Green tea: Green tea is rich in antioxidants called catechins, which have been shown to prevent cell damage to the body. Adam Blatner suggests steeping green tea 4 to 5 minutes to release the catechins. Another benefit is that green tea has about two-thirds less caffeine than coffee does. You can still get a little pick-me-up without all the caffeine.

Green tea burns more calories and also makes you smarter. It has been proved experimentally. A recent study was published that looked at the ability for green tea extract to  increase memory.This was small study, consisting of 12 males who consumed green tea based drink and was then subjected to fMRI(Functional MRI).When the men drank the green tea extract they saw an increase in short term synaptic plasticity of the brain or "strengthening of the brain". Although this was small study but very promising for further research.

Nutri Vegetables Salad

About this recipe: A combination of vegetables with zesty lemon juice and salad seasoning.

Ingredients

Serves: 4 

2 carrots                                                                     1 cub cabbage
1/2 red bell pepper                                                     1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 yellow bell pepper                                                1 cucumber
1/2 lemon                                                                    salad seasoning
salt to taste                                                                 white or black pepper powder to taste

Directions

1. cut all the vegetables into long thin slices
2. mix the lemon juice, salt, salad seasoning, pepper
3. serve!

Healthy Eating Habits

Health is wealth. We take our health for granted, until its gone. Here are the tips that will make your health a world of difference.

Eat at fixed hours: 

Eat at fixed hours everyday. If you follow this advice regularly, you will be far healthier than your peers. Don't wait  till you have reached the age of grandmother/grandfather. Begin now so the next generation can say of you : " Hell, no ! That ain't my mother, that's my grandmother"


Increase soyabean consumption:

Most of us know soyabean are excellent providers of nutrients , but how many of us each this rich food? An easy way to include soyabean in our diet is to add 500 gm of soyabean to 10 kg of wheat before it is milled. Eat these soya plus wheat chapatthis instead of regular  wheat chapatthis for a healthy, nutritious option.


Reduce meat consumption:

Avoid eating too much of chicken and red meat. Fish is fine, as it is highly rich in protein. Others meat are not as easy to digest. Ever notice how doctors advice certain patients to stop consuming non-vegetarian food, as they advance in age. That's because these people system can no longer take so much meat. The human body was not built to consume flesh, which is why humans have to ultimately switch to shakahari(vegetarian) food.

Enjoy your meal:

• Don't rush through your meals.
• Chew your food properly, so that your system finds it easier to digest.
• Have a lively conversation during meals.
• Don't watch television , instead listen to music while eating.
• Enjoying a meal is actually far healthier than eating when depressed or anxious.

Tomato Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

1 1/2 cups water                                                        1 tin tomato sauce
1/2 cup corn                                                              1/2 cup carrots
1/2 cup green beans                                                  1/2 cup rajma
1 cup grated cheese                                                   1 onion cut lengthwise
1 clove garlic                                                            1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper                                        2 sprigs coriander leaves
2 tsp butter                                                                 1 bay leaf



Directions:

1. Boil the corn, carrots and beans for 10 mins.
2.While the veggies are boiling , sauté the onions , bay leaf and garlic in butter for 2 mins.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients except 1/4 cup of cheese and let it simmer for 10 mins.
4. Garnish with grated cheese and coriander leaves.

Eggs: Rich in protein,eggs eaten as part of a balanced breakfast will keep you full all morning long and supply more than a dozen essential nutrients. For those concerned about cholesterol, Adam Blatner says not to fret: "If someone is worried about blood cholesterol levels, they should be primarily concerned with keeping saturated fat low and making sure fiber in the diet is high."

Start your day with Blessings of good food

Whole -grain breads: Compared with refined white bread, whole-grain varieties are a better source of fiber and many nutrients, including  iron, vitamin B and vitamin E. They have also been shown to lower the risk of a number of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Start your day with Blessings of good food

Most people usually rush out without eating breakfast, which results in overeating in the day. Eating breakfast has been shown to help boost brainpower, manage weight and improve nutrient intake. To help you start your day on the right foot, we have put together a list of great morning foods and drinks.

Oatmeal:  Oatmeal is packed with soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar levels, and which can keep you satiated for hours. Avoid high sugar instant packets and opt for the plain ones, or try rolled, quick or steel cut oatmeal prepared with low fat milk or water.

Welcome to the blog...

Hi, I am starting this blog with an aim to have proper diet for a healthy living. Most people thinks, we eat to live but someone has well said, what you sow you reap. In the same way, what you consume, your body will respond accordingly. By practising a healthy diet, many of the known health issues can be avoided. A poor diet may have an injurious impact on health, causing deficiency diseases such as diabetes. 

 So, from here onwards, we will discuss the nutritious diet for health.....