Recipe column- Melagai Masiyal

Green Chillies/Melagai Masiyal
Wash Chillies and dry it with a towel.Grind chillies and salt in a mixer into a coarse paste without adding waterHeat up a kadai and add 2 tablespoons of oilAllow mustard to splitter and fry 1 teaspoon of fenugreek,pinch of termeric powderAdd the chillies paste and fry till the colour changes(Ginger chopped into small pieces can also be added to enhance the taste)Add tarmirind paste and waterAdd salt and allow it to thicken in slow fireWhen it is done oil added will seperate from the masiyalRemove it from the heat and allow it to coolStore it in an air tight containerKeep it in room temperature for 1 day and then refrigerate.Tastes great when mixed with rice or can be used as pickle

Recipe column- mor menthiya kulambu

Cluster beans,Ladies finger,
Mor Menthiya Kulambu
Heat up a kadai and Add 2 teaspoons of cooking oil in itAdd Mustard allow it to splitter Add 1 teaspoon of gram dal, 1/2 teaspoon methi seeds, 3 greenchillies splited, 2 red chillies, 1 pinch of asafoetida, 2 pinch of termericFry it and add the veg cut into small pieces of your choice listed above(10 small pieces is enough)Saute for a whileAdd 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of tarmarind paste(according to the sourness of the buttermilk)Add 1 cup of water, salt and cook the vegetableFinally switch off the flame and add 1 cup of buttermilk.Tastes yummy with rice and iddiappam

Health tips- Simple and Easy Remidies

Simple and Easy Remidies
Insomnia: Honey
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.Asthma: OnionsEating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes.
Headaches: Fish
Eat plenty of fish - fish oil helps prevent headaches.So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
Hay Fever: Yogurt
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season
Strokes: Tea
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea.
Arthritis: Fish
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis.
Upset Stomach: Bananas,Ginger
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
Bladder Infections: Cranberry Juice
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria
Bone Problems: Pineapple
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
PMS: Cornflakes
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
Memory Problems: Oysters
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
Colds: Garlic
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic.
Cough: Red Pepper
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper.
Breast Cancer: Wheat, Bran, Cabbage
Wheat, bran and cabbage help maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
Lung Cancer: Orange & Green Veggies
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
Ulcers: Cabbage
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
Diarrhea: Apples
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition.
Clogged Arteries: Avocados
Monounsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
High Blood Pressure: Olive Oil, Celery
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure, too.
Blood Sugar Imbalance: Broccoli, Peanuts
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.

Recipe column- Ennai Kathirikai

Ennai Kathirikai:

Wash 10 very small brinjals and split it into four without breaking into peicesFry 1 tablespoon urad dal, 2 table spoon gram dal, 1 table spoon toor dal, 5-6 red chillies, asafoetidaCool it add salt and grind into a course powderPut some oil in a kadai and add mustard and curry leaves allow it to splitterFill the powder in splits of brinjalAdd it to the oil and Mix it slowley in slow fireAdd 1/2 teaspoon of tarmarind paste and sprinkle some waterMix gently without breaking the brinjalSprinkle water till brijal is cooked wellCan also add some grated coconut for flavourEnnai kathirikai readyIf you add coconut milk it can be used for idiappam, appam and rice.This could be prepared in both dry and gravy consistency

Health Drink

Badam Health Drink:
Badam: 15 nos
Millet/Ragi: 50 gms
Corn: 25 gms
Soy: 25 gms
Cashews: 10 nos
Peanuts: 25 gms
Fried Gram dal: 25 gms
Green Mong dal: 25 gms
Sampa Wheat: 25 gms
Sago: 15 gms
Cardomom: 10 pods
Dry ginger powder: 5 gms
Roast all the ingredients seperately. Allow it to cool Grind to a fine powder in a mixer Add 50 gms of cocoa powder(optional for kids) and store it in an airtight container.Serves for 1 week for a family of 4.Make two halfs and mix cocoa to one part and use it for KidsUse the other part plain for adults

Recipe column- Buttermilk

Recipe column/Drinks
Buttermilk:1 green chilly,A small bunch of coriander washed and cleaned, 1 inch ginger, Cocunut 1 tablespoon(optional)Grind all the ingredents into a smooth paste.Mix it to the buttermilk and add salt, a pinch of cumin powder, a dash of pepper powder and a dash of asafoetida powder.If the buttermilk is not sour add a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar.A delicious low fat drink for fitness freaks.

Recipe column- Brinjal Pulipu kootu

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Health tips-Super Fruits

Health Tips – Super Fruits
Kiwi : Tiny but mighty This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fiber. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple : An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attach & stroke.
Strawberry : Protective Fruit Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. Orange: Sweetest medicine Taking 2 –4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer. Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene–the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium.
Guava & Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes.

MORNING FOODS

MORNING FOODS Midnight to Noon -- Best 7 am to 9 am
NUTS almonds apricot kernels brazil cashews, roasted carob coconut filbert hazel macadamia pecans pine nuts SWEETENERS maple syrup honey	FRUITS apples apricots avocado banana cherries dates guava mango nectarines olives papaya pears persimmons plantain plums tamarind	CITRUS FRUITS (Eat alone, best around 10:00 am) grapefruit kumquats lemons limes oranges tangerines OILS almond apricot avocado coconut cream olive walnut

At sunrise, the sun's rays first shine on the treetops. The fruits and nuts that grow on these trees are thus vitalized for nourishment as morning foods--they are energetically aligned with the body's morning nutritional needs. The nutrients available from the fruits and nuts that receive the sun's first rays are just the right nutrients for our bodies in the morning hours. Even the pH of our digestive system is correlated with these foods.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the almond is the most important morning food. Almonds contain protein and all essential minerals for the human body. Almond = "all world [al-mond], container of the 144 elements." When almonds are the first thing in your stomach after arising, they set the hydrochloric acid tolerance for the day, providing all-day protein digestion. When almonds are eaten first, they are efficiently digested since stomach acids are concentrated after the nightly fast. (If you leave hydrochloric acid alone in your stomach, the saliva and hydrochloric acid would become toxic.) Presoak organic raw almonds in distilled water overnight for quick germinal action. When soaked, almonds act as protein plus nitrogen.This protein helps your blood sugar stabilize throughout the rest of the day. Eat one almond per ten pounds of bodyweight, more if you want to gain weight and less if you want to lose weight.

Apples, peaches, plums, kiwi and bananas are among the morning fruits. Eating soaked prunes for breakfast provides iron, potassium, and dietary fiber. (Always soak dried fruits before eating.) In addition, kiwi fruit (or cherries, papaya, mango, peach) provides the necessary vitamin C to assimilate the iron from the prunes.

Citrus fruits do not combine well with other foods, with one exception: almonds can be eaten with oranges.

Another "fruit" choice is the avocado. If have avocado for breakfast, skip the other fruits--they don't combine well with the avocado.

"Fruits are not night foods. They should be eaten in the morning, because they are an eye-opener, a tonic, the eliminators of waste that has been produced in your body during sleep." Dr. John T. Richter

Remember that brown rice is a neutral food that can be eaten all day. One idea for breakfast is brown rice containing pine nuts and slices of avocado, olive, and umeboshi plum. Add a dash of cayenne to jazz it up and promote salivary flow.

 

The chemistry of your blood also affects how your body metabolizes foods. This is a simplified list of morning foods that are NOT beneficial for each blood type:
BLOOD TYPE:	A	AB	B	O
FOODS TO AVOID:	bananas brazil nuts cashews coconuts mangoes olives, all oranges papayas pistachios plantains tangerines tea, black	almond extract avocado bananas coconuts filberts guava mangoes olives, black oranges persimmons pomegranates prickly pear starfruit tea, black	almond extract avocado cashews cinnamon coconuts filberts olives, all persimmons pine nuts pisatchios pomegranates prickly pear starfruit	apple juice avocado brazil nuts cashews cinnamon coconuts coffee olives, all oranges pistachios plantains tangerines tea, black vanilla
"If you don't know your blood type, don't monkey around with nutrition." Adano Ley

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