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. 

Chocolate Cake

A rich, dense, moist chocolate cake. Eggless Chocolate Cake is a mouth-watering and a delightful British dessert.

Learn how to make/prepare Eggless Chocolate Cake by following this easy recipe.

Preparation Time: 10mins

Cooking Time     : 60mins

Ingredients:

• 4½ cups All-purpose Flour  • 3 cups White Sugar   • 1 cup unsweetened Cocoa Powder   • 1 cup Vegetable Oil   • 3 cups Water   • 3 tsp Baking Soda   • ½ tsp Salt   • 3 tsp Vanilla Extract

Method :

• Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius • Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with vegetable oil and flour. • Take a large bowl and combine together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and white sugar. • Add vegetable oil, water and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly. • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. • Bake the batter for 1 hour. • Remove, cool down on a wire rack and serve.

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8 Super Nutrients for Weight Loss

1. Monounsaturated fats

Replacing carbohydrates in your diet with monounsaturated fats will help you slim down by shuttling fat away from your midsection.

Where to get it: Avocados, Macadamia nuts, and olive oil are great sources of monounsaturated fats. They also come packaged with great nutrients such as antioxidants (in olive oil), fiber (in avocado), and B-vitamins (in macadamia nuts).

2. EGCG

EGCG or Epigallocatechin gallate is an antioxidant found in green tea. EGCG can increase thermogenesis or heat production through extra calorie burning and the use of stored fat as energy. Some research also shows that EGCG can stop the growth of new fat cells.

Where to get it: The greatest weight loss effects of EGCG are seen when combined with caffeine, as it naturally occurs in green tea.

3. Raspberry ketones

Raspberry ketones are an antioxidant found in raspberries that preliminary research shows have some interesting fat loss effects. Raspberry ketones can increase the production of the muscle-energizing, fat-burning hormone adiponectin as well as directly increasing the burning of stored fat.

Where to get it: You can't come close to getting enough raspberry ketones via eating raspberries so to reap these benefits you'll need to take a concentrated raspberry ketone supplement (they are inexpensive and available at more health food stores). Keep an eye out for more about raspberry ketones and weight loss as new research gets published.

4. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA is one of the two omega-3 fats. DHA can stop growth of young fat cells and actually causes them to die, says research published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Where to get it: To get more DHA in your diet, pick up an algae-based DHA supplement to reap the benefits.

5. Acetic acid

Vinegar, a dilute form of acetic acid, has potent glucose-lowering effects. One study in Italy found that when participants added just more than1 tablespoon of vinegar to their meal (as salad dressing) they experienced a 30 percent decrease in their post-meal blood sugar levels. Controlling blood sugar remains an essential component to weight loss and maintaining a lean body.

Where to get it: Adding vinegar to salads should be standard protocol, but if you can manage to find chocolate balsamic vinegar, it makes an excellent addition to a protein-packed chocolate smoothie.

6. Protein

Protein from lean sources like dairy, or soy are weight loss rock stars. The amino acids that make up protein cause your body to release the fat-burning and energy-stabilizing hormone glucagon. The process of digesting protein also stimulates your body to release the satiety hormone CCK. This one-two punch combined with the fact that it takes your body more energy to digest and breakdown protein compared to carbohydrates or fat makes it a must-have at every meal throughout your day.

Where to get it: The possibilities are endless, but lean proteins like Greek yogurt , cottage cheese, are especially convenient.

7. Caffeine

Caffeine is one of the most potent weight loss compounds available to you each and every day. Caffeine blocks the breakdown of a compound call camp, which is responsible for mobilizing stored fats so they can be burned as energy.

Where to get it: If you are looking for a bigger fat-burning boost, then make sure to choose black tea over green tea or light roast coffee over dark roast for a larger dose of caffeine.

8. Fiber

Fiber is often touted to be a great nutrient for weight loss because it slows down digestion, allowing for sustained energy and stable blood sugar. However fiber can also optimize hormones released during digestion that are responsible for feelings of hunger and satiety.

Where to get it: Try to get your fiber in its raw form instead of from foods that have been overly processed. The processing of fiber can change its chemical make-up, which can decrease its effectiveness at promoting satiety or lowering cholesterol. Next time you have the choice between oatmeal and cereal made from baked oat crisps, opt for regular oatmeal.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.