Lentils are grains that are rich in Vitamin E which very essential for the formation of our healthy skin. Lentils have the properties to heal melamine formation and also to balance our skin tone and heals any damages skin.
There are different types of lentils. Most of the Indian households cook dhall very frequently in a week. This is one of their favourite dishes which is prepared to be consumed with rice or chapati.
The most important aspect that everyone must know is what they type of lentils that they have been eating, and you must check whether it is good for their body.
For example those who have lots of wind in their body, should avoid eating Australian Dhal. This is because there has been a lot of experiment conducted and it has been reported that those who consume this Australian Dhal tend to have knee pain and having too much of gas which caused havoc to their stomach.
Hence everyone must get the knowledge of how to overcome this problem, especially when you are consuming this meal daily in your home.
In India people are so poor that they eat only rice with dhall daily or just with raw onions and chilies.
The better lentils are Malawi Dhal, Mysore Dhal and Moong Dhall which contains lots of nutrition and has lots of goodness for those who consume them.
It has been said in India, the Ayurveda practitioners recommend their patients to consume Moong Dhall twice day in soup or eaten as a curry because helps to remove gas or ‘pitta’ in the body. This is because the gas causes the patient to have gastric problems, stomach bloatedness and leg pain. This dhall not only helps to reduce the wind your body, but also helps to cool down the body and improves one’s eyesight.
In certain countries where those who are unable to find this Moong Dhall you can also buy Malawi and Mysore Dhall which also has its own benefits.
However those who prefer to ear Thuvar Dhall or also known as ‘Thuvarum Paruppu” should add lots of cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, asafetida to remove the gas in the said dhall.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Are you aging?
Most elderly citizens who aren't living with a serious illness feel young at heart, on a average about 18 years younger.
In a recent survey reported on the 'Journals of Gerontology Series B:psychological Sciences and Social Sciences', that the respondents thought they look younger too by about 7 years.
The researches concluded that the main reason for this is due to a positive self-image potrayed by these respondents.
Is it true if we able to think only positive thoughts daily, we would definately chase the negative vampires away and we would life a healthy long life.
In a recent survey reported on the 'Journals of Gerontology Series B:psychological Sciences and Social Sciences', that the respondents thought they look younger too by about 7 years.
The researches concluded that the main reason for this is due to a positive self-image potrayed by these respondents.
Is it true if we able to think only positive thoughts daily, we would definately chase the negative vampires away and we would life a healthy long life.
Goodness of Cumin Seeds
I am very convinced in most indian household we would store cumin seeds, which is an essential spice used in cooking.
What are ‘cumins’ or also known as ‘jeera’ in hindi or ‘shiregam’ in tamil.
There lots of benefits in consuming this cumin. It has been reported in the Journal of the American Chemical Society that the main ingredient in cumin improves one’s cells’ resistance to infection and cancer by changing the physical structure of the membrane cell itself.
It has been documented that the researchers at the University of Michigan used a technique known as solid –state NMR (“NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE’) spectroscopy to view actions of molecules in the membrane cell.
The same researches are also studying at the effects of curcumin on the formation of amyloid plaques (protein clumps) which are typically found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
What are ‘cumins’ or also known as ‘jeera’ in hindi or ‘shiregam’ in tamil.
There lots of benefits in consuming this cumin. It has been reported in the Journal of the American Chemical Society that the main ingredient in cumin improves one’s cells’ resistance to infection and cancer by changing the physical structure of the membrane cell itself.
It has been documented that the researchers at the University of Michigan used a technique known as solid –state NMR (“NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE’) spectroscopy to view actions of molecules in the membrane cell.
The same researches are also studying at the effects of curcumin on the formation of amyloid plaques (protein clumps) which are typically found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
How to have a stress free life
Everyday we are rushing to work, rushing to fetch our kids, rushing to catch the train....How may of us actually take time to breath. Below are a few breathing techniques that you should include in your daily schedules:
a)Try taking long, slow, deep breaths and inhaling as much as air as you can.One of the secret that i have learned is to breath deep from your stomach and then relax your nerves while you're breathing,
b)We must try to observe our body how it is reacting and you need to concentrate wherever you feel tightness, you must try to alleviate it .The rule is if you relax your stomach then you would have automatically relaxed your brain. This is when those pesky daily stresses start to disappear, and your perspective will naturally start to change.
c)Constantly think positively:According to studies, there are things that make people feel alive and things that make people feel dead.A form of dead example would negative emotions such nervous, anxiety, discomfort, while emotions like 'happiness and love' makes you feel alive.
If you able to master all this three steps, you would start feeling calmer.
"When you meditate, you become less anxious and you start surrendering the things that are not important".
Releasing tension or 'stressful thoughts' does wonders to tone your mind and help you stay calm. Remember stress is another word for tension.
Try to practise the above tips to lead a stress free life.
a)Try taking long, slow, deep breaths and inhaling as much as air as you can.One of the secret that i have learned is to breath deep from your stomach and then relax your nerves while you're breathing,
b)We must try to observe our body how it is reacting and you need to concentrate wherever you feel tightness, you must try to alleviate it .The rule is if you relax your stomach then you would have automatically relaxed your brain. This is when those pesky daily stresses start to disappear, and your perspective will naturally start to change.
c)Constantly think positively:According to studies, there are things that make people feel alive and things that make people feel dead.A form of dead example would negative emotions such nervous, anxiety, discomfort, while emotions like 'happiness and love' makes you feel alive.
If you able to master all this three steps, you would start feeling calmer.
"When you meditate, you become less anxious and you start surrendering the things that are not important".
Releasing tension or 'stressful thoughts' does wonders to tone your mind and help you stay calm. Remember stress is another word for tension.
Try to practise the above tips to lead a stress free life.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Indian Chicken Curry With Yogurt
I love yogurt. So i created a new recipe using yogurt instead of the traditional coconut milk.
1/2 chicken
2 dry red chili
2 green chili
2 shallots
2 twig curry leaves
1 whole garlic
1 ginger
2 tbs cumin seeds
2 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
2 tbsp cashew nuts
2 tbsp almonds
1 cup of yogurt (You can also add sour cream)
1 lime
a)Mix pieces of chicken with yogurt and salt.Marinate for about 1-2hours.
Tips:By marinating with yogurt, its softens the chicken meat.
b)Then blend dry red chillies, shallots, garlic, ginger, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, coriander powder and almonds.
Now using little oil, fry curry leaves and cardamon for about 3minutes.Then add ingredients in b.Cook for about 5-8minutes till you get the fragrant.Now add the marinated chickens and mix well. Then add the cashew nuts. Close the lid and let the chicken cook until the gravy thickens.Lastly squeeze 1 lime and mix well.
Tips: You may add 3tbsp of chili powder or you can double the dry chillies if you want it to be more spicy.
Tips :If you like the curry to be sour you can also add 1/4 tamarind juice or lime to enhance the flavour.
This food is delicious to be served with chapati.
1/2 chicken
2 dry red chili
2 green chili
2 shallots
2 twig curry leaves
1 whole garlic
1 ginger
2 tbs cumin seeds
2 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
2 tbsp cashew nuts
2 tbsp almonds
1 cup of yogurt (You can also add sour cream)
1 lime
a)Mix pieces of chicken with yogurt and salt.Marinate for about 1-2hours.
Tips:By marinating with yogurt, its softens the chicken meat.
b)Then blend dry red chillies, shallots, garlic, ginger, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, coriander powder and almonds.
Now using little oil, fry curry leaves and cardamon for about 3minutes.Then add ingredients in b.Cook for about 5-8minutes till you get the fragrant.Now add the marinated chickens and mix well. Then add the cashew nuts. Close the lid and let the chicken cook until the gravy thickens.Lastly squeeze 1 lime and mix well.
Tips: You may add 3tbsp of chili powder or you can double the dry chillies if you want it to be more spicy.
Tips :If you like the curry to be sour you can also add 1/4 tamarind juice or lime to enhance the flavour.
This food is delicious to be served with chapati.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Benefits of eating Yogurt
I would like to share the goodness of eating yogurt in our daily meals.
What are yogurts?
Yogurts come from milk. Yogurt is milk that are cultured with active cultures such as Lactobacillus and H.pylori. It contains good bacteria that protects our body from harmful bacterias that causes disease. Yogurt contains probiotic which are good bacteria that balances the organism in our intestines and directly protects our digestive and immune system.
Yogurt has a high quantity of calcium and Vitamin D which is important to build strong bones. It also contains active cultures that helps with 'gastrointestinal' problems. It helps to prevent colon cancer, gastric problems and bowel disease. One can also take yogurt in other liquid forms such as Nestle Lemon Lime, Peach, Lychee and Strawberry Yogurt drink. One should look out for low fat or fat free or reduced fat or 99% fat free yogurts. One should also check the quantity of sugar as well as type of live cultures. Do not buy those with high fructose syrup or trans fat.
It also helps those who are lactose intolerant or are allergic to dairy products. Yogurt may be an alternative food for these people. Yogurt contains lactose and digestive enzymes that have been cultured to protect the digestive system.
Yogurt also helps to fight urinary tract infection(UTI. This candida or yeast infection normally causeS itchiness and if left untreated can lead to bigger problems. One of the easiest remedy is to take yogurt drinks and eat yogurts which contain active cultures. Some of the popular brands are nestle and dutch lady. A diabetic patient is prone to have frequent vaginal infections. It has been documented that diabetic patients who ate yogurts with active cultures have seen significant changes in their pH level ie their pH level has dropped from 7.0 to 4.0.
Daily consumption of yogurt also fights cholesterol in our body. In recent studies it has been documented that eating yogurt helps to lower bad cholesterol(LDL) and its raises good cholesterol (HDL).
In the book "Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism) by Fabian E, an experiment was carried our against women who consumed probiotic yogurt and pure yogurt(without being cultured). The observation was that women who consumed the probiotice yogurt had significant level of good cholesterol(HDL) being raised and the amount of bad cholesterol(LDL)being decreased successfully. Those women who consumed pure yogurt also was reported that their level of LDL cholesterol has been decreased however their HDL cholesterol did not go up.
What are yogurts?
Yogurts come from milk. Yogurt is milk that are cultured with active cultures such as Lactobacillus and H.pylori. It contains good bacteria that protects our body from harmful bacterias that causes disease. Yogurt contains probiotic which are good bacteria that balances the organism in our intestines and directly protects our digestive and immune system.
Yogurt has a high quantity of calcium and Vitamin D which is important to build strong bones. It also contains active cultures that helps with 'gastrointestinal' problems. It helps to prevent colon cancer, gastric problems and bowel disease. One can also take yogurt in other liquid forms such as Nestle Lemon Lime, Peach, Lychee and Strawberry Yogurt drink. One should look out for low fat or fat free or reduced fat or 99% fat free yogurts. One should also check the quantity of sugar as well as type of live cultures. Do not buy those with high fructose syrup or trans fat.
It also helps those who are lactose intolerant or are allergic to dairy products. Yogurt may be an alternative food for these people. Yogurt contains lactose and digestive enzymes that have been cultured to protect the digestive system.
Yogurt also helps to fight urinary tract infection(UTI. This candida or yeast infection normally causeS itchiness and if left untreated can lead to bigger problems. One of the easiest remedy is to take yogurt drinks and eat yogurts which contain active cultures. Some of the popular brands are nestle and dutch lady. A diabetic patient is prone to have frequent vaginal infections. It has been documented that diabetic patients who ate yogurts with active cultures have seen significant changes in their pH level ie their pH level has dropped from 7.0 to 4.0.
Daily consumption of yogurt also fights cholesterol in our body. In recent studies it has been documented that eating yogurt helps to lower bad cholesterol(LDL) and its raises good cholesterol (HDL).
In the book "Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism) by Fabian E, an experiment was carried our against women who consumed probiotic yogurt and pure yogurt(without being cultured). The observation was that women who consumed the probiotice yogurt had significant level of good cholesterol(HDL) being raised and the amount of bad cholesterol(LDL)being decreased successfully. Those women who consumed pure yogurt also was reported that their level of LDL cholesterol has been decreased however their HDL cholesterol did not go up.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Easy Ladna Noddle Recipe
Egg Noddles (3 Packet)
Garlic 5
Ginger 1
Red Chili' 2
Baby Kailan 100g
Squid 10g
Prawns 10g
Chicken cut into small pieces 50g
Fish cake 10g
Spring Onion 10g
Cornflour 1/2cup
Caramel sos
Coriander leaves 10g
Step 1 First blend the garlic, ginger and green chillies. Fry them using very little oil.Remove from the pan.
Step 2 Now fry chicken, squid and prawn, remove from the pan.
Step 3 Then,lightly saute baby kailan and capsicum for about 3 minutes and then remove it.
Now add more water into the pan, add thick caramel sos and then add a cup of cornflour mixture. Cook until the gravy thickens. Switch off the fire. Add ingredients in step 1, 2 and 3. Lastly garnish the noodles with coriander leaves, chillies, spring onion. Add salt and pepper.
tips: Make sure put the egg noodles in the bowl then only pour the gravy on it.Try not to add the noodles into the pan together with the gravy because it may become too soggy. It tastes better if you put the noodles on the bowl then pour the gravy over them .
You can use substitute all kinds of vegetables, sometimes if there is no kailan, I would use other green vegetables such as 'sawi'or lettuce.You can also add broccoli , carrots, capsicum and mushrooms if you want your kids to have more vegetables in their meals.
My husband and myself love this noodle.I cook this meal twice a week.
Comments are welcomed.
Garlic 5
Ginger 1
Red Chili' 2
Baby Kailan 100g
Squid 10g
Prawns 10g
Chicken cut into small pieces 50g
Fish cake 10g
Spring Onion 10g
Cornflour 1/2cup
Caramel sos
Coriander leaves 10g
Step 1 First blend the garlic, ginger and green chillies. Fry them using very little oil.Remove from the pan.
Step 2 Now fry chicken, squid and prawn, remove from the pan.
Step 3 Then,lightly saute baby kailan and capsicum for about 3 minutes and then remove it.
Now add more water into the pan, add thick caramel sos and then add a cup of cornflour mixture. Cook until the gravy thickens. Switch off the fire. Add ingredients in step 1, 2 and 3. Lastly garnish the noodles with coriander leaves, chillies, spring onion. Add salt and pepper.
tips: Make sure put the egg noodles in the bowl then only pour the gravy on it.Try not to add the noodles into the pan together with the gravy because it may become too soggy. It tastes better if you put the noodles on the bowl then pour the gravy over them .
You can use substitute all kinds of vegetables, sometimes if there is no kailan, I would use other green vegetables such as 'sawi'or lettuce.You can also add broccoli , carrots, capsicum and mushrooms if you want your kids to have more vegetables in their meals.
My husband and myself love this noodle.I cook this meal twice a week.
Comments are welcomed.
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