Add two yolks, sugar and starch. Mix it up. Separately, beat the whites to peaks and enter into the pumpkin, stirring with smooth movements.

You can also accurately prepare the ricotta filling. Mix with egg yolks, sugar and starch. At the end, enter the whipped whites! Both fillings are ready. Turn on the oven to warm up at 356F. Get the dough form out of the refrigerator and put pumpkin and cottage cheese fillings alternately in the center of the pie with spoons. Alternate until the ingredients are finished. Make sure that the filling does not go over the sides of the pie.

Cover the pie with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven for 35 minutes. After the time has elapsed, remove the paper and bake for about 15 minutes at a temperature of 320F degrees. Keep an eye on your oven, but my pie is perfectly baked following exactly these baking recommendations.

Take the finished cake out of the oven and cool it. Already a little cooled down, the pie is quite easy to get out of the mold. Serve cold (although still a little warm, it's delicious). Enjoy your meal!

#4. The most delicate pumpkin cupcake with citrus fudge

In most recipes, the pumpkin is first stewed or baked. Here you just need to grate the raw pieces on a fine grater. The most delicate cupcake, juicy and very tasty!

Ingredients:

For the test:

Pumpkins 7.0oz Flour 8.82oz Sugar 5.29oz Large eggs 4 pcs Vegetable oil 3.53oz Baking powder 1 teaspoon Vanilla to taste Cinnamon to taste A pinch of salt

For orange fudge: Orange Juice 3.53oz Sugar 2 tablespoons Butter 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon potato or corn starch Nuts to taste

Instruction:

Cooking time 45 minutes

To begin, grate the pumpkin on a fine grater. Beat the eggs with sugar until creamy and white. Add pumpkin and vegetable oil to the eggs, without ceasing to beat. Then reduce the speed, add the sifted flour with baking powder, cinnamon and a pinch of salt, vanilla, beat until the dough is smooth.

Pour the dough into a cake pan and bake for about 45 minutes until the stick is dry. Prepare the glaze, combine the juice with sugar and butter, put on fire, heat up.

Take a cup, add starch, pour some juice there, mix, then pour into orange juice with butter and cook until thickened. Pour the finished cupcake with fudge and sprinkle with nuts. Enjoy your meal!

#5. Pumpkin pie

Autumn is the time of pies. We advise you to try this simple recipe for baking with pumpkin. We offer you an unusually tender, airy and fragrant pie.

Ingredients for 5 servings: Dough: Flour 10.58oz Butter 5.29oz Water 7 tablespoons Salt to taste Sugar 1 tablespoon White chocolate 1.76oz Bitter black chocolate 1.76oz

Filling: Pumpkin 10.58oz Chicken eggs 2 pcs. Condensed milk 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Liquid honey 2 teaspoons

Instruction:

Cooking time one hour 40 minutes

Half of the pumpkin, cut into two parts. Cover the baking sheet with parchment. Put the pumpkin skin down, grease the pulp with honey and put it in a preheated oven to 392F for 30-40 minutes.

Then add 1 tablespoon of water, and mix the dough. Water should be added carefully until the dough begins to gather into a lump. Next, wrap the dough in a film and put it in the refrigerator for an hour.

While the dough is resting, the pumpkin is baked. For the filling, you will need baked pulp. Put it in a deep bowl, and puree with an immersion blender.

Add condensed milk, nutmeg and cinnamon to the puree. Mix with a whisk. We put powdered sugar and eggs. And again mix thoroughly with a whisk. We cover the split form with parchment and put the dough into it. We level the sides with our hands.

Pour the filling on top. And put it in a preheated 356F oven for 45 minutes. Let the cake cool completely, and only then remove the ring. We decorate and fantasize the pie. Enjoy your meal!

(1) - Nutritional Value, Phytochemical Potential, and Therapeutic Benefits of Pumpkin. Maria Batool, Muhammad Modassar Ali Nawaz Ranjha, Ume Roobab, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor, Umar Farooq, Hafiz Rehan Nadeem, Muhammad Nadeem, Rabia Kanwal, Hamada AbdElgawad, Soad K. Al Jaouni, Samy Selim, and Salam A. Ibrahim.

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A refreshing cup of Kadak Chai is what most of us crave for in the evening. To amalgamate health benefits with delicious flavours, Auric has curated Moringa Tea, which makes a perfect cup of Kadak Chai you will cherish!

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Honey Spice bread Recipe

Summer has arrived, and we're all making the most of it while facing the heat! Honey is considered liquid gold since it benefits us in so many ways, not only in the winter but also in the summer. Yes! Yes, you did read that correctly. Throughout the summer, including honey in your nutrition, skincare, and even daily care routine would be really beneficial. Honey is "nature's wonderful nectar" since it is fat-free, cholesterol-free, and sodium-free. Many people are unaware that raw honey can be used to treat allergies and has antibacterial properties in addition to being delicious. Honey has been utilised for these reasons since the dawn of time. 

People have become more concerned about their health and lifestyles in today's society, and honey has remained a constant. It offers numerous health benefits, including those for your skin, as a natural sweetener, and for improved immunity.

Unfortunately, because demand is increasing and supply is limited, quantity becomes more essential than quality. The honey that makes its way to our tables is often neither natural nor healthful.

Apis provides you genuine natural honey sourced from the picturesque Himalayan valleys as well as other parts of India. Apis incredible honey collection is now available in convenient packaging! They strive to provide the highest quality honey to your table. Apis honey is renowned for its superior flavour and quality all over the world and they have established itself as the category's "honey specialist" brand with the introduction of its Value-added range, which includes natural infusions such as Bee Fit Range, Tulsi, Lemon, Ginger, Lychee, and Sitopladi.

We need to Eat honey regularly

Honey boosts immunity thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. Regularly consume honey to strengthen your immune system. A weight-loss path to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Honey will assist your digestive system and immunity in the long run if you make it a regular part of your diet. Here is an interesting recipe to incorporate honey into your daily lifestyle.

 Honey should be every cook's best friend! Here is a surprising way to start cooking with honey.

Honey Spice bread Recipe

INGREDIENTS

·         2/3 cup packed brown sugar

·         1/3 cup 2% milk

·         2 cups all-purpose sugar

·         1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

·         ½ tsp ground cinnamon

·         ½ tsp ground nutmeg

·         1/8 tbs ground cloves

·         2 large eggs

·         ½ cup Apis honey

 ·         2 tbs % Milk

DIRECTIONS

·         Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.

·         In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. In another bowl, whisk eggs, APIS honey, oil and brown sugar mixture until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.

·         Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (cover top loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning).

·         Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over bread.

·         Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, thaw at room temperature. Glaze as directed.

 Pure, organic honey is available from APIS Honey. Purchase the finest honey fresh from the hive, lovingly bottled particularly for you.

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12 Homemade Instant Oatmeal Recipes

HOMEMADE & HEALTHY INSTANT OATMEAL PACKET RECIPES

These DIY instant oatmeal packets are so easy to assemble. Make a bunch in advance to keep on hand for those busy mornings when you don't have time to make breakfast. You can mix these oatmeal packets with hot water and enjoy a healthy hot breakfast in a jiffy. They're also great to take along to work or on trips. It's easy to make these gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

WHY ARE THESE HEALTHIER?

whole grain rolled oats

chia seeds -- these tiny seeds have big health benefits yet a neutral taste so they disappear into the mix

oat bran -- to boost the mix with more heart-healthy fiber (read about the special health benefits of oat bran here)

sweetener customized to your personal preference

non-fat powdered milk -- adds protein & calcium along with creaminess to the texture and taste. In case you're wondering if it's better to use fresh whole milk....well, yes. But these are DRY instant oatmeal packets, so fresh milk isn't an option. The health concerns about oxidized cholesterol in powdered milk aren't an issue if you use the non-fat kind. source. If you prefer, you can omit the powdered milk altogether.

Substitutions? Go for it! Every ingredient is optional, except the oats. You can omit, reduce, or make substitutions for any of the other ingredients.

substitute ground flax or hemp seed for the chia seeds

substitute wheat bran or wheat germ for the oat bran

substitute protein powder for the powdered milk

gluten-free option -- use gluten-free rolled oats and oat bran

dairy-free or vegan option -- omit the powdered milk

STORE BOUGHT BRANDS ARE LOADED WITH PRESERVATIVES, ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, GMO'S, SODIUM & COLORS

Here's how to make Healthy Instant Oatmeal Packets in 12 flavors

Choose from 3 kinds of rolled oats. They are all surprisingly similar in nutrients. The quick and instant oats are digested more quickly, so they don't do quite as good a job as the old fashioned oats at keeping you feeling full and stabilizing blood sugars. However, my healthy ingredient additions to the mix more than compensate, making use of quick and instant oats very healthy. Quick and instant oats are normally preferred in these oatmeal packets because they are ready to eat simply by adding boiling water to them. Old fashioned oats, on the other hand, need to be cooked in the microwave or on the stove top; so the choice is yours as to just how "instant" you want your oatmeal packets to be.

Choose your preferred dry sweetener.

Below are a few options that taste especially good in oatmeal: coconut sugar, sucanat (dried sugar cane juice), pure maple sugar (dried maple syrup), or brown sugar.  For Sugar-Free Option, Stevia is an all natural substitute.

Here are the basic ingredients for a plain instant oatmeal packet: 

rolled oats 

chia seeds 

oat bran

powdered milk

salt. 

Add fruit, if you like. 

To the basic oatmeal mix, you can add any kind of fruit that you like. There are 2 categories of dried fruit used in oatmeal packets:

Freeze-dried fruit -- Healthy alternative to fresh fruit. It is nothing but fruit--no additives at all. It can be eaten as is for a crunchy, healthy snack. It's perfect in these oatmeal packets because it re-hydrates instantly when mixed with water

Dried or dehydrated fruit -- This is the more widely available option. It also works well in these oatmeal packets. However, read the packaging labels; often dried fruits have undesirable additives. When dried, this shrivels and is denser than fresh fruit, so use less of it than fresh or freeze-dried fruit.

Add nuts of your choice

More dry, flavorful ingredients. 

Here are some of the additional flavors that can be added to oatmeal packets: dehydrated coconut, PB2 (powdered peanut butter), dried orange peel, crystallized ginger, ground vanilla bean powder, unsweetened cocoa, instant espresso powder.

1. Label the top of the bags you'll be using. 

That way, you can store your oatmeal packets upright in a basket or container and easily flip through them to find the flavor you want. It's much easier to label the bags while they are empty and flat. Ziploc snack size bags work great and are widely available at grocery stores. If you prefer not to use plastic, you can use an airtight container (like jars). Paper bags are not recommended, because they are porous and will result in a drastically reduced shelf life of the ingredients.

2. Add the basic oatmeal mixture ingredients to each bag. 

Once the oats are added, the bottom of the bags flattens enough for them to stand upright. So, you can line your bags up and use an assembly line method for filling them with each ingredient.

3. Add fruit, nuts, and other flavors. 

If you've pre-labeled the bags, this step goes much more quickly. Seal the bags tightly to keep any humidity out; this extends their shelf life.

How to make hot (or cold) oatmeal  (3 methods)

1. Hot Water Method. 

(works with quick or instant oats, but not with old-fashioned oats). Pour an oatmeal packet into a heat tolerant mug or bowl, pour in 2/3 c. boiling water, stir, and let stand until thickened. Instant oats are ready in 2-3 minutes. Quick oats are ready in 4-5 minutes.

2. Microwave Method. 

(works with old-fashioned, quick, or instant oats) Pour oatmeal packet into a microwave safe bowl/mug that is big enough for oatmeal to double in volume as it cooks. Add 3/4 cup cold water. Microwave on high, 3 min. for old-fashioned oats, 2 min. for quick oats, 1 min. for instant oats. (microwave power and times may vary).

3. No-Cook Refrigerator Method

Works with old-fashioned, quick, or instant oats. Add an oatmeal packet to a pint or half-pint jar (or another covered container). use half-pint jars. Pour in 1/2 cup cold water, add 1/4 cup yogurt, cover, and shake vigorously until well mixed. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, overnight, or up to 3 days. They thicken into a creamy mixture that is intended to be eaten cold; however, you can heat them if you prefer.

12 Instant Oatmeal Packet Flavor Varieties

These are some of the examples, but you can use the same formula to combine your own favorite ingredients. Get creative...the sky's the limit! Refer to the printable recipe at the end of this post for exact ingredient amounts.

1. Plain -- Basic recipe with no added flavors

2. Apple Cinnamon Maple -- add chopped dried apples, more cinnamon, and use maple sugar as the sweetener.

Blueberry -- add freeze-dried blueberries.

Cherry Almond -- add dried cherries and sliced almonds.

Apricot Ginger -- add chopped dried apricots and minced crystallized ginger.

Cranberry Orange Pecan -- add dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and dried orange peel.

Pineapple Coconut -- add freeze-dried pineapple and dehydrated unsweetened coconut.

Raspberry Vanilla Bean -- add freeze-dried raspberries and ground vanilla bean powder.

Peach (or Mango) Macadamia Nut -- add chopped dried white peaches and chopped macadamia nuts.

10. Cocoa Banana -- add chopped freeze-dried bananas and unsweetened cocoa. freeze-dried bananas work best

11. Peanut Butter Banana -- add chopped freeze-dried bananas and PB2 powdered peanut butter. In case you aren't familiar with PB2, it is peanut butter with most of the fat removed, but the protein and nutrition left intact. It's a dry powder that is perfect for adding flavor to these dry oatmeal mixes.

12. Mocha -- add instant espresso powder and unsweetened cocoa.

CREATE YOUR OWN

These are just a few ideas to get you started. Add your favorite flavors and enjoy a hot or cold healthy instant oatmeal

QUICK RECIPE

Healthy Instant Oatmeal Packets: Servings: 1 serving (packet)

Ingredients

BASIC RECIPE FOR A SINGLE SERVING PACKET:

1/3 cup rolled oats (instant or quick); old-fashioned oats may be used for microwave and refrigerator oatmeal

1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)

2 teaspoons oat bran (or wheat germ/bran)

2 teaspoons powdered milk (omit for non-dairy, vegan)

1 to 3 teaspoons brown sugar, sucanat, pure maple sugar, coconut sugar, or other preferred sweeteners

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of salt

OPTIONAL ADD-INS (see suggested flavor varieties in directions):

dried or freeze-dried fruit, chopped

chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts)

PB2 powdered peanut butter

cocoa powder

instant coffee or espresso powder

sweet spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves)

ground vanilla beans (dry powder)

TO MIX A PACKET & MAKE OATMEAL:

1/2 to 3/4 cup water (amount of water may vary depending on dryness of ingredients)

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for refrigerator oats only)

Directions

Combine basic recipe ingredients in individual zip-top bags. Add additional flavor ingredients, if desired--see suggestions below.

To prepare 1 serving of hot oatmeal:

BOILING WATER METHOD (not recommended for old-fashioned oats): Add 1 oatmeal packet to mug or bowl. Pour in 2/3 cups boiling water and stir. Let instant oats stand for 3-4 minutes to soften and thicken; stir, and they are ready to eat. Quick oats may need to soften an additional minute or two.

MICROWAVE METHOD: Add 1 oatmeal packet and 3/4 cup cold water to microwave safe mug or bowl. (The container needs to be large enough to allow for mixture to expand while it cooks. It can bubble up and double in size in the microwave.) For instant oats, cook uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir, and it's ready to eat. For quick oats, cook on high for 2 minutes, let stand 2 minutes, stir, and it's ready to heat. NOTE: Microwave power and cooking times can vary; adjust cooking time if necessary.

To prepare 1 serving of refrigerator oatmeal:

Add one oatmeal packet to a pint or half-pint jar (or other covered containers). Pour in 1/2 cup cold water, add 1/4 cup yogurt, cover tightly, and shake vigorously until well mixed. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, overnight, or up to 3 days.

12 FLAVOR VARIATIONS (use the basic recipe ingredients, plus these additions):

1. Plain -- Use basic recipe ingredients.

2. Apple Cinnamon Maple -- 2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 cup freeze-dried chopped apples; additional 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; use maple sugar for sweetener

3. Blueberry --  2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries.

4. Cherry Almond -- 2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 tablespoons freeze-dried cherries; 1 tablespoon sliced or slivered almonds.

5. Apricot Ginger -- 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots; 1 teaspoon minced crystallized ginger.

6. Cranberry Orange Pecan -- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon dried orange peel bits, 1 tablespoon chopped pecans.

7. Pineapple Coconut -- 2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 cup  freeze-dried chopped dried pineapple, 1 tablespoon freeze-dried coconut

8. Raspberry Vanilla Bean-- 2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries, 1/4 teaspoon ground vanilla powder

9. Peach (or Mango)  Macadamia Nut -- 2 tablespoons chopped dried peaches (or mangos), 1 tablespoon chopped macadamia nuts

10. Cocoa Banana -- 1/4 cup chopped freeze-dried bananas (dried banana chips not recommended), 2 teaspoons cocoa powder

11. Peanut Butter Banana -- 1/4 cup chopped freeze-dried bananas (dried banana chips not recommended), 1 tablespoon PB2 peanut butter powder

12. Mocha -- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder

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🥧 Pumpkin Pie Recipe 😋 1-855-314-0893☜: Tasty

Ingredients

750g/1lb 10oz pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks

350g sweet shortcrust pastry

plain flour, for dusting

140g caster sugar

½ tsp salt

½ tsp fresh nutmeg, grated

1 tsp cinnamon

2 eggs, beaten

25g butter, melted

175ml milk

1 tbsp icing sugar

Method:

Place the pumpkin in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins or until tender. Drain pumpkin; let cool.

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use it to line a 22cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Chill for 15 mins. Line the pastry with baking parchment and baking beans, then bake for 15 mins. Remove the beans and paper, and cook for a further 10 mins until the base is pale golden and biscuity. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

Increase oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Push the cooled pumpkin through a sieve into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, salt, nutmeg and half the cinnamon. Mix in the beaten eggs, melted butter and milk, then add to the pumpkin purée and stir to combine. Pour into the tart shell and cook for 10 mins, then reduce the temperature to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Continue to bake for 35-40 mins until the filling has just set.

Leave to cool, then remove the pie from the tin. Mix the remaining cinnamon with the icing sugar and dust over the pie. Serve chilled.

RECIPE TIPS: TRY Instead of dusting with icing sugar, why not make your pie extra indulgent by adding a meringue topping?

IS PUMPKIN HEALTHY? Pumpkin is rich in vital vitamins and minerals. Discover what makes pumpkin so good for you by reading our guide to the health benefits of pumpkin, plus the best healthy pumpkin & squash recipes.

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Easily The Most Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe You'll Ever Eat

This gluten-free and healthy carrot cake recipe will become a go-to recipe when you’re in need of a quickly and easily prepared cake that people will love. This is made with almond and coconut flour and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. Packed with coconut, raisins, and pecans and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting that’s easily dairy-free! Grated carrots are, of course, the star ingredient.

This gluten-free cake is gently spiced and has a beautiful texture.  It is suitable for many occasions; serve it for morning tea, for dessert, take on a picnic, or to a potluck. It is a cake that you will receive many a request for!

The ingredients

This healthy carrot cake recipe requires a few specialty ingredients but trust me when we say that this one is delicious! Here’s what you need:

Almond flour- Almond flour is a wonderful substitute for regular all-purpose flour and has many health benefits. I recommend using fine blanched almond meal that will pack like sugar into your baked goods, but without compromising on flavor!

Coconut flour- this is a great gluten-free flour to help absorb moisture in recipes and also add fiber and nutrition. No need to pack the coconut flour though.

Finely shredded unsweetened coconut-  This cake requires shredded coconut for texture. So please don’t skip without the shredded coconut, it’s crucial for texture.

Spices- The sweet hint of cinnamon and nutmeg is a must-have for any carrot cake.

Vanilla extract- just an essential.

Eggs- This recipe uses four eggs to help with consistency and texture. If you’re vegan, there are some notes added below!

Pure maple syrup- The maple syrup is just a nice touch to this recipe and adds so much flavor.

Tahini- The tahini is the best! It makes for an incredible flavor and adds a unique texture. You can replace almond butter or cashew butter with some other nut spreads of your choice (just know that they won’t be quite as good).

Coconut oil-  If you don’t want to use coconut oil, you can always use melted butter.

Almond milk-  Any dairy-free milk will work.

Carrots- This recipe uses 3 cups of grated carrots! You can have a small or medium grate for your carrot cake recipes.

Mix-ins- You can add raisins and chopped pecans or chopped walnuts!

How to make paleo carrot cake

To make this carrot cake paleo and dairy-free, simply use dairy-free cream cheese and a paleo-friendly powdered sugar option. You can also use Simple Mills frosting.

Can I make this cake vegan?

If you want to try a carrot cake vegan, you can use 4 flax eggs (4 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 12 tablespoons water).

Can I use all-purpose flour?

Using all-purpose flour or any alternative flours in this recipe is not recommended because the texture of carrot cake will change.

Tips for making this gluten-free carrot cake

Use medium grated carrots. You can grate the carrots in your food processor with the grating blade, or you can use a hand grater.

Pack the almond flour. You’ll want to make sure you pack the almond flour just like you would with brown sugar. Do not pack the coconut flour.

Use room temp ingredients: Be sure to let the eggs come to room temperature before using them in the recipe, otherwise, the coconut oil will coagulate the batter. The coconut oil should be melted but not HOT, but rather closer to room temperature.

Make it ahead of time. You can make this cake 1-2 days ahead of time and it will still be absolutely delicious!

Tricks for beautiful frosting

Cool before frosting. Make sure you follow the directions as written and wait until the cakes are completely cool before frosting them. After they are frosted, storing carrot cake in the fridge for optimal freshness is recommended.

Do a crumb coat. Do a crumb coat for the frosting first by frosting the layers as you normally would and then coat the outside of the cake with a very thin layer of frosting then place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before you finish frosting. This is so that the crumbs stick to this layer of frosting and not your main layer.

How do I store the Gluten-Free Carrot Cake?

If you have made your cake a day ahead and it is not frosted, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If the weather is hot or humid, store it well covered in the refrigerator. Once you have added the frosting, store it in an airtight container or well covered with cling wrap in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Easily The Most Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Eat was originally published on Health Spirit Body

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Everything You Need To Know About Pumpkin Seed Flour

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll have heard us talk about our Sunflower Seed Flour and Watermelon Seed Flour and their many benefits. Hopefully, you would have also seen our most recent blog about the health benefits of pumpkin seeds and ways to incorporate them into your diet. From pesto to muesli, muffins, and more - pumpkin seeds are incredibly versatile - particularly as a nut replacement. 

One of the easiest and most delicious ways to use them, however, is via our Pumpkin Seed Flour. 

What exactly is pumpkin seed flour though and how do you use it? Is it as versatile as other flours? Let’s find out. 

What Is Pumpkin Seed Flour

Pumpkin seed flour is derived from finely grinding raw, hulled pumpkin seeds. This flour is light and fluffy with a slightly earthy flavor that pairs well with both savoury and sweet dishes.  

Why Choose Pumpkin Seed Flour?

There are so many reasons to make the switch to pumpkin seed flour or simply keep it as an option in your pantry. It is nutritionally dense containing a host of vitamins, minerals and other health essentials such as:

Zinc for improved cognitive function, immunity, skin health, and vision.

Magnesium for improved mood and better sleep. 

Manganese to support collagen growth for optimal skin and bone health.

Iron and copper for enhanced energy.

Omega 3 fatty acids for a healthy heart.

B group vitamins for optimal cell health. 

It is also high in protein and fiber, gluten-free and nut-free, making it the optimal substitute for wheat and nut flours. This means that for those with tree-nut or gluten allergies, it is perfectly safe for consumption. Additionally, being low in carbohydrates and high in protein, it is both Keto and Paleo friendly.  

Uses For Pumpkin Seed Flour

There are so many uses for pumpkin seed flour, it can be substituted 1-to-1 for wheat or nut flours successfully in just about every recipe. Consider using it for pizza bases, cakes, cookies, lactation cookies, crumbing meats, waffles, pancakes, and more.  

You can also mix with your porridge, sprinkle it on your cereal, or add to your smoothies for added nutritional value and delicious nutty flavor. 

Baking With Pumpkin Seed Flour

Baking with pumpkin seed flour is just as easy as baking with other types of flour. The results may be a little denser than goods baked with wheat flour, but they are also higher in fiber and protein. 

Not convinced? Check out these delicious treats all made using pumpkin seed flour.

Recipes 

Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Flour Cake 

This recipe from Yummly is a real crowd-pleaser. It is gluten, nut, and dairy-free. 

Ingredients 

2 cups pumpkin seed flour

3/4 cup cocoa powder 

1/4 cup arrowroot powder

1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

3 eggs 

2/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)

1/3 cup grapeseed oil

1 1/4 cups coconut milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

Method 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the pumpkin seed flour, cocoa powder, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and sea salt. 

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, oil, coconut milk, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk together well.

Pour batter into the prepared pan. Place the pan on the center rack in the oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes.

Cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then run a knife around the edge of the pan and flip cake onto a wire rack to cool. 

Serve warm or at room temperature. It is delicious served with fresh berries and coconut whipped cream.

Keto Pumpkin Bread

Dreaming of a nut-free, keto friendly baked pumpkin treat? This recipe from Green and Keto has you covered. 

Ingredients 

1/2 cup butter, softened 

2/3 cup erythritol sweetener

4 eggs large 

3/4 cup pumpkin puree

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 1/2 cup pumpkin seed flour

1/2 cup coconut flour 

4 tsp baking powder 

1 tsp cinnamon 

1/2 tsp nutmeg 

1/4 tsp ginger 

1/8 tsp cloves 

1/2 tsp salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9"x5" loaf pan, and line with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sweetener together until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well to combine.

Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla, and mix well to combine.

In a separate bowl, stir together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Break up any lumps of almond flour or coconut flour.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and stir to combine. (Optionally, add up to 1/2 cup of mix-ins, like chopped nuts or chocolate chips.) The batter will be somewhat thick.

Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 - 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

If the bread is browning too quickly, you can cover the pan with a piece of aluminum foil.

Low-Carb, Gluten Free Pancakes 

Wanting added nutrition in your breakfast favorite? Try these modified keto pancakes from Delish.

Ingredients

1/2 c. pumpkin seed flour

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

4 large eggs

1 tsp. lemon zest

Butter, for frying and serving

Method

In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, cream cheese, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth. 

In a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Pour in about 3 tablespoons of batter and cook until golden, 2 minutes. 

Flip and cook 2 minutes more. 

Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.

Serve topped with butter.

Pumpkin Seeds - Made Better

If you love pumpkin seeds, you’ll love pumpkin seed flour. Whether you’re keto, paleo, celiac, vegan, have nut allergies or just want better nutrition from your food, Beyond The Equator pumpkin seed flour is the solution. Our range of versatile and allergen friendly products means you need never compromise on your health or the food you love. Try our Pumpkin Seed Flour today and experience the Beyond The Equator difference. 

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