Health tips for rainy season . . .

Health tips for rainy season . . .
Monsoon, the rainy season after the severe heat makes people dance in the rains.
Body n health conditions during the rainy season will be Low digestion power, Low immunity and Low body strength.
Digestion is weak during this time. Avoid heavy, hot, acidic, sour (pickles, chutneys, chilies, yogurt, curry, etc.) and salty food as it promotes water retention, indigestion, hyper acidity and bloating. Avoid deep fried foods, junk food and meat. Avoid salads and leafy vegetables.
Also try to eat cooked or steamed vegetables. Wash all green vegetables and fruits properly before eating.
So food during the rainy season should be easy to digest.
Avoid adding chillies,add pepper instead.
Eat foods which are dry in nature, the most popular being makka (corn), chana (chickpea), besan (gram flour), jow (oats).
Drink butter milk as it helps digestion.
Eating watery foods like rice, lassi, watermelon, muskmelon creates swelling in the body. Also bitter vegetables like karela (bitter gourd) and bitter herbs like neem (basil), methi (fenugreek) seeds, haldi (turmeric) as it prevents infection.
During the rainy season for any skin infections and itching, try to add 1 or 2 spoons of neem oil to half a cup of sesame oil and use this for massage.
But what about the rainy season giving people a good chance 
to eat the mouth-watering 'chai pakoras', 'bhutta' (corns) and other street food.
THE TASTY PAKORAS AND ONION RINGS...
CRISPY ONION RINGS
ING:
one onion, 2 tbsp corn flour
2 tbsp maida, 1 tsp besan (Benegal gram flour)
Few pinch of soda bi carb, red chilly powder
Little pepper powder, salt to taste, oil to fry.
METHOD
Take a big size onion, peel and cut roundals.
Round (thick slices, separate each ring).Put oil to heat , make
a batter of cornflour, maida, besan, soda bi carb, red chilly pd, pepper pd, salt to taste.Use water to make a flowing batter, put the onion rings in the batter so that it coats all well.
Put one by one in oil to fry, remove when golden on a paper napkin. Serve with some chaat masala sprinkled on top.
Serve with green chutney and tomato sauce.
TIP: Add little rice flour to get more crisp onion rings.
MAKE THE TASTY 'PAKORAS'...
INGS :
3\4 Cup Bengal gram flour,
1-2 Tbsp Onion and Potato,
2 Tbsp Carrot and Corn (grated),
1 Tbsp Paneer (grated),
1\8 Tsp Turmeric pd and Coriander pd,
1\2 Tsp Red Chilly pd, A Pinch Soda bi carb,
Salt to taste and 1 Tbsp Hot Oil.
METHOD:
Make a batter of the above listed.
Put oil to fry to heat and drop 15- 20 small pakoras, when golden brown, take them out and put on kitchen tissue.

American Food Holidays . ..

American Food Holidays . ..
On Almost Every Day of the Year, There’s Something To Celebrate.
Food holidays are daily observances that's held in honor of a certain food. Did you know that each month in our calendar 
has food that represent it? It sure does! Just about every day
in every month is a celebrated Food Holiday. Each month is a national food month, some weeks are national food weeks and most all days are daily food observances too.
The United States is known for observing food holidays promoted by clubs, food organizations and health organizations.
Even though most food holidays originated in the United States, it's not uncommon for these holidays and others to be celebrated in other parts of the world.
June 2 is ' National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day '.
In Italy holidays are celebrated with food. The Italians love to eat and feed others and hence each national holiday is taken as an excuse to indulge into some of the finest dishes of the Italian cuisine.
 DID U KNOW . .. 1 When is National Vanilla Milkshake Day?
Always June 20th!
This holiday is celebrated by making you and your whole family
a tall vanilla milkshake!
Milkshake Fun Food Facts!
1880s-1930s: When the term "milkshake" was first used in print in 1885, milkshakes were an alcoholic whiskey drink that has been described as a "sturdy, healthful eggnog type of drink, with eggs, whiskey, etc., served as a tonic as well as a treat". 
By 1900, the term referred to "wholesome drinks made with chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla syrups."
"A milkshake is a sweet, cold beverage which is made from milk, ice cream or iced milk, and flavorings or sweeteners such as fruit syrup or chocolate sauce. Milkshakes are usually served in a tall glass with a straw, and whipped cream may be added as a topping. Several popular milkshake flavors include vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
DID U KNOW ABOUT . .. 2 When is National Lemonade Day? National Lemonade Day is always is August 20.
National lemonade day is a day we honor the old time favorite drink called lemonade. On National lemonade Day, it's traditional to celebrate by mixing up your favorite flavor of your choice.
DID U KNOW. . . 3 Eat Dessert first month . . .
In Western culture dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal, usually consisting of sweet food. But during the month of August dessert lovers everywhere are given the go ahead to eat our desserts first and not feel bad about doing it. That's right August celebrates the sweet tooth.
DID U KNOW . .. 4 National Breakfast Month is food holidays and comes in September . . .
Breakfast is the first meal of the day and did you know
"The word Breakfast came about because it means breaking the fast after one has not eaten (fasted) since the night before.
"This holiday celebrates the many different types of Breakfast around the world.
http://www.tfdutch.com/foodh.htm

What Color Is Your Diet? Try 2 “eat a rainbow” of foods?

When eating have reds, yellows, and other bright colors on your plate. . . What Color Is Your Diet? Try 2 “eat a rainbow” of foods?
Grouping of foods according to their predominant phytochemical group, coding plant foods into seven color categories like red, red/purple, orange, orange/yellow, yellow/green, green, and white/green.
There are numerous functional foods can be recognized and grouped together by their color.
Functional foods are foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. Examples can include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fortified or enhanced foods and beverages and certain dietary supplements.
Eating more fruits and vegetables is a worthwhile goal.
Eating a variety of different colors of fruits and vegetables every day.
A HEALTHY TIP 4 ALL . ..
People who eat more generous amounts of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including strokes, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, and perhaps heart disease and high blood pressure.
Keep cleaned fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator just ready to eat. Avoid peeling to preserve fiber content.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN to eat a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables?
Healthy reasons to eat a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables.
Red fruits and vegetables are colored by natural plant pigments called "lycopene" or "anthocyanins." Lycopene in tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit, for example, may help reduce risk of several types of cancer. Anthocyanins in strawberries, raspberries, red grapes and other fruits and vegetables act as powerful antioxidants that protect cells from damage.
Antioxidants are linked with keeping our hearts healthy.
The red group is Red apples, Beets, Red cabbage, Cherries, Cranberries, Pink grapefruit, Red grapes, Red peppers, Pomegranates, Red potatoes, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Strawberries, Tomatoes n Watermelon.
Orange/yellow fruits and vegetables are usually colored by natural plant pigments called "carotenoids.".
Beta-carotene in sweet potatoes, pumpkins and carrots is converted to vitamin A, which helps maintain healthy mucous membranes and healthy eyes.
Carotenoid rich foods can help reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and can improve immune system function.
Citrus fruits like oranges are not a good source of vitamin A.
They are an excellent source of vitamin C and folate, a B vitamin that helps reduce risk of birth defects.
The orange/yellow group include Yellow apples, Apricots, Butternut squash, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Grapefruit, Lemons, Mangoes, Nectarines, Oranges, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Yellow peppers, Persimmons, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Rutabagas, Yellow summer or winter squash, Sweet corn, Sweet potatoes, Tangerines, Yellow tomatoes N Yellow watermelon.
Green fruits and vegetables are colored by natural plant pigment called "chlorophyll."
Spinach and other dark leafy greens, green peppers, peas, cucumber and celery, contain lutein.
Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables may help protect against some types of cancer.
The green group includes Green apples, Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocados, Green beans, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Green cabbage, Cucumbers, Green grapes, Honeydew melon, Kiwi, Lettuce, Limes, Green onions, Peas, Green pepper, Spinach N Zucchini.
Blue/purple fruits and vegetables are colored by natural plant pigments called "anthocyanins."
Anthocyanins in blueberries, grapes and raisins act as powerful antioxidants that protect cells from damage. They may help reduce risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease.
The blue/purple group is Blackberries, Blueberries, Eggplant, Figs, Juneberries, Plums, Prunes, Purple grapes n Raisins.
White fruits and vegetables are colored by pigments called "anthoxanthins."
They may contain health promoting chemicals that may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and may help reduce risk of stomach cancer and heart disease.
This white group, has bananas and potatoes which are good sources of the mineral potassium.
The white group include Bananas, Cauliflower, Garlic, Ginger, Jicama, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes N Turnips.
Eat a Rainbow of Foods Every Day for Health n bring a variety of foods, which is one of the best ways to get the fullest range of nutrients in your diet.

Cranberries . . .

Cranberries . . .
Another name for cranberries is "bounceberries" because 
they bounce when ripe. Also known as "bitter berry."
Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines. Cranberries are low, creeping shrubs or vines up to 2 meters.
Most cranberries about 95% are processed into products such as juice, sauce, jam, and sweetened dried cranberries, with the remainder sold fresh to consumers.
The name cranberry derives from "craneberry", first named 
by early European settlers in America who felt the expanding flower, stem, calyx, and petals resembled the neck, head, and bill of a crane. Cranberries are harvested in the fall when the fruit takes a deep red color.
Although most cranberries are wet-picked but still 5–10% 
of the US crop is still dry-picked.
Only 5% of cranberries are sold fresh. The remaining 95% 
are made into cranberry juice, cranberry sauce, and other cranberry products.
Raw cranberries have moderate levels of vitamin C, dietary fiber and the essential dietary mineral, manganese.
Cranberry has been shown to provide important anti-inflammatory benefits. Cranberry juice was first made 
in the 1600s.
Today it is a popular folk remedy used to prevent and treat urinary tract infections.
Among the fruits and vegetables richest in health-promoting antioxidants berries such as cranberries rank right up there 
at the top of the list.

Fudge, what is it?

Fudge, what is it?
Fudge is a type of Western confectionery which is usually very sweet, and extremely rich. It is made by mixing sugar, butter, and milk and heating it to the soft-ball stage at 240 °F (116 °C), and then beating the mixture while it cools so that it acquires a smooth, creamy consistency.
A Fudge could be a cooked chocolate confection.
Fudge is semisoft candy usually made with sugar, butter, milk or cream, corn syrup, and flavorings also.
DID U KNOW?
1 A fudge cake is a small chocolate pastry that contains fudge.
They are shaped as small round cakes, hence the name..
Fudge cake is also popular as "Death by Chocolate".
One could say fudge cake is very similar to red velvet cake.
What is ' A red velvet cake ' , it is a popular cake with a dark red, bright red or red-brown color.
A hot-fudge sauce is thick chocolate sauce served hot.

tips 2 help

1 When boiling milk add few spoons of water at the base.
This will help to avoid milk from burning or sticking to the base.
2 By adding one tablespoon of water before beating an egg
for an omelet, it will make it fluffy and larger.

The History of Thai Fruit and Vegetable Carving . . .

The History of Thai Fruit and Vegetable Carving . . .
Carving (Sculpture) is done all over the world on stone, tree, ice, and food.
Vegetable carving is the art of carving vegetables to form beautiful objects, such as flowers or birds.
It is sculpture using a piece of fruit or a vegetable
(or a combination of them) as the medium. Pumpkins and watermelons are particularly suitable.
Vegetable| Fruit carving is the art of carving vegetables or fruits in a way that is pleasing to the viewer. This art requires patience and a steady hand.
Edible fruit carving is an art that originated from Thailand, where ripe fruit is cut into different designs and shapes before serving.
The story of fruit and vegetable carving begins about 700 years ago in Sukothai, the capital of the Tai people, in what is now the north of central Thailand.
Thai Carving specializes in carving fruits and vegetables following the traditional Thai method.
Usually for carving a wide range of fruits and vegetables in our carvings. Watermelons are a great favourite due to their size.
Benefits of Learning Fruit Carving, it adds a touch of class to the table setting. Also adds value to a meal with beautiful garnishes and centerpieces.
The fruit and vegetable carving can be a creative and unique way to add a decorative touch to any event.
Fruit and vegetable carving is also mentioned in the poetry of King Rama 2 who reigned from 1808-1824. He wrote about the beauty of Thai desserts and fruit and vegetable carving.