Paemlo-Tropical Exotic Fruit

Pamelo

Pamelo fruit is native of Asia and is the largest citrus fruit. Pamelo is a pale green to yellow when ripe it tastes like mild sweet grapefruit. It is a amazing citrus fruit with lots of vitamin C. When I saw it the other day at the super market I could not resist buying it. We grew up enjoying this exotic tropical fruit and would consume almost once a week.  I used to enjoy it with some sprinkled salt (black rock salt) and black pepper.
In some places, it is available to us perfectly peeled in half.

Cut Pamelo

It is unique in taste ,loaded with antioxidants, low in calories and fat,good amount of  fiber,good for heart health, fights against cancer, anti aging benefit. Sometimes. given the size of the fruit  one would wonder how to cut and open the fruit. Here I am trying to explain in detail step by step procedure:

1.Cut the cap off of the fruit with a knife

2. Cut the bottom of the fruit with a knife

3. Slice the fruit into 4-6 pieces

4. Peel the rind and membranes of the fruit as you do it for the orange

5. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper or you can enjoy with salads, juice or pickle.

Enjoy!!

Healthy Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie/ Juice

Yum Yum Smoothie

It turns out you a really can eat your way to better health. A smoothie for breakfast helps you get hydrated at the start of the day, something soda and coffee won't do. Since your body pulls water from many foods in order to stay hydrated, you won't have to drink water when you're sipping on a smoothie (especially a homemade one without the artificial sugar). Milk and yogurt are largely water, so if your smoothie is dairy-based  (dairy is optional), you'll quench your thirst. This is especially handy if you only have one cup holder on your commute. In hot weather, add a few ice cubes to the blender for extra water.

I personally love juice mixed with vegetables and fruits.

Ingredients

Cooking level: very easy

Preparation time: 5 minutes

AO = AntioxidantDF = Dairy FreeGF = Gluten FreeHF = High FiberHP = High ProteinV= VeganLS = Low Sugar

Servings 3 of 6 fluid oz

Ingredients:

One cup of water
One stalk of celery
Two tbsp of crushed/chunk pineapples
One carrot
Two tbsp of pomegranate seeds
few red grapes
One tsp of chat masala or dash of sea salt and black pepper
Half gala apple
One tbsp of flax seeds optional ( i add for the Omega fatty acid in my diet) 
Ice cubes optional

Preparation:
Wash all the ingredients very thoroughly so all the debris  is gone and cut into pieces. No need to take the peel off.Add all the ingredients  in a blender to blend till  its smooth. I shall highly  recommend the "Vitamix" blender for smoothies  it blends very evenly and it blends fiber into juice very finely. However, one can use any other blender available at home. Also, you can filter the juice  threw sieve if you don't like the too much fiber. I prefer to leave fiber in my juice. Good for you. Cheers!

Vitamix Blender

Spice of the Week: Cinnamon

Spice of the Week: Cinnamon

You probably already have some cinnamon in your spice rack, but you might not realize just how versatile it is. While it’s commonly known for its uses in sweet recipes, cinnamon can also be used in savory recipes to achieve a unique flavor. It also has some great health benefits – cinnamon can improve insulin levels, and lower glucose levels.

Here’s a great recipe that makes use of cinnamon.

Fruit Cup for the Spring

Fruit cup

This is a great recipe for any season.  It is versatile with many fruits. Here, I've used mostly pears, apples and cherries.

Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes                        
Cooking Assembly Time: 10 Minutes      
Serves: 12
Recipe Type: Vegan

Ingredients:

6		Peeled & Sliced Fresh Pears or Apples
1/2	Cup	Pitted Fresh or Dried Cherries
1	TBsp	Lemon Juice
2	Tsp	Vanilla Extract
1/2	Cup	Packed Brown Sugar
1	TBsp	Cornstarch
1/2	Tsp	Ground Cinnamon

Toppings:

1/3	Cup	Toasted Chopped Pecans
1/2	Tsp	Ground Cinnamon
1/4	Tsp	Ground Nutmeg
1/4	Cup	Butter
3/4	Cup	Old Fashioned Oats
1/2	Cup	Brown Sugar
1/3	Cup	Flour

How to Prepare:

1.             Combine apples or pears, cherries and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. 

2.             Set aside so it won't go black.

3.             In a different bowl, combine vanilla, brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon.

4.             Gently mix pears or apples with the cornstarch mixture. 

5.             Let it sit for an hour or two.

6.             Refrigerate.

7.             For the Topping, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl. 

8.             Add butter.

9.             Mix it well and set aside.

10.          After refrigeration, place apple or pear mixture in a small 9 inch baking dish.

11.          Garnish with oat topping mixture.

12.          Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. 

13.          When it starts to bubble or turn golden brown, it is ready to eat.

I enjoy my fruits with dash of sweetness, warm and healthy.  Vanilla ice cream is best with the warm fruit.  Oberweis Vanilla Ice Cream is my favorite.

Here’s a few more great recipes with cinnamon in them.

Easy Sugar-Top Muffins

Spinach Rice

Potato Curry

Fruit Cup for the Spring

Fruit cup

This is a great recipe for any season.  It is versatile with many fruits. Here, I've used mostly pears, apples and cherries.

Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes                          
Cooking Assembly Time: 10 Minutes        
Serves: 12
Recipe Type: Vegan

Ingredients:

6		Peeled & Sliced Fresh Pears or Apples
1/2	Cup	Pitted Fresh or Dried Cherries
1	TBsp	Lemon Juice
2	Tsp	Vanilla Extract
1/2	Cup	Packed Brown Sugar
1	TBsp	Cornstarch
1/2	Tsp	Ground Cinnamon

Toppings:

1/3	Cup	Toasted Chopped Pecans
1/2	Tsp	Ground Cinnamon
1/4	Tsp	Ground Nutmeg
1/4	Cup	Butter
3/4	Cup	Old Fashioned Oats
1/2	Cup	Brown Sugar
1/3	Cup	Flour

How to Prepare:

1. Combine apples or pears, cherries and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. 
2. Set aside so it won't go black.
3. In a different bowl, combine vanilla, brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon.
4. Gently mix pears or apples with the cornstarch mixture. 
5. Let it sit for an hour or two.
6. Refrigerate.
7. For the Topping, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl. 
8. Add butter.
9. Mix it well and set aside.
10. After refrigeration, place apple or pear mixture in a small 9 inch baking dish.
11. Garnish with oat topping mixture.
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. 
13. When it starts to bubble or turn golden brown, it is ready to eat.

I enjoy my fruits with dash of sweetness, warm and healthy.  Vanilla ice cream is best with the warm fruit.  Oberweis Vanilla Ice Cream is my favorite.

Fruit cup

Nutrition Facts based on original recipe.

Substitutions will cause values to change.