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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...

healthy lotus seed snack

  Madala makhana Jngredients  lotus seeds      3 cups ghee                 3tsp rock salt           1tsp black pepper    11/2tsp powder Method Take a pan heat  on medium flame ,dry roast the lotus seeds for 10 to 11 minutes with continuous stirring. makhana should be crunchy by this time switch of the heat.spread ghee,sprinkle salt, and pepper on the makhana and mix throughly. Makhana are ready to eat. store the masala makhanan a air tight container.                   

GREEN SALAD RECIPE

  A Green Salad is a very important dish in your diet. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and fiber, but people do not generally include salads in their diet. This is because they do not realize the benefits which they can take from them. Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and beets all add in your typical salad and they have great nutritional value and several health benefits. But to make a healthy and delicious green salad plate, there are two secrets that you should know: 1-Colors; the more colors you add to the salad, the more delicious it looks. Kids also like a colorful salad. 2-Dressing; a nice dressing is what makes a perfect salad. A salad dressing is one of the most important ingredients for a delicious salad. Ready made salad dressings are great when you need to save time but if you like experimenting in the kitchen like I do, and knowing exactly what goes into your food, then making your own salad dressing is a sure bet for a fun event! Might even save a ...

SALADS

  A bowl of good salad can just be the nicest thing you can have any given time of the day - yes, healthiest too! Provided, it is assembled this way: flavorful, rich in textures, with fresh vegetable cuts, lots of crisp greens, crunchy fruit slices and sprouts peeking here and there. To make it more mouth-watering you add some nuts, seeds, eggs, tofu or beans. coleslaw Salad The thin strips of cabbage and shredded carrots make a powerhouse combination. However, when using regular mayonnaise, the typical dressing used in this preparation, you reduce the health benefits provided by the vegetables. The calorie count per serving could total 260. Instead of mayonnaise, you may use low-fat yoghurt. Caesar Salad This salad has earned a spiteful standing, health-wise, because of the fat and calories coming from some of its primary flavor adders, parmesan cheese and creamy dressings. For each 100 grams serving, its calorie count could reach 500 and fats of 40 g. If you wish to continue enjo...

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 ...