Hello Friends,
I would like to thank you all for visiting my blog.
I was thinking about hosting an event for the reason to get more innovative ideas and recipes, making the best use of the main ingredient.
Sometimes I try new ingredients which are healthy, but never used in my kitchen, so I run out of recipe ideas. So I thought this is a best chance for me to get connected with others and to get more recipe ideas.
This is my first event announcement and I am really excited about the recipes that I am going to receive and happy for the ptoo. The event is called “Healthy Fiber and Protein Rich Whole Grains”. I came up with this name because I started eating more of whole grains in every possible way and experimenting new whole grains and making them into delicious food.
Whole grains are less flavorful, but when cooked with the right ingredients can be more delicious, rich and will fill your stomach even if you eat less.
Event Rules:
1. Recipes can be any including salad, appetizer, main course soup, dessert…etc., but the main ingredient should be from the list and used as a whole grain.
The grains should be any one/more from the list:
(Note: Use whole grains)
Barley
Quinoa
Buckwheat
Millet
2. Event dates: From July 05 – July 31 2011 .
3. Limit 2 (two) entries per person (Please submit one recipe and resubmit if sending more than one).
4. Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian recipes are welcome.
5. Blogger’s and Non-bloggers can participate.
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| EVENT STAMP: "Healthy Fiber and Protein Rich Whole Grains" - Anu's Healthy Kitchen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
6. Please link this page and the stamp to your recipe/post.
7. Send recipes to anu(dot)healthykitchen(at)gmail(dot)com with subject “Healthy Fiber and Protein Rich Whole Grains” with the following details:
Your Name
Blog Name
Blog URL
Recipe Name
Recipe Link AND
Picture (only small size pictures)
ALL THE BEST to all of you participating and to me too, in trying to make my first event a great success, so why wait till the 31st of July hurry up to fill in my inbox with yum yum recipes.
(All the recipes will be posted after the event!)
(All the recipes will be posted after the event!)
Thanks for joining me in the quest of healthy food!
USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT WHOLE GRAINS:
Whole grains are rich in flavor and provide the body with nutrients that are vital for your health. They're also high in fiber, which cleans the colon and helps with weight management. Researchers suggest eating 2.5 servings of grains every day to reduce your risk of a heart attack and stroke. Grains also reduce cholesterol levels, boost metabolism and enhance the immune system.
Barley
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Barley is a cereal grain with a rich, nutty flavor. It grows in significant qualities throughout the year around the world. It's high in selenium, a trace mineral that protects cells against free radicals in the body. You can add it to cereal, eat it plain or use it to thicken soups, cereals and sauces. You can also mill it into flour and use it to bake breads, cakes and cookies.
While I was searching for barley recipes, I found a website full of barley recipes: "Barley Foods" , "Food Network"(click on the link to view the recipes - a little help from me to the participants! :-))
While I was searching for barley recipes, I found a website full of barley recipes: "Barley Foods" , "Food Network"(click on the link to view the recipes - a little help from me to the participants! :-))
Quinoa
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Quinoa is a small seed with a nutty flavor and crunchy texture. It's high in magnesium. Which relaxes blood vessels, decreases blood pressure and increases energy. The seed coat of quinoa contains a toxic substance called saponin that must be removed before consumption. You must also rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking it to remove saponin residue. It complements vegetables, rice and casserole dishes. You can also add it to hot cereals and salads.
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Buckwheat
Buckwheat
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Buckwheat is a grain you'll find in a variety of foods. Bread, crackers, muffins, bagels and pasta are some of the foods made from wheat. Buckwheat is high in fiber, which helps clear the colon. It's also high in tryptophan, an amino acid that treats brain disorders including depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Because wheat is so widely available, many find it easy to incorporate it into their diets.
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Millet
Millet
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Millet is the seed used in bird foods, but humans can consume it as well. Available throughout the year, millet is tiny in size and varies in color. It's rich in phosphorous, which assists the body in repairing damaged tissues. It;s also rich in fiber and tryptophan. Millet is highly alkaline, so it helps regulate your body's pH level. You can add it to hot or cold cereals, salads and soups.
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