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The word weight loss was a nightmare for some time, nowadays, everyone are health conscious. Mostly weight is gained because the intake of food has more calories than they burn through everyday movement and body function.The other reasons for weight loss are poor sleep, eating too much of processed food or sugary food are some habits that increase the risk of weight gain. .  EXERCISE  Exercise plays an important role in keeping everyone healthy and happy. Some of the benefits of exercise are. Everyone can gain the benefits of exercise when done properly. Exercise done with proper diet helps in weight loss. Walking at a brisk pace can burn almost as many calories as jogging the same distance. It takes 12 weeks of an exercise routine before you start to see measurable changes to your body.  What are calories?   calorie is a unit that measures energy. Calories are usually used to measure the energy content of foods and beverages. To lose weight, you need to eat le...

ZUCCHINI

Yes, vegetables are healthy and should ideally be a part of your meals on a strictly regular basis; stuff you already know... but these are facts that shall make this delectable veggie an absolutely inevitable part of all your meals. Let's take a look at these benefits of Zucchini: Zucchini helps prevent over-eating: If you have struggled with managing your weight for a while now and have been no good at it, consider adding this healthy veggie into your diet as it belongs to the squash family and is full of dietary fiber. It is low in calorie; it not only helps keep your digestive system well but also prevents you from over-eating! Helps control blood sugar levels: It can not only help you check your weight and help you meet your fitness goals but can also keep you healthy by keeping your blood sugar levels under control. In fact, if you have lately taken up a new fitness regime or are considering taking one on, incorporating zucchini as part of the diet can reap you benefits beyon...

PANEER COTTAGE CHEESE

Paneer is a fresh cheese common in india.It is an an unaged non melting soft cheese made by curdling milk with fruit or vegetable derived acid such as lemon juice. paneer is also called as cottage cheese or chenna. After making paneer, a greenish coloured whey is left which is very rich in nutrients. Instead of discarding the whey you can use it in various recipes .  How to make paneer   Milk is boiled and then curdled by using an acidic agent like lemon juice,vinegar.Once the milk is curdled the whey is strained and coagulated milk solids are gathered in a muslin cloth. A heavy weight is kept on the curdled milk solids in the cheese cloth for 30 minutes.After 30 minutes, you get a nice block of home made paneer which is ready to use . PANEER BUTTER MASALA RECIPE Ingredients Fresh paneer                       200gms onion                            ...

Thirattupal Recipe [milk sweet]

Milk based sweet has a addictive taste and palgova is no exception,Reduce the milk to cream and add your favorite sweetner sugar,jaggery,karrupatti etc and enjoy the tasty sweet. karrupatti is proven to have several health benefits.palm jaggery is rich in iron calcium  and magnesium ,which strength the bones and regulates the nervous system Ingredients Milk [full fat milk] -500gms karrupatti                -100gms Method Place a thick bottom pan on stove and pour the milk bring to boil once the milk starts to boil sim the stove and keep stirring the milk until the milk reduces to cream now add the palm jaggery and keep stirring till the jaggery dissolves and keep stirring till the milk jaggery mixture does not stick the pan. Now the Traditional milk sweet is ready to serve.

Organic milk vs Regular milk

Organic milk producers are quick to tell us that their milk is delicious and that it is produced from cows untreated with antibiotics or growth hormones and cows not exposed to harmful pesticides. Organic milk-producing cows are fed natural feed and are free ranging; the milk is pasteurized and homogenized like regular milk and it even incorporates vitamin D. Such claims have brought up the demand for organic milk, sometimes at double the cost of regular milk. Some consumers wonder, is it well worth the added cost? Organic Milk vs Regular Milk Consumers turn to organic milk with the belief that this milk is healthier, while others have strong environmental or animal rights beliefs. And luckily, organic milk is a few cents more than conventional milk in the current marketplace. What is Organic Cow Milk? Research is somewhat limited with regard to evaluating the health benefits of organic milk over conventional milk. This can be confusing to some of us milk drinkers. To clarify this for ...

Benefits Of Chia Seeds

Looking at a bag of chia seeds, you have to wonder how these tiny little pieces are considered super-foods around the world. These small black seeds offer you a host of proven benefits that you can rely on to improve your overall health and enjoy a healthier lifestyle now and moving forward. The first benefit of chia seeds that you will find is that they are brimming with nutrients. Adding these tiny seeds to your diet daily will give you a host of nutrients your body needs each and every day to ensure you enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Consider adding them to a salad or make a muffin with them, however you want to eat them, ensue you get the proven benefits which are guaranteed to make your heart sing and your body thank you in the long run. Next you will find that they are brimming with antioxidants. In fact these tiny seeds can make such a difference to your overall health as they are filled with antioxidants that your body needs to remain healthy day after day. These seeds are so rich ...

Hunger Pangs When Dieting

D rinking water from your ceramic water dispenser or another source is a great way to lose weight when dieting. Often, when we feel hungry, we’re actually dehydrated and need a drink of water. This is an easy theory to test yourself, next time you feel hungry, have a glass of water and wait half an hour. If you still feel hungry, you need to eat, but if the hunger has subsided, then you were simply dehydrated. Drinking cold water makes you feel fuller, and this satiates the appetite. However, there are also foods which can help you to overcome hunger pangs when dieting, here are four of them. Choose High in Fibre Foods: Foods that are high in fibre make us feel fuller for longer, and this can help to naturally suppress your appetite. The more common choices would be potatoes, grains, and beans. However, some people are unaware that foods, such as nuts, apples, pears and leafy vegetable, are also very high in fibre. Eating fibre will help to kill off any craving for sugar, and the fibre...

Eat Fruits Every Day

The best gift that Mother Nature gives to us are fruits. They are filled with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, too. They can be sweet, sour, or at times bitter. They are as well varied in shapes, colors and sizes. They are, without question, healthy to eat. They can be picked directly from one's backyard or farm and can be purchased at the supermarket for a few dollars. They exist everywhere. There's no reason why you can't have them now. Full of Nutrients They are full of nutrients, specifically vitamins and minerals. They're packed with anti-oxidants, too. They're excellent for your health because they naturally contain nutrients and anti-oxidants. Certain fruits provide certain nutrients, to ensure that you get the right balance and combination of nutrients, eating lots of varieties of fruits is a wise idea. You can combine bananas with other fruits such as apples, grapes, mangoes, turnips, and water melons, among others. The choice is yours. Provide Energy ...