Archive | August, 2008
Oats Soup- Healthy Option

Oats Soup- Healthy Option

oil- 1 tsp oats- 1 cup finely chopped onion -1/2 cup green chillies slit -1 or 2 corriander leaves -1/2 a tsp milk -1 cup water- 1 cup salt to taste pepper powder to taste corn flour/arrowroot powder- 1 spoon Add oil in kadai Fry onion till golden brown add slit green chillies. Infact you [...]

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Include Fenugreek(methi)in your Diet- Reduce Blood Sugars

Include Fenugreek(methi)in your Diet- Reduce Blood Sugars

Fenugreek or foenum-graecum, is a crop plant grown as a pot herb and for the spice made from its seeds. The fenugreek plant grows wild from the eastern Mediterranean area to China; it is cultivated worldwide. Fenugreek is used both as a herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed). Pre-clinical and clinical studies [...]

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Is Brown Bread equal to Whole Grain Bread?

Is Brown Bread equal to Whole Grain Bread?

Being brown doesn’t make bread necessary whole wheat or whole grain! Some brown bread indeed is added with brown coloring. You may find it listed on the label usually as “caramel coloring”!!! Also, some manufacturers add caramel colour to the dough to make the bread brown. So, the next time you buy a pack of [...]

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Climb Stairs- Lose Weight

Climb Stairs- Lose Weight

Stairs climbing is the best way to reduce body fat and burn calories. It is estimated that approximately 75 calories utilizes in the 15-20 minutes of climbing stairs. A stair climbing is not just useful to reduce excess fat; it also makes strong muscles of lower portion of body and joints. Climbing stairs is also [...]

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What are the health effects of smoking?

What are the health effects of smoking?

The main health risks in tobacco smoking pertain to diseases of the respiratory tract (particularly lung cancer) and also to diseases of the cardiovascular system, in particular smoking being a major risk factor for a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Cancers of the larynx and tongue are also important causes of mortality and morbidity. A person’s [...]

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Calorie level in a diet program

Calorie level in a diet program

Most weight loss diets provide 1,000 to 1,500 calories per day. However, the number of calories that is right for you depends on your weight and activity level. At these calorie levels, diets are referred to as low-calorie diets. Self-help diet books and clinical and non-clinical weight loss programs often include low-calorie diet plans. The [...]

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Tasty Oats

Tasty Oats

This is a very nutritious and healthy dish. I learnt to make this from my dad. Do try this dish and see ur kids gobble up this tasty oats dish. This is a good way to make kids eat oats. Ingredients : White Oats – 2 cups Onions – 1 medium Potatoes – 1 medium [...]

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Probiotics – Friendly Bacteria That Keep You Healthy

Probiotics – Friendly Bacteria That Keep You Healthy

Most of us think of bacteria as the bad guys causing disease and illness. Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria that live in your digestive tract. Literally translated, the word probiotic means “FOR LIFE”. The World Health Organization defines probiotics as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host” [...]

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3 Best foods we never eat

3 Best foods we never eat

Avocado The avocado is high in fat, but most of the fat is the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind. We know the avocado tastes great, but outside of an occasional guacamole dip, few of us reach for this high-fiber food for salads or as a great side dish. You’ll also get protein, a good dose of vitamins [...]

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