Estimating Portion Sizes

Photo Calorie - Picture your Diet http://blog.photocalorie.com/portion-sizes/
1 cup Cooked pasta – 221 calories


1 cup Cooked rice – 195 calories

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Homemade Hair Oil, Face Pack and Soaps

Friends, Last week I shared an article on toxic carcinogenic compounds in our beauty supplies. Isn't it ironic that most beauty products have chemical that are dangerous to skin. For those who are unaware of the chemicals in our beauty supplies click  http://nutritionforasianindians.blogspot.com/2014/01/12-toxic-compounds-found-in-beauty-care.html

In that frustration my mind thought of making homemade hair oil, and face packs. 

1. My Second batch of Homemade Hibiscus hair oil is ready. http://nutritionforasianindians.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-new-recipe-for-hair-hibiscus-hair-oil.html

2. My personal recommendation-  Apply Organic Extra virgin Coconut oil and EV. Olive oil as a healthy supplement to hair once or twice a week. And moisture your skin and lips with EV coconut oil before bed. The results are astonishing.

3. Ripened Avocado hair mask (I love this hair mask - Excellent for dry hair)

Recipe for Homemade Face Pack:

Ingredients:
 2 cups Rose petals (Dried)
 1/2 cup Organic Steel cut Oats
4' Almonds
A pinch of turmeric

Method and Application.
1. Blend all the ingredients together to a fine powder. Store it in a container ( It Last longer periods).
2. Make a smooth paste (1 tbs) with honey or yogurt (optional) and apply all over face and neck leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with Luke warm water.
3. The results are astonishing.

Skin Benefits Of Oats: 
1. It has great exfoliating properties.
2. Oats can be used as natural face scrub.
3. It removes dead cells and blackheads.
4. It gives instant glow and radiance to skin.

Skin Benefits of Almonds:
1. Almonds nourishes the skin, oats moisturizes the skin and yogurt tightens it along with making it soft and soothing. Almonds works great for dry skin.
2. Reduce Almonds for oily skins.
3. Oily skin always tends to attract dirt due to excessive sebum production. This leads to breakouts and acne. Multani mitti helps to absorb the excess oil and almond powder helps to remove the dirt from your skin.

Skin Benefits Of Rose Petals:
1. As a natural toner Rose petals helps tighten pores and restores glowy complexion.
2. It suits for all skin types.
3. The sugars in rose creates a soothing feeling.
4. Rose contains a powerful antioxidant. This important vitamin protect skin cells from sun damage.

High recommendations to homemade soaps by TerraBotanics, 408-455-8985, info@terrabotanics.com

:

12 Toxic Compounds Found In Beauty &Skin Care Products by http://foodmatters.tv/

Image: www.foodmatters.tv #foodmatters #skincare #natural #toxins
  
You can also check for a product’s safety rating on the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database.

Unhealthy Additives to Non-Dairy Milks (Almond, Soy, Hemp, Oat Milk, etc.)

Most non-dairy milks (almond, soy, hemp, oat milk, etc.) contain these unhealthy additives:

1. Carrageenan
2. "Natural flavors"
3. Vegetable oils
4. Soy
5. Vitamin D2
6. Synthetic vitamins

Learn about these additives http://empoweredsustenance.com/non-dairy-milks/

                                               

Image:http://www.foodandnutrition.org/Stone-Soup/July-2013/You-Wont-Believe-These-Non-dairy-Milk-Scones/

Try How to make Almond Milk at home?

 http://www.foodandnutrition.org/Stone-Soup/May-2013/How-to-Make-Almond-Milk-at-Home/

Guide To The Healthiest Cooking Oils For People With Diabetes

"A single oil cannot be used for all your cooking. Instead, fill your pantry with a variety, says Melissa Ohlson, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinic’s Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation Program".

"Here's a guide to the healthiest cooking oils for people with diabetes and ideas for making good use of them in your kitchen by http://www.dlife.com/diabetes-food-and-fitness/what_do_i_eat/meal_planning/10_best_cooking_oils?page=2

1. Walnut Oil: A polyunsaturated fat and good source of omega 3s. With a smoke point of 400 degrees F, this oil is good for baking  and sauting at low to medium-high heat, or try it drizzled on a salad.

2. Flaxseed Oil: A polyunsaturated fat and good source of omega 3s. Due to its low smoke point of 225 degrees F, it should not be used for cooking over heat. Try it stirred into dishes after heating or in salad dressings, or smoothies.

3. Canola Oil: A monounsaturated fat with a medium high smoke point of 425 degrees F, use it in baking, sauting, stir-fry, and in dressings. (Highly recommend Organic Canola Oil)

4. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A monounsaturated fat with a medium smoke point of 325 degrees F, use this flavorful oil for light sauting and salad dressing.

5. Peanut Oil: A monounsaturated fat with a medium smoke point of 350 degrees F, use this flavorful oil for light sauting, sauces, and salad dressings.

6. Almond Oil: A monounsaturated fat with a high smoke point of 495 degrees F, this is a good oil for high heat cooking, like sauting or frying. Its great flavor also works well in desserts.

7. Avocado Oil: A monounsaturated fat with a high smoke point of 510 degrees F, this is a good oil for high heat cooking, like sauting or frying, and tasty in salad.

8. Safflower Oil: A polyunsaturated fat with a low saturated fat level, this oil is a good all-purpose oil. Its high smoke point of 450 degrees F makes it good for high heat cooking, like sauting and frying.

9. Sunflower Oil: A polyunsaturated fat with a low saturated fat level, this oil has a high smoke point of 460 degrees F making it good for high heat cooking, like sauting and frying. Use it to saute the vegetables.

10. Grapeseed Oil: A polyunsaturated fat with a low saturated fat level, this oil has a high smoke point of 420 degrees F, making it great for cooking and grilling of all kinds. It also has a very mild, nutty flavor that's versatile enough to use in salads or virtually anything".

11. Indian Ghee: Health benefits and How to make butter from Ghee http://nutritionforasianindians.blogspot.com/2013/08/health-benfits-of-ghee-and-how-to-make.html

12. Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil: Studies have shown that moderate (not high) fat diets can promote weight loss. Coconut oil has the added benefit of being high in medium chain fats that the body preferentially burns for energy instead of storing as fat - Su Fairchild, MD from University Of Kansas Medical Center. http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/integrative-medicine/health-topics/healthy-cooking-oils.html

 

How to ease the pain of child's constipation by Susan Moores MS, RD

“Parents sometimes panic if a child doesn’t have a bowel movement every day,” - See more at: http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442476123&terms=constipation#sthash.qsyR7whJ.dpufPa

"Parents sometimes panic if a child doesn't have bowel movement everyday" says Bridget Swinney MS, RD, LD. Swinney and Vandana Seth RDN, CDE offer these ideas ..
http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442476123&terms=constipation

• Serve meals with tasty fiber-rich foods such as pears and apples (with their skins on), carrots, sugar snap peas, beans and whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat and corn. Grate zucchini and carrots and add them to casseroles, soups, side dishes and sandwiches. Use every meal and snack as an opportunity to serve fiber-rich food. Repeatedly expose your children to foods they initially reject. Get your kids to participate in grocery shopping and food prep — it will foster their natural curiosity and get them more invested in what they eat.
• Serve dried, fresh or frozen fruit as a snack, or make a fruit smoothie, mixing fruit with low-fat yogurt or kefir. Add a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to one cup of the smoothie to boost the fiber content.
• Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids. It will help soften stools and make it easier for them to pass.
• Try a warm beverage or warm whole-grain cereal in the morning — that may stimulate the “urge” a bit more says Sheth. Try to leave plenty of time after breakfast for your child to use the bathroom before heading out the door. Sheth finds kids often have to go 30 to 60 minutes after their meal.
• Make the bathroom break as pleasant as possible. During potty training, give your child lots of praise for using the toilet.

- See more at: http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442476123&terms=constipation#sthash.qsyR7whJ.dpufhttp://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442476123&terms=constipation

BrBBridget Swinney, MS, RD, LD

Bridget Swinney, MS, RD, LD

Bridget Swinney, MS, RD, LD

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