Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Nutrition Facts About 12 Day Today Foods

onion___ Onions
Onions are excellent source of antioxidants. Onions have anti allergic, anti-viral as well as antihistamine substances. Sulfur found in onions detoxifies the body and eliminates the toxins. Onions repairs the human cells and is also rich source of quercetin, a powerful antioxidant. Eat raw onions for maximum benefits………

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Yoga In Pregnancy

pregnancy Giving birth to a child is the most fulfilling moment of any women’s life. For any pregnant woman the thought of taking the first look at her newborn baby and holding the baby in her arms gets her through the anxiety filled nine months. Most often a mother-to-be feels quite uneasy about the process of giving birth and going into labor. The thought of labor pains makes many women opt for abdominal delivery. Natural labor is quite healthy for the new mother, it helps in fast recovery. However, with holistic antenatal training many a women have had easy and less painful labor.

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Monday, September 28, 2009

5 Must Visit Wineries In India

barrels Indian wine has gained immense popularity in recent years. Owing to the same popularity, India is now receiving favored response towards wine tourism. Most of the vineyards in India have tasting suites for the wine lovers to enjoy the best of wines that India has to offer. Some of the vineyards now offer accommodations for those who just can’t get enough of these amazing placing in a single day’s visit. 

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Saturday, September 26, 2009

Taj Mahal: Symbol of Undying Love

taj  mahal Taj Mahal, whatever is said about this ethereal beauty will always be less. A monument in white standing next to the Yamuna River looks as if it has been painted on a canvas. It is one the world’s most famous monument and is also one of the Wonders of the World. Apart fromits magnanimous beauty, it is also the truth behind Taj Mahal’s existence that attracts people to it and especially young couples in love. History of Taj Mahal dates back to the sixteenth century. Taj Mahal is in reality a tomb that rests the body of Mumtaz Mahal the wife of the great Mughal Ruler Shah Jahan. Taj Mahal is made of white marble and it took about twenty two years and twenty thousand workers to complete this monument.

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Friday, September 25, 2009

Six Luring Indian Adventure Travel Locations

goa1 Lately, India has come up as one of the most thrilling destination for adventure sports. India offers a wide range of adventure activities from paragliding, trekking, cliff jumping, sailing to fishing, go-karting and much much more. People searching for Indian adventure travel destinations either head towards the fun filled beaches of Goa or the snow covered Himalayas. Apart from these two places there are many other places in India which offers the thrill seekers a chance to experience the adrenaline rush.

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

5 Worst Foods For Children

pizza_is_servedIf you are a parent then I am sure you are constantly concerned about your child’s healthy diet. Bad nutrition often leads to obesity in young children. In America this is a major cause of worry for parents. Good health of the child needs to be taken care of at an early age for safeguarding them from various diseases all life long. There are several foods that the child has in his daily diet which do him much harm and no good at all. As a concerned parent you must stay aware about the following worst foods for children and try and keep your child away from them as much as possible.    

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Low Calorie Mashed Potatoes

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Today I made yum mashed potatoes and that too low calorie one. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 4 potatoes – medium sized, boiled and peeled
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped (3, if you are a garlic fan)
  • 2 teaspoon oregano
  • half cup curd (usually half cup cheese spread or cream is added to mashed potatoes, since this is low fat I experimented with curd)
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method:

  • Cut the boiled potatoes into small cubes.
  • add the cubed potatoes and chopped garlic in a saucepan or kadhai and add enough water to cover the potatoes.
  • Let the water boil on high flame once and then leave it on low flame for 20 to 30 minutes uncovered. our aim to make the potatoes tender enough for a fork to slice it without any pressure. (I left it for 26 minutes)
  • Drain the excess water.
  • With a hand blender i churned the potatoes till they were completely mashed and almost like a paste. This is the most tedious part.
  • Next, I added salt, curd, pepper, oregano and blended it for few more minutes. (I added little water here, about one tablespoon, because it was way too thick). I was extremely tempted to add cheese to it, however, I just added a spoonful of butter instead.
  • Bingo! the delicious mashed potatoes were ready to be served and eaten. (I was really hungry(cause I am on a diet) I forgot the serving part and ate some of it directly)
  • I am sure it will taste much much more delicious with cheese spread and cream, but the calories will hurt. If you are not the calorie conscious one then go ahead and enjoy the cheese!!!

Daman And Diu: The Lands Of Solitude

diu_daman The small and scenic lands of Daman and Diu makes for a fun filled holiday spot with their glorious immix of sand, sunshine and the sea. They are situated on the southerly tip of Saurashtra, Gujarat. Daman and Diu is a union territory of India.

The beauty is all the more bewildering during the rainy season when the reinvigorated waves from the Arabian sea, mildly swayed by the winds smashes on the rocks around the seashore.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Relax, Enjoy And Rejuvenate At Kasauli

image Sipping hot coffee or tea, eating yummy pakodas with your favorite book in your hand, watching the trees sway in rhythm of the wind and rain while you sit in the verandah… if this picture fits your dream holiday then Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh should be your next holiday destination.  Read full travelogue here.

Enchanting Hogenakkal Falls: Weekend Getaway Near Bangalore

falls At a distance of mere 180 kilometers from Bangalore lies the enchanting beauty known as Hogenakkal Falls. Hogenakal is situated on Cauvery or Kaveri River in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It is about 46 kilometers away from the main town of Dharmapuri. This cascading beauty is also referred to as the Niagara Falls of India. 

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Monday, September 21, 2009

Puffy Eyes: Causes And Cure

eye_study Puffy eyes, dark circles, bags around the eyes… a nightmare that every one faces sometime or the other. Irregular sleep and long hours of sitting in front of the computer screen are bound to give any healthy person puffy eyes. If not attended to at the start these dark puffy eyes are hard to get rid of as you age.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Lothal, Where History Comes To Life

lothal1 For history lovers, Lothal is a must see site that was once a significant trade center of the Indus Valley Civilization dating 2400 BC. Lothal literally means the Mound Of The Dead. Over here one gets to see the splendid remains of a four thousand year old well designed town. It is simply breathtaking to see how an ancient civilization, people with practically no technical knowledge, was much-much ahead of their time in so many ways. Discovered much recently in 1954, Lothal was excavated from 1955 to 1960 by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).   

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Friday, September 18, 2009

The Mystic Munnar

Exuberant green leafage, sprawling tea leaf gardens, clean valleys and mountains, exotic floras, incredible wildlife in its sanctuaries, cardamon orchards, roaring waterfalls, refreshing rivers and lakes. All this companied with cool brisk air with the aroma of spices characterizes Munnar. A scenic town located in Kerala, Munnar symbolizes hope, as the travelers have not yet descended on this town leaving it unspoiled and still untouched, located at the meeting of 5 roads and 3 rivers.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Living With Lactose Intolerance

milkDoes your stomach act irritated almost after an hour of consuming anything that has any dairy ingredient in it? You have to stay away from ice creams and hot cocoa even though that’s your favorite food? This condition is a food allergy known as lactose intolerance. Living with lactose intolerance is quite tough and requires patience. However, there are lots of alternatives to dairy products available. Let’s read more about them and find out easy ways tackle lactose intolerance.  Read full article on Herbscancure.com

 

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Home Tips For Silky Smooth Hair

hair_up Salubrious hair is beauteous hair. We all want our hair to be soft and shiny, but going by the amount of dust, pollution and chemicals our hair is exposed to every single day, we end up with lifeless and brittle hair. In this blogpost we will discuss some chemical free home tips to make it shiny and silky.  

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Friday, September 11, 2009

What To Eat When Suffering From Diarrhea

bananasIt’s hard to know what to eat while you are running low on your energy levels with those awfully frequent bowel movements. Right food can lessen the intensity of your diarrhea but on the other hand some foods can also worsen it. Here is quick guide on what to eat and while you are suffering from diarrhea.     

1 The BRAT diet
The BRAT diet includes bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. 
tea2. Tea: Warm cup of tea not just refreshes the entire body but also soothes an upset stomach. Herbal teas are even more beneficial in reducing inflammation and relaxation of the stomach muscles. More specifically, peppermint tea and chamomile tea are really helpful in relaxing an upset stomach.

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