Namita Nayyar
The first dish you ever cooked. Name and how did it turn out?
Natasha Celmi
A chocolate cake, burnt & lumpy!
Namita Nayyar
“I have learnt the art of simple but tasteful food from my Italian husband (also an excellent cook) and his family.” Very few people understand that simple recipes can turn out delicious and nourishing. 3 tips to create simple, healthy dishes? One anytime favourite Italian dish?
Natasha Celmi
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients which have their own natural flavour.
- Do not overcook the elements of the dish as they lose their nutrition, flavour & colour
- Use local ingredients & avoid imported and processed stuff which is full of preservatives. For example, I substitute Italian Arborio rice in a risotto with barley – an ancient Indian grain full of goodness & tastes delicious too.
My favourite Italian dish is pasta with eggplants.
Namita Nayyar
Share your daily fitness routine? Exercises you enjoy and practice religiously?
Natasha Celmi
I work out thrice a week, walk/jog daily for 30 mins. It also keeps my energy levels high & induces positive energy. It helps me do it all- juggling being a mom, wife, working and keeping a smile on my face. It also keeps my skin glowing!
Physical activities do wonders to my skin which is subject to the heat & oil due to the long hours spent in the kitchen.
Namita Nayyar
With Diwali, Christmas & new year-round the corner share your 5 top special dishes to enjoy with family & friends? 2 Meal-planning tips.
Natasha Celmi
5 things I like eating:
- Asian stir-fried bowls
- buddha bowl
- middle eastern mezze spreads
- Mexican fajitas
- Well-made tiramisu
Top 2 meal Prep Tips:
- Use the weekend to make a weekly plan & do your groceries for the week.
- Design your meals to include every element from the food groups. Use ingredients you have lying around based on what needs to be finished first before it gets spoilt.
Namita Nayyar
Your personal diet routine? You like to kick start your day with?
Natasha Celmi
A big glass of room temperature water, half a teaspoon of ghee & overnight-soaked almonds & raisins. I enjoy a glass of raw vegetable juice late morning; I aim to include at least 1 element from every food group in each meal.
Carbs are important for me as I need energy to run the show & multitask.
Namita Nayyar
Being a mother to two boys, tips & tricks to get kids into a healthy diet?
Natasha Celmi
Think like a child! Play with colours & make the food attractive. I use beetroot, pumpkin & all kinds of greens to add colour and make it look appetising.
Make mealtimes an enjoyable family time. Kids should eat the same food as the adults (less spicy) so they feel like a part of the social surrounding.
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