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I hope you all had a refreshing week. Its weekend and I guess most of us will spend the weekend at home relaxing with friends and family. You know what? Skip the hustle for dinner reservations this weekend and spend the evening in making a delicious meal for the ones you love. Whether it's your spouse,best friend, group of friends, or just yourself, you can't go wrong with this special meal. My meal for This weekend is  Curried Chicken with Rice and Vegetables Minutes to Prepare: 10 Minutes to Cook: 30 Number of Servings: 6 Ingredients 1.1-2 ¼ lb. Chicken 2.4 oz Blue Mountain Curry Powder 3.Onion Powder 4.2 tblsp. Salt 5.½ oz. Garlic Powder 6.2 oz Sunflower Cooking Oil 7.½ oz. Vinegar 8.4 oz Water 9.½ oz Black Pepper 10.1 sprg. Thyme 11.3 cups dry white rice 12.About half package of frozen mixed vegetables Directions Boil  rice in a rice cooker. In another pan, heat 1 tbsp. sunflower cooking  oil. In the meantime, cut raw chicken into bite...

Groundnuts, also known as peanuts, are considered a very healthy snack. Although small in size it plays a vital nutritional role and contains amazing health benefits. The health benefits includes: Helps Promote Fertility  :(Folate) Peanuts contain a good amount of folate. Repeated studies have shown that women who had a daily intake of 400 micrograms of folic acid before and during early pregnancy reduced their risk of having a baby born with a serious neural tube defect by up to 70%. Helps Fight Depression  :(Tryptophan) Peanuts are good sources of tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is important for the production of serotonin, one of the key brain chemicals involved in mood regulation. When depression occurs, a decreased amount of serotonin may be released from the nerve cells in the brain. Tryptophan may raise serotonin’s antidepressant effects when there is an increased amount of serotonin in the blood. Boosts Memory Power: (Vitamin B3) Do you know what...

EATING plenty of home cooked food is the best way to keep diabetes at bay, suggests new research. The study shows people who eat five to seven evening meals prepared at home during a week had a 15 per cent lower risk of type 2 diabetes than those who consumed two such meals or fewer in a week. Researchers say that, internationally, there is an increasing tendency for people to eat out, which could involve consumption of fast food. Concerns have been raised that such people have a diet that is rich in energy but relatively poor in nutrients - which could lead to weight gain and, in turn, an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. But there has been little authoritative research investigating the role that preparing meals at home may play in altering the long term risks of developing diabetes or obesity. Doctor Qi Sun, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the United States and colleagues, employed large studies in which US health professionals - both men and w...

Sleep is essential for a healthy heart. People who don't sleep enough are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease—regardless of age, weight, sex and exercise habits. One study that examined data from 3,000 adults over the age of 45 found that those who slept fewer than six hours per night were about twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack as people who slept six to eight hours per night. It's not completely clear why less sleep is detrimental to heart health, but researchers understand that sleeping too little causes disruptions in underlying health conditions and biological processes like glucose metabolism, blood pressure, and inflammation. Sleeping for less than six hours a night greatly increases the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke, a study has found. Scientists claim that the modern tendency to delay going to bed in order to get through more of the items on the ‘to do’ list has serious health consequences.But beware. Having the time and the...

 Everyone has some belly fat, even people who have flat abs.That's normal. But too much belly fat can affect your health in a way that other fat doesn't.Some of your fat is right under your skin. Other fat is deeper inside, around your heart,lungs, liver, and other organs.It's that deeper fat -- called "visceral" fat -- that may be the bigger problem, even for thin people.Even if you're thin, you can still have too much visceral fat.How much you have is partly about your genes, and partly about your lifestyle, especially how active you are.Visceral fat likes inactivity. In one study, thin people who watched their diets but didn't exercise were more likely to have too much visceral fat. The key is to be active, no matter what size you are. Steps for Beating Belly Fat 1 Eat right Do not starve yourself!Eating right means eating the right food but not asking you to skip meals. Skipping meals will make your body crave for more food and you will the...

The saying goes that you are what you eat, so it makes sense that eating healthy foods can help you stay healthy. "You can't underestimate the importance of good nutrition when it comes to...your immune system," says Karen Ansel, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants—these are what keeps your body strong, and without them you're not giving your body the edge it needs to ward off infection." And am not talking just fruits and vegetables: Foods from every food group are represented here. Make them a part of your diet for your best defense against colds and flu. Fish Oily fish—including salmon, tuna, and mackerel—are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, compounds that help reduce harmful inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation prevents your immune system from working properly, and can contribute to colds and flu as well as more serious diseases. Omega 3s may fight colds on more than one fron...

Garlic is one of the most loved flavours in Indian households. The fragrance of the finely chopped bulbs crackling happily in hot oil, is one of our favourite smells, that sends our senses reeling. Used in food mostly as a taste enhancer, garlic is also extremely beneficial for our health, especially if consumed in raw form. One can even call garlic a superfood, considering its antiviral, antibacterial, anti- fungal and anti-oxidant properties. Honey is another ingredient that can help boost your immunity in many ways. The sweet golden syrup in its natural form is the best way to consume it, even if you're adding it to your milk or cereal. Combine honey with the healthy properties of garlic, and voilà! You have a magical concoction right there! The following video will show you all you need to know about this combo, how to consume it without making your breath smell and the health benefits it has to offer. Have a look! (Video courtesy: Learn to Grow)

Want to be free from Pain in Your Joints, Legs and Spine then prepare and and enjoy this Simple Juice Recipe. Eating raw foods and making this juice helps to relieve all the back pain problems.Drinking this juice on a regularly basis will  prevent you from your constant visits to  your chiropractor. Eating raw foods increases the amount of anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant compounds in your blood. This helps with the pain. The juice recipe which is explained here has a lot of healthy ingredients. This includes ginger, turmeric and pineapple. These reduce pain by increasing the anti-inflammatory response of the body. Histamine levels of your body are reduced by turmeric. Ginger reduces prostaglandin levels in the body which indicate pain levels. It does this by releasing compounds called gingerols, shogaols, paradols and zingerones. Ingredients: 1 orange, peeled 3 celery stalks 2 cups ripe pineapple 2 inches fresh turmeric root 3 large carrots 2 p...

Making just a few changes in your lifestyle can help you live longer. A recent study found that four bad behaviors—smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, and not eating enough fruits and veggies—can hustle you into an early grave, and, in effect, age you by as many as 12 years. Fortunately, you can do something to correct these and other unhealthy behaviors. Adopt the following few habits to keep your body looking and feeling young. Most of us know to go easy on saturated fat, the kind found in meat and high-fat dairy products. Saturated fats have been shown to raise blood cholesterol levels into the danger zone. Just as important is what you should be eating. For heart health and longevity, you should eat: Plenty of fruits and vegetables   Packed with fiber and nutrients, fruits and vegetables are also relatively low in calories. Studies consistently show that diets plentiful in fruits and vegetables help people maintain a healthy weight and protect aga...

To lose weight it’s recommended that you eat diets that minimizes starches, added sugars, and animal fat from meat and dairy foods. For weight loss, its recommends to focus on fruits, veggies, egg whites, soy products, skinless poultry breasts, fish, shellfish, nonfat dairy foods, and 95% lean meat. Here are the best tips that are going to be recommended for you to get you a toned and attractive physique with no side effects. 1. Burn Fats And Calories: One of the best ways to burn fats and calories in the body is exercising daily for a couple of hours. Exercise helps you stay fit and also keeps you from the diseases caused by excess fats. Taking instructions of a physician is recommended to perform any type of exercise, which helps you follow a schedule. Exercise should be done based on the age and weight of the body. 2. Healthy Diet to Lose Weight: Improper diet also results to weight gaining and health problems. Fast foods and junk food which we commonly eat these days pro...

A good rest is very important to our general well-being. We are supposed to rest when we sleep but it is possible to sleep without having a good rest. You can go to bed at night, for instance, and wake up in the morning still or even more exhausted. This is not good for your skin, much more for your health; your eyes won’t be bright and alert when you don’t get well rested. The consequences may not be felt instantly but it is useful to know about them so you can do something about it to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and hen up with a glowing skin. Some of the negative effects of not sleeping well are accumulated stress,forgetfulness, and impaired judgment. Each sleeping tip or group of them may or may not work well with different people and so it pays to experiment with and find the ones that work best for you. Here are 5 tips to help you find enough rest when you sleep.   1. Control your exposure to light for when you are asleep: Spend more time outside during daylight...

If you are not happy with what you are seeing in the mirror, now is the time to take action for a slimmer you. But that does not mean you need to starve yourself to get there. In fact, depriving yourself of nutrients and calories you need will only thrust your body into starvation mode where it will store fat instead of burning it. Here are seven ways to slash your calories with very little effort on your part. 1. Cut out extra, unneeded calories first Take a long hard look at what you are eating and drinking. If you are adding cream to your coffee, that is an extra 100 calories per cup. Smearing cream cheese on your toast? Three tablespoons of that make 150 calories. And do not forget soda. Just stop drinking it, period. 2. Snack smart Starving between meals is not beneficial to your body. You will just end up overeating at the next meal. It is smart snacking that is in order. Choose air-popped popcorn instead of chips. Choose fruit for something sweet instead of ...

1.Orange and banana Smoothie Orange and banana are the perfect marriage of tart and creamy for this breakfast smoothie. A touch of brown sugar and almond extract add another level of flavor. Ingredients     ¾ cup (185 ml) orange juice     ½ cup sliced banana     2 teaspoons brown sugar     1/8 teaspoon almond extract     2 ice cubes     mint sprig     How to make it   5 minutes     In blender, combine orange juice, banana, sugar and almond extract.     Add ice cubes and blend until thick and smooth. Garnish with mint sprig.     Nutritional Information(per serving)         Calories: 159         Fat: 0 g         Saturated Fat: 0 g         Sodium: 8 mg   ...

We have always been told that we are what we eat. That is because eating nutritious foods helps take care of our bodies and gives us the nutrients we need. But the same also holds true for what we drink. If you have always dreamed of having gorgeous, glowing and more youthful skin, the secret to your success lies in the bottom of your favorite glass. Drink up these healthy beverages for an amazingly glowing skin today. 1. Water Come on, you had to know this would top the list. Water is essential for your body’s healthy function. It keeps all your systems flowing properly, plus it plumps up your skin for a youthful and gorgeous glow. 2. Green tea In Asian culture, green tea is something you always drink. Is it any wonder then why they have such beautiful skin? Green tea contains huge amounts of catechins and polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that guard your skin from free radicals. 3. Red wine You probably did not need an excuse to crack open your favorite bottle of re...