Sunday, April 11, 2010

How to detangle your hair

Take a wide tooth comb and part your hair into four sections.
Using a clean empty spray bottle, fill it with pure Aloe Vera juice.
 Take one section of the hair and spray the juice onto it so that it is nearly saturated. Repeat for all other sections of the hair.
 When you are done, start to comb through the hair working from the first section you started with to the last.
Your hair should be easier to comb through.

Nausea relief

quick way to relieve nausea may be right in your garden: a few leaves of sage brewed as a tea.
The ground sage in your seasoning drawer will do as well, but strain it through a cloth first.
A bit more palatable version is the Blackberry Sage blend offered by Republic of Tea.

Foods you should eat daily

Food: Vitamin/Nutrient Tomatoes
Lycopene Yogurt
Live, active bacterial cultures and calcium Avocados
Potassium and glutathione Chili peppers
Capsaicin Dark, leafy greens
Calcium Salmon
Omega-3 fatty acids Carrots
 Beta-carotene and alpha-carotene Kiwi fruit 
Vitamin C Beans 
Fiber and protein Dark berries
Antioxidants

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

CHOCOLATE CAKE

INGREDENTS
  1. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, or vegetable oil, plus more for pans.
  2. 3/4 cup Cocoa, plus more for pans
  3. 2 cups sugar
  4. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  5. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  6. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  7. 1 teaspoon salt
  8. 1 cup milk, room temperature
  9. 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
  10. 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  11. 1 cup boiling water

 

RAS MALI

INGREDENTS
  1. Fresh Paneer - 200 gram or Milk(2 liter)
  2. Half-half milk - 0.75 liter
  3. Skim milk powder - 2 Tspn
  4. Cardamom powder - 1 tspn
  5. Fresh lime juice - 1 tspn
  6. Non Fat Yogurt - 1 Tspn
  7. Grated Almonds and Pistachios - 5 pieces each
  8. Sugar - 2 cups
  9. Water - 5 cups
  10. Saffron - 4-7 Strands

 

CHICKEN KORMA


  1.      INDREDIENTS
  2. Chicken 2pounds (918 gms)
  3. 2 medium Onions Chopped
  4. 3 medium Tomatoes (Chopped)
  5. Yogurt 1/2 cup (100 gms)
  6. 3 teaspoons Garlic Paste (21 gms)
  7. 3 teaspoons Ginger Paste (21 gms)
  8. 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil (137.5 gms)
  9. 1 1/2 Chili Powder (Red Chili Powder)
  10. 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  11. 10 Curry Leaves
  12. Fistfull Coriander Leaves (dhaniya)
  13. Salt to taste
  14. Cloves (Whole) (3 gms)
  15. Raw Sliced Almonds (12 gms)
  16. 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds (1.8 gms)
  17. 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Cumin, Jeera)(1 gm)
  18. Cardamom (2 gms)
  19. 1 inch Cinnamon Sticks (flat) (2.5 gms)
  20. 1/2 cup Grated Fresh Coconut (40 gms

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients


1 cup yogurt


1 tablespoon lemon juice


2 teaspoons ground cumin


1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


2 teaspoons cayenne pepper


2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper


1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger


4 teaspoons salt, or to taste


3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces


4 long skewers






1 tablespoon butter


1 clove garlic, minced


1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped


2 teaspoons ground cumin


2 teaspoons paprika


3 teaspoons salt, or to taste


1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce


1 cup heavy cream


1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Deboning a Chicken Breast

1. The breast might have cartilage, bone, and tendons remaining from the original removal of the breast from the whole chicken.






2. Remove the entire wing from the breast, being careful to leave as much meat as possible on the breast portion. We like to remove the wing tips (as shown in the photo), saving the tips for stock, and using the wings in another recipe.






Chicken Wing Recipes


3. Next, separate the meat from the ribs. With the breast skin-side up, start at the breastbone and use your knife to make a cut along the length of the bone.










Make short, scraping cuts very close to the ribs, while gently pulling the meat away with your other hand.










Continue to cut with your knife close to the bone, and remember, never cut towards your fingers.






Reserve the bones for making stock (keep them in the freezer in a zipper bag until you're ready to use them) or discard them.






4. Remove as much skin from the breast as you would like. Keep in mind a skinless breast contains less fat than a breast with skin intact. However, a skinless breast will require a small amount of added fat to sear or fry it nicely. You can cut the chicken breast into small chunks to add to a stir fry, cut it into strips, or leave the chicken breast whole to be fried, barbequed, or seared





















Mama's Asian Chicken and Rice

                                        Ingredients

1/3 cup warm water


1/4 cup packed brown sugar


2 tablespoons orange juice


2 tablespoons soy sauce


2 tablespoons ketchup


1 tablespoon white vinegar


4 cloves garlic, minced


1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes


1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder


1 teaspoon grated orange peel


2 tablespoons olive oil


1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed






1 cup water


1 cup uncooked white rice






2 teaspoons cornstarch


2 tablespoons cold water
chopped green onions for garnish
Directions



In a bowl, stir together

Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients


3 1/2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced


1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces


4 green onions, sliced


4 stalks celery, sliced thin


1/2 cup walnuts, chopped


2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted


                                 6 ounces Chinese noodles, heated briefly to crisp


                                 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar


                                 4 tablespoons white sugar


                                 1 teaspoon salt


                                 1/2 cup peanut oil
1. Place a pizza stone on a lower oven rack. Preheat the oven between 450 and 500 degrees F (250 to 260 degrees C)--the stone needs heat up while the oven heats. Generally, the hotter the oven, the better the pizza will be. Large thick-crusted pizzas might need the oven's temperature to be closer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) in order to cook completely before the toppings burn. A great way to create a crunchy crust is to preheat a baking sheet or cast iron skillet in the bottom of the oven. Once you load the pizza, toss ice cubes into the hot pan to create a burst of steam.


2. Once the pizza dough has been formed and placed on a dusted peel (see Forming Pizza Crust instructional guide), lightly brush the crust with olive oil. This helps ensure a golden brown, crispy crust rather than a dry, dusty outer crust. However, oil is not required; for a lower-fat pizza, skip the oil altogether.



HOW TO KNOW WETHER YOU HAVE SKIN CANCER OR NOT


Skin cancer is one of the most growing types of cancer in the world. To protect your self I must recommend having a medical check up once a month by your family physician.

At the present time there are three most deadly types of cancer. They can be noticeable someone knows exactly what to look for. Melanoma is one of the major types of skin cancer, the most serious one. This type of skin cancer is by far the most difficult to get rid of once it spread through out the body so, fast detection and therapy are essential. Skin cancer, of any type, may normally be treated with success in its earlier phases.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer starts out in the cells of breasts, both male and female (but is 100 times more frequent in females). Symptoms of breast cancer often start out as lumps in the breast (which is why you should often check for lumps the correct way), but the lump can quickly move on to changing the shape of the breast, as well as color, and even single nipple discharge. Oh, and inverted nipples. Yikes! Breast cancer claims up to 500,000 lives per year, worldwide.

Lung Cancer

When cell growth in lung tissue is going at an uncontrolled rate, it is almost a garunteed sign that it is cancer spreading. Spreading through the lungs and even past them, these cancer cells are very tricky to detect at an early stage. Lung cancer is actually the most common "cancer related death" in men, and secondarily in women. This should come as no surprise however, many lung cancer diagnoses can be attributed to smoking cigarettes. Lung cancer is responsible for 1.3 million deaths worldwide, every year. Symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing (even coughing up blood), and weight loss. With treatment, your 5 year survival rate is only 14%. Maybe now would be a good time to quit smoking?




BLOOD CANCER

There are two main forms of Leukema; Acute Leukemia and Chronic Leukemia.



Acute Leukemia is when there is a rapid increase immature blood cells. All the extra immature blood cells causes crowding which prevents bone marrow from being able to create healthy blood cells. Acute Leukemia is the most common form of Leukemia in children.






Chronic Leukemia is when there is a build up of abnormal matgure white blood cells. Chornic Leukemia takes much longer to progress and is often monitored after discovering the cancer in an attempt to wait for the pefect time to treat the disease. Chronic Leukemia surfaces much more in older patients although younger patients are not immune to it.




Every year, 250,000 individuals are diagnosed with some form of Leukemia representing roughly 2.5% of all cancer cases.

Pancreatic Cancer

Located in the pancreas, this gastrointestinal cancer is diagnosed in 42,470 individual people per year in the United States, and of that number, 35,240 die from it. Europeans aren't so lucky when it comes to this disease either, with more than 60,000 diagnosed each year. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are very tough to diagnose because there are very little symptoms at all. It is known as the "silent killer". The most common sypmtoms are usually overlooked, like abdominal pain, back pain, weight loss, and even jaundice.




BRAIN CANCER

Brain cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer due to its sensitive area. Brain surgery might not always be effective, and in many cases is not. Brain cancer is responsible for approximately 13,000 Deaths per year in the United States, including young children. The symptoms are usually headaches and increased pressure on the head due to the swelling of tumors, other symptoms include naseau, vomiting, dilated pupils and even altered states of consciousness.


SKIN CANCER

Malignant growths on the skin are something to watch out for. The most common skin cancers are melanoma (which you can get from being out in the sun's UV rays for extended periods of time), and basal cell cancer. Tumors are clearly visible on the skin, because it generally forms on the outer layer of skin. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the most often treated. Only a small percentage of people die from this disease. With approximately 2,300 deaths per year, this deadly cancer is still nothing to joke about.

CANCER

Cancer is one of the most wide spread diseases on this planet and affects hundreds of millions of people each year. Cancer alone is responsible for 13% of all human deaths, which if you don't have a calculator means that more than 1 in 8 people will eventually die as a result of cancer.







If you are unfamiliar with cancer, it is a classifcation of diseases where cells display uncontrolled growth which wind up invading adjecent tissues and can occasionally spread to other areas in the body.






Cancer can either be the result of excessive carcinogens consumption resulting in mutated cells, or plain old genetic abnormalities. Cancer from carcinogens can be avoided by reducing your exposure to said carcinogens as well as by consuming plenty of foods containing antioxidants

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Botulism and symptoms

A severe form of food poisoning is called botulism. This is caused by toxins produced by bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum. Botulism is caused by the use of improperly canned or other wise preserved foods, especially meat. The toxin produced by these bacteria is very powerful and has selective action on central nervous system, causing cardiac or respiratory paralysis.






SYMPTOMS






The early symptoms of this disease are fatigue, dizziness, double vision, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.



HOW TO KNOW IS YOR PARTNER CHEATING YOU

To know if your partner is cheating you, observe if she or he lacks of enthusiasm in sex.
If he starts a fight without any reason.
 If there are repeated calls a day to an unknown number.
 For girls this is the best sign of cheating if your husband is washing his clothes upon returning home.


HOW TO PRESERVE RICE GRAINS FROM INSECTS

                                  To store and preserve rice grains for a long time add a few cloves of garlic in the container used for storing rice grains.
This will help protect the rice grains from all kind of insects and worms

LOWER PACK PAIN EXERCISE

LOWER BACK PAIN EXERCISE



This yoga exercise is commonly known as Mari C Asana. This exercise is especially helpful to remove lower back pain problems that ate faced by every one. This exercise will also help in improving shoulder strength. Increase body fitness and also help in increasing attraction of thigh.


STEP1


Place a chair with a wall and now put your one leg on it so that your thigh touches the wall and place your both hands on your hips.


STEP 2


Place a piece of board along the wall whose level is same as your shoulder now keep the board with your hands.


STEP 3


Now move towards your right side but before moving keep your hands on left and right corners of board. Now move your neck and head slowly towards right.


STEP 4


Keep your self in this position for 20-30 seconds and take normal breath. Now you should become straight release your breath. Put your arms down and also straight our leg and repeat the procedure with other leg


Repeat this exercise 3-4 times

EASY WAY TO CALCULATE YOUR GIVE BIRTH DATE

Want to predict when you will deliver your new baby? Try to use Naegele formula as described below : 1. Define you last menstruation date (Dm / Mm / Ym) 2. Use Naegele formula : - Day : Dm + 7 - Month : Mm - 3 - Year: yM + 1 Example : if your first day of last mentruation was at 01 June 2010 Then Dm = 01 , Mm = 6, Ym = 2010 Predicted giving birth date : 08 March 2011

HOW TO PREVENT SHAMPOO FROM ENTERING BABY EYES

When shampooing your baby's hair, put Vaseline on eyesbrows.
This way shampoo will not get in baby's eyes
Your baby have a nice bath and would not cry

HOW TO TEACH YOUR BABY TO STAND

If you want to teach your baby to stand to encourage walking all you have to do is stand baby up and support them by holding their thighs.
Once they have gained some balance slowly let go and see if they can stand alone.
 Do this several times a day until they get it. It works.




How to avoid a diaper rash

I've found that the best way to prevent/treat diaper rash is with Vaseline.
 It works great, is easy to get off, and is inexpensive.
It will make baby skin soft and help to prevent rashes




HOW TO TEACH NEW BORN ABOUT DAY OR NIGHT

My newborn son used to sleep right throughout the day and be wide awake at night. I started to keep his surroundings and the house noisy and play with him during the day. At night I spoke to him in a soft tone, didn't play with him and sing lullabies to him to fall asleep. Now he sleeps all throughout the night and has short naps during the day. It takes time so don't give up.





HOW TO HAVECOMFORTABLE SLEEP FOR YOUR BABY

Before laying baby in crib,
warm the crib with a heating pad.
Remove pad just before laying baby down.
 The already warm bed will simulate mothers' body warmth and baby may rest easier.




TIP FOR BREST FEEDING

It is easy to pump breastmilk.
To pump with the greatest ease,
let your baby nurse on one breast while you pump the other breast.


HOW TO PREVENT INFANT HAIR FALL

If you want to help your infant keep from rubbing their hair out, lay a piece of silk or satin against anything that they will lay their head against, like their bed, carseat, swing, etc.
Without the silk or satin, most infants rub their hair out against these surfaces becuase it dries their hair out and it breaks off.
By using silk, it helps the hair retain moisture, and prevent breakage.

Sparkling white teeth without any Expense

Forget all the expensive whitening toothpastes on the market.
All you need to do is dip your toothbrush into a tub of Bicarbonate of Soda once a day and brush away.
The Bicarbonate of Soda will clean and whiten your teeth, without the horrendous costs.
Just make sure you still use a ordinary fluoride toothpaste twice a day to keep decay at bay.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

TIP TO STOP BLOOD FROM CUT

If you have cut yourself and are having trouble getting it to stop bleeding apply flour to the area.
This no substitute for stiches, seek medical attention immediately if feel you may need it.


Remedy for bloody noses

The next time you get a nose bleed here is a good tip to do! Get an onion and cut it in half, and then hold it up to your nose, it will stop the bleeding! The fumes from the onion act as a natural coagulant and stop the bleeding

Best Way To Cook Pasta

Use a lightweight pot for boiling pasta; water will come to its initial boil faster and will return to the boil faster, too, saving time and preventing the pasta from clumping at the bottom of the pot.


How To Cook Canned Chickpeas

One of the keys to cooking a great chickpea recipe is not to use canned soaked chickpeas as they are. Instead, bring them to boil such that they become even softer. Also keep a portion of chickpeas aside and mash them with some boiled potatoes to mix it later with the rest of chickpeas. This gives thicker gravy to the chickpea recipe.




AVOIDE EXCESS CALORIES WHILE COOKING CHICKEN

1.Choose breast meat.
 2.Remove the skin.
3.Roast, broil, poach, or grill chicken instead of frying it.
 4.Broil with wine instead of butter.
5.Take advantage of non-caloric pan sprays

DIGITAL SPOON FOR KOOKING MEASUREMENT

Accurate measurements of ingredients is key to quality cooking.
Relying on teaspoonful as a measurement standard is a recipe for disastrous results esp. while baking and in humid environments.
It is useful to use a digital spoon scale (available here, for example HERE I HAVE SHOWH YOU A BANNER ON MY RIGHT SIDE for accurate volumetric measurements of these kind. To beginners, it is a spoon fitted with a weight sensor and a digital display. Brilliant and useful idea

Healthy cooking secrets



A healthy eating plan doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your favorite foods or give up flavor.
All that's needed is a little adjustment, an open mind, and an experimental spirit.
Try some of these tips when preparing your favorite home-cooked meals to make them lower in fat and more healthful.


TIP TO LOWER YOUR CHOLESTROL

FOLLOW THE TIP AND YOU CAN SEE RESULTS
Replace butter or margarine with olive oil.
When added to vegetables, it tastes like you have added salted butter, without the extra salt and bad fats.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

How to water your indoor plants

The best way to water house plants is from the bottom. Place plant in a sink/bowl full of water (room temperature) and let soak until plant is noticeably heavier. This is a great tip for plants that have become root bound and the soil is very compact. If you water a plant in this condition from the top, the water will run straight out of the pot and the root system will never get proper hydration. Soak Time: 1-1.5 hours unless soil is very dry and compact then you should soak overnight.

TIP TO KEEP YOUR CUT CLOWERS ALIVE LONGER

Give Them Some Pop: If your cut flowers are looking a little wilted, try giving them some life by adding carbonated lemon-lime soda to their vase. Just don’t grab the sugar free version- they like it sweet!






Pour in the Vinegar: If your flowers are looking a bit thirsty, you can also try giving them this vinegar mix: 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 quart water. Touch Up Their Roots: Add 2 drops household bleach, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 quart water

New way to decorate a flower garden

So instead of just planting the flowers that you buy in your garden giving you the same old look, try sprucing it up a little with a cutesty idea!!!!! Get some terra cotta planters that the plants you bought will fit in, plant the plants in the terra cotta pots, then plant the terra cotta pots into the ground about half way. You can also paint the terra cotta pots for an even brighter look!!!!!

How to ripen your tomatoes

If you planted your tomato plants fairly late in the season then you probably have one last round of tomatoes ready to pick. One great tip to remember is that you can pick the tomatoes when they are green and then place them in a paper bag. Store the bag in a cool and dark place for a day or two. When you open the bag the next time, you will see that the tomatoes have turned a nice red color.

Freeze Whole Red Tomatoes

Freeze whole red tomatoes to save time and energy. Pick ripe, unblemished tomatoes. Wash and pat dry. Place on a freezer rack. The frozen tomatoes add great vine-ripe flavor to soups, stews and sauces. Use in any recipe which calls for a can of tomatoes. Frozen tomatoes have less sodium, a bonus for those with high blood pressure. If the tomato skin is unappealing, just skim it from the pan. People who buy large quantities of tomatoes from a farmer’s market can do the same.




TIP TO MAKE YOUR FLOWERS FRESH LONGER

Flowers are very important for our garden to look beautiful. So we should take care of them below is the tip to make your flowers longer. Follow it carefully

To help your vased flowers last longer remove them from the water when they start looking droopy, cut the bottoms of the stems, replace water with fresh water and add an aspirin. This should give new life to them.

HOW TO REMOVE STRAINS ON TEETH

Teeth are very important for us so we should take care of our teeths. Teeth also reflects your personality. So  am telling you a tip to remove stains on your teeth.
After brushing your teeth, rub the skin of a lemon or lime on your teeth. It will remove light stains, and slightly whiten your teeth. Don't expect dramatic results, but it does help.




 

NATURALL TREATMENT ACNE SPOTS

  • Stubborn spots can vanish when you apply honey to them and leave on for as long as possible. Honey draws moisture from its surroundings. Germs need moisture to thrive so when this is drawn away they die and the skin can heal. Or you can also try rice water. Wait till the rice is half boiled and sticky, then take a few teaspoonfuls of the water. Apply on your face and leave on for 5 minutes or until it has dried before rinsing off.

SOLUTION FOR DULL HAIRS


Wash your hair with your normal shampoo. Then you will want to condition it. When it's time to rinse the conditioner out use cool water to rinse the conditioner. I do this every time and have great shine to my hair. if you follow the above mensioned tip your dry hair problem can be easily solved.