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Are Oats Gluten Free?Why are some oats not gluten-free? Can oats be taken on a gluten-free diet?

 Are oats gluten-free? Someone posted this query in a group. Why are some oats not gluten-free? Can oats be taken on a gluten-free diet?  Well, research reveals that oats may or may not be gluten free. If they are processed in the same facility as whole wheat, then they are contaminated. The manufacturers clearly mention this on the labels whether the packet you are buying has gluten or is gluten free. On a side note, oats on their own are gluten free, though they contain a protein, known as avenin, (in trace amounts) that behaves just like gluten and might cause intolerance for those with sensitivity to gluten protein. So you should first check the labels when you buy oats. Secondly, if you are gluten intolerant, take a taste test with a small amount of oats to see if avenin causes any reactions, though research considers it relatively safe for those with celiac disease symptoms.  But every human body is different and might react differently to certain compounds. You sho...

How to make CRISPY Brown rice flour pancakes vegan ( indian gluten-free pancakes without milk recipe)

Unless you are a fan of doughy panckaes that are fluffy and melt in the mouth, these crispy rice flour pancakes will become a favorite treat. The brown rice pancakes are vegan and use no egg. These crispy delicious gluten-free pancakes are a perfect treat for kids and elders alike who love cakes and cookies. If you want to keep these thick and fluffy, you may add a little amount of baking powder, though I have kept this recipe chemical free. The rice flour pancakes vegan recipe is easy to make too. All you need is three ingredients - rice flour, cashew caramel, and water. I have used homemade brown rice flour and cashew caramel. To begin with, let's make caramel with cashews, which is oh so yum, rich, and creamy and plays a prominent role in making these crispy cakes a real treat. You will need to soak 1 cup of cashews in 2 cups of water. Discard the water after the cashews have soaked well. Let them sit in a colander for 5 minutes. I have used cashews from a local factory in Odish...

Can bananas replace eggs in pancakes? Banana Pancake Recipe Without Eggs and Baking Powder/Soda

 Can bananas replace eggs in pancakes? Well, if you are looking for an easy banana pancake recipe without eggs and baking powder/soda, Ravneet Bhalla presents one of the easiest eggless pancake recipes here. It's easy, it's healthy, and it's yummy. The eggless pancake with banana and semolina is a soft and delicious healthy snack for kids. No worries if you are not a kid. You may still bite into these delicious sweet pancakes made on an iron skillet.  you do not need to worry whether it is possible to use banana as a sub for egg. In this easy tawa pancake recipe with suji or semolina, I have shown how to make soft delicious nutty pancakes with banana alone. You do not need eggs or even raising agents. However, for fussy eaters, who want to see the beautiful texture of a pancake, please add a little amount of baking powder. For health freaks, a pancake without baking soda or powder will be a huge hit as it was at my place. I saw my MIL make pancakes or kadali chakuli in Odis...

Gluten-free roti recipe Easy with makki ka atta/ cornmeal flour with rolling pin [Recipe in English]

 if you have recently discovered that you are sensitive to gluten and cannot have wheat chapati, worry not as there are plenty of gluten-free roti options for you to try out. From ragi roti to jowar chapati, rice roti, cornmeal chapati or makki ki roti, besan ki roti, and millet chapatis, you will find numerous ways to make gluten-free chapatis without wheat at home. It takes only a little effort to make gluten-free makki ki chapati without breaking.  The cornmeal flatbread turns out super soft and will become a regular for those who love all things makka/maize or cornmeal. By the way, there is a world of difference between cornmeal and cornflour so do not confuse them with each other. Let's make makki ki roti without breaking with a rolling pin. ingredients for makki ki chapati recipe easy:  1/2 cup- cornmeal flour,  1/4 cup+2 tbsp- water or a little more 1/4 tsp- salt  1/4 tsp methi powder (fenugreek powder) 1/2 tsp- ghee How To Make makki ki roti with a rolli...

What is the best diet for a menopausal woman? Can diet affect menopause symptoms? Can you lose weight during menopause?

When talking about women's health, you cannot ignore menopause. Many women fear menopause because of an array of problems associated with it. True, when your estrogen levels decrease in menopause, there might be an increase in your body temperature and weight.  Before talking about the menopause diet, let's see what MENOPAUSE is. Menopause is a stage that every woman passes through when she crosses 50 years of age. This is the period when your menstrual cycle stops completely or you do not have periods for 12 months at a stretch.  So does menopause happen suddenly? Well, you might first pass through Perimenopause before menopause strikes. This is the period shortly before menopause. In some cases, perimenopause can begin in the 40s and sometimes in the 30s. For some women, it could be as late as the mid-50s.  When perimenopause happens, you can start experiencing mood swings, hot flashes, fatigue, and low energy. Since hormone levels, especially estrogen, fall, it can sta...

Can we use the soaked water for millets? Does millet need to be soaked?

Do millets contain anti-nutrients? Yes, they do. In fact, all whole grains, including oats, contain phytates, which bind to minerals and make their absorption difficult for the body.  Soaking is the first step toward reducing anti-nutrients from millets. Soak for at least 6-8 hours to make digestion easier. Discard the soaked water and then proceed to the next step of cooking. Remove foam from top to reduce gassy elements from millets. why you should not eat millets unsoaked #shortsfeed #shortsvideo #shorts  Is it necessary to soak millets? How long do you need to soak millet? Can you eat soaked millet? How long does millet take to digest? Why soak millets for constipation benefits of soaking millet how to soak millet overnight little millet soaking time should foxtail millet be soaked before cooking how long should millet be soaked foxtail millet soaking time can we use millet soaked water Unlocking Millets' Nutritional Potential Through Soaking Beyond enhancing taste and t...

Rajgira Recipes for Fast, Weight Loss, Babies [Baking With Amaranth Flour Recipes|GLUTEN-FREE Crackers in Indian Airfryer]

 Amaranth or rajgira is a healthy gluten-free alternative. If you are looking for amaranth flour recipes, then this one is for you. Looking for a tomato nachos recipe or an Indian healthy nachos recipe vegetarian with amaranth? Call these tomato crackers OR Amaranth nachos, the vegetarian Indian recipe would appeal to healthy snacks lovers.  Add a spicy vegetarian nachos recipe to your health snacks ideas with  this amaranth crackers recipe that can be adjusted to make a vrat ka biscuit as well. How to make nachos at home with amaranth recipe (rajgira) Here I come with AMARANTH TOMATO NACHOS Such amazing flavors packed in a wholesome treat! Crispy, crunchy , and oh so YUMM!!  ingredients 2 green chilies 1 tomato a few curry/coriander leaves grind to paste  If you do not want to use this paste, add 1/4 cup water instead. heat on medium, add 1/4 tsp salt  continue to cook, add 1/2 tsp of beetroot powder (optional) add 2 pinches of jaggery mix once it boils, r...

How To Make Crispy Coconut Chikki With 2 Ingredients

 Crispy coconut chikki with jaggery uses only 2 ingredients to be precise. The Lonavala style chikki recipe is super easy.  So I got a request to share an easy way to make coconut toffee. I failed to get it right multiple times but then tasted success. Then a few trials were done to confirm the recipe success. Happy to have nailed the requested recipe of one of my loyal followers, who believes in the simplicity and authenticity of my humble recipes. The 2-ingredient recipe tastes like a toffee and has no added fat too it, except the one inherited from coconut itself. It's Crispy, It's Delicious, It's a Powerful snack, It's a People pleaser, It's going to bring a smile on your LO's faces too! Chikki began it's journey in Maharashtra (lonavala). What began as a nutritious snack for workers has taken the entire country by storm in different forms. Earlier, the original recipe used peanut, ghee, and sweetener. Over the years, the chikki's appeal to the masse...

This Baked Pani Puri Will Puff Everytime |Tips & Tricks for Making Airfried Golgappa Recipe at Home

If oil-free pani puri recipe interests you, then I suggest watching this video until the end to learn how a baked golgappa tastes. Once all the tips and tricks are clear to you, making gupchup at home will become a breeze.  Homemade baked pani puri/ gol gappe/ puchka  A few trials that were big flops and then one experiment changes the game. The puffed pani poori is chemical free and requires only a few ingredients. Hello friends, Who does not like gol gappe here? Perhaps there's hardly anyone other than me who is not fond of pani puri. But when your hubby loves puchka and you get a few requests to come up with a healthier gol gappa recipe, you know you have a task at hand. Finally, after a few Failures at getting it right, here's my successful version of baked gol gappa with semolina in airfryer. Happy with the result when you do everything from scratch. You may not go back to the vendor if you are craving for a healthy fuchka. Yes, you may enjoy the street food sometimes bec...

Is salt good or bad for body?

Is salt really bad? Can salt kill you? Salt is a necessary evil. But if you go on a completely salt-free diet, it can kill you. How?  Well, your body needs salt to balance fluids in the blood. Additionally, salt is necessary to maintain a healthy blood pressure and sustain nerve and muscle function.  Now that does not mean digging too much into salt. Because too much of salt can also kill you, making you prone to heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, fluid retention, muscle cramps, and whatnot.  So how much is too much when it comes to salt intake? Whtat is the recommended salt dosage? 5 grams of salt per day is more than enough. It equals less than 1 teaspoon. Salt-less diet A no-salt diet makes you prone to  Hyponatremia , which  is a condition that can lead to  a series of side effects, from vimiting to nausea,  muscle cramps, and dizziness . If that is not enough, a lack of salt can also cause coma and death. Sounds scary, right? Which is be...