Who would have thought that pizzas, which are normally categorized as junk food, can be easily transformed into a healthy dish by using corn and spinach Rotis instead of the unhealthy pizza base that is made with refined flour (Maida)! Also, cheese and corn help perk up the flavour along with pizza sauce. Wheat germ enhances immunity as it is rich in vitamin E, a natural antioxidant that fights disease-causing germs.

Anything homemade is definitely more satisfying – and nutritious – compared to store-bought foods. So, why not make your breakfast cereal at home? Kids love cereals because they are crunchy, sweet and contain loads of dry fruits and nuts too. With sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and lots of nuts apart from healthy cereals like wheat germ and oats, this Power Packed Cereal will give ample energy and nutrients for an active day, as well as antioxidants to fight the pollution and infections that surround us.

This salad is an all-rounder, with ample nutrients and a balanced blend of flavours and textures too. Chawli and fruits bring in a good dose of fibre, while the wheat germ garnish further adds to the fibre quotient. Fibre is very essential to the body as it helps clean the system, aids weight loss and maintains a healthy heart. In short, the Chatpata Chawli and Fruit Salad will help you stay hale and hearty!

Yum, this is as tasty as a Jar Snacks can get. With muesli’s inherent crunch and three naturally sweet ingredients, it is one of the most exciting ways to silence a sudden hunger pang, while also pleasing your sweet tooth. You can make a batch of Muesli Balls and store them in a dry, airtight container.

The mango banana smoothie is a creamy, satiating smoothie—almost a meal in itself! compared to other smoothies, this is very thick in consistency and hence milk and ice-cubes are added to liquidise it.

The peach pineapple smoothie draws its sweetness from honey rather than sugar, giving it a rich taste. Wheat germ along with curds helps achieve the perfect thickness for this smoothie. However, when wheat germ is not available, simply add some extra peaches.

You are sure to have used khus-khus, a reservoir of iron and zinc, in sweets, kheers and gravies too, but have you ever tried using this wonderful ingredient as a rich filling for parathas? Khus-khus ke Parathe features an aromatic and spicy stuffing of poppy seeds, whole spices and ginger packed inside a nutritious dough of whole wheat flour enhanced with wheat germ. Although almost all the spices in your masala dabba are found in this preparation, the accents of kalonji dominate both the dough and the stuffing in a way that excites the taste buds.