Sehat Ki Rasoi is one such cookery show that explores the benefits of the food we consume on daily basis and how to utilise our kitchen to the maximum. There are age old recipes and Home secrets shared by the ladies appearing as chefs in the show who have got the traditional tips from their family. There are some fusion recipes curated by the ladies themselves. Amongst many ingredients, superfoods are a much talked about food these days which can be defined as the food that nutrition rich, packed with superior health benefits containing those nutritive value that makes our body super healthy. Packed with vitamins, fibre and other nutrients, superfoods have existed in different cultures since ages. Quinoa and Chia seeds have taken Center stage for all modern homes. Chia seeds can be black or white and give a heart dose of Omega3, fibre and protein. On the other hand Quinoa is a kind of ethnic grain that was harvested in the Andes by the Red Indians and has travelled today all over the world due to its gluten free, high fibre & nutrition value and is considered a healthy option for rice.Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants.
Todays Episode has Monica Kalvani of Saiyum Foods who would be giving a Hindustani twist to Quinoa and Make a “ Halwa” out of it to suit Indian palate. Chia pudding an easy, quick and healthy sweet would be her second contribution to the episode.
Monica Kalvani, an accomplished sales and marketing professional, her last stint being the Asst. Vice President – Sales and Marketing at DLF Ltd. for 7.5 years, had been accustomed to the regular corporate life.
A hectic corporate career, with its busy schedule, resulted in erratic meals and snacks which were gulped down in a hurry, unmindful of the fact that it was not fulfilling the nutritional requirement of the body. Health was never a priority when tough targets were to be met. The result was an untoned body, weight gain, physical and mental stress due to imbalanced nutrition.
A recurring thought nagging her mind was to strike a balance between her home and work life, allowing her to have a successful career, while ensuring that there is enough time to devote to family as well as her personal grooming and health. She now aspired to start a business venture which would empower one to have better health through advanced nutrition solutions. Thus, started her entrepreneurial journey of championing health based on a business model which promotes a lucrative plan for struggling farmers and un-empowered women who aspire to become self-reliant.
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