Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts

Sunday, 13 July 2014

50 Best uses of Aloevera gel

50 Ways To Use Aloe Vera


1. Pamper yourself to a soothing body rub. Slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the inner sides as a biodegradable body scrub in the shower.
2. Treat burns from minor mishaps in the kitchen—from grease splatters or hot utensils.
3. For more major kitchen mishaps like a scald, mix some aloe gel and vitamin E oil into a little jar for a homemade burn healer.
4. Banish black and blue bruises by swapping on the good goo.
5. Soothe and heal sunburns the feel-good way. Aloe contains cooling properties similar to menthol.

How to Make Your Own AloeVera Gel

How to Make Your Own AloeVera Gel



Aloe vera gel is a great healer that can soothe sunburns or irritated skin. Fresh gel can be harvested directly from an aloe vera plant and stored for future use. Aloe vera is safe and non-toxic, provided steps are taken to remove the aloin, or mucilage gel before consuming. The methods listed are solely for educational purposes and are not meant to be taken as medical or nutritional advice.

Instructions for Making Own Aloe Vera Gel

Many people use an aloe plant to treat a burn or cut by simply cutting a piece of the leaf off and squeezing or rubbing the liquid onto their skin. Although this method is effective, it wastes most of the valuable inner gel of the leaf. To properly remove the inner gel of an aloe vera leaf, the leaf needs to be fileted instead of simply squeezed. This process also harvests much more aloe gel from the leaf.

  1. When ready to harvest the gel from an aloe leaf, choose an outer leaf that is healthy and grows toward the bottom of the plant. To remove the leaf, cut it at an angle close to the plant's base. Plants that are too immature to harvest will not have leaves growing close to the ground.
  2. Once you cut the leaf from the plant, place it upright in a container in a slightly tilted position. Let the leaf stay in that position for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, allowing the sap to drain from the leaf.

Tuesday, 8 July 2014

12 Benefits Of Alovera

1. Aloe Vera Is High in Vitamins & Minerals:

Aloe Vera contains many vitamins including A, C, E, folic acid, choline, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6. Aloe Vera is also one of the few plants that contains vitamin B12.
Some of the 20 minerals found in Aloe vera include: calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, sodium, iron, potassium, copper, manganese.

2. Aloe Vera is High in Amino Acids & Fatty Acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are about 22 amino acids that are necessary for the human body and it is said that 8 of these are essential. Estimates of the amino acids found in aloe range from 18-20 amino acids, with all 8 essential amino acids.
Aloe vera also includes quite an impressive range of fatty acids. Aloe contains three plant sterols, which are important fatty acids – HCL cholesterol (which lowers fats in the blood), campesterol, and B-sitosterol. All are helpful in reducing symptoms of allergies and acid indigestion. Other fatty acids include linoleic, linolenic, myristic, caprylic, oleic, palmitic, and  stearic.

Sunday, 6 April 2014

Herbal Tea Recipes

Cranberry Orange Ice Tea

•  2 cups boiling water
•  6 cranberry herb tea bags
•  1/4 cup lemon juice
•  9 packets (or 1 tablespoon bulk) Sweet'N Low granulated sugar substitute
•  2-1/2 cups cold water

•  1-1/2 cups orange juice

Method

1. In a large pitcher, pour the boiling water over 

20 Ways to Cut 100 Calories or More


20 Ways to Cut 100 Calories or More

•  Replace 1 cup of whole milk with 1/2 cup of nonfat milk.
•  Snack on an orange and a banana instead of a Snickers candy bar.

•  Replace 3 tablespoons of strawberry topping on you rice cream with 3/4 pint of fresh strawberries.

Sunday, 2 February 2014

how to calculate body fat

Body Fat  

 When you  think  about  losing weight ,  more  importantly   than  weight   is  the amount  of fat you are carryin garound. Th is fat is measured with  what  is called Body Mass Index, or BMI.  For  women, if  you are fit, your percent of body fat should  range from 21% to 31% .If  you are in incredible shape, that could be as low as 10%.  
For men, fit should  be between 14% and 25%, and excellent shape, as low as 2%.

To calculate your body fat, write down  how much you weigh

Tuesday, 7 January 2014

HOW TO COOK LENTIL BARLEY SOUP

LENTIL  BARLEY  SOUP 

Ingredients

 1/4 c. margarine
3/4 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped onion
6 c. water
3/4 c. lentils

 Method

 Saute in large stewing pan margarine, celery, and onion.

Monday, 16 December 2013

GERMAN SAUSAGE CHOWDER RECPIE

 GERMAN  SAUSAGE  CHOWDER

Ingredients

a.        1 lb. (8 links) fully cooked bratwurst or knackwurst* cut into 1/2 inch pieces
b.        2 med. (2 c.) potatoes, peeled and chopped
c.        1 med. (1/2 c.) onion, chopped

d.        1 sm. (4 c.) cabbage, shredded
e.        3 c. milk
f.         3 tbsp. all purpose flour
g.        1 c. (4 oz.) Swiss cheese, shredded Snipped parsley


Sunday, 15 December 2013

Juices and Their benifits

Juices are most benifitial for health. these gives natural taste and protect our body form different disease.
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Monday, 4 November 2013

Easy Guide For Weight loss

Easy Guide For Weight loss

When you have start work on losing weight consider the important thing with much care accordingly,

  • Write down the healthy items you want to purchase prior to visiting the supermarket, and make a commitment to steer clear of any other items. It may also be helpful to limit the amount of time you shop for healthy groceries. This will keep you from browsing and being tempted to purchase fatty foods.
    Food for weight loss
  • Enlist the assistance of your pets when working out. Most types of pets can be very useful weight loss motivators. You can walk, jog, or just play with your pet. Not only will you and your companion have fun, but you will be helping yourself eliminate excess body fat from your body.
  • Start eating chili pepper sauce. These spicy peppers are highly flavorful, and they also give your metabolism a jump-start. As a result, your body will be able to burn more calories. Chili pepper can be used on many foods, including poultry dishes and eggs. This is a great way to add new flavors to your diet.
  • Record every bite you eat and all of your exercise routines. People who keep track of what they eat will help them lose weight. You can lose double the amount of a lazy dieter just by paying attention and being careful.
  • Try to stay positive when you are trying to lose weight. When you look at your diet and exercise programs as permanent lifestyle changes, it will be easier for you to continue to stay motivated. A positive attitude is great for getting you through the difficult days.
  • Treating yourself for sticking to your diet is an important part of dieting success. Take a night to yourself or go out with friends to get your mind off your diet regimen. Buy clothes to display your new physique, creating both a mental and physical reward for yourself.
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Friday, 1 November 2013

Food for weight loss

Food for weight loss

Food and meal is most concern when any person tries to loss weight, but the food plays vital role in our energetic life. So be care full when trying to choose food or meal for losings weight that should not damage your body basic requirements. Below is some useful hint for you to choose right food according your choice and taste.

  • Eat slowly, enjoy your meal and participate in conversation. It is hard to recognize our body's "full" signal. Make it a habit to pause halfway through each meal. Stop and pause to evaluate if you are still hungry. Listen to your body to know how much you should eat.
  • Avocados are a great alternative to some of the fatty snacks out there.
    Avacados have a lot of fat but it is good fat. The texture of avocados alone appeals to people that are trying to cut down on unhealthy fats. Consider a vegetable taco that has avocado as a healthy alternative during the day.



  • Eat less red meat. One way to do this is to include red meat in an otherwise veggie-centric dish. For example, prepare a savory vegetable stew with lean meat, or grill kebabs with fruits, vegetables and smaller cuts of lean meat. Incorporating small bits of meat into your favorite soups and casserole dishes can be very effective as well.
  • Only eat the whites of the eggs. The yolk is not as healthy as the whites, and it contains high levels of fat and cholesterol. Egg whites can give you the protein you need.

  • For Italian food lovers, spaghetti without pasta is right up your alley. Mix together veggie meatballs, zucchini, raw tomato sauce and oregano. This recipe has much less calories than traditional spaghetti. There are many great dishes you can revisit in a healthy way.

  • Three bean salad is a good recipe to add to your diet. You can prepare a version of it that is low in calories at home. Combining three cans of beans with dressing can yield a wonderful meal for your weight loss regimen. This is enough for you to eat for a whole week.

  • If you are a big fan of salad dressing, switch it up with olive oil or vinegar. If you are prone to eat veggies this way, you will find these options to be a great calorie saver.
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Saturday, 26 October 2013

How to increase memory skill by food

FOOD FOR BRAIN AND MEMORY

In a mobile age we have forgotten even our emergency home and relative mobile number, try your self how many relative cell number do you remember by heart, I am sure not more than one and two you have in your memory. some time ago many of us can remember more than 10 contact number by heart, So it is time to re establish your memory skills by daily life food.

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Friday, 25 October 2013

Be Careful When Mixing Medications

Be Careful When Mixing Medications



In our daily life many of us uses medicines in prevailing their illness. But sometimes it is necessary to use more than two medicine for a disease. Many people do not realize how dangerous mixing medications can be. In fact, some combinations are lethal. If you are on medication, make sure your physician knows everything you take, including herbs and supplements. To take it one-step further, when you have a new prescription filled, ask the pharmacist if there are any bad interactions with your other current medication.
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Thursday, 24 October 2013

HOW TO MAKE HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP

HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP

Ingredients 

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. diced potatoes
1 c. sliced carrots
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes
1 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. rice
3 c. water
4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf

Method 

Cook ground beef and onions, drain fat. Add remaining ingredients and bring to
boil. Cover and simmer 1 hour.
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Sunday, 20 October 2013

Saucy but Healthy Food

Saucy but Healthy

Eating bland foods is boring, unsatisfying, and if that is what your diet consists of, more than likely, you will be off it shortly after you start. If you enjoy good tasting food, some sauces and spices can enhance your food while not adding calories to your food. The next you grill meat, consider using one of these:

  • Reduced-salt Soy Sauce
  • Mustard
  • Salsa
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Vinegar (this comes in wonderful flavors)
  • Teriyaki Sauce
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Hot Sauce
  
 
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How To Weight Loss Easy Tips

100 Weight Loss Tips

Once you admit that you have a weight problem, forgive yourself and move on to creating a plan to correct it. Stay on track and move forward, as you should create a positive mindset for the future. Many people have the goal of losing some weight. One of the biggest roadblocks to successful weight loss is the lack of good, accurate information. Try using the tips from this report to increase the chance for success in your weight loss
goals.










  1. When you are first checking out ways to lose weight, don't be tempted by products that make outrageous claims that couldn't possibly be accurate. The only thing guaranteed when losing weight is that you will be better off by working hard as there's no easy solution.
  2. When setting on a weight loss goal, be sure to keep it realistic. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in a few days. When you create realistic goals, you can enjoy multiple small successes. Doing otherwise only sets you up for failure and disappointment. Your weekly weight loss goal should be one to two pounds.
  3. Your weekly weight loss goal should be about one pound a week. Trying to lose more than that is just too much. Losing weight quickly can harm your healthy and usually results in gaining it back just as fast.
  4. When beginning a diet, it is always best to seek the advice of a diet counselor who can guide you towards the best weight loss plan for you. People have different bodies, so the fact that a diet was effective for someone you know doesn't mean it will be effective for you. Seek assistance in order to maximize your chances of success.
  5. If you eat more calories than your body needs, they will be stored as fat. Remember this the next time you are sitting around doing nothing and thinking about eating a huge meal. You don't need to eat large amounts unless you know you're going to use plenty of energy for extended physical activity. This way, the calories you ingest actually get used.
  6. Avoid eating right before you go to bed. If you typically go to bed at 10, then no more food after 8. If you absolutely must eat a meal before bedtime, eat vegetables and wash them down with water. Although you cannot always avoid eating before bed, do what you can to make it a habit. When the body is inactive, excess calories are stored. 
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