Monday, October 28, 2013

Food Comparison Chart - Cofee Vs Tea

This or That/ वौ और ये/అద ఇద
Cofee Vs Tea By Mandy Oaklander  http://www.prevention.com/which-healthier-coffee-vs-tea


 
Points to note:

1. Limit caffeine intake.
2. Replace early morning coffee to Honey+Lemon+ Chia Seeds. http://nutritionforasianindians.blogspot.com/2013/09/chia-seeds-nutrient-power-house.html
3.  Prevent stroke by drinking Organic herbal "caffeine free" green tea every day, he said (lead researcher Dr. Yoshihiro Kokubo, chief doctor in the department of preventive cardiology at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, in Osaka) http://nutritionforasianindians.blogspot.com/2013/07/drinking-green-tea-prevents-stroke.html

Fuyu Persimon

    "The fuyu is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin A, manganese and fiber, especially soluble fiber. It contains a fair amount of some of the B-complex vitamins, potassium and calcium. Specifically most persimmons contain the tannins catechin and gallocatechin, as well as the anti-tumor compounds betulinic acid and shibuol.
    The anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic potentials of tannins may be related to their antioxidative property, which is important in protecting cellular oxidative damage. Tannins are also antimicrobial. Tannins have also been reported to exert other physiological effects, such as to accelerate blood clotting, reduce blood pressure, decrease the serum lipid level, produce liver necrosis, and modulate immunoresponses". http://www.evolvingwellness.com/essay/fuyu-persimmon-a-fruit-from-the-gods

    Generally speaking 1 fruit contains
    • Calories: 118
    • Carbohydrates: 19 – 31g
    • Omega-3 fatty acids: 6.7mg
    • Omega-6 fatty acids: 65.5mg
    • Protein: 0.6 - 1g
    • Fiber: 4 – 6g
    • Vitamin A: 2733 – 3641 IU
    • Vitamin B1: 0.1 – 0.5mg
    • Vitamin B2: 0.03mg
    • Vitamin B3: 0.2 – 0.17mg
    • Vitamin B6: 0.2mg
    • Vitamin C: 12.6mg
    • Vitamin E: 1.2mg
    • Vitamin K: 4.4mcg
    • Folic Acid: 12.6 – 13.4mcg
    • Choline: 12.8mg
    • Potassium: 270 mg
    • Calcium 13.4 mg
    • Magnesium: 15.1mg
    • Phosphorus: 28.6mg
    • Iron: 0.3mg
    • Zinc: 0.2mg
    • Copper: 0.2mg
    • Manganese: 0.6mg
    • Selenium: 1mcg
    •  These crisp fall fruits are packed with fiber at 6 g each, which is 24% of recommended daily needs for adults. They're also loaded with immune-supportive vitamins A and C and bone-building manganese, an important component of antioxidant enzyme systems in the body.  
     Recommended Daily Intake of Fruits:
     

    Thursday, October 10, 2013

    Finally, A chicken nugget autopsy reveals blood vessels, bone fragments, and connective tissue.

    "The study—published online in The American Journal of Medicine—suggests they may as well be called fat and blood vessel nuggets, since that's what most of the food is. Dissecting nuggets from two different national fast-food chains, researchers found some are composed of about 50 percent skeletal muscle, with the rest consisting of fat, blood vessels, and nerves. (Ack!)
    "I was floored," Richard deShazo, MD, UMMC distinguished professor of medicine, pediatrics, and immunology. "I had read what other reports have said is in them and I didn't believe it. I was astonished actually seeing it under the microscope."
    "What has happened is that some companies have chosen to use an artificial mixture of chicken parts rather than low-fat chicken white meat, batter it up and fry it, and still call it chicken," Dr. deShazo adds. "It is really a chicken by-product high in calories, salt, sugar, and fat that is a very unhealthy choice. Even worse, it tastes great and kids love it and it is marketed to them."
    The study didn't even get into the issue that most fast-food nuggets come from factory-farmed chickens, ones given chronic doses of antibiotics, arsenic, and other drugs.
    For the best chicken, purchase meat from grass-fed birds that also were only fed organic grains. The chickens live a better life and yield healthier meat under those conditions. Visit LocalHarvest.org to find farmers in your area that raise meat the way you want it".

    Continue Reading  - http://rodalenews.com/chicken-nugget-ingredients


    Oatmeal Kichdi


    Ingredients

    2 Cups Organic Stone Cut Oatmeal/ Old -Fashioned Rolled Oats
    2 Thai Green Chillies
    1 Tsp Fresh Crushed Peppercorns
    1/2 cup choice of vegetables
    1 cup Moong dhal
    2 Tsp Choice of toasted Nuts
    4 tsp Organic Ghee
    1 tsp Zeera (cumin seeds)
    4 Sprigs Curry leaves
    Salt to taste
    4 cups warm water

    Procedure-

    1. In a pressure cooker pan on a medium heat put four teaspoons of organic ghee. Season the ghee with cumin seeds, fresh pepper powder, green chillies and curry leaves. Let it splutter.
    2. Add washed moongdhal, choice of vegetables to the seasoning (thadka) and saute for 3 minutes.
    3. Add organic stone cut oats, water, salt and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
    4. Garnish with your choice of toasted nuts and drizzle two teaspoon of olive oil.
    5. Enjoy the healthy and tasty oatmeal kichdi.

    Tips to remember-
    1. Eat freshly prepared oatmeal kichdi.
    2. If you dislike the same breakfast on your plate every morning this is the best option. Cause the preparation and cooking time takes not more than 10-15 minutes.
    2. The combination of oatmeal kichdi and Indian pickle or achar is delicious. But do remember to  reduce or zero the salt while preparing oatmeal kichdi. As pickles/ achar are loaded with sodium.





    Wednesday, October 9, 2013

    Kids in the kitchen


    Cooking with kids-
    Paneer on the skewers - Place small cubes of Paneer on skewer, fire it up on Gas burner or use grill pan for electric stove with pineapple cubes or choice of fruits  (optional). Flavor with their choice of chocolate syrup.

    My Recommendations:

    Top five reasons to get kids involved in cooking

    1. Cooking together involve kids to share what's going on in their lives because cooking together is a bonding time.
    2. Eating together what they cook is sense of pride and achievement it is nothing but building self -esteem.
    3. Cooking new food by themselves is more likely to eat it or try it.
    4. Researches show kids who tend to cook eats more fresh fruits and vegetables.
    5. Finally, cooking with kids gives a kid important lifelong skill.

    Simple baking and pan grilling vegetables-
    Asparagus sprinkled with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper and baked 400 degrees for 10 minutes.


    Grilled  Squash and Zucchini on Grilled pan


    Terrific article really caught my eye by
     Anu Dhole-Patil

    Every mother should tell her son...........................
    ............

    Tomorrow you may get a working woman, but you should marry her with these facts as well.

    Here is a girl, who is as much educated as you are;
    Who is earning almost as much as you do;

    One, who has dreams and aspirations just as
    you have because she is as human as you are;

    One, who has never entered the kitchen in her life just like you or your Sister haven't, as she was busy in studies and competing in a system that gives no special concession to girls for their culinary achievements

    One, who has lived and loved her parents & brothers & sisters, almost as much as you do for 20-25 years of her life;

    One, who has bravely agreed to leave behind all that, her home, people who love her, to adopt your home, your family, your ways and even your family ,name

    One, who is somehow expected to be a master-chef from day #1, while you sleep oblivious to her predicament in her new circumstances, environment and that kitchen

    One, who is expected to make the tea, first thing in the morning and cook food at the end of the day, even if she is as tired as you are, maybe more, and yet never ever expected to complain;
    to be a servant, a cook, a mother, a wife, even if she doesn't want to; and is learning just like you are as to what you want from her; and is clumsy and sloppy at times and knows that you won't like it if she is too demanding, or if she learns faster than you;

    Yes, she can drink and dance just as well as you can, but won't, simply

    Because you won't like it, even though you say otherwise

    One, who can be late from work once in a while when deadlines, just like yours, are to be met;

    One, who is doing her level best and wants to make this most important, relationship in her entire life a grand success, if you just help her little and trust her;

    One, who just wants one thing from you, as you are the only one she knows in your entire house - your support, and most importantly - your understanding, or love, if you may call it that.

    But not many guys understand this.......

    Please appreciate "HER"

    Send this to all girls to make their day and to all guys who can handle it.

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