Tiramisu Overnight oats is a fantastic twist to regular Overnight oats jar/bowl. Cold coffee flavored oats, covered with yogurt and dusted with cocoa powder make a delicious breakfast recipe known as Tiramisu Overnight Oats. The cold and creamy coffee-flavored rolled oats are a true indulgence, but the combination of cocoa powder, oats, yogurt, and vanilla is what truly makes this a great recipe to kick-start your day.
This week, I have made this recipe more often than my beloved Parathas.
Since I can’t get over how much I like these oats, I had to share this recipe with you. Even if you don’t want to consume any caffeine, you can still make this recipe. Scroll down for tips on how to make this caffeine-free without missing that delicious coffee flavor tiramisu is known for.
It’s the combination, texture, and cold temperature that make this tiramisu overnight oats recipe such as success.
Use a jar or bowl or Glass to prepare the oats (depending on how much you make). If you double the recipe, use a bowl.
Add the rolled oats, Chia seeds, vanilla extract, honey/stevia, almond milk, cocoa powder and espresso to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to soak overnight.
The next day, give the oats another stir and mix yogurt (blended, without lumps) and honey/stevia in it.
Start layering the Jar/glass with the soaked oat mixture.
Dust the top layer with a generous layer of cocoa powder.
Serve immediately.
Why this delicacy ?
This breakfast recipe is convenient since you can make it the night before in literally minutes.
Coffee + porridge is pure bliss if you crave coffee in the morning and have no time to make your breakfast.
Breakfast tasting like tiramisu: do I need to say more?
While this breakfast recipe sounds more like a dessert, it is a pretty nutritious breakfast made with wholesome ingredients.
Whether you are a tiramisu lover, a coffee lover, or an oat porridge lover, you will love this recipe. And if you are all three, you are in for a treat!
You can still make this recipe even if you don’t like to consume caffeine
TIPS
You can use either rolled oats or steel cut oats.
Espresso is preferred because it’s strong and gives a deep flavor, but you can also make this caffeine-free.
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Dal Murgh or Dal Chicken is a very tasty and healthy recipe for all health conscious People .Dal or lentils are dried, split pulses that do not need to be soaked before cooking in Indian cuisine. Certain regions in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and India are the world’s largest producers of pulses. The term is also applied to a variety of soups made from these pulses. Dal Chicken strikes the perfect balance between consuming a healthy dose of fiber-rich, nutritious lentils and satisfying desire for a cheeky bit of chicken.
Dal chicken tastes super awesome with Roti, Parathas and rice. Lets come over to the recipe…
INGREDIENTS
Chicken – 250 grams with bones
Green Chilli – 2 slit
Curry leaves – 2 sprig
Tomato – 1 chopped
Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Yellow Moong Dal Or Masoor Dal 1/2 cup
Water – 2 cups
Coriander leaves a handful finely chopped
Ginger garlic paste 1-2 tsp
Onion 2 medium finely chopped
Garam masala 1 tsp
Red chilli powder as per taste
METHOD
To begin making the Dal Chicken/Murgh Recipe, wash and soak the whole masoor dal or moong dal for 3-4 hours.
Heat up a pressure cooker over medium heat with oil.
Add ginger, garlic and saute until the raw smell goes away. Also Add half of the onions and saute till they turn translucent.
Now Add turmeric powder, tomatoes, cumin powder, salt, dal of choice and 2 cups of water and pressure cook for about 5 whistle until the dal is done.
Once the pressure has released naturally, open the cooker and use a masher to mash the dal. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Heat the same pressure cooker with oil on medium heat, add remaining onions and saute until they turn translucent.
Add the mashed dal and give it a good stir. Add remaining spice powders – garam masala, red chilli powder and mix well.
Now add the add the cleaned and washed chicken pieces, adjust the seasoning, add about 1 1/2 cups of water and pressure cook for about 2 whistle until the chicken is cooked. Turn off the flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Serve hot.
Serve the Murgh Aur Masoor Dal Recipe along with steamed rice or phulka, Salad Recipes to make your complete meal rich and flavorful.
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Palak Chicken is a delicious gravy recipe of chicken cooked in rich palak gravy with Indian whole spices. Serve it along with Phulka/ Paratha or Jeera Rice for a delicious weekend lunch. Also this is a good dish to make for kids who refuse to eat Veg or Spinach. They will love this!
Palak (Spinach) Chicken is one of the most popular Indian dishes. And combining palak with chicken makes it a superb recipe. Result of this recipe is a flavor bomb that’s irresistibly good.
To begin making Palak Chicken Recipe, we have to first marinate the chicken.
In a bowl, add curd, chicken pieces, salt, kashmiri red chilli powder, garam masala , coriander powder mix well and keep it aside for at least 30 minutes.
Add the chopped palak leaves to a pressure cooker, garlic, and green chillies with a teaspoon of water and salt. Pressure cook for 1 whistle and release the pressure immediately by running the pressure cooker under tap water or by lifting the weight using a fork. Open the cooker and allow the palak mixture to cool.
Once cooled, add the cooked palak mixture to a blender and make a smooth puree. Keep aside.
For the Chicken Masala, add the onion, ginger and garlic to a small jar of the mixer grinder and blend to make a paste.
Preheat a kadai over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of ghee. Stir in bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon and saute for a few seconds until you can smell the aromas coming through.
Add onions, ginger, garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes away and onions turn light brown.
Once the onions are done, add the marinated chicken along with ½ cup of water Cover the pan and cook the chicken until done, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Once cooked and the chicken forms a thick gravy, stir in the pureed spinach, kasuri methi and give it a brisk boil. Check the salt and spices and adjust accordingly. Turn off the heat.
Transfer the Chicken Palak to a serving bowl and serve hot
Serve this Palak chicken along with Raita, Rotiand Kachumber Salad for a weekend meal along with your family.
Do Pyaza’ meaning double onions is a term used for this north Indian curry. Slow cooking the onions in a Chicken do Pyaza is key as its goes a lovely caramel colour and gives the curry a deep rich flavour to the resultant dish. Coming over to the healthy twist in this recipe I dont use oil in it. Its a complete oil free recipe. This is how I cook at home. The creaminess in the curry comes from the addition of thick beaten Curd
Chicken Do Payaza is perfect served with tandoori roti or rice.
Chicken Do Pyaza is my go-to recipe whenever I want to make chicken with gravy in less time. There is no authentic source or proof about origin of this recipe. According to Wikipedia, the claim about it being invented during Mughal era.
INGREDIENTS
500 gm chicken
2 big onions finely chopped
1 tomato chopped (seeds removed)
2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 onion diced
2 green chillies
One tbsp coriander leaves chopped
1 cup curd
Half tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1½ tsp salt
½ tsp turmeric powder
Half tsp kasuri methi
½ tsp garam masala
Half cup water
INSTRUCTION FOR COOKING CHICKEN DO PYAZA
In Mixing bowl, add 500 gm chicken, 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder and 1 tsp salt. Mix well together and let all marinate for 30 min.
In cooking pan , add 4 tbsp curd, ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder and ½ tsp cumin powder. Mix all the spices well with curd and keep aside.
Add marinated chicken and ½ tsp garam masala in cooking pan and mix well.
Keep it on medium flame. Cover the lid till the chicken gets mildly cooked.
Add Half cup water and cook for 2 min on high heat. Turn heat to low, cover the lid and cook for another 15 min.
Remove the lid and add 1 diced onion, 1 chopped tomato and 2 green chillies and mix. Cover the lid and cook for 5 min or until chicken turns juicy and tender.
Again remove the lid and cook on high flame so that gravy becomes thick and water gets over.
Now, Add ½ tsp kasuri methi and 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for 2 min and turn off the heat.
Salads are easy to make at home, and to order in a restaurant when dining out. And, with their multiple health benefits, consuming a serving of leafy greens each day can be one of the best habits to get into, summer or winter.
Aside from their natural good taste and great crunchy texture alongside wonderful colors and fragrances, eating a large serving of fresh, raw vegetables each day can have significant health benefits. It makes a substantial contribution to disease prevention, healthy weight and youthful energy – and who isn’t interested in a bit more energy and vitality?
Salads are packed with many nutrients, helps in weight control, provide you good intake of fiber, aid healthy fats to your diet, builds bone health, improves skin health, protect you heart and what not they can do ?
In this article you will learn more about New and Fresh recipes of salads. Lets explore this journey of The Salad World…
Rajma (kidney beans) are a big yes in India from kids to adults. If the choices were to be considered then it would have been the national food of India. There is something new to experiment with rajma that is ‘Rajma Salad’. Serve immediately after preparing it otherwise it will turn soggy.
These Healthy and Fresh Salads are raw and tasty, and likewise they are full of nutrition! Healthy and Fresh Salads are not only low in calories and but also have so many benefits. We all are aware of the goodness of fruits and vegetables, and consequently consuming fruits and vegetables in raw form have their own advantages. For more details click onto this button
A Healthy Barnyard salad/Millet Salad made with the tooth-some combination of millets, parsley, lemon, onion, and mint, this easy recipe will come up in an instant. Serve this salad with your main course on any occasion such as kitty parties and game nights etc. To complete the meal, try pairing this salad dish with a cup of piping hot tea or coffee and savor the minty flavors of this simple recipe.
Avocado salad with a tangy lemon dressing, onion, and tomato. This avocado salad is a simple, delish summer salad. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
This beetroot salad is refreshing, delicious, low-calorie and super healthy. This may look fancy to you but this is very easy and simple to make at your home. You just need to toss all the ingredients in a bowl and you are done. Yep, it is just that simple!
Salads can be tasty. The best example is this chole palak salad which is packed with protein and also iron. I know, it’s hard to believe that a dish as simple as chole palak salad can be so delicious. Well, why don’t you give it a try yourself? It only takes handful ingredients to make this salad which makes it easy and quick to make.
These salads are not only nutritious but also delicious. Like any other salad, this salad is super delicious and also filled with the goodness of vegetables.
This salad is consist of french beans, carrot, baby corn/sweet corn, capsicum and tomato. The tangy flavors and crunch of these green beans can complement any meal.
Salads reminds us of fresh and juicy fruits and vegetables. The goodness of fruits and vegetables on a tiring or stressful day brings in freshness and can surely make you feel light and relaxed. There are many recipes of salads and many different kind of salads that you can easily prepare at your home in the blink of an eye. This Russian salad is one such salad which is not only tasty but also filled with nutrients.
Sprouted moong salad is a very simple, delicious and also a very healthy salad recipe. It is a low fat and gluten free recipe. This salad is wholesome and fresh.
It is a very quick and easy healthy salad recipe made with freshly sprouted moong beans and finely chopped onion and tomatoes. It is also ideal for weight loss which is made by just mixing the ingredients without any cooking process involved. The salad is a perfect balanced meal itself and can be perfectly served as your lunch or dinner meal.
Imagine that a combination of cucumber and dill is brimming with nutrients and freshness. To add a bit of more nutrition to your salad, you can add roasted pumpkin seeds to it. This salad is perfect as a side to your main dishes. Or you can have your favorite soup along with it. You can even modify it according to your choice, can add paneer to it for protein and to make it more wholesome!
Salads play an important role in a healthy body. Fresh cut fruits and vegetables mixed in herbs soothe add taste to our palates. All you would need to do is mix your favorite vegetables in curd and garnish with your preferred toppings on it. So here is veg salad with yogurt dip recipe for you.
One of the example is this delicious Indian salad known as Paneer Tikka Salad. And it is made by marinating paneer with spices and yogurt and grilled on a skewer or without skewers along with fresh chopped vegies.
Moreover, paneer or cottage cheese is very popular in India. It is a slow-digesting dairy protein, which also offers you a good amount of calcium. It keeps you fuller for longer and also helps burn more fat.
Just like the chicken tikka, we have brought you this Chicken Tikka Salad which is a fusion recipe in itself. We have combined the regular chicken tikka with some healthy veggies and also covered it with a tangy dressing. Furthermore, this salad is a whole meal in itself which you can relish at any time of the day. It also keeps you full for a long time.
Caesar salad is basically a non-vegetarian salad invented in Tijuana, Mexico in the 1920s. It is one of the US’s most famous dishes. It has a seasoned dressing of anchovies, egg yolk, lemon juice, olive oil and parmesan cheese. Because, Caesar salad is a very popular dish hence, it is found on menu of most restaurants of America. It is a combination of taste and flavours because it has crisp freshness of romain lettuce, crunchiness of croutons and savouriness of grated parmesan and creaminess of Caesar dressing.
When we talk about salad, there are many types of salads that we have not eaten but heard their name. Coleslaw salad is basically a cabbage salad. It’s called “koolsla” in Dutch .“Kool” means cabbage and “slas” means salad. This is a very popular dish in America. However, if we buy commercially prepared coleslaw it can have unhealthy ingredients like hydrogenated oils and a considerable amount of salt and sugar in it. So, it is a better option to prepare it at home with healthy ingredients to get the most health benefits. It is a very simple and tasty recipe.
Salads are the best way to eat colorful, nutrient-dense foods. They are simple, delicious, and filling. You can give a different type of taste and flavors to your salads by making some changes to them. So, if you are craving light and refreshing salad then here is the recipe for sprout paneer salad. It is so delicious and nutrient-dense salad. Also, it contains protein, fibers, vitamins, and minerals. It is low in carbohydrates so helps you in weight loss.
Quinoa salad recipe is like a Superfood for you. It is rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, dietary minerals, and antioxidants. So, what else do you want in a single recipe? It is like a treasure of nutrients for all health freaks. It is also gluten-free. This quinoa salad is easy to make and also made in less time. So when you have less time to cook, you can also make this recipe for a nutritious meal.
Strawberry spinach salad is a perfect blend of taste and flavors. It is a very refreshing and delightful salad. It has the freshness of spinach, the sweetness of strawberries, and the crunchiness of almonds.
Spinach mango bowl is one of the easiest ways to eat the rainbow in the diet. As you know, as much as our plate is full of colors, it is as high in nutrients. Nutritionists suggest eating a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet to have multiple health benefits. Salads are the easiest method to add variety to your meal. This salad bowl is a simple and delicious salad.
Apple fig and chicken salad is a deliciously balanced blend of apples, figs, chicken, and celery. This is a very tasty salad recipe. You can have it for lunch or dinner as the main course. Apples are very good for health. They are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. Figs present in this salad are an excellent source of pre-biotics. They are rich in calcium and potassium which help in improving bone density. Chicken gives us a sufficient amount of iron and is an excellent source of protein. So, this apple fig chicken salad fulfills the nutritional requirements of the body and is very good for our health.
A Greek salad bowl can be taken as a starter or side dish in a meal. Its recipe is very simple and made in less time. You can also make this during some house party or celebrations. This simple recipe has simple ingredients but is very rich in flavors. All you have to do is to choose good quality ingredients for this salad.
Kale and peanut salad is incredibly tasty and appealing visually. It has perfect combinations of taste and texture. You can store this salad for up to 7 days in an air-tight container. You know, Kale is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense food that is good for weight loss.
Black beans and corn salad is a delicious, refreshing, and quick dish that is full of nutritional benefits. This salad provides iron, magnesium, protein, fiber, and vitamins which, lower the risk of heart disease as well as promote a healthy brain. You can enjoy this salad with tortilla chips, tacos, or with your favorite juicy meats. It could be prepared for lunch or dinner also.
Tahini chickpea salad is the perfect lunch! Eat it with crunchy pita or Make a sandwich with it and pack it up for lunch at the office or school. Top a pile of greens with it and serve it as a salad. Place it in a bowl alongside crackers and cut veggies and serve it as a snack. This super easy recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Chickpeas are in trend these days….Why? Because they are compact with lots of nutrients like high in fiber, plenty of amazing vitamins and minerals, vegetarian protein, etc and they taste great so many different ways.
Salad can be so dull …… but not when it’s Vietnamese-style! This slaw-like Vietnamese Salad is everything you love about Vietnamese food: Fresh and bright, yet full of flavours.
While this exact salad is not strictly authentic, the flavours, texture and spirit of the dish I drew heavily from traditional Vietnamese food.
This light and refreshing Vietnamese salad is so easy and a simple side dish to serve with grilled meats, seafoods and chicken.
Mexican salad bowl is one of my best and favorite salads. This salad is so filling, tasty, and healthy. It is rich in fiber, vitamin A and C. Try this Mexican salad bowl once. I am sure you are also going to love it and make it again and again.
Buddha salad bowl is a healthy and satisfying meal option. It is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. A Buddha salad bowl contains many ingredients but, the more important ingredients are quinoa, peanut butter, and chicken. They will make this recipe very delicious.
Spinach chicken salad is very healthy and nutritious recipe full of all essential nutrients , vitamins and minerals and you can also add this salad to lunch as well as for dinner !
Moreover ,this salad bowl ingredients are more helpful in balanced diet and make you fit
Avocado green salad is very delicious and filling salad and full of nutritious ingredients also provide nutrients that are essential for the health of immune system
Fresh avocado salad recipe makes a healthy side dish that pairs nicely with Chopped fruits and vegetables are tossed in a tasty cilantro lime dressing.
This Angry salad is a delicious refreshing yummy and healthy recipe and is full of nutritional benefits, this salad provides lots of vitamins and minerals supplements and as well as provides lots of fibre content and is really helpful in weight loss management , you can take this salad with tasty juices also and can prepared in lunch as well as dinner so just try it once and see how much effective it is !
Mediterranean salad is very tasty and prepared very quickly and serve as a main meal and One of the dishes that really screams summer is a good and delicious bowl of salad. For more click on this button below
Salad can be so dull …… but not when it’s Vietnamese-style! This slaw-like Vietnamese Salad is everything you love about Vietnamese food: Fresh and bright, yet full of flavours.
While this exact salad is not strictly authentic, the flavours, texture and spirit of the dish I drew heavily from traditional Vietnamese food.
This light and refreshing Vietnamese salad is so easy and a simple side dish to serve with grilled meats, seafoods and chicken.
Vietnamese salads are full of Vitamins E and A, thanks to fresh herbs, spices, plenty of veg and lean protein. Vitamin E works to fight free radicals in your body (one of the major causes of pre mature ageing) and Vitamin A is essential for healing scrapes and scars, and keeping wrinkles at bay.
Vermicelli noodles
Vermicelli noodles are thin and flexible when cooked and are a popular filling in Asian spring rolls. I most often encounter two styles of vermicelli noodles, so what’s the difference?
Rice vermicelli noodles are just a tad firmer when cooked, whiter in color and more opaque. Cellophane vermicelli noodles, which look very similar in the package to the rice noodle variety, are also called bean threads or glass noodles and are made from mung bean starch. When cooked, they have a more slippery, gelatinous feel, and look more translucent. Despite their difference, both kinds of noodles can be used in this dish.
Now lets go on to our fresh and healthy recipe……
Ingredients
300 gm thin vermicelli noodles such as rice stick or mung bean
2 carrots shredded
2 cucumbers seeded and shredded
4 green onion chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1/3 cup chopped cilantro or Fresh Coriander
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar (can use any flavored vinegar)
Few drops of stevia (optional)
2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tsp Soy sauce
sesame seeds
Lime
Method of preparing s
Soften the vermicelli noodles in a large bowl by covering with boiling water and soaking for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold water, drain, and add to a large bowl. Add the shredded carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts and chopped cilantro to the noodles.
In a glass jar fitted with a lid or a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, stevia, garlic and crushed red pepper. Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the noodles and toss to coat. Add more dressing if desired. Sprinkle with more cilantro and green onion and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Salad can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight, however if making ahead, add the cilantro just before serving.
Tahini chickpea salad is the perfect lunch! Eat it with crunchy pita or Make a sandwich with it and pack it up for lunch at the office or school. Top a pile of greens with it and serve it as a salad. Place it in a bowl alongside crackers and cut veggies and serve it as a snack. This super easy recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Chickpeas are in trend these days….Why? Because they are compact with lots of nutrients like high in fiber, plenty of amazing vitamins and minerals, vegetarian protein, etc and they taste great so many different ways.
Now welcome this Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing!
If you love chickpeas, then this recipe is perfect for you. This salad is dressed with tahini dressing and then topped with crispy and smokey roasted chickpeas. So here you go my friends, my Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing!
Ingredients
For CRISPY CHICKPEAS
200gm chickpeas, boiled, drained and rinsed
1 tsp cumin
one tsp paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
black pepper, to taste
SALAD
3 cups diced lettuce
1 roasted orange bell pepper, roasted and chopped
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup parsley/fresh coriander chopped
1/4 red onion, diced
DRESSING
1/2 cup sesame tahini (can use ready made)
1/4 cup water
2 lemons
1 tsp honey
Method
Preheat oven to 400F.
Toss the drained chickpeas with the olive oil, cumin, coriander, garlic cloves and salt. Place them on a sheet pan in a single layer, along with the bell pepper cut in quarters. Bake for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Chop the lettuce, cabbage, onion and parsley/Coriander leaves uniformly for the salad and put them into a large bowl. Once the roasted bell peppers are cool, seed and chop and add to the salad bowl.
Make the dressing by combining tahini, water, lemon, garlic powder, salt and honey and mixing until smooth and creamy.
Toss the salad with the dressing.
Try this super versatile Salad at anytime of the day…
HbA1c is your average blood glucose (sugar) levels for the last two to three months. If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below.
What does HbA1c mean?
HbA1c is what’s known as glycated haemoglobin. This is something that’s made when the glucose (sugar) in your body sticks to your red blood cells. Your body can’t use the sugar properly, so more of it sticks to your blood cells and builds up in your blood. Red blood cells are active for around 2-3 months, which is why the reading oh HbA1c is taken quarterly.
A high HbA1c means you have too much sugar in your blood. This means you’re more likely to develop diabetes complications.
People who have diabetes need this test regularly to see if their levels are staying within range. It can tell if you need to adjust your diabetes medicines.
What Is Hemoglobin?
Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells. It gives blood its red color, and its job is to carry oxygen throughout your body.
What is a HbA1c test?
The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to your hemoglobin. It is an important blood test that gives a good indication of how well your diabetes is being controlled. Most people will have the test every three to six months.
Few people needs this test often like in pregnancy And some people will need the test less often, usually with controlled blood glucose levels.
An HbA1c test is also used to diagnose diabetes, and to keep an eye on your levels if you’re at risk of developing diabetes (you have prediabetes). The test is sometimes called haemoglobin A1c or just A1c.
How the Test Works
The sugar in your blood is called glucose. When glucose builds up in your blood, it binds to the hemoglobin in your red blood cells. The A1c test measures how much glucose is bound.
Red blood cells live for about 3 months, so the test shows the average level of glucose in your blood for the past 3 months. If your glucose levels have been high over recent weeks, your hemoglobin A1c test will be higher
Your HbA1c results
You should get the results quickly. The result of this test lets your healthcare team know if they need to change your treatment or medication to help you manage your levels better.
And your HbA1c can change for lots of reasons, including:
if you’re unwell
if you’re taking other medicines, like steroids
changes in lifestyle
if you’re feeling very stressed or you’re depressed.
Diagnosing Prediabetes or Diabetes
Normal
Below 5.7%
Prediabetes
5.7% to 6.4%
Diabetes
6.5% or above
What is a normal range for an HbA1c test ?
If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 6.5% or below.
What should be the normal range if we are at risk of developing diabetes ?
There are different target HbA1c levels for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If you’ve been told you’re at risk, your target level should be below 6%.
Why would I need this test ?
The test for HbA1c is used to diagnose and monitor diabetes. For people who have diabetes, the test is used to indicate how well the diabetes has been controlled over the last few months. People with diabetes are advised to have this test every 3 to 6 months, or more frequently if it is not under control. This is important. The higher the HbA1c, the greater the risk of developing complications such as problems with your eyes and kidneys.
Who Should Get an A1C Test, and When?
Testing for diabetes or prediabetes: Get a baseline A1C test if you’re an adult over age 45—or if you’re under 45, are overweight, and have one or more risk factors for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes:
If your result is normal but you’re over 45, have risk factors, or have ever had gestational diabetes, repeat the A1C test every 3 years.
If your result shows you have prediabetes, talk to your doctor about taking steps now to improve your health and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Repeat the A1C test as often as your doctor recommends, usually every 1 to 2 years.
If you don’t have symptoms but your result shows you have prediabetes or diabetes, get a second test on a different day to confirm the result.
Understanding your results
If you have not previously been diagnosed as having diabetes, an HbA1c of 6.5% or more can indicate that you do have diabetes. And if your level is lower than this, you might need other tests to check whether you have diabetes or not.
If you do have diabetes, your doctor will usually aim for an HbA1c of 6.5-7%. And If the HbA1c is higher than the target range, your doctor may consider changing your treatment or closer monitoring.
There are some medical conditions, such as anaemia, that change red blood cells and affect your HbA1c result.
How to lower your HbA1c levels
If your levels have gone above your target since your last check, it’s understandable to be worried. Even a slightly high HbA1c level puts you more at risk of developing serious complications in your body. But knowing your numbers and what that means is an important and good first step – now you need to know how to lower them.
Your Doctor may need to review your medication and increase the dose or try a new one.
Get more active – moving more is good for everyone, but it can specifically help to bring down your HbA1c levels.
Consult your Dietitian/ Nutritionist get advice on balanced, healthy eating.
Stop smoking – smoking makes it harder for blood to flow around your body.
Management
Keeping your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your doctor or Dietitian can be challenging. That’s because many things make your blood sugar levels change, sometimes unexpectedly. Following are some factors that can affect your blood sugar levels.
1. Food
Healthy eating is a corner stone of healthy living — with or without diabetes. But if you have diabetes or elevated sugar level , you need to know how foods affect your blood sugar levels. It’s not only the type of food you eat, but also how much you eat and the combinations of food types you eat.
What to do:
Learn about carbohydrate counting and portion sizes. A key to many diabetes management plans is learning how to count carbohydrates. Carbohydrates often have the biggest impact on your blood sugar levels .Learn what portion size is appropriate for each food type. Simplify your meal planning by writing down portions for foods you eat often. Use measuring cups or a scale to ensure proper portion size and an accurate carbohydrate count.
Make every meal well balanced. As much as possible, plan for every meal to have a good mix of starches, fruits and vegetables, proteins, and fats. Pay attention to the types of carbohydrates you choose. Some carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, are better for you than others. These foods are low in carbohydrates and have fiber that helps keep your blood sugar levels more stable.
Coordinate your meals and medications. Too little food in proportion to your diabetes medications — especially insulin — may result in dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Too much food may cause your blood sugar level to climb too high (hyperglycemia). Talk to your diabetes health care team about how to best coordinate meal and medication schedules.
Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar-sweetened beverages tend to be high in calories and offer little nutrition. And because they cause blood sugar to rise quickly, it’s best to avoid these types of drinks if you have diabetes.
2. Exercise
Physical activity is another important part of your diabetes management plan. When you exercise, your muscles use sugar (glucose) for energy. Regular physical activity also helps your body use insulin more efficiently. These factors work together to lower your blood sugar level. The more strenuous your workout, the longer the effect lasts. But even light activities — such as housework, gardening or being on your feet for extended periods — can improve your blood sugar.
What to do:
Talk to your doctor about an exercise plan. Ask your doctor about what type of exercise is appropriate for you. In general, most adults should get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity. Aim for about 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a day on most days of the week.If you’ve been inactive for a long time, your doctor may want to check your overall health before advising you. He or she can recommend the right balance of aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise.
Keep an exercise schedule. Talk to your doctor about the best time of day for you to exercise so that your workout routine is coordinated with your meal and medication schedules.
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water or other fluids while exercising because dehydration can affect blood sugar levels.
Be prepared. Always have a small snack or glucose tablets with you during exercise in case your blood sugar level drops too low. Wear a medical identification bracelet.
3. Alcohol
The liver normally releases stored sugar to counteract falling blood sugar levels. But if your liver is busy metabolizing alcohol, your blood sugar level may not get the boost it needs from your liver. Alcohol can result in low blood sugar shortly after you drink it and for as long as 24 hours afterward.
What to do:
Get your doctor’s OK to drink alcohol. Alcohol can aggravate diabetes complications, such as nerve damage and eye disease. But if your diabetes is under control and your doctor agrees, an occasional alcoholic drink is fine.Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as no more than one drink a day for women of any age and men over 65 years old and two drinks a day for men under 65. One drink equals a 12-ounce beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits.
Don’t drink alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach. If you take insulin or other diabetes medications, be sure to eat before you drink, or drink with a meal to prevent low blood sugar.
Check your blood sugar level before bed. Because alcohol can lower blood sugar levels long after you’ve had your last drink, check your blood sugar level before you go to sleep. If your blood sugar isn’t between 100 and 140 mg/dL (5.6 and 7.8 mmol/L), have a snack before bed to counter a drop in your blood sugar level.
4. Menopause
Changes in hormone levels the week before and during menstruation can result in significant fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
What to do:
Look for patterns. Keep careful track of your blood sugar readings from month to month. You may be able to predict fluctuations related to your menstrual cycle.
Check blood sugar more frequently. If you’re likely approaching menopause or experiencing menopause, talk to your doctor about whether you need to monitor your blood sugar level more often. Symptoms of menopause can sometimes be confused with symptoms of low blood sugar, so whenever possible, check your blood sugar before treating a suspected low to confirm the low blood sugar level.
Most forms of birth control can be used by women with diabetes without a problem. However, oral contraceptives may raise blood sugar levels in some women.
5. Stress
If you’re stressed, the hormones your body produces in response to prolonged stress may cause a rise in your blood sugar level. Additionally, it may be harder to closely follow your usual diabetes management routine if you’re under a lot of extra pressure.
What to do:
Look for patterns. Log your stress level on a scale of 1 to 10 each time you log your blood sugar level. A pattern may soon emerge.
Take control. Once you know how stress affects your blood sugar level, fight back. Learn relaxation techniques, prioritize your tasks and set limits. Whenever possible, avoid common stressors. Exercise can often help relieve stress and lower your blood sugar level.
Get help. Learn new strategies for coping with stress. You may find that working with a psychologist or clinical social worker can help you identify stressors, solve stressful problems or learn new coping skills.
If you’re having trouble keeping your blood sugar level in your target range, ask your Medico and para medico health care team for help.
Oats are mainly eaten as porridge, as an ingredient in breakfast cereals, and in baked goods oatcakes, oat cookies, and oat bread etc. Over the past few decades, oatmeal have become a very popular “health food.” These are loaded with dietary fiber (containing more than many other grains) and have a range of healthy cholesterol-lowering properties.
In this article you will learn about various easy recipes made up of oatmeal, which can be used either as breakfast, snacks or Main course.
LETS GO ON TO THE TASTIER AND HEALTHIER RECIPES…..
Oat Apple Phirni would be a perfect choice for the Low-Calorie recipe series. It is one of the most nutritious foods. Its richness in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals makes it a super ingredient. Kids and adults too loved the Apple-Oatmeal combo. The Phirni turned out so yummy. Crunchy bits of Almonds and some pomegranate seeds added to the richness.
The traditional breakfast cereal, oat also qualify as a great ingredient in several delicious yet healthy desserts. In fact, adding the right amount of sweetness and using low-fat milk can help you overcome your calorie woes. learn how to make this recipe by clicking on this button
These pancakes are that one dish that is not only loaded with nutrients but also brimming with taste. You can savor it as a breakfast option or as an evening snack, and it won’t disappoint you. It is a wholesome dish rich in protein, and that makes it an amazing choice for a healthy breakfast. You can make it savory or sweet as you like it. For savory, just add a few vegetables of your choice and serve it with green chutney. Or to make it sweet, you can add honey or maple syrup, freshly cut fruits while serving. For further recipe click on
This tikki is the perfect recipe for this rainy season. It is packed with flavour and taste from green chillies, pepper, chaat masala and spices and the softness from the paneer. Pan fry it and serve it along with chutney to make a high protein evening snack. Click on this button for further recipe details
This pudding can be consumed as a part of wholemeal, or during snacks or it can be an amazing breakfast option that satiates your hunger pangs. Also, this recipe is free of refined or added sugar, as the sweetness comes as a result of apple and banana. You can add apple sauce to it or can add a teaspoon of honey, as per your taste. It tastes best when served chilled, so put the pudding in the refrigerator and enjoy it when it is chilled, you can serve it immediately too, according to your preferences. So lets start with the recipe
Oat IceCream is an amazing dessert. This helps include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease. This healthy form of ice – cream can be enjoyed with the flavor of vanilla cream and coconut over it.
Oat and vanilla ice cream are completely satisfying as it has low carbs. The texture is soft, smooth, and creamy, perfect to scoop into a bowl or cone. It’s pleasantly sweet, without any nutty.
These healthy cookies can be your comfort food instead of the instant snacks you buy from grocery shops. These cookies will not only satiate your cravings but will make you feel good about yourself. These buttery and crunchy cookies made with oat and almond flour are something we all love and are obsessed with. We are spilling the secret to our scrumptiously simple yet healthy cookies. Whether you’re on a diet or looking for a more nutritious way to indulge in some sweets, here is a recipe for you to enjoy in moderation. So lets start with the recipe
This is an easy to make recipe. It is also a healthy, tasty and a perfect dish to start your day with. Have you ever tried oat with paneer and vegetables? Well, you may have tried the normal packet oat with instant masala. But this is much better than that. Adding paneer with vegetables is a plus as we all know that everything with paneer is delicious and the same goes for this recipe as well.
Everyone loves dessert. They have their own preferences when it comes to dessert but you can never go wrong with a rabri. It is a classic dish which you can enjoy anytime. Oatmeal and orange rabri can be a perfect dessert for you. Oat and orange rabri is our go to sweets. It’s taste is not only heavenly but it is also healthier. The sweet flavor of this rabri is well blended with the tangy flavor of orange which results in a divine taste. This low-calorie rabri is a substitute for high-calorie desserts.
This recipe has many variations. You can add or replace ingredients according to your choice and taste. Even if you want you can use almond milk or coconut milk or oat-milk or even cow or buffalo milk. You can add fruits of your choice or as per the availability. We usually prefer to have these overnight oatmeal with stevia or erythritol. You can skip the sugar if you like to make it more diabetic friendly. You can even add nuts of your choice, such as almonds, walnuts or cashew nuts.
It is important to understand that eggs and oatmeal both provide essential yet different nutrients to our body which are necessary for a successful weight-loss plan and a healthy body. So here is the recipe for you
Everyone loves savoury breakfasts, be it elders, adults or children. We all want something hearty and savoury for our taste buds and what is better that poha. You must be wondering what is so different about oat poha than normal rice flakes poha. Well, you are about to find out when you try this recipe. It is absolutely delicious. The addition of oat, along with a variety of veggies, makes this poha a nutritious and wholesome breakfast.
Moreover, if you have never tried oatmeal this way, you will be surprised by its good taste, texture and flavor. So, let’s quickly have a look at the recipe!
This cheela is different from your usual besan or suji cheela. It is soft in texture and has the taste and aroma that waters your mouth. You can even pack these in the tiffin box for your kids or adults as well. You can also serve these cheela with green chutney or coconut chutney.
This smoothie is a refreshing yet fulfilling drink. You can enjoy this drink as a part of your breakfast or as an evening snack. This smoothie is perfect as a pre-workout drink. The best part about this smoothie is that it contains no sugar. The sweetness of the banana makes this smoothie tasty and super healthy.
A Healthy breakfast recipe, Give this easy Oat Cutlet Recipe a try!
Wondering how to make cutlet at home? This super quick and easy oat cutlet recipe will help. If you are always looking for a healthy breakfast recipe to try, then your search stops here. Never made cutlets before? Don’t worry, as this easy oat cutlet recipe with step by step instructions will help you.
Spinach oatmeal cheela is a healthy, tasty, and very easy breakfast option. It has the goodness of iron as well as protein. It is a very healthy option for kids’ lunch and breakfast. If you want to eat something different and healthy and also easy to make then you should try this recipe. This is a very colorful, flavourful, and delightful recipe. You can eat this cheela for lunch or dinner as well. For more click on this button
Uttapam is a very yummy and healthy recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Oat are a very popular “healthy food” eaten for breakfast and baked food items like oatcakes, oat cookies, and bread. There are many types of recipes prepared from oatmeal. This vegetable uttapam is one of them. It is a very healthy as well as an easy breakfast option. You can eat them for lunch or dinner as it is full of dietary fibers. So, keep you full for a longer time and helps in weight loss.
Oat smoothie is a nutritious and refreshing beverage that can make you energetic and saves you the time of cooking a heavy meal. It is a perfect beverage for weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight. It has the goodness of apples, oatmeal, nut butter, yogurt, and cinnamon. So, what else do you want for a healthy breakfast? This smoothie is a very easy, quick, and healthy breakfast smoothie.
Idlis are one of the most popular cuisines of South India. But, idli originally came from Indonesia in 800-1200CE. Then, it became popular in India. It is loved by people from all over the country. Their soft and fluffy textures make it everyone’s favorite. We can have idlis for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We can consume idli with sambhar, coconut chutney, idli upma, or steamed. Idli is mainly made with urad dal and rice but, we have done various experiments with the idli recipe. Click on this button to learn about this recipe
This Recipe is one of the healthy and quickest snack option during evening tea time. It has healthy ingredients like sprouts, nuts, oatmeal, peanuts, and flax seeds, one can add more ingredients according to their taste buds. These are a good option for people with high cholesterol and triglycerides and also for all health conscious people.
Have you heard it before ? It sounds little different but Do you want to try out a new and delicious recipe this weekend? Then, here comes a dish that you might not have heard of ever! Curd Oatmeal recipe is cooked using oats, yoghurt, ginger, onion and ground spices. You can enjoy this recipe in breakfast along with a Bread or Eggs . This vegetarian recipe is low in fat and can be tried by those who are constantly worried about their Gut health. For this easy recipe click on this button below
This upma is a perfect meal to kick start your morning. It will boost your energy and keep you filled for a longer time. You can have this upma in lunch or dinner when you want to eat a light meal. This fiber-rich recipe is full of taste and flavors. It has the goodness of grain, vegetables, and spices.
This is a super nutritious dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Eggs are a good option for a healthy breakfast. Adding oats and veggies to it make it super nutritious. This omelette is very easy and takes less time to cook. If you want to cook a quick, healthy, and wholesome meal, then this omelette you must try. It looks so good and colorful because of the vegetables added to it.
Pongal is healthiest and easiest recipe of south India and prepared very quickly. This recipe, a delicious & healthytake of south Indian breakfast Pongal with fiber rich oats. Pongal is healthiest and easiest because it can be prepared very easily by anyone and full of nutrition and healthy nutritive components as well.
bisibelebath is delicious recipe With low carbohydrate content, it is categorized under low glycemic index food and is ideal for diabetic patients as it helps in reducing the blood sugar levels. This Bisibelebath is gluten free and is a good source of iron. As well as ,Savor health with Organic Roots infused with drooling flavours of Bisi Bele Bath.
These laddu’s recipe is prepared in quick and simple steps as mentioned in the recipe given below. This laddu maintains weight and good for eye health. These laddu is made from nuts and jaggery so is good to boost immunity as well as, It taste same as the dry fruits laddus and besides this it is very easy to make and can be store for long. These laddus can be kept for longer and is full of energy to eat in the morning as well as in the night.
This soup recipe is prepared in quick steps and is very yummy, tasty and delicious , provides lots of vitamins and minerals having Oatmeal vegetable soup in the breakfast will keep you full energetic with low calorie counts this is best thing about this soup. vegetable soup is very tasty and yummy because it is full of fibre and moreover best meal for childrens for their healthy growth. In addition, vegetable soup is a complete meal with the goodness of oatmeal , veggies, and seasoning and full of nutrient’s. Also soup keeps us hydrated and is nutritious with the goodness of vegetables in it. Lets come over to this recipe
This kheer is a healthier replacement for rice kheer. When you are craving something sweet then kheer is one of those things which come to our mind. So, having oatmeal kheer gives you additional benefits…
Lentils and steel-cut oat one pot dish is a simple, nutritious, and filling recipe. We can also call this dish oatmeal khichdi. This dish is very healthy and delicious. You can have this lentil and steel-cut oat dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and give them to your kids or toddlers as well. You can add a variety of vegetables to it to make it more nutritious. This dish is also good when you are on your weight loss journey. This dish is rich in dietary fibers. So, keep you full for a longer time.
Mug Bread – Warm, Soft and fluffy mug cake with oatmeal is perfect for snack, dessert or top with greek yogurt and berries for breakfast. This instant bread will satisfy ALL bread cravings, with a healthy twist! Made with no yeast, no flour , this two minute microwave Bread is naturally gluten free, sugar free. To learn more about it click on this button
This is a nourishing breakfast option for people of all ages. Coconut helps in boosting your immunity and increases your energy levels. The coconut recipe has the goodness of Oatmeal and coconut both in a single dish so, what else do you want? We can quickly prepare this recipe when you are craving something sweet or filling. You can have this dish as your dessert. On any occasion or celebration you can make this recipe.
Cold coffee flavored, covered with yogurt and dusted with cocoa powder make a delicious breakfast recipe known as Tiramisu Overnight Oats. The cold and creamy coffee-flavored rolled oat are a true indulgence, but the combination of cocoa powder, yogurt, and vanilla is what truly makes this a great recipe to kick-start your day.
Oats Mug Bread – Warm, Soft and fluffy mug cake with oats is perfect for snack, dessert or top with greek yogurt and berries for breakfast. This instant bread will satisfy ALL bread cravings, with a healthy twist! Made with no yeast, no flour , this two minute microwave Bread is naturally gluten free, sugar free.
I have really enjoyed creating this quick and easy bread recently. What I love about this bread is that it is easy and healthy. It only takes about 5 minutes to prepare and then it’s ready to go in the oven. And true to its name, it’s as easy as any mug cake or bread! Although, for the best results I do recommend mixing wet ingredients in one mug and dry ingredients in a separate mug, just to make sure there are no clumps and that everything is well distributed.
But after that, just pop this baby in the microwave, press a few buttons, and watch it rise!
Benefits of eating Oats
Lowers blood sugar levels.
Provides antioxidants.
Promotes healthy bacteria in your gut.
Helps you to feel full to manage your weight.
Eases constipation.
Relieves skin itching and irritation.
Lowers your chance of colon cancer.
so after knowing all these benefits lets start with recipe…
Ingredients for oats mug bread
1/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking powder
Dash of black pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp black sesame seeds
1/4 cup milk of choice like almond/soya/cow’s
1 egg white
One tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon soaked chia seeds (optional)
Step wise method of cooking
1 STEP: In a container, mix oats, baking powder, herbs, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
2 STEP: In a large mouth microwaveable mug, vigorously whisk together milk, egg white, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3 STEP: Add in the oats mixture and mix thoroughly.
4 STEP: Microwave on high for 1:30 sec to 2 min. Slice and serve warm with your favorite heart healthy breakfast options.
Hope you enjoyed this healthy 2 min Healthy Recipe as much as we do because its light and fluffy, made with just few simple ingredients, comforting and spiced like your favorite fall and winter treats, gluten-free, ready in minutes and healthy enough for breakfast!!
