Most people who use high-carbs in their diet are concerned about the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) from potatoes. GL is a measure of how much of food gets converted to glucose, whereas GI helps measure how quickly the food converts to glucose for an instant energy boost. Hence, sweet potatoes are preferred by healthy eaters over regular ones due to their low GI, to avoid rocketing blood sugar levels. Recommended Read:  5 Low Glycemic Index Recipes Read on for five healthy sweet potato recipes that you can try at home. These will tantalize your senses while allowing you to safely gorge on carbs. Sweet Potato Fries Fries are one of the best side dishes to accompany virtually any kind of main course meal. Well, you can now binge on your favourite potato fries using sweet potatoes. Ingredients required: 2 sweet potatoes Just enough oil to coat A little paprika and house seasoning How to prepare: Preheat the oven to 450°F, and toss a large bowl of cut sweet potatoes with just enough oil to coat. You can sprinkle paprika and house seasoning on it. Now spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.  Bake sweet potatoes in the oven until it turns golden brown, occasionally turning for about 20 minutes.

Pasta is a food that has become ubiquitous across the globe. When cooked healthy, pasta dishes are eclectic and exceedingly satisfying. This traditional Italian dish can be cooked in gazillion ways and customized according to personal taste, based on one’s choice of veggies and meat. Read on for a selection of pasta recipes that are easy to cook, low on calories, and, above all, healthy. Whole Grain Pasta with Broccoli and Chicken Sausage Ingredients required: Whole wheat penne pasta Extra-virgin olive oil Unsalted butter Sweet Onion Chicken sausage Broccoli Parmesan cheese Kosher salt How to prepare: Cook the pasta al dente in a large bowl with boiling salted water for approximately 11 minutes. Heat a large skillet. Put 2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter into it on medium flame. Add 1 clove of freshly minced garlic and 2 medium yellow onion, and sauté for 2 minutes, unless they soften. Add 100 grams of smoked chicken sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Stir well unless it turns brown. Add chopped broccoli to the pasta pot when it is about to get cooked. Drain the pasta and keep a quarter of water reserved. Then add the cooked pasta to the skillet that has the cooked sausage.

You would no doubt have come across the old adage about eating “Breakfast like a king”. It is certainly an adage worth translating into action in your daily life. Having a good breakfast is essential when it comes to leading a healthier life. And a healthy breakfast must consist of fibers, proteins, and healthy fat. Morning food must translate into energy and not make the body lethargic or sloppy. Having the wrong breakfast can lead to sluggishness, increased weight, and increased susceptibility to chronic diseases. Read on to learn about some of the food items that should definitely not be on your breakfast table. Cereal Cereals are considered to be among the most nutritious and convenient diet options. They are a good source of micronutrients such as Vitamin A and iron. However, they are not suitable as a breakfast food item. Cereal packages tend to mislead the consumer. Contrary to the claims of manufacturers, the fact is that they are highly processed, and contain a minuscule amount of whole grain. The artificially added nutrients complete the process of food fortification. Independent researchers have demonstrated that it diminishes immunity among children, as these packages are mostly grains and sugar. This even includes packets of granola and oats.

Grilled recipes are among the best food options for a picnic, house-party or any celebration. It is the most favored alternative to high-carb or fatty food. Read on for some healthy grilling recipes, that will make your house parties and picnics healthier, and a lot more fun! Barbecue grilled Salmon Ingredients required: Rice vinegar Fish Sauce Mirin Hoisin Sauce Garlic chilli paste Ginger Lime juice Garlic powder Salmon fillets Asian Spicy BBQ Glaze Green onion Sesame seeds How to prepare: Prepare the BBQ glaze by whisking together 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of mirin, 4 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, half tablespoon of chilli garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, zest and juice of a half lime, and half tablespoon of garlic powder.  Let them stand for 15 minutes, to combine the flavors of ingredients well.  Preheat the grill on high for approximately 5 minutes. Clean the grill carefully using tongs.  Put the salmon fillets directly on the grill with skin side up. Cover the salmon and cook for 2 minutes. Subsequently, use a heavy spatula to flip the salmon and place the skin side down on the grill.  Lower the heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Amongst the green vegetable family, Kale tops the list. It is definitely one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant foods in existence. Kale is loaded with beneficial compounds, some of which have powerful medicinal properties. It’s very low in calories and extremely high in vitamin C, a vitamin that boosts immunity in the body and gives you a great glow . A single cup of raw kale actually contains more vitamin C than an orange. Kale contains many important nutrients that are absent in the modern diet. These include which calcium, potassium and magnesium. Fortunately, adding kale to your diet is relatively simple. Read on to know some of the ways you can add Kale to your plate. Lightened-up Creamed Kale Ingredients Butter Diced onion Water Kale bunches Organic sour cream Sea salt Black pepper Nutmeg Preparation: Take a large skillet and heat it over medium-low flame. Melt butter in it and add 1 cup of diced onions. Sauté them unless they turn translucent. Remove the onions from the skillet. Add 2 bunches of finely chopped kale, ¾ cup of water, 1/8 teaspoon of fine grain sea salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Heat on medium-high and cook for 7-10 minutes unless the kale gets tender.