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  • Burn your Belly fat.

    Sangeetha

     

    FOODS THAT BURN STOMACH FAT

    Vegetables

    Raw vegetables are a great source of fiber and antioxidants and eating vegetables will fill your stomach without increasing your caloric intake. Eating a variety of vegetables (especially leafy greens) will provide your body with essential nutrients including calcium, protein, magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B .

    Oatmeal

    Eating oatmeal for breakfast will provide your body with high amounts of fiber, which reduces the chance of low blood sugar levels. Starting your day out with whole grain oatmeal will help you to avoid the mid-morning snacking. You will also be getting protein and other vitamins and minerals that help with weight loss.


    Whole Grains

    Replacing white flour foods with whole grain foods will increase the nutrients that you are getting from your food. Whole grains provide your body with fiber, folic acid, vitamin E, and magnesium, all of which aid in the battle of the belly bulge.Try whole grains dosa with out oil and try to finish your dinner by 7PM


    Lean Meat

    Lean protein is essential on any weight loss diet, and meat is a good source of protein. Avoid processed meats, and focus on eating natural, organic white meat such as chicken and fish,Eggs(only white).


    Olive Oil

    Healthy fats are an essential part of burning stomach fat, and olive oil provides your body with the good kind of fat called “monounsaturated fat.” Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over your vegetables and salad and it will add a great flavor and burn fat at the same time.


    Nuts

    Nuts are another source of good fats, although you need to be careful not to go overboard with your nut consumption because they are high in calories. Eating nuts will provide you with fat-burning protein as well as fiber, vitamins and minerals.

    Include this in your diet and cut your belly fat soon…


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  • HEALTHY BODY MAKES HEALTHY MIND (16)

            

     BUCK WHEAT

    Sangeetha

     

    A ¼ cup serving of Buckwheat contains 100 calories, most of which come from carbohydrates. buckwheat flour does supply 10 percent or more of the daily value of three B vitamins. One serving supplies 10 percent of thiamine, which assists with healthy circulation. One serving also provides 12 percent of niacin. Niacin is also necessary for proper circulation. It also supports your nervous system. Additionally, one serving of buckwheat flour provides 14 percent of the daily value of B-6. B-6 helps you absorb fats and proteins.


    BUCK WHEAT PURI:


    Ingredients

    In a bowl, add buckwheat (kuttu) flour, salt, red pepper powder and thyme. Mix water little at a time to make firm dough.

    *Additional Notes*

     

    Add water little at a time since buckwheat flour absorbs water very quickly.

    Dust bread board with some buckwheat flour. Make small balls from dough of 1-2 Inch diameter and keep placing on flour dusted bread board.

    Heat oil in a wide frying pan or electric fryer to 350 F. While oil is heating up, flat the dough balls to 5-6 inch round flat circles.

    *Additional Notes*

     

    If you do not have thermometer to check oil temperature, add a peanut size dough ball in the hot oil. If ball sizzles on contact with oil and appears of oil surface at count of 5 then Oil is perfectly. If it takes longer then 5 seconds or stays at the bottom, oil is not hot enough hot. If dough ball turns brown very quickly then oil is too hot and it will burn your puris.

    Deep fry flat breads in fryer one at a time for around 15-20 seconds each side or till bread appears to be crisp and fully cooked.

    *Additional Notes*

     

    Bread generally puffs when it is fully cooked.

    Serve Puffed Bread Or Puri with your choice of Potato Curry and Raita. Enjoy!!!

    BUCKWHEAT DOSA

    Ingredients (for 8 dosas):

    1 cup buckwheat flour

    1/2 tsp. salt

    1/2 tsp. baking powder

    1/2 tsp. curry powder

    1.5 cups vegetable broth

    Directions:

    1. Mix dry ingredients together, and slowly whisk in the veggie broth until smooth.

    2. Heat up a skillet until hot (say med-high heat) – spray with oil, and ladle about 2 tbs. of batter in a circular motion.  Once bubbles form, flip, and cook for a few more seconds.Add green chillies, coriander.

    3.Serve with hot chutney and sambar.

    Wheat Buck  products are good for gall stones,Diabetes,and good for health.

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  • why chocolates on valentines day…..?

     DARK CHOCOLATE

     

     

     

    Dark chocolate (with 70 percent cacao or more) lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL).Dark chocolate has recently been discovered to have a number of healthy benefits. While eating dark chocolate can lead to the health benefits described below, remember that chocolate is also high in fat.

     

    1. It can help prevent heart disease: Like tea, dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are compounds that act as antioxidants. Flavonoids protect cells from harmful molecules—called free radicals—that are produced when the body breaks down food or is exposed to sunlight or smoke. Free radicals can cause cell damage that leads to heart disease. Flavonoids can also lower blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol (i.e., the bad cholesterol) by up to 10 percent.

    2. It can improve your mood: Dark chocolate stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that bring on feelings of pleasure. It also contains the chemical serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant.Chocolate also contains other substances with mood elevating effects. One is phenethylamine, which triggers the release of pleasurable endorphins and potentates the action of dopamine, a neurochemical associated with sexual arousal and pleasure. Phenethylamine is released in the brain when people become infatuated or fall in love.


    3. It can protect your skin: German researchers found that the flavonoids in dark chocolate absorb UV light, help protect and increase blood flow to the skin, and improve skin’s hydration and complexion.

    For all of its health benefits, though, dark chocolate does contain a lot of calories. So, experts recommend sticking to no more than three ounces of the sweet stuff per day.

     

    Chocolate has a special chemical PEA(Phenethylamine) that changes your mood and bring a feeling of pleasure.Thats why chocolate are always directly enjoyed and gifted to their buddies by all ,esp during valentines days.It really changes your mood.When ever you are upset please have a chocolate.

     CHOCOLATES ARE ALWAYS SPECIAL AND REALLY CHANGES YOUR MOOD WHEN DEPRESSED……..SO GO FOR IT…..
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  • HEALTHY BODY MAKES HEALTHY MIND (15)

    Sangeetha

    15.KALE

    Kale is the most popular of the greens these days: it’s delicious, versatile, and incredibly nutritious. Kale contains beta-carotene and the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin—which are associated with eye health—as well as potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, iron, and calcium. Plus, you get 2 grams of protein in a serving.

    Fighting Disease
    Kale aids in releasing toxins in the body that can cause and lead to life-threatening diseases. It helps fight off and alleviate various cancers, especially colon, prostate and ovarian. The vitamin K helps with Alzheimer’s disease as it may forestall the effects of mental aging. The folic acid and B6 provide cardiovascular support and prevent heart disease.
    Detoxification and Weight loss
    The fiber (5 grams in one cup) and sulfur in kale aid with digestion and liver health. The Vitamin C it contains hydrates your body and increases your metabolism, leading to weight loss and healthy blood sugar levels. The fiber in kale also lowers cholesterol.

    One cup of kale has zero fat and only 36 calories and is high in vitamins and antioxidants.The vitamin A and C in kale improves your immune system and fights off viruses and bacteria. So if you feel like you’re getting a cold, add some kale to your diet. It helps more oxygen get to your blood and greatly helps those who are anemic.
    Vitamin A keeps your eyes from optical diseases that come with age. It also helps store vitamins in the retina. The calcium and vitamin K and D keep your bones strong. And if you have stiff joints, the Vitamin C keeps them flexible.

    KALE PORIYAL


    Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard, cumin seeds, split black gram, dry red chili and curry leaves. Sprinkle asafoetida, add diced onions and garlic. Fry them till slightly translucent, add the chopped kale greens, turmeric and water. Let it cook uncovered for 6 minutes over medium flame or until all the water is absorbed. When it looks fully wilted and dry, add salt and garnish with coconut. Switch off and serve hot with rice.

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  • HEALTHY BODY MAKES HEALTHY MIND (14)

     

    Sangeetha

                                      14.EDAMAME

            

    Choose your soybean. There are many different options out there, from frozen, cooked and frozen, and fresh. If you are lucky enough to find fresh Edamame at your local market, opt for those! All other varieties are fine to use also.It have been called the “wonder veggie”because of its super-nutritional value.These beans are healthful substitute for protein sources that are high in cholesterol and saturated Fat(raises the LDL cholesterol,(ie Bad) ). But it is a good snack for the kids as it is rich in vitamin k, Folate and Mangenese, high fiber, protein, Iron,Thiamine,magnesium,phosphorous and copper.This food is low in sodium.

    Prepare your water. Some edamame experts will tell you that the only way to cook them is with salted water. Depending on your taste and dietary needs, you may choose to not salt the water. A recommended amount of salt for about a pound of edamame would be 1/2 tablespoon for salt lovers, 1 teaspoon for less of a salty taste. Add the salt to a large pot, 3/4 of the way filled with water.

    Add the edamame. When the water is at a rolling boil, add the edamame in small handfuls. If you dump all the beans it at once, you risk burns from splashing created by the beans.Remove pot from burner. Dump the entire contents of the pot through a colander. (In tamil: Jalladai patharam).There will be a lot of steam from the pot, so don’t put your face directly over the colander.For frozen beans, boil time is around 4-5 minutes. For fresh beans, test an individual edamame at around 5-6 minutes and gauge the firmness of the bean. Young fresh beans will be done in 3 minutes.

     

    Refrigerate to cool. While not a necessary part of the preparation, most people enjoy edamame cold rather than hot. Discard the pods in to a seperate bowl,and enjoy it .

    They are the base of soy sauce, tofu, and soymilk. You can eat them as a snack.Edamame are also an excellent addition to salads, soups, and rice dishes.



     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • HEALTHY BODY MAKES HEALTHY MIND (13)

     

    Sangeetha

     

                                         13. GINGER

     

    Whether in tea, ginger ale or eaten with food, ginger has been used to treat nausea, indigestion and diarrhea for thousands of years. In addition to its traditional use as a digestive aid, ginger is a good source of some vitamins and minerals that are essential to men’s health. Potentially helping to prevent colorectal cancer, heart disease and diabetes, ginger can play a vital role in ensuring that men live long, healthy lives.

     

     


     

    Ginger Benefits for Weight Loss

     

    • Ginger increases the PH value of stomach acids, thus reducing the rates of gastric secretions and accelerating the activity of the enzymes necessary for digestion. Ginger reduces the feeling of vomiting and nausea by directly acting on the stomach, rather than impeding nausea in the brain. Ginger also triggers metabolism which helps in burning the fat.
    • Assimilating ginger in tea form or using it as an addition in the form of a culinary spice in various dishes can restrict fat accumulation in your body.
    • Ginger produces heat in the body and dilates blood vessels just like Cayenne pepper, garlic or mustard. Low fat dairy products, avocado or citrus fruit make healthy foods to eat with ginger root tea.
    • Ginger reduces Triglyceride and Cholesterol levels and thus helps in improving cardiovascular health. It elevates the levels of high density Lipo-proteins and lowers the risks of stroke and heart attack by improving the blood circulation.

    • Ginger Tea

      Sipping ginger tea can help calm an upset stomach, as well as ease congestion when you’ve got a cold.Ginger tea has a spicy, invigorating taste. It’s used as a home remedy for indigestion, nausea, and to ward off colds, flu, and sore throats.

      Ginger tea is very easy to make. Here is a recipe for you to try.

    • Ginger Tea Recipe

    • water, 4 cups
    • 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root
    • optional: honey and lemon slice
    • milk(if needed)

      Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it is boiling, add the ginger. Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. If needed boil the milk seperately and mix with it.Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste.But i like to have it with sugar.

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