- Neem leaves or turmeric pieces or garlic flakes tied in a pouch when place in the rice container will keep insects at bay.
- If you added too much salt in your curry, add rice powder to adjust the taste
- To make sour curd less sour, you can add few cups of water to it. After 30 minutes remove water collected on top.
- Adding garlic to your preparations will control flatulence.
- Add Toor dal gram and methi seeds while grinding batter for Dosa if you want paper thin and crispy dosas.
- 3-4 cloves placed in sugar container will keep the ants at bay.
- Place a blotting paper at the bottom of the biscuit container to keep biscuits fresh for a longer time.
- When you are packing apple for lunch, apply lime juice on the cut portions of the apple to prevent browning and for the fruit to look white and fresh for a long time
- Mashed banana can be used as an effective body coolant when applied over your skin.
- Adding a few pinches of turmeric and a small spoon of ghee to dal before pressure cooking will make the dal taste better.
Note
All the quantities mentioned in the recipe are optional.
They can be used according to the taste required.
Because different people like different tastes.
Some like more spicy n some less spicy.
Enjoy the food accordingly.
The Food Guide Pyramid is an easy way to create a healthy diet. It consists of 6 food groups and 4 levels. You should eat more servings per day from the lower levels, fewer from the higher ones. Your age, gender, activity level and overall health will ultimately determine which type of diet is best for you, but the pyramid is a great place to start.
Grains form the lowest level and the foundation of the pyramid. Grains contain complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, iron, protein, magnesium and fiber. Eat 6 to 11 servings each day (at least 50% of your total calories) from this group, which includes cereals, rice and pasta.
Fruits and vegetables are the next level. These foods are naturally fat- and cholesterol-free, as well as low in sodium. They also contain a rich supply of vitamins A and C, folate, potassium, magnesium and fiber, which may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Be sure to get 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
Dairy, meat and meat alternatives are on the pyramid's third level. Dairy products – such as cheese and milk – provide calcium, protein, B vitamins and, when fortified, vitamins D and A. The meat and meat alternatives – which include poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts – are rich sources of protein, phosphorus, vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, magnesium, iron, niacin and thiamin. Eat 2 to 3 servings from each of these groups daily.
The top of the pyramid is for fats, oils and sweets. These foods are all high in calories, but low in nutritional value. Foods with high fat content include margarine, butter, salad dressing, mayonnaise, cream, cream cheese and sauces. Everything from cake, pie and doughnuts to soft drinks falls in the "sweets" category. Eat very sparingly from this group.
Source of info : www.pennhealth.com
