- Garlic is found to prevent coronary thrombosis and heart attacks and also inhibits the diabetes.
- To suppress the strong odour of garlic, parsley can be chewed along with it.
- Honey can be used as an substitute for the sugar. It contains vitamin B and some minerals along with the sugar contents.
- Lemon juice should be used as a salad dressing. It is low in calorie and has vitamin C, phosphorous, carotene, calcium and potassium.
- Cardamom should be used frequently as a flavoring agent as it is known as stimulating the stomach and aiding digestion.
- Cooking soda should not be used for cooking as it destroys the thiamine content of the pulses.
- Add salt at the table rather than in cooking, it reduces the amount of salt intake.
- Add herbs and flavoring agents after the dish is cooked to have maximum flavor of the same.
- Onion reduces heart attacks and also lowers cholesterol levels.
- Vegetables should not be cut too large to loose their nutritive contents while cooking.
- Use of mustard in cooking should be proffered as it is both an appetizer and is good for digestion.
- Sprouts should be part of meals as they are rich in chlorophyll, vitamin A,B,C,D,E,K, minerals, calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron. Also they are appetizers and detoxify the body.
- Meals must start with soup but it should be a low in fat and high in protein.
