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Roasted Butternut Squash That Tastes Like Cozy Autumn Comfort

Updated on May 11, 2026June 19, 2026Leave a Comment on Roasted Butternut Squash That Tastes Like Cozy Autumn Comfort

I am always looking for ways to incorporate vegetables into my families diet. When one of them is picky eater i am constantly looking for ways to incorporate vegetables. That is when i tried this recipe for roasted butternut squash entered my life. It is such a versatile dish that i can serve it as a side with roast chicken or blend it into a soup or make a pasta sauce out of it. This …

Balanced Bites

What Does a Balanced Plate Actually Look Like?

Updated on May 11, 2026June 5, 2026Leave a Comment on What Does a Balanced Plate Actually Look Like?

In this blog i am trying to explain what a Balanced Plate looks like from my perspective. For the longest time, I never really thought about a “balanced plate.” Carbohydrates were always the hero of the meal. Rice or chapati usually made up the major portion of the plate, with some side dishes alongside it — maybe a vegetable curry, eggs, chicken, fish, or chickpeas depending on the day. And honestly, with both of us …

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Steamed Sweet Potato with Spicy Shallot Chutney – Simple and Healthy

Updated on May 8, 2026May 22, 2026Leave a Comment on Steamed Sweet Potato with Spicy Shallot Chutney – Simple and Healthy

There was a time when sweet potatoes appeared in our kitchen only once in a blue moon. I honestly thought plain steamed sweet potatoes tasted a little… boring. Also, there was always that lingering myth around tubers causing bloating or discomfort, so I rarely reached for them. However, everything changed when I began researching healthier, wholesome alternatives for everyday meals. That’s when I discovered the incredible nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes. Not only are they …

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Balanced Bites: My Journey from Sugar Spikes to Steady Energy

Updated on May 11, 2026May 8, 2026Leave a Comment on Balanced Bites: My Journey from Sugar Spikes to Steady Energy

For a long time, I thought feeling tired after meals, craving snacks all day, and constantly thinking about food was just normal life. My typical day used to have any traditional breakfast like idli or dosa or upma. Then lunch with rice and with a side dish or two and a dinner similar to lunch. Carbs were the main hero on the plate and the side dishes were mere accompaniments. These would give me energy …