3 cheers for pepper

The 3 peppers-red,yellow and green are miraculous anti oxidants. These are bestowed with the powers of:
1. Vitamin c and beta carotene:antioxidant as well as prevent mascular degeneration
2.Vitamin B6 and folic acid which helps in reducing homocysteine, a compound that cause damage to blood and lead to a stroke
3.when combined with probiotics can alleviate fungal infections.

Inactivity and heart diseases

iIf you are inactive you may be at risk of heart diseases.A healthy life style can prevent heart problems.Exercise can improve heart health and even reverse some heart disease risk factors.The heart muscles becomes stronger as a result of exercise and can pump more blood through the body with every beat.

Tomato

Tomato

Daily intake of one glass tomato juice / soup provides good amount of antioxidants to body and it also contains fibre and vitamins. It protects from dehydration and boost our immune system.It controls cholesterol level in blood and help to control blood pressure.

Spiced Tomato

Ingredients:

Tomato juice-2 cups
Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Fresh mint leaves (chopped)-10-15
Lemon juice-1/2 tbsp
Salt-to taste
Black pepper- to taste

Method:

Place the red chilli powder,tomato juice,mint leaves ,lemon juice ,salt and pepper and ice in a shaker and shake well.Pour into individual glass and serve chilled.

Amaranth Carrot Parantha

Amaranth Carrot Parantha

Friends we are discussing here a recipe, which is rich in essential amino acids, fibre, vit A and packs minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorous, copper and manganese. Which is very nutritious and tasty.

Ingredients:

1 cup grated fresh carrot
2 tsp finely chopped green chilies
½ tsp lemon juice
2 tsp finely chopped coriander
Salt to taste
1 ½ cup amaranth flour
¼ cup boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes
½ tsp black pepper
Refined oil for cooking

Method:

Mix grated carrot,green chillies,lemon juice,salt,corriander leaves for preparing stuffing. Divide stuffing into six equal portions and keep aside. Combine amaranth flour, potatoes, pepper and salt in a bowl and knead into a semi soft dough using water. Divide kneaded flour into 6 equal portions and prepare 3”circle for stuffing. Place a portion of stuffing in a center of the circle seal it tightly. Roll out again into a 6” diameter circle using a little amaranth flour for rolling. Heat non-stick tava and cook the parantha using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both sides. Serve hot with green chutney and fresh curd.

Energy chaat

 Energy chaat

Ingredients

200 gms soy chunks

150 gms cucumber

150 gms anar

100 gm onions

70 gms coriander leaves

25 gms green chilies

2 tbsp lemon juice

salt & pepper to taste

7 gms chaat masala

Method

Soak the soy chunks in water for about 15 mines. Chop coriander, onions, cucumber and green chilies keep it aside. Take mixing bowl put veggies, soy chunks, Salt & pepper and lemon juice. Toss all the ingredients together and serve chilled garnish with mint sprig.

SPLENDA safe or not.......

Hundreds of millions of people globally use artificial sweeteners, which are commonly found in a wide range of food and drinks, including food for diabetes, cakes, milkshakes, soft drinks, and even medications. Splenda (sucralose) is marketed as a superior sugar substitute for diabetics and weight watchers because of reduced caloric absorption; its drawbacks prove greater than its benefits. It is 600 times sweeter than sugar, has multiple side effects, and studies show it may increase obesity, damage healthy gut flora, and interfere with drug absorption. Splenda is not natural; it is a chlorinated artificial sweetener. Splenda was discovered accidentally while trying to produce insecticide - a convincing reason to avoid it. To maximize health, consider using small amounts of sugar or stevia when needed, and avoid sugar substitute.

CREATING BALANCE THROUGH PROPER DIET

 We,Dr.Deepikaswellness clinic tailor make your diet according to your ayurvedic body type .Diet in ayurveda is tailored according to individual needs,based on a person's mind-body type and the imbalances that may be present in ones's physiology.
                                      There are three types of doshas viz Vata, Pitta,Kapha.It is best to follow a diet that pacifies your main dosha.A vata pacifying diet,for example ,includes food that tends to have an influence on decreasing vata.