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Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Best Food for Eyes



1. Cherries contain antioxidants that can prevent eye problems that lead to blindness. They are also rich in  bioflavonoids that strengthen the blood vessels that carry oxygen to the eyes and brain. Cherries also contain calcium, potassium, fiber and iron, and Vitamins A, B and C.E




2. Almonds are rich in Vitamin E that help prevent cataract and improves vision.



3. Avocadoes are packed with antioxidants that improve eyesight and prevent problems like astigmatism, glaucoma and cataracts.



4. Flaxseeds are one of the richest sources of natural omega-3 fatty acids, that helps build immunity and prevent age-related macular degeneration in the eyes.



5. Sunflower seeds and parsley are rich in Vitamin E and B2 that are extremely beneficial for the eyes.



6. Corn is a great source of lutein and zeaxanthin, and a fair source of beta-carotene and Vitamin C.



7.  Strawberries are rich source of Vitamin E. Studies reveal that person whose diet is rich in Vitamin E is three  times less likely to develop macular degeneration that is the main cause of poor eyesight in the elderly.
 

5 Green Foods with healing powers

Food plays a significant role in our life. Yet, though humans are famous for eating practically anything and everything in the food chain, care should be taken to make the right choices. That means eating food that is rich in vitamins and other nutrients – and this shouldn’t be guess work. Why not include some of the green foods below, which have extraordinary healing powers? 





1. Kale

Kale is a highly nutritious vegetable that has the strength to support our body’s detoxification system. It not only lowers the risk of contracting cancer, but is also very helpful in lowering cholesterol levels. This great vegetable is also a good source of dietary fiber and comes with the benefit of containing vitamins (A, C, K, B6), copper, calcium, manganese and potassium. It is also used to avoid lung congestion in Chinese medicinal practice. Eating kale 2-3 times a week to enjoy the maximum benefits from this miraculous food.

2. Cherries


The cherry is a superfruit that is a great source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Cherries are full of phyto-nutrients and free of sodium and fat. Recently, scientists have discovered that melatonin found in cherries has anti-aging properties and it also helps in preventing memory loss. Rich in antioxidants, cherries also reduce the risk of heart disease and ease the pain of arthritis and gout. A must-eat fruit that has a fantastic flavor too.

3. Broccoli


Broccoli is a powerful weapon that can fight cancer and battle birth defects. This super food not only boosts the immune system but helps the building of bones. A rich source of all sorts of vitamins (E, A, C, K, B6), potassium, manganese, iron and calcium, broccoli is known to fight against tumor development. We should eat a little of it every day, as it is available fresh year round.

4. Guavas


The guava is a sweet, tropical fruit, ideal for aiding with weight loss. Guava helps with constipation, effectively prevents cancer and heart disease, and prevents skin problems. It treats male fertility problems, too, being a rich source of vitamins like vitamin C, as well as dietary fiber and minerals. Guava is also used to treat diarrhea, fever and diabetes in traditional medicinal practices.

5. Kiwi fruits


Being rich in dietary fiber, kiwis are a very healthy choice for diabetes patients, as they help control sugar levels. The kiwi is also helpful in preventing coughing. Best known as a very good supplier of both vitamin C and vitamin K, the kiwi fruit could also prevent asthma and colon cancer. A sweet and small fruit with a unique flavor, it furthermore has the power to protect the eyes. 

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Moles and its behaviour !!!

                                                                     
                                                                     
                                                                     
                                             
The Chinese Almanac, also known as the Tung Shu, is commonly known as a book of auspicious and inauspicious dates, but there is so much more to the Tung Shu than that. It is a vast mine of information relating to astrology, codes and symbols, derived by the wise sages and philosophers of ancient China. In this issue, we bring to you the secrets from the almanac regarding moles on your face and what they mean depending on which part of your face they appear. 
 
 
 
First, check your face for any moles, and then look at the diagram above to identify the number(s) that are a closest match to the moles on your face. Usually, the moles only hold meaning for you if they are prominent and they are the only one. If your face if full of spots, acne or "little" moles, they do not count. When you've ascertained which position corresponds to the mole on your face, look up the meanings listed by numbers below.

Position 1 to 3
As a child, you are somewhat rebellious and a free spirit. You have an innate creativity and work best when you are given a free hand. Generally, your superiors like your avante garde approach to life. If you have a mole here, you are far better off in business and being your own boss rather than working for somebody. What is promising is that you have the luck to be your own boss.

Position 4
You are an impulsive person, often acting with a flamboyance that gives you charisma and a sparkling personality, but you can be difficult when there are too many opinions. You tend to be rather argumentative, but never to the point of holding grudges. This mole tends to give you an explosive temper and should you decide to remove it, you will find yourself becoming calmer and more at peace with the world.

Position 5
A mole above the eyebrow indicates that there is wealth luck in your life, but you will need to earn it and work harder than most people. All the income you make must be carefully kept as there are people who are jealous of you who might attempt to sweet talk you into parting with your wealth. Be wary of those who try to interest you in get-rich-quick schemes. If you have a mole here, it is advisable not to be too trusting of others. Follow your instincts and be cautious. And never allow other people to control your finances.

Position 6
A mole here indicates intelligence, creativity and skill as an artist. Your artistic talent can bring you wealth, fame and success. It also indicates wealth luck, but this can only be fully realized if you follow your heart rather than stick to conventional means of making a living. Success will come if you are brave.

Position 7
Moles under the eyebrows indicate arguments within the extended family that cause you grief and unhappiness. This will affect your work and livelihood. It is advisable to settle any differences you have with your relatives if you want peace of mind to move ahead.

Position 8
This is not a very good position for a mole. Your financial position will constantly be under strain because of a tendency to overspend. You also have a penchant for gambling. The only thing is you must know when to stop. Meanwhile, someone with a mole here has a tendency to flirt with members of the opposite sex as well as with the same sex. Better be a little discerning where you exert your charms, or you might get into trouble.

Position 9
This mole position suggests sexual and other problems. It is an unfortunate mole and you are well advised to get rid of it. It brings a litany of woes and a parade of problems. 
 
Position 10
A mole here just under the nose indicates excellent descendants luck. You are surrounded by family at all times and will have many children and grandchildren. You have the support of those close to you and will be both materially and emotionally fulfilled.

Position 11
Moles here suggest a tendency to succumb to illness. It is a good idea to have this mole removed especially if it is a large, dark-coloured mole. Otherwise use lots of foundation to cover it.

Position 12
A mole here foretells a successful but also a very balanced life. You are likely to be not just rich, but famous as well. But although you have every opportunity to live the high life, you will have a satisfying home and family life as well. Women with moles here are particularly lucky and tend to be beautiful and glamourous as well.

Position 13
Your children will be a big worry in your life. Your relationship with them is not good. There is nothing much you can do about this except to learn some tolerance.

Position 14
A mole here suggests a vulnerability to food which can be a big problem in your life. You may have allergies against certain foods or you may simply be eating too much.

Position 15
You are a person always on the move and constantly renovating and redesigning your house. You like to be introduced to new things and see new places. You are not happy if you remain in one place for long. You enjoy travel and adventure, and have a very observant eye.

Position 16
You need to be careful when it comes to eating, and also when it comes to your sex life. These are your two biggest problems. You tend to have weight issues which can make you depressed. You enjoy romance, sometimes with more than one person, but because you are a person with some morality, you will feel guilty about it and this will cause you much stress.

Position 17
You will be someone of great social prominence. You are active on the social scene and an excellent conversationalist. There is a tendency to become bigheaded about your success, which could lose you your good name. This will affect you deeply because you draw your confidence and self worth from what others think of you.

Position 18
You are a person always on the move. There is a great deal of overseas travel in your life, but you should take extra care each time you cross the great waters, as your mole prefers you to stay at home.

Position 19
You have money luck and many good friends, so this is a good mole to have. Your weakness is that you tend to succumb to the charms of the opposite sex. In your life, it is this that could get you into hot water, so do cool your ardour!

Position 20
A mole here can be very lucky or very unlucky. If you have a mole here, you are destined either for extreme fame or infamy. You have great flair for creativity and are also highly intelligent, but your talents can be used for both good and bad. You are not a person to be trifled with for you are no pushover and do not forgive and forget easily. This mole is a mark of someone who will go down in history either as a great or as a tyrant.

Position 21
This is a good mole, as it suggests plenty to eat and drink throughout your life. This mole also brings fame and recognition.

Position 22
Your life is always happy and things go smoothly for you. You could well become a sports superstar if you have the passion for it. Moles at the end of eyebrows also suggest a person of authority and power, so if you are the CEO of a company, you will do very well.

Position 23
You have a high IQ, and you are both brain smart and street smart. You have a highly-developed survival instinct and will lead a meaningful and long life. You will be active until a very old age and will have friends and family around you till the very end.

Position 24
You will achieve fame and fortune in your young age and you are advised to use this period to safeguard your old age, as people with moles here tend to have a harderlife as they get older.

Position 25
You will enjoy good prosperity and recognition luck, but do be careful of excesses. Stay traditional in your attitudes and you will have a long and fruitful life.

Monday, 2 July 2012

PARANTHE WALI GALI






PARANTHE WALI GALI:-

Paranthe Wali Gali ("lane of parantha-makers") in Old Delhi is a famous gourmet locality in the world. The famous Mela restaurant in the UK has imitated this famous gali and in Bombay the "Only Parathas" restaurant group is trying to copy the ambience of the Delhi lane.
In the years just after the independence, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit came to take their parantha meals in this gali.The "Pandit Dayanand Shivcharan" shop proudly displays the photograph of the Nehru family eating in their shop. The late Jayaprakash Narayan was a regular visitor.
 


Foods:-

The food is old fashioned, strictly vegetarian, and cooked dishes do not include onion or garlic, since the owners are Brahmins, and traditionally their clientele has included Jains in the neighborhood. Varieties include exotic fillings like kaju, badam, matar, Mix Paranthas, rabri, khoya parantha, gobhi parantha, Parat parantha, etc.The parantha is usually served with sweet tamarind chutney, mint chutney, mixed vegetable pickle, paneer and potato curry, potato and fenugreek curry, and a sauteed mash of sweet pumpkin.
 


Drinks:-

Sweet lassi, often served in Kulhars is also a specialty of this place.

Monday, 25 June 2012

5 Easy Ways To Reduce Calorie Intake

Successful weight loss is not about starving, its about fuelling your body with the healthy, low calorie food it needs to help u lose weight.
Going to the gym every morning might not be possible for all of us. And those guilt provoked three days/weekend works out is what you try to fit into your busy schedules. 

In a sense, our ravenous indulgences are ALL IN OUR HEADS.. Some of us know that our desire 
to eat is not always based on our bodies..it may also be based on fluctuating levels of a brain 
chemical known as Serotonin. When its level dip..hunger sets in, cravings intensify and we succumb to those cravings...
But how helpful are the exercise and more over how loyal are you to them? So if your lifestyle
forces you to cheat on your exercise routine, here’s what you can do to keep your weight under
control. We tell you Five simple ways to reduce your calorie intake to keep yourself healthy.


 

Drink water before your meal

Half a glass of water before your meal will fill you up. This way the chances of overeating reduce drastically. This way, you will also reduce the chances of feeling stuffed post the meal.

Switch to skimmed milk

Replace your regular packet milk to a low calorie skimmed milk. Add the healthier milk to your morning cup of java. Another option for you is goat milk as it is tastier and healthier than the regular high-on-cream milk.

Eat slowly

The elders tell you to chew your food for a specific number of times before you swallow it. The trick is that, when you chew your food well, it aids the body in the digestion process. Your body understands the food well and you land up eating almost half of what you would normally eat. Ideally, one should spend a minimum of 20 minutes over each meal.
Select smaller portions
When eating out eat only half the portion of what has been served to you. Share the meal with your partner. Outside foods normally come in large portions and added ingredients like soda and Ajinomoto make the food difficult to digest. So, the next time you go to a deli split your serving with your partner.
Resist the calorific food
When you next visit a Subway avoid adding mayonnaise, cheese to the sub. Initially, the flavour might be difficult to adjust but eventually you would get used to it. Replace the mayo with mustard. Bread is an integral part of our diet these days, switch to a lighter bread that will cut down upto 100 calories at least.
It is always best to carry your own lunch and eat wholesome home cooked food. Eat as many vegetables as you can and also make sure that you add a lot of colour to your platter. When craving for sweets, avoid chocolates or other desserts, binge on fruits or yogurts to satisfy the craving. If you follow these few tips while eating, your calorie count will steadily come under control and you will never have to feel guilty about missing your workout!

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Peach Smoothie


It’s peach season. Peaches, like most foods, can be an important part of our medicine chest. These fruits have energetic properties that can be used therapeutically. Traditional practices of herbal medicine always used energetics to better understand how to use herbs as well as food.
In herbalism, almost the entire peach tree can be used in a variety of ways.
Peach is a traditional remedy that has been gaining well-deserved attention from the herbal community in the last several years. This aromatic herb is both tasty and effective, and its calming and cooling properties give it a wide range of applicability. It has the ability to calm anxiety, heal wounds, soothe nausea and even moderate histamine reactions. The leaves, bark, flowers and even the fruit pits of this well known tree provide us an with an amazing array of healing actions that culminate in Peach.
If you had more peaches than you knew what to do with, you could use them externally as a facial. Simply mash up the peach fruit, spread on the face, let dry, and then rinse.
So back to peaches and the peach smoothie recipe.



Ingredients

4 large peaches halves. 

100gm raspberries , plus a few for garnish.

100ml orange juice.

150ml fresh custard , plus a spoonful for garnish.

 

Method

  1. Drain and rinse peaches and place in a blender with raspberries. Add orange juice and fresh custard and whizz together.

  2. Pour over ice, garnish with another spoonful of custard and a few raspberries. Best served chilled.





Monday, 18 June 2012

A Healthier Heart


Want better skin, a stronger skeleton, or a slimmer waistline? There's a food pairing out there that can help you get it

Green Tea + Lemon -
Green tea has been linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks, thanks to catechins, the brew’s powerful antioxidants. But studies show only about 20 percent of these healthful compounds are available for our bodies to absorb.

The good news: Recently, when scientists added lemon juice to green tea, the availability of health enhancing catechins skyrocketed to a whopping 80 percent.

Stay-Well Strategy: After brewing yourself a cup of green tea, squeeze in the juice of one whole lemon (you can also use an orange, lime or grapefruit, all runners-up in the study). Don’t want to DIY? Look for bottled green teas that list “ascorbic acid” (also known as vitamin C) among their ingredients. Scientists say the vitamin C in citrus fruits can also improve catechin absorption.

Oatmeal + Strawberries -
Oats contain two important phytochemicals called avenanthramides and phenolic acids. These compounds have been shown in research to work synergistically with vitamin C to reduce the harmful effects of “bad” LDL cholesterol (determines your risk for heart diseases) and help prevent the plaque build-up that can lead to heart attacks.
Stay-Well Strategy: Enjoy a half cup of sliced strawberries with your morning bowl of oatmeal.





 

Thursday, 14 June 2012

APPLE MANGO SALAD


Apple Mango Salad is a very tasty recipe. Learn how to make/prepare Apple Mango Salad by following this easy recipe.




Ingredients:
1. 1 Mango (peeled & cubed)
2. 1 Apple (peeled, cored and diced)
3. 3/4 cup Cashews (toasted)
4. 1 tbsp Vinegar
5. 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
6. 1/4 tsp Balck Pepper
7. 1 pinch Salt

Method
1. Take a medium bowl, add all the ingredients.
2. Refrigerate it for 2 hours.
3. Enjoy it chilled.

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Idli - Batter Fritters

Idli-Batter Fritters are a crunchy and delightful appetizer you can literally make in minutes if you have the Idli batter ready. If you're wondering what to do with leftover batter, try this easy vegan snack recipe.



Ingredients

  • 4 cups idli batter
  • 1 tbsp flour (maida)
  • 1-2 tbsp cilantro (coriander leaves), finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder or 1 green chilli, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Astofodia
  • Vegetable oil for deep-frying

  • Preparation

  • Heat the the oil for deep-frying, preferably in a medium or large pan, so you can fry larger batches of the fritters to save time.
  • In a bowl, mix the idli batter with the flour, chillies or chilli powder, salt, and cilantro.
  • Take a tablespoon, and drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry until golden. Drain excess oil on a paper towel and serve the idli-batter fritters plain or with a chutney of your choice and a cup of hot tea or coffee.
  • Corn Banana Pakoras

    Awaken your senses with this great combination of Crispy corn and Raw Bananas. Pakoras is the ongoing season and yummy to eat and tempting for special monsoon.




    Ingredients

    1. 250 g Corn Kernels
    2. 4 raw Banans
    3. 2 tsp Green Chilli Paste
    4. 2tsp peanut powder
    5.  2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
    6. 1 tsp Chaat Masala
    7. 2 tsp lemon juice
    8. 1 tsp sugar
    9.  Salt to taste  
     
    10. Oil to deep fry


    Method

    1. Boil corn kernels with a pinch of salt, strain and transfer it to a big bowl.

    2. Boil raw bananas, peel off the skin and smash it. Now add, green chilli paste, peanut powder, chaat masala, lemon juice, sugar, salt and coriander leaves to the corn kernels and mix well.


    3. If the mixture gets watery, add poha as required to bind it hard.


    4. Make oval shape balls.


    5. In a wok (kadhai), heat oil and drop spoonful of corn mixture and fry till golden brown.


    6. Remove from oil, drain the excess oil and serve.

    Monday, 11 June 2012

    Viennese Coffee

    Viennese Coffee is hot spiced coffee, serves as a perfect treat when entraining. A morning without coffee is like sleep.



    Preparation Time: 5 mins.
    Serves - 2 

    Ingredients

    1 tsp instant coffee powder
    1 1/2 tsp sugar
    2 cloves (laung / lavang)
    2 pinches cinnamon (dalchini) powder
    1 cup water

    Method  
    1. Combine all the ingredients for the coffee together and bring the mixture to a boil.  
    2. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to stand covered for about 5 minutes, in order to   infuse the flavours.  
    3. Strain and pour into 2 cups and serve immediately top with whipped cream. Garnish with     cinnamon powder.

    Sunday, 10 June 2012

    ColourFul Cooler


    The symbolism of color stands out and controls every aspect of life in India, be it religion, politics, festivals, or celebrations. In India, be it the north, south, west, or east, color and culture go hand in hand. The blue- yellow –white colours are very tempting in the summer heat. Mango - the KING FRUIT of Summers combined with chilled curds helps to beat the Summer heat. 




    Preparation Time: 10 mins
    Servings - 4

    Ingredients
    300 ml chilled mango juice
    300 ml chilled fresh
    curds (dahi)
    6 tbsp
    sugar
    6 tbsp fruit syrup
    crushed
    ice

    Method
    1. Combine the the chilled curds and sugar and blend in a mixer till sugar dissolves.
    2. Add the crushed ice in each glass.
    3. Pour the fruit syrup over the ice and very carefully pour chilled mango juice in each glass equally.
    4. Take care not to mix the 2 colours.
    5. Carefully pour curd mixture over the mango juice equally.
    6. Insert the decorative umbrellas, straws and stirrers in each glass.
    7. Serve immediately.

    Thursday, 7 June 2012

    Mast Masala Chai

    Enjoy hot cup of Masala Tea. There can be nothing more pleasing during a rain than a hot cup of masala tea. 



    Ingredients 

    2 to 3 lemongrass stalks (hare chai ki patti)
    4 to 6 mint leaves (phudina)
    1 cup Milk
    1 teaspoon Chai masala
    2 tbsp sugar For Tea Masala
    1 inch stick Cinnamon
    4 Green cardamoms
    16 Black peppercorns
    1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg,grated
    1 teaspoon Dry Ginger (Soonth)

    Method 

    Masala - Dry grind peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves and green cardamoms to a fine powder. Let it cool completely then sieve. Mix in soonth. Store in an airtight container. Use the masala as and when required to make tea.

    1. Combine the lemon grass, mint leaves and sugar with 2 cups of water and    bring to a boil. 
    2. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes till the aroma is released and the water is reduced to half. 
    3. Add the tea masala and bring it to a boil. 
    4. Add the milk and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. 
    5. Strain and Pour fresh and comforting chai into handmade clay cup.
    .

    Wednesday, 6 June 2012

    Chocolate cookie cream

    Chocolate cookie cream have been thrown into rich creamy vanilla ice-cream to make delightful creamy & crunchy ice-cream. With No long Cooking time. Easy to make and Yummy to Eat.



    Ingredients

    1 Vanilla Ice-Cream
    1 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies
    1/4 cup grated dark chocolate


    Method
    1. Make the vanilla ice-cream and semi set it once
    2. After churning it once, add the chocolate chip cookie and the grated chocolate and mix well.
    3. Transfer into a shallow container. Cover and freeze till set. Scoop and serve.

    Vanilla Ice Cream

    The creamy textured and irrestible vanilla ice - cream is an easy recipe which can be prepared at home. An easy and tasty vanilla ice cream recipe with exotic vanilla stems and sweetened cream. Serve the vanilla ice-cream with chocolate topping or caramel sauce.



    Ingredients


    3 1/2 tbsp milk powder
    250 gms water
    3 1/2 tbsp sugar
    250 gms cream
    1/4 tsp g.m.s
    1/4 tsp c.m.c.
    3 drops vanilla essence


    Method
    1. Mix milk powder and water in a mixie.
    2. Boil milk powder and water, add g.m.s, c.m.s, sugar in a bowl, mix it well and put it in to boiling milk.
    3. Remove it from fire and cool it for some it .
    4. Put the fresh cream into it after cooling.
    5. Add vanilla essence.
    6. Keep it in fridge for setting
    7. After 6 to 8 hrs.churn it with the beater.
    8. Then keep it in a fridge.