FISH TIKKA SHASHLIK

FISH TIKKA SHASHLIK

FISH TIKKA SHASHLIK

Ingredients:
fish 1 kg  Boneless (Cut in to 4 piece)
Onion 4  (Cut in to square piece)
Tomato 4  (Cut in to square piece)
Capsicum 4  (Cut in to square piece)

Masala for fish Marination:
Ginger and Garlic paste  2 tablespoon
Red Chili powder  2 teaspoon
Cumin powder  2 teaspoon
Salt  3 teaspoon
Oil   ½  cup(for frying)
yogurt   4 tablespoon
Vinegar  2 tablespoon
Corn flour  2 tablespoon
Cream  4 tablespoon
Orange food color  (Pinch) 

Topping:
Fruit Chat Masala 1 tsp
Coriander leaves few(for garnishing)

FISH TIKKA SHASHLIK

Method:Marinate the fish with ginger and garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder,salt,yogurt,vinegar,corn flour, cream and a pinch of orange food color for 45 minutes.
Arrange fish with vegetables on skewers and grill in pan for 10 minutes in ½ cup oil.
Serve sprinkled with fruit chat masala & coriander leave and ketchup.

Replace medication with fruits

Replace medication with fruits

lemon

Lemon:

Lemon contains limonene and vitamin C which help to prevent cancer. Citrus fruits are useful for your skin, bones and heart. 

Citruses are great eyesight defenders and mood enhancers.

fig

Fig:

Fig contains the vitamin B6, which is responsible for serotonyne-hormone of pleasure; it decreases the amount of cholesterol.

Dried figs contains 250mg of calcium per 100g.eat dried figs as a healthy energy snack, stuff them with nuts and a little honey.

raisins

Raisins:

Raisins are the main resource of iron which helps to transmit the oxygen to tissues. Raisins are good for bone density and associated with lower risk of osteoporosis in women.

Raisins are good source of fiber and can help cure constipation.

cranberries

Cranberries:

A cranberry helps to combat the infections in the urinary bladder. Proanthocyanidin compounds in cranberry exhibit some anti-carcinogenic activity, quinic acid in cranberry helps to prevent the development of kidney stones.

Regular cranberry juice consumption for months can kill the H.pylori bacteria, which can cause stomach cancer and ulcers. Drinking cranberry juice daily reduces levels of LDL, and bad cholesterol.

cantaloup

Cantaloupe:

Cantaloupe contains vitamin C and beta-carotene which stops the radicals from damaging the inner structures of the organism. Cantaloupe has antioxidants that help us fight with heart diseases, high blood pressure,dibetes,cancer,aging and is good source of potassium, vitamin b6,niacin(vitamin b3),and dietary fiber.

Cantaloupe is beneficial for arthritis, obesity, fever, rheumatism, skin diseases, high blood pressure, abdominal and stomach gas etc.

mangoes

Mango:

Antioxidant vitamin C in mangoes helps to prevent the arthritis, used in wounds recovery and enforces the immune system.it is also valuable to combat acidity and poor digestion.

Green varieties of mangoes if brought unripe, put then in a pepper bag in a warm place and they will ripen in a day or two.

apricot

Apricot:

Apricots contain beta-carotene which stops radicals from damaging the inner structures of the organism and it is also very useful for our eyes. Beta-carotene forms the vitamin A which prevent from developing a series of cancer diseases, especially the skin cancer.

Apricots are useful in reducing infections or skin problems. Apricots are a good source of iron and potassium. Fresh juice of apricot leaves is useful in skin diseases. Apricot aid the digestion, if consumed before a meal. Apricot is highly valued as a gentle laxative and is beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Fresh juice of apricots, when mixed with glucose or honey, it forms a very cooling and soothing drink during fevers. Its many benefits include quenching the products from the body. It tones up the eyes, stomach, liver, heart and nerves supplying minerals and vitamins.

avocados

Avocados:

Oleic acid and unsaturated fats in this fruit decrease the level of cholesterol and increase the quantity of high density lipoproteins. One piece of avocado contains 81 calories, 8 gram of fats and 3 grams of carbohydrates.

In order to fasten the ripening process put avocados in a closed plastic bag with an apple or a banana. Replace the mayonnaise in sandwiches with pieces of avocado.

raspberries

Raspberries:

Raspberries contain the ellagic acid which helps decrease growth of cancer cells. Rich in vitamin c, folate, iron and potassium, raspberries, also provide high amounts of insoluble fiber as well as respectable amounts of the soluble fiber pectin, which helps control cholesterol levels. One glass of raspberries juice contains 60 calories, 1 gram of fat and 8 grams of carbohydrates.

Raspberries face mask helps to protect against the sun rays. Vitamin C antioxidant powers help fade age spots and discoloration.it also round out the skin to fill in minor wrinkles.

Healthy and tasty food during dieting

Healthy and tasty food during dieting

A couple of ways you can use adopt for healthy and tasty food while dieting.

1: fruit smoothies: fruit smoothies are made with real fruits, they are low fat and loaded with antioxidants, protein and fiber.it not only keeps you feeling full but satisfies your sweet tooth.

2: baked chicken: it’s a must that you include some sort of protein; go for baked chicken with salt,Pepper and lemon.

3: healthy salads: try a salad with chicken, dried fruits or low-cheese crumbles without any topping.

4: baked potatoes: Baked potatoes are good for you.Baked potatoes are low in calories and contain lot of potassium and vitamin C.

5: whole grains bread: whole grains bread is full of fiber. They are tastier, healthier and keep you Feeling full and satisfied a lot longer than white bread.

Truly a delight for all those dieting.

Health Benefits of Figs or Anjeer

Fig (Anjeer) benefits

Dried fig is inverted flower and seeds are the fruit actually.

Figs paste is good replacement for sugar; processed figs are used for making pie, pudding, cakes jam, jellies, and preserves.

Fig (fruit latex) is used as source of calcium, iron, copper, zinc, potassium, vitamin A (vit. A is 30% less in dried fig), vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin D and fiber. Fig has nutritive, diuretic, expectorant and laxative effects and is used in constipation, indigestion, piles, diabetes (fig leaves have anti-diabetic properties), cough, bronchitis, asthma, sexual weakness and weight gain after illness (soak 3 figs in milk overnight and eat them in morning enhances sexual power and weight).

fig

Adults need 1200mg calcium a day while ½ cup serving dried fig (121mg) provide 12% of daily needs which is almost the same as provided by 1 cup of unpacked cottage cheese.  Potassium mineral maintains body fluid balance and helps in lowering blood pressure. Potassium daily need is 4700mg a day from natural foods while half cup serving provides 507mg which is 10% of daily needs. Iron needs for women’s between 19-50 years age is 18mg a day while adults above 51 years need 8mg a day while ½ cup serving provides 1.5mg of iron which helps in oxygen transport through blood. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and improves bowel function. Adult women need 25g while man needs 35g fiber per day.

fig

 Weight loss and constipation prevention: 3 fig servings contain 5 grams of fiber which helps in healthy bowl    function and prevents constipation. Fiber helps to reduce weight and is good for obese people.

Prevention from coronary heart disease, cholesterol, colon cancer and post-menopausal breast cancer: 1/2cup serving of dried figs contain 7.3g of fiber, Soluble fiber in fig(pectin, gives protection against breast cancer, slows digestion and blood sugar control and helps lower blood cholesterol levels), mops cholesterol globules and cancer causing substances when moves through the digestive system while dried fig contains phenol, omega 3 and 6.these fatty acids reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

dry fig

In delayed periods: Filtered extract of boiled fig roots if used for few weeks, returns the cycle to normal.

In urinary stones and dysuria: Using two ounces of extract of fig boiled in water(57ml) twice daily sets right urinary disorders and melts small stones.

Hyper acidity: Burnt ash of fig fruit is highly alkaline in nature and teaspoonful is used before meal to counter hyperacidity.

In worm infestation:  Enzyme ficin in fig latex has anthelmintic activity and is useful especially against ascaris and tricharus type worm infestation.

Sore throats:  High mucilage content in fig heals sore throats.

Bittersweet Chocolate-Orange Fondue

Ingredients

8 Calimyrna figs (dried)

6 apricot halves (dried)

8 dates (dried)

1 orange peel (white pith removed cut into sections)

1 Kiwi fruit (peeled, each cut into 4 rounds)

2 bananas (cut into 12 rounds)

1 mango (cut into 1 inch pieces)

1 pear (Cut the pear into bite size pieces)

7 strawberries (hulled)

Angel food cake (or pound cake)

3 tbsps grand Marnier liqueur or other orange liqueur

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

8 Oz bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 and half teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel

Instructions

Bring whipping cream and grated orange peel to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add one tablespoon Grand Marnier and chopped chocolate; whisk until mixture is smooth. Remove fondue from heat and blend in remaining two tablespoons Grand Marnier.

Transfer fondue to fondue pot. Place over candle or Canned Heat burner. Serve with cake pieces and fruit for dipping.

Watermelon

Water melon:

           Water melons are low in calories but rich in vitamin A, B and C, juicy and nutritious. Water melon contains lycopene which helps boost the immune system. They have best antioxidants and good for cardiovascular diseases, colon cancer and diabetes. They contain no fat or cholesterol, they fill you up fast because it contains 92% water content, after eating 3-4 slices you feel filled and won’t be carving for more carbohydrates. Water melon can be used with barbeque and prevent you from overeating.

         Choose water melon which is symmetrical and firm, free from cuts and bruises, yellow area on watermelon surface indicates that water melon was on the ground while ripening under the sun and is sweet and juicy,slap it and if it sounds hollow then it is ripened.

 Water melon (citrullus lanatus), belongs to cucurbitaceae family. Butter nut, pumpkin, sweet melon, cucumber are some of the members of the same family.

Watermelon lemonade recipe

Ingredients

1(12-pound) watermelon (preferably seedless).

4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup sugar

16 cups ice cubes  

Garnish:

Fresh mint leaves and lemon slices

Preparation

Cut watermelon flesh into 3-inch pieces; remove seeds if there is any.

Make puree of water melon flesh in a blender with lemon juice, sugar, ice cubes and salt as per taste. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl and discard solids. Serve over ice.

If juice extracted many hours before, drink will separate in layers, re-blend before serving.

Bad foods

BAD FOODS

If you are of opinion that following foods are not good for health then you need to change your mind.

These are not bad foods at all.

PEANUT BUTTER:

Two leveled table spoon of peanut butter contains16 grams of fat (180calories) though it is high in fat but it does not mean it is fattening. It tastes good and really nutritious and helps in appetite regulation. Peanut butter provides protein and folate (B vitamin important for healthy development of new cells).

A teaspoon of whole nut variety carries only 30 calories. Peanut butter consumption is associated with lower total cholesterol, lower LDL (low density lipoprotein, bad cholesterol) and lower triglycerides, all are associated with lower cardio cardiovascular disease risk.

Eat only teaspoonful of natural peanut butter smeared on couple of oat cakes (under 150 calories) with no added sweeteners.

BUTTER AND CHEESE: 

When you need to choose among margarine (hydrogenated vegetable oil), buttery spread (mixture of soybean and canola oils extracted and oxidized by industrial solvents to form butter substitute) and liquid vegetable oils, always prefer butter.

Butter contains heat stable monounsaturated fats(human adipose tissue contains mostly the same and is body’s preferred fat for energy storage for later use).Excess glucose is even converted to palmitic acid(saturated fat before storage)if saturated fat is toxic why nature made our bodies to produce this in large quantity for energy storage. This needs your consideration. Butter from grass fed varieties of animals is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and extremely low in omega 6, as long as you are not consuming lot of omega 6 you don’t need to eat omega 3; There is also CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) in grass fed animal varieties butter which is a naturally occurring trans-fat and have potential anticancer properties.

Grass fed varieties animal butter and cheese contain vitamin K2 which has potent anticancer, anti-osteoporosis and anti-atherosclerosis effects. One ounce of cheese contains130 calories.

Always choose individually wrapped fat free cheese.

COCONUT OIL

Avoid ---oils rich in omega 6 fatty acids like corn oil and vegetable oil and prefer to consume virgin coconut oil (120calories per table spoon)

 which contains medium chain triglycerides and metabolize faster than long chain varieties e.g. sunflower oil. They are rarely stored as fat because body prefer to use them for energy. It is found that supplementing women’s diet with 2 table spoon of coconut oil per day fueled reduction in abdominal obesity and elevation of HDL (high density lipoprotein, good cholesterol) level but there was no negative impact on LDL or blood pressure.

EGGS

Saturated fats and trans-fats are known as major cause in raising blood cholesterol than dietary cholesterol (in egg yolk). People who eat egg in breakfast felt more satisfied and ate less at lunch.

Egg yolk contain lutein and zeaxanthin which are linked with reduced risk for age related macular degeneration (AMD) which is the leading cause of blindness in people over 50years of age, egg also contain choline(micro nutrient necessary for fat metabolism and lipid clearance from liver)which protects against fatty liver, choline is the precursor of acetylcholine( important brain chemical in the formation of retention of memory),egg yolk also contain pre formed vitamin A which our body absorbs  far better than beta carotene, vitamin E, vitamin K2 and some omega 3 fatty acids. Single egg yolk contains nearly recommended daily allowance (RDA) for dietary cholesterol and also contains zinc, iron, vitamin A and Vitamin D

Egg white alone do not tastes good and is nutritionally bereft also, egg yolk do not adversely affect cardiovascular system.

Hardboiled egg makes a great snack and has only around 70 calories, make it sure it should not be accompanied by fattening companions such as butter, bacon and cheese.

RED MEAT 

Red meat is considered to be associated with heart diseases and wide waist lines but red meat is stellar source of satisfying protein (known ally in weight management), it requires time and energy to digest and helps to gain metabolically active muscles which burn more calories at rest than fat.

Grass fed varieties contains high concentration of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) which is associated with lower body fat percentage. CLA disrupts enzymes that help deposit and store fat.

Lean cuts of beef are low fat, source of protein and iron (mineral essential for carrying oxygen from lungs to cells throughout the body) and child bearing women are particularly deficient in it.

Select deep red steaks with relatively small amount of fat.

POTATOES 

Potatoes have high glycemic index(GI),tends to cause spike in blood sugar and insulin helps glucose get into the cells, it is considered that it can cause some problem to diabetics but potatoes are good source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C . A high GI potato becomes a low GI meal if added with little olive oil because it slows down the absorption of potato carbohydrates.

If you want baked potatoes don’t add topping of butter or cheese on it instead use plain yoghurt.

BANANA

Green banana difficult to eat but it contains a type of dietary fiber known as resistant starch that our body cannot absorb and gives the feeling of fullness, also smell of banana helps reduce appetite. Resistant starch increases post meal fat burning. Butyrate is the byproduct of unabsorbed carbohydrates (which inhibit the body’s ability to burn carbohydrates forcing it to burn fat).

Make a smoothie of green banana in blender and sip it.