Cauliflower is one of the most nutritious and wholesome foods for vegetarians. An excellent replacement for carbohydrates , cauliflowers can be put in everything from burgers to bagels, rice to pizzas. It is one of the most versatile ingredients you can use and makes your food look lighter, tastier and healthier. High in vitamin C, cauliflower is adored by epicures of all age alike. Cauliflower Crust Grilled Cheese Ingredients required: Cauliflower head Organic head Mozzarella cheese Fine grain salt Black pepper Cheddar cheese Butter How to prepare: Cut the cauliflower crust into bread slices. Preheat the microwave to 450-degree F. Keep the rack in the middle rung. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease it with extra virgin olive oil. Chop the cauliflower in a food processor. Transfer 3 cups of cauliflower rice into the oven and microwave for 8 minutes unless it gets cooked. Squeeze moisture from the cauliflower using a dishcloth or tea towel. The dried cauliflower has to be used as bread slices, and hence drying is necessary. Now transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Add 1 organic egg, half a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper, and mix everything well. Add the cauliflower mixture on the lined baking sheet into 4 different squares.

Chickpeas are delightfully tasty and healthy. They help maintain blood sugar levels, facilitate weight loss, aid digestion owing to their fiber content , protect you against heart diseases, and potentially, even cancer. It is also a great source of vitamins, proteins and other micronutrients to the body. The inclusion of chickpeas in meals offers an amazing taste and incessant health benefits. Read on for 5 healthy chickpea recipes that are great for your heart: Curried Falafel with Kale Salad Ingredients required: Refined oil or olive oil Onion Garlic Cooked chickpeas Lemon juice Curry powder Sea salt Chickpea flour Tahini Maple Syrup Nutritional yeast Sea salt Ground pepper Kale Carrot Cucumber How to prepare: Preheat the microwave to 425-degrees F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with oil. Add 1 roughly chopped onion and 2 cloves of garlic in a food processor and pulse it to form a paste. Add 2 cups of cooked chickpeas, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, and salt according to taste. Pulse them together. Then add ½ cup of chickpea flour and blend in the processor. Let the mixture rest for 30-40 minutes as it absorbs excess moisture.

Apple is among the healthiest fruits available on planet earth. It is full of antioxidants, flavonoids, and a dietary fiber pectin. Apples neutralize irritable bowel syndrome, detoxify the liver, and boosts the immune system. People who consume apples daily are 28% less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes and even cholesterol accumulation. Not for nothing is it said that an apple a day keep the doctor away! Read on for five healthy snacks that include apples: Apple Oatmeal Cookies  Ingredients : -Old fashioned oats -All-purpose flour -Baking powder -Salt -Cinnamon -Unsalted butter -Brown sugar -White sugar -Egg -Vanilla extract -Unsweetened Applesauce -Medium-large apple -Walnuts Directions: Take a small bowl and stir 2 cups of oats, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a half teaspoon of salt. Microwave the butter to completely melt it and place it in a bowl with 1 cup of light brown sugar and half a cup of sugar. Combine them together. Whisk into it 1 large egg and ¼ cup of vanilla extract. Stir in half cup of unsweetened applesauce. Peel, cut and dice 1 large apple, and then fold in them with walnut pieces.

The Mediterranean region has one of the most comfortable climatic environments, where culinary trends are shared by a diverse array of people. Their cuisine is consequently reflective of this temperate climate and shared history. Prominent vegetables that dominate the Mediterranean cuisine include eggplant, artichokes, squash, tomatoes, legumes, onions, mushrooms, okra, cucumbers, lettuces, etc. Read on for some examples of quick Mediterranean lunches. Easy White Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients required: Cream cheese Sour cream Green salsa Cooked chicken cubes Mexican-style cheese blend White cheese sauce Four tortillas How to prepare: Preheat the oven to 375-degrees F. Take an 8×8-inch glass baking sheet and spray it with cooking spray. Take 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, ½ cup of sour cream, and half cup green salsa, and stir until blended. Pour in 6 ounces of seasoned cooked chicken cubes, and 1 cup of Mexican-style cheese blend. Take a baking dish and spread 1 and a ½ cups of white cheese sauce on the bottom of the dish. Divide the filling evenly among the tortillas, and roll them into firm cylinders. Place the tortillas on the baking dish and cover them with the leftover sauce. Bake for 30 minutes and then rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Bloating is mostly associated with overeating. However, you can feel bloated for various reasons – dehydration, constipation, hormonal imbalance, a side-effect of some medication, etc. But most of the time, increasing the flow of digestive enzymes and boosting the gastrointestinal system helps to deal with bloating. How can you increase the flow of your digestive enzyme or boost your gastrointestinal system? Well, the most obvious way is to consume foods that work as a catalyst for your whole digestive system. Here are 5 lip-smacking recipes to help you debloat: Chocolate Banana Smoothie This is a high protein smoothie that hydrates the body well and is rich in great nutrients like vitamin-B, Omega-3 etc. Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey A pinch of salt ¼ cup hot water 1 ¾ cup coconut water 1 banana 3 tablespoon raw hemp seeds Directions: Mix the cocoa powder, honey and salt to warm water and whisk till the paste becomes smooth. Add the coconut water and mix well. Pour this into a blender, add banana and raw hemp seeds and blend well. You can add ice if you want the smoothie to be chilled. Yogurt Cucumber Smoothie Both yogurt and cucumber work wonders as remedies for bloating-related uneasiness.