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Enjoy the sweet and sour taste of the unripe mango. When you are tired, taste healthy foods recipe like the following.
Green Mango in Chicken
Ingredients:
Boneless chicken in small pieces  -1 kg.
Finely chopped slices of unripe mango - ½ cup
Onion paste- ½ cup
Ginger paste -  1tsf
Turmeric powder - ½ tsf
Black pepper powder - 1 tsf
Cumin seeds powder - 1 tsf
Coriander powder - 1 tsf
Cinnamon - 2-3 pcs
Cardamon - 3-4 pcs
Cassia leaf - 1 pc
Salt to taste
Sugar - 2tsf
Veg oil or olive oil - 4-5 tablespoonfuls

Preparation:
Mix chicken pieces with onion paste, ginger paste, turmeric powder, salt, black pepper power, coriander powder, cumin seeds powder, cardamom, cinnamon, cassia leaf, sugar and leave the mixture to marinate for at least 3-4 hours.

Take oil in a frying pan and put chicken pieces in the heated oil and saute properly. Add ¾ cup of water and cover the pan with a lid under simmering heat for 30 minutes or until the chicken is well cooked.  Add chopped mango flakes in the frying pan and mix it well. Cover the pan with the lid and leave it for another 10 minutes. When you see the oil on the surface, it is completely cooked and ready to serve. It is a dry preparation without any gravy. Serve it with bread or plain rice as you find suitable.

We require whole grain food for healthy living. Most cereals contain several nutritious elements, which are present on the outer shell of grains. The refined variety does not possess all the nutrition that the whole grain has. That is why the whole grain food is vital for good health.

(A)The whole grain food contains more nutrients in the form of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6 and minerals such as selenium, zinc, copper and iron. It contains both the soluble and the insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers help control cholesterol and blood sugar levels effectively whereas insoluble fibers help in relieving constipation.

(B)If you intend to practice weight loss therapy, you surely need whole grain food because it contains least amount of carbohydrates, but is rich in fibers.

(C)Whole grain food controls the presence of bad cholesterol or LDL and helps resist cardiovascular diseases. On the other hand, it helps increase the amount of good cholesterol. It supplies substantial amount of anti-oxidants that fight free radicals in the body system and hence, is a great support for elderly people. You get ready-made protection through the intake of whole grain food.

Get a diet chart prepared by the healthcare professional or the expert dietician for healthy living.