Healthy Salad

 This salad is good for health.

Ingredients

Broccoli florets                 1 cup

Cauliflower florets.          1cup

Feta cheese                        1/2cup

Dill                                    1 bunch

Olive oil                           3 tbsp

Lemon juice                     2tsp

Dijon mustard                   3tsp

Salt to taste

Pepper                              1/2 tsp

Method

Steam the broccoli and cauliflower for 2 minutes.

Take a bowl add Dijon mustard, lemon juice olive oil and chopped dill , mix well.

Pour this mixture into the vegetables, mix well.

Sprinkle the feta cheese pieces.

Very tasty salad.

Pazhaya Satham.

 When we were small we used have pazhaya satham every morning. They add water with left over rice. Next day add buttermilk, salt, green chili and mix nicely and gave to us. Very tasty and now we know it is very good for our health.

Nuts ladu

 Nuts ladu is famous nowadays days. I prepare this ladu most of the days.it is very good for health. I use variety of nuts like cashew nuts, Batam, walnuts, peanuts, makhana, sunflower seed s , sesame seeds Pumpkin seed and dates. 

Ingredients

Badam...........one cup

Walnuts...........one cup

Peanuts...........one up

Makhana.........one cup

Sunflower seeds...one cup

Sesame seeds....one cup

Pumpkin seeds....one cup

Dates.............one cup

Jaggery.........one and half cup

Cardamom powder.......half spoon

Method.

1. Dry roast the nuts for 6 minutes.

2.Add sesame seeds, sunflower seeds pumpkin seeds in the last.

3 powder alll together with dates. 

4 Add cardamom powder and make ladus.

Eat one ladu every day.

Composting

 Compost you can do at home. Here is how I do compose for my community garden.Thisisvery good source of manure.Try this.

Tips

 Tips for good health

 Swallow a chopped garlic pearl.

Eat lots of green vegetables

Drink lots of water.

Go for a morning walk at least 1/2 hour

Use raw turmeric where ever possible. I use instead of powder use raw turmeric in vegetable while cooking.

Good health is wealth

Ghee is very good for the body. Take one tsp ghee per day with hot rice/ paratha/ chapathi or dhal. Ghee is good for joints health, it lubricates them.Early morning after getting up eat  any one fruit like banana, apple. Every two hours eat small amount of your choice. Eat  on  time and go to sleep at particular time. Eat dhal/ chaval(cooked rice) with vegetables .Eat vegetarian food is good as for as possible. Go for  a running/ walking at least three days in a week. Simple yoga for 30 minutes is good. Meditation for 10 minutes everyday. Never go on empty stomach for more than two hours. You shouldn't be watching TV while eating. Have very good sleep at night.

Hemp Seeds/Quinoa, Kale

Hemp seeds are come from hemp plant famous for its fiber. Hemp seeds are used as a dietary supplement because they contain important amino acids and essential fatty acids .Magnesium,iron and potassium are in good supply in hemp seeds.Hemp is considered one of the most nutritious plants. .It helps to promote healthy skin and hair.Sprinkle the hemp seeds over salads, oats and desserts.
QuinoaQuinoa is full of protein and all other nine amino acidsAlso excellent source of manganese.For those who are vegan it is good to have this. all doctors advise to eat cooked quinoa and desrease type 2diabetes.
Kale
It is high in vitamins,iron calcium, fiber and omega 3 s.Make smoothy with banana, kale and some nuts.

Flax Seeds To Lower Triglycerides

Flax seed

It has many benefits, It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
It is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber, low fat.
Flax seed helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol.
reducing risk of heart attack.


Cinnamon

Lower Cholesterol.cancer prevention.
It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
It is a great source of fiber, iron calcium and manganese.
Study shows that half a tsp of cinnamon and honey every morning had good effect in arthritis.

Avocado
The high levels of folate in avocado helps to prevent strokes.
Good for eye health.
Prevents breast cancer.


Onion
Onions are good source of vitamin C, B6, calcium, dietary fiber, folic acid and vitamin B1 and k
Onions contain sulfur which is good for liver. If it mix with protein it stimulate action of amino acids to the brain and nervous system.
It is anti inflammatory, antibiotic and anti cancer powers.

Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are highly nutritious. It has vitamin A, B,C, manganese, fiber, potassium and iron.
It is one of the healthiest vegetables we eat.

Chia Seeds

• Mix a tsp of chia seeds in a glass of water and leaves it for an hour.
• You can see the chia seeds doubled in size. Mix this in fruits or any smoothies. It is used in Faloonda  ice cream.
• It reduces the food craving by preventing some of our food getting absorbed into our system
• It can control blood sugar
• It is one of the richest omega 3 plant food. Feel fuller, faster.
• Dr Oz always says all to  include chia seeds i your daily intake.
• Daily I take 1 tsp soaked chia seeds with water.

Wheat Grass Juice

Whet Grass

We can grow wheat grass at home.It requires soil and water to be grown in small trays with wheat grains.It is safe to grow indoor this grass.

It promotes cancer prevention.Wheat grass  helps in colon cancer because of chlorophyll present in it

Healthy Cool Salad

Ingredients..

Salad

Red Cabbage Julienne....................1/2 cup
Carrot Julienne..............................1/4 cup
Broccoli Florets................................10
Edamame.......................................1/4 cup
Spinach.........................................1/4 cup
Cucumber.......................................1/2
Red Onion.sliced..............................1

Method

Mix all vegetables, add salt lemon juice and pepper.

Peas Soup

This soup is very healthy,


Ingredients

Frozen Peas.......................1cup
Mint...................................1/4 cup
Salt and Pepper to taste.

Peas Soup

Method

Boil the peas with enough water.
Blend it with mint to afine paste.
Add salt and Pepper.

I keep the peas in microwave for a minute with little water.
Very tasty soup with out oil.
you can make with carrot and peas too.

Fruits

Pineapple......is a natural painkiller.
Mushrooms can ward off colds.They contain more of an immune boost ing antioxidant.
Eat Dark Chocolate..live longer
Onions are natural antibiotics.
Pomogranate juice could prevent a heart attack and improve your blood flow to the heart and lower blood pressure.
Blueberries can boost memory.
Garlic  have antibacterial, antivirus and anti fungal. It can cure mouth ulcers .
It also helps to reduce cholesterol.

Life is beautiful Enjoy it

Death asked Life:
Why does everyone loves you and hates me.
Life replied
Because I am a beautiful Lie and you are painful Truth

A Lovely Logic for a beautiful Life
Never try to maintain relations in your life
Just try to maintain life in your relations

Three stages of Life
Teen Age----------- Has Time& Energy----But no Money
Working Age------Has Money & Energy--But No Time
Old Age ---------Has Money & Time-----But No Energy

We are very good Layers for our mistakes, and
very good Jdges for others mistakes

World always say - Find good people and leave bad ones
But I say, Find the good in people and ignore the bad in them
Because No one is born perfect.

A fantastic sentence written on every Japnese bus stop
Only buses will srtop here- not your time
So Keep walking towards to your goal

Negative Thinkers focus on Problems
Positive Thinkers focus on solutions

Never hold your head with pride or ego
Even the winner of a Gold meda; gets his/ her medal only
when he bows his head down.   Source malayaligroups.com

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice

Lemon

Lemon juice has vitamin C, and also vitamin B, calcium magnesium proteins and carbohydrates.

Mix some drops in hot water and sip it this helps in indigestion, nausea and heartburn.

Lemon juice is natural antiseptic and good for skin problems.

Apply lemon juice on your gums to curb the bleeding and stop bad breath.

A glass of warm water with honey and lemon juice in the morning good for health
Thus helps loose weight

Congratulations to Shalu and Nanu

"CONGRATULATIONS" and we are all very proud of you for your race 3k and completed with your proud parents.

Quotes

Respect...... give it to get.

Don't wait for someone to bring you flowers.
Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.

It is better to cry than to be angry because anger hurts others, while tears flow silently through the soul and cleanses the heart.

Teacher........ Can you see God?
Class    .........No
Teacher ........Can you touch God?
Class ............No
Teacher........ Then there isn't a God.

"Student raises her hand"

Sir,............. .Can you see your brain?
Teacher....... No
Student....... Can you touch your brain?
Teacher....... No
Student .......So you don't have a brain

Happiness...
is when we realise how blessed we are for what we have.

You never appreciate all of the things your mother did for you, until you find yourself doing the same things for your kids.

Not everyone is going to know how to appreciate everything you have done for them. You have to figure out who's worth your kindness.

What is the meaning of life to be happy and useful.

Ginger

Ginger is very good for digestion.It is good to fight against colds and flu.
Ginger relieves headaches and pains and helps to clear sore throat.It gives
protection from stroke and heart attack because of its ability to prevent blood clotting.
Improves immune system  and in winter ginger adds extra warmth to our body.
Fights Motion Sickness
Drinkin a cup of ginger tea brings energy to our body.
Improves the circulation of blood to various part of the body.

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Health Tips

For cough, cold and radiant skin

Ginger tea is the best option for a cold throat

Boil 6 cups of water . Add 1.2 tsp of cumin  seeds,coriander seeds and whole fennel seeds. Boil 5 to 10 minutes with the lid on.

Filter the seeds out and pour the hot water in flask. Drink half cup when ever you feel like to drink.
It gives a soothing effect to your throat and very good for your skin.

Coconut Oil

We use coconut oil for cooking.baking, coconut Oil - In addition to being superior for cooking and baking, coconut oil also makes a superb topical oil that can help to naturally rid the skin of dangerous toxins.  It also gives the skin the perfect mix of hydration and antioxidants that it needs to stay healthy, smooth and younger-looking longer.

This daily oil massage gives many benefits by reducing the stress and removing the accumulation of toxins from your skin.This makes the skins texture improvement  The best oil to use is organic sesame oil. If you tend to produce body heat, then use coconut oil.

     Another great benefit of coconut oil is in protecting your teeth from the bacteria that can cause cavities and disease.  Simply rubbing a little fresh coconut oil on your gums and teeth can keep them stronger and healthier than virtually any other dental treatment.

Home made Popcorn

It is actually very easy to make popcorn at home which is more healthy and cheap.

Pop corn.......1/4 cup
Cooking oil...1tsp
Salt .............. a Pinch

Use a large stainless saucepan  with oil and salt.
Heat this  and add the popcorn ,mix well and cover with lid .
The kernal starts  to pop up. Slowly all start to pop.
Just shake the pan (dont take the lid off).
When the popping sound stops, put off the flame.
The sauce pan will be very hot.
Wait for some time and take the popcorn in bowl and Eat them.
I use canola oil  and salt.It takes three to four minutes to make popcorn.