Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,”
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” .
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! This is a saying that has stayed with us for many years. It is believed to have come from an ancient Roman proverb. The Romans truly believed the apple had magical powers to cure illnesses.
One of the most popular quotations of the 19th Century was "An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Before the 20th century there was no food pyramid or someone to announce the importance of five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. People simply recognized the healthy attributes of the apple.
We've all heard this line before, right? An apple a day keeps the doctor away. If it's so easy to stay healthy just by eating an apple a day, why are so many people not doing it? Apples contain Flavonoids that help lower the risk of disease. Easy on the digestion their high fiber content adds bulk, which aids the digestive process, making elimination natural and comfortable. Apples considered inflammation fighter.
Apples have a good claim to promote health. They contain Vitamin C, which aid the immune system and also reduce cholesterol. They reduce tooth decay by cleaning one's teeth and killing off bacteria, it can kill up to 80% of bacteria..
It has also been suggested by Cornell University researchers that apples protects brain cells against disorders like Alzheimer's Disease.
Eating an apple when craving for candy or chocolate can make the desire disappear since apple in itself contains sugar, but gives you only ¼ of the calories.
The truth in the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away".
So all you have to do is make sure that the apple is included as one of the five portions of fruit and vegetables you eat each day.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! This is a saying that has stayed with us for many years. It is believed to have come from an ancient Roman proverb. The Romans truly believed the apple had magical powers to cure illnesses.
One of the most popular quotations of the 19th Century was
We've all heard this line before, right? An apple a day keeps the doctor away. If it's so easy to stay healthy just by eating an apple a day, why are so many people not doing it? Apples contain Flavonoids that help lower the risk of disease. Easy on the digestion their high fiber content adds bulk, which aids the digestive process, making elimination natural and comfortable. Apples considered inflammation fighter.
Apples have a good claim to promote health. They contain Vitamin C, which aid the immune system and also reduce cholesterol. They reduce tooth decay by cleaning one's teeth
It has also been suggested by Cornell University researchers that apples protects brain cells against disorders like Alzheimer's Disease.
Eating an apple when craving for candy or chocolate can make the desire disappear since apple in itself contains sugar, but gives you only ¼ of the calories.
The truth in the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away".
So all you have to do is make sure that the apple is included as one of the five portions of fruit and vegetables you eat each day.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Winter Tomato, Carrot with Corn Soup
Soups are great as a tasty winter meal because they help control weight gain and boost ones nutrients than if the same foods are baked or stir-fried.
Soups are comforting, especially during the winter months, like the classic soups with vegetables or creamy chowder that warms the body and feeds the mind. As the soups are served piping hot, we eat it more slowly and so it gives us time to notice when we are full.
Winter Tomato, Carrot with Corn Soup
Ings
3 Tomatoes, blanched,
1 Garlic clove, grated,
1\2 Carrot, grated,
1 Onion, grated,
2 Tbsp Corn, boiled,
2 Tbsp Bread Croutons, toasted| fried,
1 Tbsp Sugar,
2 Tbsp Cream,
4-5 Tbsp Milk,
1 Tbsp Oil,
1 Tbsp Butter,
1 Tbsp Fine flour[ maida],
1 Tsp Corn flour,
1 Tbsp Water,
Salt n Pepper powder to taste..
METHOD
Boil the corn and blanch the tomatoes.
Toast the bread or fry to get the bread croutons.
Put a pan to heat, add oil add the grated garlic, onion n carrot
stir for few minutes. Now add the fine flour, butter, stir quickly.
This is the time to add the milk n cream. Take it off the heat.
Put the blanched tomatoes and the onion, carrot mixture in a
mixer jar. Then strain it and put to boil. Also add salt n pepper
powder, mix corn flour in water, add to the soup to thicken it.
Serve hot with boiled corn n bread croutons.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
TRY THIS: Eggless chocolate cake:
Eggless chocolate cake:
INGS:
1 1\2 cup Fine Flour [ maida ],
1 cup Sugar,
1/3 cup of Cocoa Powder,
2 tea spoon Soda bi carb,
1/2 teaspoon of Salt,
1 cup Cold Water,
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or Corn Oil,
2 teaspoon Vanilla essence,
2 teaspoon Vinegar.
Method:
First, Preheat the oven on 190 degrees Celsius.
(375 degrees Fahrenheit).
Also grease the cake tin with oil or butter and dust some flour,
keep it aside.
Mix all the ingredients except vinegar. Mix well and now add vinegar and mix, once again. If cake batter is too thick, add about one table spoon of water and pour the batter in the cake tin. Put to bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Remember to do a toothpick test before you bring the cake out of oven.
One can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts if one likes.
" THANK U " , ZILMIL 4 CONTRIBUTING THIS RECIPE.
USHA'S KITCHEN.. SAYS A BIG THANK U .
TWO COLD COFFEE RECIPES . .
TWO COLD COFFEE RECIPES . ..
Coffee Chocolate Shake
For that blend chocolate ice cream, coffee powder, sugar, chocolate sauce, ice cubes, chocolate pieces, chilled milk n blend all in a mixer jar. Tastes yummy.
Serve with ice cream, chocolate sauce and some grated chocolate.
A Super Cold Coffee Recipe.
In a glass take the coffee powder and sugar, along with 1-2 spoons of water till all the coffee and sugar are dissolved. Add to the mixer jar. Blend chilled milk, ice cubes, vanilla ice cream, and the coffee| sugar mixture, churn until froth appears.
A great cold coffee tip : make coffee ice cubes, so freeze some coffee ahead of time in an ice cube tray.
MOST EASY BAKED POTATOES .& . .POTATOES IN JACKETS
MOST EASY BAKED POTATOES . . .
TWO LARGE POTATOES PAR BOILED, ALUMINIUM FOIL, BUTTER OR OIL TO APPLY, SALT AND RED CHILLY PD TO SPRINKLE. BAKE IN PREHEATED OVEN AT 150 DEGREE, CENTIGRADE. TAKE THEM OUT OFF THE OVEN, SLIT TWO TIMES AND CRISS CROSS.
MAKE A FILLING : TAKE SOME GRATED CHEESE, CHILLY FLAKES, OREGANO AND SALT N PEPPER TO TASTE. PUT THE FILLING IN THE BAKED POTATOES N TOP WITH CHEESE N PUT IN OVEN FOR FEW MINUTES UNTIL CHEESE MELTS.
POTATOES IN JACKETS
TWO LARGE POTATOES PAR BOILED, ALUMINIUM FOIL, BUTTER OR OIL TO APPLY, SALT AND RED CHILLY PD TO SPRINKLE. FOR THE FILLING: SCOOPED OUT PIECES OF POTATO, BOILED CORN, ONE TBSP CUT ONION AND CAPSICUM, ONE TBSP SMALL CUT VEGETABLES, LIKE CARROT, CAULIFLOWER.
SAUCES TO BE MIXED INTO FILLING: ONE TBSP OF EACH : CREAM, TOMATO SAUCE, CHILLY SAUCE AND CURD, SALT N PEPPER PD TO TASTE.
METHOD: APPLY OIL , ALL OVER THE POTATO , SPRINKLE SALT.
WRAP THE PAR BOILED POTATOES IN ALUMINIUM FOIL AND PUT IN A PREHEATED OVEN AT 200 DEGREE CENTIGRADE FOR 10 MINS.
PUT A PAN TO HEAT ADD OIL , ONION , CAPSICUM , STIR FOR FEW MINS.
NOW ADD OTHER VEGETABLES , SALT & PEPPER PD TO TASTE.
TAKE IT OFF THE HEAT . NOW ADD ONE TBSP OF EACH :CREAM + TOMATO SAUCE, CHILLY AND CURD , SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE. MIX WELL .
TAKE THE POTATOES OUT OF THE OVEN , ALLOW THEM TO COOL FOR 10- 15 MINS. CUT HORIZONTALLY IN TO HALF AND SCOOP THEM OUT. FILL THE FILLING TOP WITH CHEESE AND PUT AGAIN IN OVEN FOR FEW MINS. SERVE HOT.
A baked potato, or jacket potato is the edible result of baking a potato. When well cooked, a baked potato has a fluffy interior and a crisp skin. It may be served with fillings and condiments such as butter, cheese or ham. Potatoes can be baked in a conventional gas or electric oven. The perfect baked potato has a crispy jacket, hot, soft in the center n with melted butter.
Try out the delicious baked potato toppings, the Cheese is the most basic of baked potato toppings. Another baked potato classic topping is Baked Beans with cheese toppings.
Coleslaw is an easy and delicious potato topping. Have u ever tried Using the leftovers to get delicious and quick baked potato toppings.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The jackfruit the gigantic, spined, oval fruit.
The jackfruit the gigantic, spined, oval fruit.
Did u know . . . The Jackfruit is the single largest fruit in the world that comes off a tree. They can weigh up to 80 pounds and be three feet in length.
Jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is known as "kathal.
" The jackfruit tree is believed to be indigenous to the southwestern rain forests of India. Archeological findings in India have revealed that jackfruit was cultivated in India 3000 to 6000 years ago.
The Jackfruit is a very large Asian fruit. Its very huge, prickly and green and grows from a tree’s trunk instead of its branches because it’s so heavy. Huge and thorny on the outside with pods or "bulb" inside. It is a very nutritional and tasty fruit.
The flesh of the jackfruit is starchy, fibrous and is a source of dietary fiber. The fleshy part can be eaten, or cut up and cooked.
Jackfruit can be excellent vegetarian substitute for meat. In fact, canned Jackfruit is sometimes referred to as "vegetable meat".
It can be eaten unripe (young) when cooked, or ripe uncooked.
The seeds may be boiled or baked like beans. The leaves are used as a wrapping for steamed idlis.
Ripe jackfruit is naturally sweet with subtle flavoring. Seeds from ripe fruits are edible and are prepared by boiling in salted water for about 25 minutes. They have a milky, sweet taste. In many parts of India, roasted salted seed is also eaten and considered a delicacy. The exterior of the fruit is not edible, but the flesh and seeds are commonly eaten. A ripe Jackfruit is greenish yellow in color. In India, Jackfruit is eaten raw or used in curries, soups, and stews.
It also flavors various deserts and is a common ingredient in fruit salads. Pulp of ripe fruit is eaten fresh or made into various delicacies including chutney, jam, jelly, and paste, or preserved as candies by drying or mixing with sugar, honey or syrup. The pulp is also used to flavor ice cream and beverages, made into Jackfruit honey.
The Jackfruit is one of the three auspicious fruits of Tamil Nadu, along with the mango and banana known as the mukkani.
This fruit contains a high quantity of Vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Sodium, also very high level of potassium. This fruit has phytonutrients and so is anti-cancer to anti hypertensive, anti ageing, antioxidant, anti ulcer.
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