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Anne Nilukshi

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A Sri Lankan foodie and chemistry graduate passionate about exploring food, nutrition, and wellness from a holistic perspective. I aim to inspire you to create your own versions of global and Sri Lankan dishes that nourish both body and soul. By joining this community, you'll learn how to take charge of your health holistically, with a focus on natural ingredients like vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. I hold a Graduateship in Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon and currently work as a Research Scientist at the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology while pursuing a Master's in Food and Nutrition at the University of Peradeniya.
Dietician's Corner

The tastiest Sri Lankan granola

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What I know about us Sri Lankans is that when it comes to breakfast, we generally tend to have rice in the morning or a diet that typically is one of our starchy staples like roti, pittu or string hoppers. But did you know that these starchy staples a.k.a traditional foods, are high in carbs and low in protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals? Enter homemade granola: a nutrient-rich meal consisting of vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein, healthy fats and of course carbs that you can make from local ingredients! If you’ve been looking for new breakfast meal ideas AND are looking for a healthier alternative to your usual breakfast, granola could be your new go-to, quick breakfast. I made this recipe to be that one recipe to help more girls like me who are looking for a granola recipe but after clicking on websites realize that they don’t have half the ingredients in them.

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Healthy Eating Plans

Gluten-free bruschetta that actually tastes good

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As a researcher I’ve come across quite a few diets. But the one I paused and pondered the most was the anti-inflammatory diet which is used to reduce inflammation in the body. And we all know what chronic inflammation can cause: from heart disease to arthritis, inflammation if harmful can have lasting effects. This is why eating anti-inflammatory foods can help soothe patients with inflammatory diseases. What came up in all the resources I read and listened to was gluten and how it can trigger the inflammatory response in most cases. And this is why gluten would be the first to leave out when starting your healing journey from an inflammatory condition.

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Family Favorites

Heart-Healthy Avocado smoothie

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Before we begin, here are a few reasons why avocado is absolutely the best:

  • Avocado is loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber
  • They also help absorb fat soluble nutrients from plant food to your body. One study showed that adding avocado or avocado oil to either salad or salsa can increase antioxidant absorption 2.6- to 15-fold ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15735074 )
  • It also contains powerful antioxidants that can protect your eyes
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Family Favorites

One in a Melon Watermelon Smoothie

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This watermelon smoothie was a staple in our home during the warm days all year round, here in Sri Lanka. And the biggest plus? its super easy to make. My mother makes a batch for all six of us to drink while having lunch( which is the best way to enjoy it by the way).

Full of vitamins such as Vitamin A, B6 and C, watermelon is also packed with lycopene and amino acids, all combining to contribute towards healthy skin, aiding the immune system, and benefiting from antioxidants.

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