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Kuttu Rich in fibre and resistant starch, buckwheat/kuttu is a super food of sorts. Our body burns up to 30 per cent more calories digesting fibre than it does eating other nutrients because roughage takes a long time to break down. Eating food rich in resistant starch helps accelerate fat burning. Our body doesn't digest or absorb this super nutrient, so it does not contribute to body fat. How to consume: Make rotis, puris, dosa or pakoras from this versatile grain and it's flour. Kulith The body burns more energy processing dietary protein than it does carbohydrates or fats. The act of digesting protein therefore boosts your metabolism more than other nutrients. Horse gram or kulith being one of the richest vegetarian sources of proteins, improves your metabolism. How to consume: You can use it to make soup, veggie, curry, khichdi or pulao. Kavat Wood-apple or kavat ( Kotha in Gujarati , Kavath in Marathi) is one of the many incredible native and seasonal winter fru...

Did you know a daily bowl of watercress may protect against long cancer. Makes sense, since it's also thought that the isothiocyanates in watercress may thwart a potent carcinogen in tobacco. And watercress is darn nutritious to boot. It's packed with vitamins, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium as well as mustard oil. One quick and easy way to get watercress? Drink a V8. You'll find this drink at most supermarkets and stores. It's one of thhe main vegetables in the juice. But if you'd rather eat your cress than drink it, try using watercress in your salad. This is the best way to eat it with all the nutrients intact.

1) Kiwi fruits can be eaten as it is,scooped or cut in slices. 2) The peel contains many nutrients,and can be eaten once the hairy bits have been removed by soft brushing. 3) Kiwi fruits add a delicious tropical feel to salads.Try it! 4) A delicious combination can be made out of yogurt,strawberries and kiwi.Additionally,you can add bananas and pineapples.