See How Pains Are Directly Related to Emotional States

Headache can be caused by stress life. If someone has chronic headaches they have to grab some time for themselves on daily basis. Relaxing may help you to relieve  your body from head pain.

Neck pain implies the need to forgive.  Refusing to see other sides of the question. Stubbornness, Inflexibility. It may be to forgive yourself or to forgive to some person. It is very important to focus on things that you love about yourself or what  others love in you.

Pain in the shoulders is sign that person carries a heavy emotional  burden. Shoulder carry everything.  It represent  our ability to carry our experiences in our life joyously. We  make life a burden by our attitude.To solve this problem share the load with friends or family.

Upper Back pain manifests lack of emotional  support, Feeling unloved , hoding back love. Probably the person is holding  back feelings or doesn't feel appreciated. Just talk about feelings with your parner or close friend.

Middle Back: Guilt, stuck in the past. Get off my back.

Lower Back: It shows that the person has  Financial worries. Sit down & focus on managing Money.

Elbows: Elbow & Arm pain signifies a lack of Flexibility. Represent changing directions & accepting  new experiences. Try not to resist the natural changes in your life.

Pain in the hands may be caused by a lack of friends. Try to meet new people.

Fear of change, moving or waiting on a big decision can cause the hip pain. Make the changes step by step.

Pain in the knee is a sign of high-self esteem, Stubborn Pride & ego. Inability to bend, Fear, Inflexibility. Want give in. May be you should try to do some volunteering work & remember no one is perfect.

Calf pain is caused by stress , emotional tension or jealousy. May be it is time to let go the jealousy or any big  stressor in your life.

Pain in the ankle means you need more pleasure in your life.Inability & guilt. Try to enjoy the little things & every  moment in your life.

Foot pain occurs if you fight with depression. Depression is a specific disease, but for a start  try to find a new hobby or just adopt a pet.

NOTE: In a very real sense, you have two brains, one inside your skull & one in your gut & the greatest concentration  of Serotonin, which is involved in mood control, depression & suppressing aggression, is actually found within your intestines, & not in your Brain.

Other Connections:

• ARTHRITIS: Feeling unloved. criticism, resentment.
• BONE BREAKS/ FRACTURES: Rebelling against authority.
• BURSITIS: Repressed anger .
• INFLAMMATION:  Fear, Seeing red, inflammed thinking.
• JOINT PAIN: Represent changes in direction in life & the ease of these movement.
• LOSS OF BALANCE:  Not centered , scattered thinking.
• SCIATICA:  Being hypocritical, Fear of money & future.
• SLIPPED DISC: Indecisive, feeling totally unsupported by life.
• SPRAINS: Not wanting to move in a certain direction in life. anger & resistance.
• STIFFNESS: Rigid, stiff thinking.
• WEAKNESS: A need for mental rest.

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Fried Shrimp Avocado Rolls with Chili Mayo Sauce recipe

Ingredients:

10 shrimps
1 avocado
1 bunch of cilantro
5 spring roll wrappers
Salt and pepper
Flour
Water
Cooking oil
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
1/4 lemon
Iceberg lettuce

Directions:

1. Mix together 1 tablespoon of flour with 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.
2. Peel and devein the shrimps. Belly side up, make 4-5 shallow cuts along the length of the belly, being careful not to slice all the way through. Peel and slice avocado.
3. Cut the spring roll wrappers in half to make triangles. Place one shrimp onto the center of the triangles, making sure the tail sticks out of the wrapper, followed by a slice of avocado and a few sprigs of cilantro.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Roll the wrappers up, securing the edges with the flour/water mixture.
5. Deep fry in oil at 325 F. until crispy and golden brown.
6. To make the sauce, combine mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce.
7. Serve with lettuce leaves, lemon slices and sauce.

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Sardines and Jalapeńo poppers!

Why not celebrate this festive season with your family and impress them at the same time with our delicious Sardines and Jalapeńo poppers! Serves 12.

Sardines and Jalapeńo poppers Recipe

Filling
1 x 425g Lucky Star Sardines in Tomato Sauce 100g Mozzarella cheese, grated
30ml fresh coriander, chopped
1 lime, finely grated zest and juice
salt and milled black pepper

Poppers
12 fresh or pickled jalapeno peppers 50g cake flour
salt and milled black pepper
2 eggs, whisked
50g fresh breadcrumbs
oil, for frying

To serve
fresh coriander leaves lime wedges

Filling
Drain the Lucky Star Sardines. Place the Lucky Star Sardines into a mixing bowl and break into small chunks. Add the remaining ingredients and mix to combine.

Poppers
Make a slit in each of the jalapeno peppers and scoop out and discard the seeds. Fill the now hollow peppers with the filling mixture. Place the stuffed peppers in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

Mix the flour and salt and pepper into a bowl. Coat each pepper in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then into the whisked egg and finally coat in the fresh breadcrumbs.

Heat the oil for deep frying. Fry the poppers, in batches, until golden brown and crisp all over. Drain on paper towel. Serve warm with fresh coriander and lime wedges.

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Importance of having white and healthy teeth

Here are the 3 key points that make obtaining white and healthy teeth critical.

1) Smiling is the key towards success

Did you notice that almost all successful folks smile? Did you follow exactly how much do individuals occupied into politics smile through the election activities? In reality, this all carries a really founded justification: smiling means hope, wealth and naturally trust. The renowned life instructor Tony R. endorses smiling a lot and so do 99% of all personal development authorities on the market. Having yellow-colored teeth will certainly create the incorrect perception. Don't let this disappoint you. Discover a way to bleach your smile today and keep on smiling!

2) People judge the way you look

Regardless of how intelligent, compassionate or simple you are, modern day civilization will invariably evaluate you based on your appearance. Arriving at an employment interview with those tarnished teeth will obviously substantially decrease your likelihood of being taken for that job. Totally, identically can probably be said about the rest within this existence. Individuals got accustomed to make their very first perception when watching at what you are dressed up in, what type of hair style you've got and definitely they pay primary attention to the color of your teeth. This is the reason It is advisable to perhaps purchase your personal whitening package or maybe discover another method of getting that better smile without delay.

3) It is time to spruce up your self-confidence

It was verified that having perfectly sparkling and white teeth can certainly create significant difference, even if you're in business or perhaps trying to find a date for the night. Having bent or yellow teeth make you feel un-confident as well as a little bit ashamed of your self. Alternatively, when most of these "visual appearance" challenges tend to be repaired, all you need to undertake is focus on the stuff you say to be able to achieve your goals and get to the level that you like. Whiten your teeth today so that you can strengthen your self confidence and be able to socialize more.

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healthy, delicious breakfast drink!

Did you know many smoothies that aid in weight loss are comprised of blueberries? The recipe is a little complicated but worth it, because once you're done, you've got a healthy, delicious breakfast drink!

Ingredients

1/2 of a large banana

1/3 cup of soy protein

1/2 tablespoon of flaxseed oil

1/4 cup of frozen blueberries

1/2 tablespoon of apple juice concentrate or honey

1 teaspoon of psyllium seed husks

8 ounces of water

 Method

Break the banana into pieces, place all the ingredients into your blender, and blend until mostly smooth.

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PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)

SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF WOMEN SUFFER from headaches, mood swings, bloating, and other problems that threaten their relationships, work life, and well-being.

PMS has been known by women for many years. However, within the past 30 or so years, pharmaceutical companies have targeted and created a market to treat this normal part of a woman's cycle as a disease.

Premenstrual syndrome refers to the collection of symptoms or sensations women experience as a result of high hormone levels before, and sometimes during, their periods.

One type of PMS is characterized by anxiety, irritability Mood swings & depression around cycle time, Breast tenderness, Vaginal dryness or itchiness, Cyclic insomnia, night sweats & fatigue. These feelings are usually relieved with the onset of bleeding. Most likely, this type relates to the balance between estrogen and progesterone. If estrogen predominates, anxiety occurs. If there's more progesterone, depression may be a complaint.

Sugar craving, fatigue and headaches signify a different type of PMS. In addition to sugar, women may crave chocolate, white bread, white rice, pastries, and noodles. These food cravings may be caused by the increased responsiveness to insulin related to increased hormone levels before menstruation. In this circumstance, women may experience symptoms of low blood sugar; their brains are signaling a need for fuel. A consistent diet that includes complex carbohydrates will provide a steady flow of energy to the brain and counter the ups and downs of blood sugar variations.

Simple Steps to ease PMS

Take care of your diet.

This means:
• Cut out caffeine.
• Stop eating refined flour, sugar, and processed foods.
• Stop drinking alcohol.
• Balance your blood sugar by eating protein, such as a protein shake, eggs, and nut butters, for breakfast.
• Eat evenly throughout the day and don’t skip meals.
• Don’t eat within three hours of bedtime.
• Increase fiber in your diet from vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, beans, and whole grains. Increase omega-3 fats by eating more fish and walnuts.
• Eat organic food, especially animal products, to avoid environmental estrogens from pesticides.

Take supplements.

A number of supplements have been shown to help ease PMS symptoms by improving metabolic function and hormone metabolism. Here are the superstars:
• Calcium citrate.
• Vitamin B6 ,folate and vitamin B12.
• Evening primrose oil
• EPA/DHA (omega 3 fats)
• A good daily multivitamin (all the nutrients work together)
• Iso-flavones from soy
• Replacing healthy bacteria in the gut also helps normalize estrogen and hormone metabolism. Take 5 to 10 billion live organisms in a daily probiotic supplement.

Get moving.

Exercise is very important for balancing hormones. Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, 4 to 5 times a week.

Address stress.

Dealing with stress is also critical. Take a hot bath at night, get a massage, try yoga, learn deep breathing or meditation.

If your symptoms are severe and are affecting your daily life, you should consult a Gynecologist for Medical intervention.

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Crispy chicken pops recipe

Prep. time 15 mins, Cook time 5 mins, Total time 20 mins

Recipe type: Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Serves: Serves 4

Ingredients

4 large skinless, de-boned chicken breasts

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon cracked pepper

3 eggs

oil, for frying.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large, deep pot. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks. Place the flour into a bowl and add the spices then whisk well to combine. Place the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk well.

Coat the chicken first in the flour, dusting off the excess, then in the egg and again in the flour. You can repeat this step to create a thicker coating.

Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is crisp and golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.

Serve with fresh lemon and ketchup for dipping.

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Fried chicken recipe

Recipe type: Dinner, Chicken
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Chicken

8-10 chicken pieces, skin on (drumsticks, thighs, wings are bet)

For the buttermilk soak

500 gm. buttermilk

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

3 garlic cloves, bruised

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

For the flour breading

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon celery salt

2 liters canola oil for frying

For the roasted corn salad

4 ears of corn

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 red onion, finely chopped

1 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley

1 red chili, finely chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

juice of 1 lime

salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

To soak the chicken, combine the buttermilk with all the spices (I do this in a large ziploc bag) and add the chicken. Mix well to ensure the chicken is well coated then place in a large bowl and place in the fridge for 8-24 hours).

When you are ready to cook the chicken, remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk and allow the excess to drip off.

Combine all the ingredients for the breading in a large bowl and place the chicken in the flour. Press the flour into the chicken to make sure it's well covered. If you want extra crunch, you could double dip to create a thicker coating.

Heat the oil in a pot and fry the chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown (around 10-15 minutes depending on size). Drain the chicken on kitchen paper before serving.

To make the salad, roast the corn in a pre-heated oven (250°c with grill on) until charred.

Slice the corn off the cob and place in a bowl with the remaining ingredients. Serve with the fried chicken.

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Fried chicken and creamy coleslaw sandwich

Fried chicken and creamy coleslaw sandwich

Fried chicken and creamy coleslaw sandwich recipe

Prep. time 20 mins, Cook time 10 mins,Total time 30 mins

Recipe type: Fried chicken, chicken, dinner, sandwich, lunch

Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the fried chicken

Follow the recipe for my Ultimate Fried Chicken, simply substitute boneless chicken breasts (with skin) for chicken pieces. I halved this recipe for these sandwiches, using 4 chicken breasts and half the marinade and breading ingredients.

For the coleslaw

3 cups shredded cabbage (I used red)

2 carrots, grated

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sour cream

juice of ½ lemon

salt to taste

to serve

buttered rolls

Instructions

Cook the chicken according to recipe instructions. In the meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the coleslaw in a bowl and mix well. When the chicken is cooked, serve it along with the coleslaw on the buttered rolls.

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Importance of Magnesium in the Body

Magnesium - One Of The Most Powerful Relaxation Minerals On The Planet. People who have a deficiency of this nutrients have twice more chances to die earlier, according to studies. Magnesium is an antidote  to stress & it will help you relax & improve your sleep.

The best sign of Magnesium deficiency is anything that is irritable, crampy or stiff feeling in our body. This mineral is responsible for over 300 enzyme reactions & it can be found in our brain, bones & muscles.

Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency

Anxiety, Muscle cramps, Spasm, Irritation, Reflux, Insomnia, Autism, Palpitation, Angina, Kidney Stones, Asthma, Anal Contraction, Headache, Irritable Bladder, Fibromylagia, High Blood Pressure, Chronic Fatigue, Migrain, Constipation, Diabetes, Obesity, Osteoporosis, PMS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Menstrual cramps.

People often eat meat low in magnesium or contains no magnesium at all. This also goes for the food based on white flour & dairy. And since people don't eat nuts, beans, greens & sea vegetables often enough, they are lacking magnesium in their organism.

Magnesium also can be decreased by salt, alcohol, coffee, chronic diarrhea, excessive bleeding, antibiotics & some drugs. Limit salt, sugar, alcohol & coffee & also learn how to practice an active relaxation.

Eat Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Wheat Bran, Pecans, Walnuts, Tofu, Brown Rice, Figs, Mango, Collard Greens, Shrimps, Beans, Barley, & Garlic.

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Healthy veggies with a quick stir-fry dish.

Celebrate these super healthy veggies with a quick stir-fry dish. Although there’s nothing complicated about this recipe, sautéing the bell peppers properly until they’re golden-brown is essential.

To achieve the proper results, you need two things: a non-stick skillet with a heavy-bottom so that the heat gets distributed evenly, and a light hand when it comes to handling the peppers. Tossing or stirring them too frequently will make them break apart and will not allow them to caramelize properly.

Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Bell Peppers Recipe

A lovely side dish recipe, as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye

Ingredients:

• 1 kg beef steak, cut into strips
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• ½ cup spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, halved (optional)
• ½ tsp. fresh ginger, minced
• 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
• ¼ tsp. fresh black pepper
• ½ tsp. chili powder
• 1½ Tbsp. brown sugar or honey
• ½ cup water
• 2 Tbsp. corn flour

Directions:

In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, ginger, honey/brown sugar, chili powder, vinegar, corn flour. Set aside for later use.

Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef strips until well done on the inside, about 10 - 15 minutes.

Add in the bell peppers, garlic, broccoli, and mushrooms. Stir to mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Add the sauce to the beef steak and keep stirring until it thickens. Season with salt and black pepper. Add some water to adjust the thickness of the sauce to your preference.

Garnish with the spring onions and serve over a bowl of steamed Pearl Pishori rice.

Nutritional Information

Calories 323

Fat 10.7 g

Satfat 2.7 g

Monofat 5.1 g

Polyfat 1.8 g

Protein 21.2 g

Carbohydrate 35.2 g

Fiber 2.8 g

Cholesterol 26 mg

Iron 3.2 mg

Sodium 273 mg

Calcium 62 mg

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Sardine and Bean Wrap

With your kids being back at school, it can be a challenge to find new and interesting ways to keep lunch boxes filled with nutritious goodies! Instead of a sandwich, why not pop this scrumptious Sardine and Bean Wrap into their lunch box this week?

Ingredients:
425 g can Lucky Star Sardines in Tomato Sauce Oil for frying
1 onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1⁄2 red pepper, seeded and sliced
2 fat fresh red chilies, seeded and finely sliced (optional)
400 g of cooked kidney beans
black pepper
60 ml (4 Tbsp) chopped fresh coriander or parsley 225 g tub smooth cottage cheese
4 x wraps

Method:
Drain the Sardines and keep the sauce. Heat the oil in a shallow saucepan or wok and sizzle the onion and garlic to a light golden color. Add the red pepper and chilies (if you’re adding them) and fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beans and Sardines, stir well and heat through. Season with pepper.

Remove from the heat and stir in the coriander or parsley. Mix together the tomato sauce from the Sardines and the cottage cheese.

Lay the wraps on a wooden board, dollop cottage cheese on the wraps and pile the warm sardines on top. Roll up.

Serves 4

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Blood Type B

Characteristics of Blood Type B

Very Good Immunity, Resistance to chronic disease, the possibility of adaptation to various conditions & pronounced sportiness especially in the field of swimming, running, climbing.
People with Blood Type B are prone to quickly & easily digest fat & have good metabolism ,so they are not susceptible to weight gain. But have problems with the metabolism of Insulin, so should avoid high carb foods. They are mostly Lactose Intolerance, which is why most people with B - group find hard to digest fresh milk. 

Food that is Good: Fish & seafood as a protein source. All fruits. Dried apricots as a source of energy. Green vegetables. Milk, curd, cheese, eggs. Rice, millet, oats, flax. Lamb, turkey. Olive oil.
Food that is Not Good: Tomato . Wheat, corn, buckwheat, sesame, lentils,peanuts (affects the efficiency of your metabolic process , resulting in fatigue, fluid retention, & hypoglycemia). Chicken (Chicken contains a Blood type B agglutinating Lectin in its muscle tissues. Although chicken is a lean meat, the issue is the power of agglutinating Lectin attacking your bloodstream & the potential for it to lead to strokes & immune disorder). Seashell. Ham.

To maintain the mind & body balance choose physical exercise that challenges your body as well as mind. Type B(s) need to balance meditative activities that are not too aerobically intense, have an element of mental challenge & involve other people.

They are subjective, easygoing, creative, original & flexible& have 6th sense information. They learn best through listening , then reflecting on & interpreting what they observed.

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Foods and Drinks to Avoid During Early Pregnancy

PINEAPPLE

Pineapple Juice is commonly used at the time of delivery to make the process fast & easy. If you consume this during first 3 months of the pregnancy, it may cause miscarriage. Pineapple contains Bromelain with the effect of softening the uterine & causing contractions. This can lead to miscarriage. Avoid Pineapple during pregnancy as much as possible, as this is one of the Miscarriage causing Food.

PAPAYA

Specially Green Papaya, as it is mainly used as an ingredient to make dishes. Is causes uterine contraction & leads to abortion.  Green Papaya contains lots of enzymes & pus. They can make uterus have spasm & as a result, abortion. NOTE :  Green papaya contains Prostaglandin and oxytocin that are necessary for the body to start for time when babies are born, so if you eat green papaya , you can have miscarriage when it isn't time for giving birth.

SPROUTED POTATOES

Potatoes when sproute contains various toxins, harmful to the  health of mother & fetus. There is Solanin in potato with sprout which cause the harm for the fetal growth.

WILD APPLE

Wild Apple found to have  sour, bitter & sweet taste.  It can work to excite the uterus & promote uterine contractions.

PEACH/GRAPES

Both are sweet & Hot In nature. It leads to bleeding & abortion.

SESAME SEEDS

Hot in nature. So avoid in first two trimester . But recommended those Black Sesame seeds in the last week of pregnancy for an easier & less painful Childbirth.

ALOE VERA

Aloe vera can lead to pelvic hemorrhage & then lead to miscarriage.

ANIMAL LIVER

Liver contains high amount of Vitamin A & Cholesterol. Consumption of these excessive Vitamin can adversely affect the fetus & cause abortion.

DRUMSTICK

Leaves & Flowers contain excessive amount of Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Potassium etc. It contains Alpha-Sitosterol, with estrogen like structure cause pregnancy prevention. The contents of the drumstick tree leaves cause uterine muscle smooth & leading to miscarriage.

RAW EGGS

Raw eggs or any foods that contains  raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential  exposure of salmonella.

SOFT CHEESE

Imported cheese may contain Listeria.

CRABS

Crabs can cause the uterus to shrink, which leads to genital bleeding, eventually miscarriage.Besides , it is high in cholesterol, so pregnancy with high B.P. should avoid crabs.

BARLEY

Barley can stimulate uterus smooth muscles.

CAFFEINE

Caffeine is absorbed very quickly & passes easily into the placenta & fetus. Unborn babies & placenta do not have the main enzyme needed to metabolize caffeine, high levels can build up. High caffeine intake during pregnancy has been shown to restrict fetal growth & increase the risk of low birth weight at delivery.

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Vitamins that help women reduce the risk of miscarriage

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. The main signs of a miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, followed by cramping and pain. 

About 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, and more than 80 percent of these losses happen before 12 weeks. This doesn't include situations in which you lose a fertilized egg before a pregnancy becomes established.

Miscarriages in pregnancy are very common. Here are important vitamins that might help women reduce the risk of miscarriage

VITAMIN B-2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B-2 is believed to impact your risk of developing Preeclampsia during the pregnancy. It helps to increase energy levels. Include Almonds, Egg, Milk & curd. . Lack of Riboflavin interfere with cartilage formation resulting in skeletal malformations like shortening of long bones & fusion of ribs.

VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is the vitamin which is associated with sunshine, playing an important role in miscarriage prevention. Vitamin D can influence the growth of the lining in the uterus & when pregnant women have a deficiency of Vitamin D, their uterine lining might not be thick enough for the development of an embryo, leading to miscarriage in the early pregnancy. Avoid fish high in mercury such as shark, swordfish, mackerel & Tilefish. This Vitamin is highly essential as it enhances the maternal calcium absorption. Its active form Calcidiol & Calcitrol cross the Placenta with ease & Play an important role in Calcium metabolism of the fetus.

VITAMIN B-9 (Folic acid)

Need to take Folic Acid during pregnancy to prevent any birth defect to the brain & cord of the fetus. Also deficiency of this vitamin has maximum chances of miscarriage. It is needed for the synthesis of essential components of DNA & RNA which increase rapidly during growth of the fetus. Include Dark Green Leafy Vegetables, Legumes, Orange Juice, Soya, Wheat germ, Almonds, & Peanuts.

VITAMIN B-12

The fetal blood has twice the amount of B-12 than maternal blood, even when maternal levels are depleted. Low maternal levels are associated with prematurity. Egg, Fish, Chicken.

VITAMIN C

In pregnancy Vitamin C can fully cross the placental barrier. The Vitamin C content of fetal blood is thrice as much as maternal blood. Placenta can synthesize Vitamin C. Low maternal intake of Vitamin C is associated with premature rupture of fetal membranes & increased neonatal death.

VITAMIN E

Vitamin E has an important role to play in the reproductive process & reduces the number of spontaneous abortion & still birth.

VITAMIN K

Vitamin K is essential for synthesis of Prothrombin that is necessary for normal coagulation of blood.

VITAMIN A

Improving Vitamin A status of pregnant women reduces maternal mortality. Include liver, Egg yolk, Butter, Dark Green & Yellow Vegetables & fruits.

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Healthy Recipe of the Day: Chicken Adobo

This recipe strikes a balance between the acidity of the vinegar and the saltiness of the soy sauce. Absolutely delicious! You can substitute the chicken with 1 kg Pork to make Pork Adobo.

Chicken Adobo Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1 Broiler Chicken
1 tablespoon oil
400 ml coconut milk
8 tablespoons dark soy sauce
5 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, smashed
chopped coriander (dhania) to garnish

METHOD

Rinse the chicken pieces and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Heat a large skillet or pan over medium high heat and add the oil. Brown the chicken on all sides until crisp (Dont deep fry, just pan fry until brown and crunchy on top).

Once browned, add in the coconut milk, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, bay leaves and garlic. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and allow to simmer for 1 hour (add a bit of hot water if you need more liquid).

In the last 10 minutes of cooking, crank up the heat to medium high to thicken the sauce slightly. Serve over rice, and garnish with chopped coriander (dhania.)

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF MORINGA OLEIFERA (DRUMSTICK)

MORINGA OLEIFERA (Drumstick) is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits. It is very rich in healthy antioxidants and bio-active plant compounds.

Moringa Oleifera is Very Nutritious

Almost all parts of the Moringa oleifera tree can be eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. The leaves and pods are commonly eaten in parts of India and Africa.

It is rich in various antioxidants, including quercetin and cholorogenic acid. Moringa leaf powder can increase blood antioxidant levels.

Moringa Oleifera May Lower Blood Sugar Levels

High blood sugar can be a serious health problem. In fact, it is the main characteristic of diabetes.

Studies have shown that Moringa oleifera may help lower blood sugar levels.

Moringa Oleifera May Reduce Inflammation

Moringa leaves, pods and seeds have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties as well, which may also be due to isothiocyanates.

Moringa Oleifera Can Lower Cholesterol

It can lower cholesterol levels in the blood, which should lead to reduced risk of heart disease.

Moringa Oleifera May Protect Against Arsenic Toxicity

Long-term exposure to arsenic may increase the risk of cancer and heart disease. The leaves and seeds of Moringa oleifera may protect against some effects of arsenic toxicity.

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Health Tips

SKIN: All the mixtures apply for 20-30 minutes & then wash.

Oily Skin: 2 tbsp. aloe vera gel + 1 tsp. turmeric. Glowing Skin: 2 tbsp. curd + 2 tbsp. Lemon

Juice.Healthy Skin: 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil + 1/4 tsp turmeric.

Clear Skin: 2 tsp. Honey + 1 tsp. Lemon juice.

Clear Blackheads: 1 tsp. Lemon Juice + 1 Egg White.

Tighten & Firm Skin: 1 tsp Coffee + 2 tsp Honey.

Deep Clean Pores: 2 tbsp. Curd + 1 tbsp. Oatmeal.

Anti-aging Mask: 2 tbsp. Aloe + 1 tsp. Egg.

Clear up Acne: 2 tbsp. Honey + 1 tsp. Cinnamon. Brighten Skin overnight: 2 tbsp. milk + 1 tomato.

FEELING HEAVY AFTER MEALS:

Take 1/2 tsp. Ajwain & 1/4 tsp. Kala Namak with normal water.

Chew 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. jeera properly.

Drink 1 tsp. Apple cider Vinegar added in a glass of water, 1/2 hr. before meal.

Have 2 tsp. of ginger juice + 1 tsp. lemon juice + a pinch of salt + a pinch of Black salt. You can add water if you want.

HICCOUGH: Chew a small piece of Ginger.

HONEY USES:

Cold: Add 1 tbsp. lemon juice + 1 tbsp. of honey to a glass of water, mix well & drink it twice a day. Detox: Add 1-2 tsp. of Honey to a cup of herbal tea. Sinus: Add 1 tbsp of Honey & 2 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar to 250 ml. of water, mix well & drink it.

Cough: Mix 4 tsp. lemon juice with 8 tsp. honey together. Consume 1 tsp of this mixture when required.

Toothache: Mix 1 tsp. Cinnamon with 1 tbsp. Honey. Apply directly on your tooth.

HAIR PROBLEMS:

Add small onion in coconut oil & heat it little bit. Massage with this oil.

Mix Olive Oil, Lemon juice & Coconut oil, Heat it little bit & massage with this.

Heat oil with Kamphoor & massage with it.

Mix 1 part lemon juice with 2 parts coconut oil & massage hair & scalp.

Mix Castor Oil, Mustard Oil & Coconut Oil in equal Amount & massage your scalp.

Dandruff: Apply Lemon or sour curd to the scalp.

Mix curd & lemon juice & apply on scalp & wash after an hour.

Soak methi seeds at night, grind it in the morning, apply to the scalp, keep it for an hour & then wash with mild shampoo.

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Recovering from giving birth

It takes time for your body to go back to the way it was before pregnancy. During your recovery, you may have:

Vaginal discharge called lochia. It is the tissue and blood that lined your uterus during pregnancy. It is heavy and bright red at first, becoming lighter in flow and color until it goes away after a few weeks. Cramping and constipation.

• Swelling in legs and feet.
• Tender breasts that may leak milk. Your doctor will check your recovery at your postpartum visit, about 6 weeks after birth. Ask about resuming normal activities, as well as eating and fitness plans to return to a healthy weight. Also ask your doctor about having sex and birth control. Your period could return in 6 to 8 weeks, or sooner if you do not breastfeed. If you breastfeed, your period might not resume for many months. Still, using reliable birth control is the best way to prevent pregnancy until you want to have another baby.
• Many women also feel sadness called “baby blues” after having a baby. These feelings usually go away quickly. But if sadness lasts more than 2 weeks, go see your doctor. Don’t wait until your postpartum visit to do so.

Keep in mind that adjusting to a new baby takes time, and your daily routines will change. Talk to your partner about sharing household and family duties. Ask for and accept help from family and friends. Caring for yourself—both physically and emotionally—will help you more fully enjoy your new baby and the rewards of motherhood.

At Home: When to Call the Doctor Once home, look out for signs of problems that might need a doctor’s care. Call your doctor if you have: • unexplained fever • more vaginal bleeding or you soak more than one pad an hour • more redness and swelling or pus from a C-section or episiotomy • new pain or swelling in legs • hot-to-the-touch, very red, and sore breasts or nipples that are cracked and bleeding • vaginal discharge that smells bad • pain with urinating or sudden urge to urinate • more pain in the vaginal area • flu-like symptoms, chest pain, or vomiting • feelings of depression • thoughts of harming yourself or your baby.

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How to Prepare for delivery

Labor and delivery will be less stressful if you plan ahead. To get ready:

• Decide where you will deliver. Most women deliver in a hospital or birthing center. Contact your health plan to learn your options. Visit the facility beforehand—note directions, parking, and where to check in. 
• Find out how to reach the doctor when you are in labor. 
• Ask your doctor about what to expect during labor. If you are worried about pain, ask about ways to manage pain during labor. Some women do fine with natural childbirth. Others are helped by epidural or pain medicines. 
• Discuss how to care for your newborn, including deciding about breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, and circumcision if you have a boy. 
• Pack a bag with your health insurance card, bras and nursing pads, nursing pillows, sleeping clothes, toiletries, and going-home outfits for you and your baby. 

How do I know if contractions are real labor? 

It is common to have Braxton Hicks, or “practice,” contractions in the last weeks of pregnancy or earlier. The tightening of your uterus might startle you. But these contractions are not in a regular pattern, and they taper off and go away. If you are unsure whether contractions are real labor, time them. If they become regular, stronger, or more frequent, call your doctor.

Signs of labor: 

Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of labor:

• Contractions becoming stronger at regular and increasingly shorter intervals.
• Lower back pain and constant cramping.
• Water breaking.
• Bloody mucus discharge Labor occurs in three stages. How labor progresses and how long it lasts are different for every woman. The first stage begins with the onset of labor and ends when the cervix is fully opened (dilated). 

Many women spend the early part of labor at home. Your doctor will tell you when to go to the hospital or birthing center. The second stage involves pushing and delivery of your baby. Pushing is hard work, and a support person can really help keep you focused. The third stage involves delivery of the placenta (afterbirth). Once the placenta is delivered, you can rest and enjoy your newborn.

Did my water break?

It’s not always easy to know. If your water breaks, it could be a gush or a slow trickle of amniotic fluid. Let your doctor know the time your water breaks and any color or odor. Also, call your doctor if you think your water broke, but are not sure. Often a woman will go into labor soon after her water breaks. When this doesn't happen, her doctor may want to induce (bring about) labor. This is because once your water breaks, your risk of getting an infection goes up as labor is delayed.

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Dietary Guidelines

To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs. • Children and adolescents should eat sufficient nutritious foods to grow and develop normally. They should be physically active every day and their growth should be checked regularly. • Older people should eat nutritious foods and keep physically active to help maintain muscle strength and a healthy weight.

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five groups every day: • Plenty of vegetables, including different types and colors, and legumes/beans • Fruit • Grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and/or high cereal fiber varieties, such as breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, polenta, couscous, oats, quinoa and barley • lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans • Milk, yogurt, cheese and/or their alternatives, mostly reduced fat (reduced fat  milks are not suitable for children under the age of 2 years. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water.

Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol. a. limit intake of foods high in saturated fat such as many biscuits, cakes, pastries,  pies, processed meats, commercial burgers, pizza, fried foods, potato chips,  crisps and other savory snacks. • Replace high fat foods which contain predominantly saturated fats such as butter, cream, cooking margarine, coconut and palm oil with foods which contain predominantly polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats such as oils, spreads, nut butters/pastes and avocado. • Low fat diets are not suitable for children under the age of 2 years.

Limit intake of foods and drinks containing added salt. • Read labels to choose lower sodium options among similar foods. • Do not add salt to foods in cooking or at the table.

Limit intake of foods and drinks containing added sugars such as confectionery,  sugar-sweetened soft drinks and cordials, fruit drinks, vitamin waters, energy and  sports drinks. d. If you choose to drink alcohol, limit intake. For women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, not drinking alcohol is the safest option.

Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding.

Care for your food; prepare and store it safely.

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Infant Feeding Guidelines

Breastfeeding is protected, promoted, supported and valued by the society in most parts of the world. Breastfeeding is the backbone of early nutrition and provides major public health benefits. The nutrition and growth of infants has an important effect on early morbidity and mortality and there is increasing evidence of medium and long-term effects on health and longevity.

All health workers should promote breastfeeding in the community and ensure that best practice is followed.  This will include providing families with all of the information and support they need for breastfeeding or when mothers choose to use infant formula.

The Infant Feeding Guidelines is aimed at health workers to assist them provide consistent advice to the general public about breastfeeding and infant feeding. It supports optimum infant nutrition, providing a review of the evidence and clear evidence-based recommendations on infant feeding.

The Infant Feeding Guidelines are relevant to healthy, term infants of normal birth weight (>2500 g). Although many of the principles of infant feeding described in this blog can be applied to low birth weight infants, specific medical advice is recommended for pre-term and underweight infants.

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SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

My family has been using this very simple and delicious recipe for sausage, peppers, and onions for years and years now.

SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. oil 

12 sausages (I like the spicy ones) 

1 onion, thinly sliced 

1 tbsp garlic, minced 

2 red peppers, seeded, sliced 

1 green pepper, seeded, sliced 

3 tbsp. tomato paste 

1/2 cup water

White pepper

METHOD

Heat the oil in a casserole or large skillet and cook the sausage for 2 minutes on each side. Pour off most of the fat, add the onions, garlic, peppers, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes. Serve with rice, spaghetti or pasta.

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BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH

NEED A SNACK TO CARRY TO WORK/SCHOOL OR JUST PACK SOMETHING HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS FOR THE LITTLE ONES. TRY THIS ONE IT WILL NEVER FAIL YOU.

INGREDIENTS

Bun Cut into two - BROWN OR WHITE

1/2 Kg Boneless Chicken

1 big chopped - Onion

A few cloves of Garlic chopped

2 tsp. Paprika powder

2 tsp. Barbecue sauce

Salt to taste

2 tsp. Pepper

Cheese slice

1/4 cup Tomato Puree

3 tsp. Olive oil

1/2 cup Water

DIRECTIONS

In a frying pan add the olive oil and onions let the onions cook until golden brown, then add the chicken (which of course you have chopped into pieces stir well and let it cook for 3-5 minutes add the tomato puree, barbecue sauce, pepper, and enough salt then gently mix with the chicken let it cook for another 5 minutes, but keep stirring to avoid burning your food, then add water and stir more let it cook for 20-25 minutes.

After your chicken is cooked remove it from the sauce, cool it and pull the pieces apart then put it back into the sauce and cook it again, add the remaining barbecue sauce remaining to the sauce and chicken pieces. Then let the chicken cook to absorb all that sauce, then add your paprika powder and salt in need be.

On one side of your bun place a slice of the cheese and place the chicken mix on the other side, and place your buns together and there you have your sandwich. Yummy and healthy

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How to get rid of acne using forever nutritional supplements

Acne is common among teenagers when sebum is being produced excessively due to hormonal changes. However, acne may also occur in young adults because of stressful lifestyle, hormonal imbalance, poor personal hygiene, environmental toxin, poor nutrition etc. Young women may also experience acne before or during menstruation.

Forever Skin Care Regime: 

Blanc Detox Beauty Regime is suitable for normal to oily, blemished and even sensitive skin. The main ingredient of the products is 100% Pure Stabilized Aloe Vera. The soothing Aloe Vera is rich in components that are beneficial for acne skin:

Saponins cleanse the skin gently and strengthen the skin’s natural defense against microbes, thus helps to prevent further breakout of pimples. Lignin, with special penetrating property, carries nutrients deep down to nourish and soothe the skin. Amino acids help to promote skin regeneration and repair of inflamed skin. Anthra quinone Complex, with natural anti-bacteria and anti-inflammatory properties, helps to reduce pain associated with swelling pimples. Vitamins and Minerals help to protect skin and promote renewal of skin cells.

Below are some forever nutritional supplements that you could try to alleviate acne skin condition:

Aloe Vera Gel

Contains Saponins, a bubble-forming substance which helps to cleanse digestive tract, while fiber helps to stimulate colon movements and improve bowel movement. Helps in body detoxification. Healthy skin comes from healthy digestive system. Contains Anthra-quinone Complex that helps to reduce inflammation of skin.

Forever Royal Jelly

Contains Phytohormones which are helpful in regulating hormonal balance. (Hormonal imbalance is the major cause of acne). Sourced from high desert in Arizona, with thousands of variety of flowers and almost non-existent pollution.

Forever Arctic Sea

A combination of Fish Oil and Olive Oil, added with Vitamin E as an antioxidant to keep the oil fresh. The Omega-3 EPA found in fish oil helps to reduce inflammation of skin.

Forever Bee Propolis

Rich in 22 types of Amino Acids, Vitamin B complexes and fortified with Royal Jelly, this help to maintain healthy skin. Acts as a natural antibiotic, which helps to reduce inflammation and swelling associated with acne.

Forever Pomesteen Power

Perfect blend of high antioxidant fruits that include pomegranate, blueberry, blackberry, mangosteen, pear, raspberry and grape seed extract. Rich in Antioxidants and Vitamin C that help to reduce skin inflammation and promote renewal of skin.

Beautiful skin comes from the inside out; a good combination of healthy diet and helpful nutritional supplements are important to maintain healthy skin.

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Healthy mind freshener lemonade recipe

When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade! Nothing works quite like a cold, sweet lemonade to refresh your mind. Here's How:

INGREDIENTS
1 cup Sugar
1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
1 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 cups cold water (to dilute)

METHOD
First make a "simple syrup". Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir so that the sugar dissolves completely and remove from heat. While the water is heating for the simple syrup, juice your lemons. Depending on the size of the lemons, 4 to 6 of them should be enough for one cup of juice.

Pour the juice and the simple syrup sugar water into a serving pitcher. Add 2 to 3 cups of cold water and taste. Add more water if you would like it to be more diluted (though note that when you add ice, it will melt and naturally dilute the lemonade). Refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes and then serve with ice and sliced lemons.

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7 HEALTH BENEFITS OF HONEY

Discover the health benefits of one of the oldest sweeteners on earth, plus some interesting trivia, some great recipes and a few cautions.

Bees swallow, digest and regurgitate nectar to make honey; this nectar contains almost 600 compounds. We need our bees, so let’s do everything we can to save them and keep them here on this earth.

Honey is so good we have included it in our list of power foods that should be in your kitchen right now.

“My son, eat thou honey, for it is good” — King Solomon - Proverbs: 24:13

1. Alleviates Allergies

Honey’s anti-inflammatory effects and ability to soothe coughs has led to the belief it can also reduce seasonal allergy symptoms.

2. All-Natural Energy Drink

Honey is an excellent source of all-natural energy at just 17 grams of carbohydrates per tablespoon. This natural unprocessed sugar — fructose and glucose — directly enter the bloodstream and can deliver a quick boost of energy.

3. Boosts Memory

The sweet nectar is loaded in antioxidants that may help prevent cellular damage and loss within the brain.

4. Cough Suppressant

Honey can be the all-natural cure when it comes to pesky colds. A persistent cough that won’t go away can easily be remedied with two teaspoons of honey.

5. Sleep Aid

Honey can be a health aid for sleepless nights. Similar to sugar, honey can cause a rise in insulin and release serotonin — a neurotransmitter that improves mood and happiness. The body converts serotonin into melatonin, a chemical compound that regulates the length and the quality of sleep.

6. Treats Dandruff

Honey can bring temporary relief to the scalp by targeting dandruff.

7. Treats Wounds And Burns

Honey is a natural antibiotic that can act both internally and externally. It can be used as a conventional treatment for wounds and burns by disinfecting wounds and sores from major species of bacteria such as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

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Healthy catering within hospitals

There are many different methods of providing catering services within the hospitals. Some hospitals cook food in traditional kitchens and send it to the wards to be served to patients or staff and visitor feeding areas. Some buy in chilled or frozen foods that are regenerated (reheated) in mobile trolleys and some have ward kitchen in which a certain amount of preparation and finishing is undertaken adjacent to the wards themselves.

Some new patented technologies are now appearing whereby chilled  food freshly prepared outside the hospital grounds is generated by pressurized cooking in the ward kitchens; this clearly saves valuable kitchen space that can be turned over to provide more hospital beds for needy patients.

One such modern method is called steamplicity, and has served to reduce costs considerably while increasing the choice, quality, presentation and nutritional elements of the food.

The better Hospital Food Programme attempts to improve standards for patients in the following ways;

• Providing a 24-hours hospital catering service. This covers breakfast, drinks and snacks, light lunchtime meals and an improved two-course evening dinner.
• A national franchise for hospital catering aims to ensure hospital food is provided by organisations with a national reputation for high quality and customer satisfaction.
• Hospital are to have ward housekeepers 'to ensure that the quality, presentation and portion size of meals meets patients' needs; that patients, particularly the elderly, are able to eat the meals on offer; and that the service patients receive is genuinely available around the clock'.
• Dietitians advise and check on nutritional values in hospital food. Patients' views should be measured as part of the Performance Assessment Framework, and the quality of food will be subject to inspections.

Patients who are able, are encouraged to eat at normal meal times and the normal mealtime service caters for the needs of the majority of patients. The hospital plan recognises the need to provide meals outside normal periods for patients who cannot eat at the usual mealtime or are prevented from eating at the breakfast, lunch and/or dinner services.

The 24-hour catering service comprises three elements:

• the Ward Kitchen Service
• the Snack Box
• the Light Bite.

These are all available on request (subject to certain clinical considerations). They represent the minimum level of service required.

The Ward Kitchen Service: a ward-based Kitchen service from which patients can obtain light refreshment such as tea/coffee/cold drinks, toast/preserves, biscuits and fruit, at any time of the day or night.

The Snack Box: this offers a number of items presented in a box, making up a replacement meal for patients who have missed a meal, or where patients would prefer a lighter alternatives to the meals on offer throughout the Mealtime Service. There should be at least three alternatives boxes on offer:

• a children's box
• a snack box
• a sandwich snack box.

The Light Bite: some patients may want a more substantial hot alternatives and the Light Bite should be offered in these circumstances. These meals are designed to be quick and easy to prepare and serve to patients at ward level, and are likely to be of the pre-prepared microwaveable type. This means patients should be able to get nutritious, tasty hot food at any time of the day or night.

Dietitians

In many hospitals a qualified dieticians is responsible for:

• collaborating with the catering manager on the planning of meals
• drawing up and supervising special diets
• instructing diet cooks on the preparation of special dishes
• advising the catering manager and assisting in the training of cooks with regard to nutritional aspects
• advising patients.

In some hospitals the food for special diets will be prepared in a diet bay by diet cooks.

Diets

Information about the type of meal or diet to be given to each patient is supplied daily to the kitchen. This information will give the number of full, light, fluid and special diets, and with each special diet will be given the name of the patient and the type of diet required.

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HEALTHY SKIN

Raw onion juice can help make your skin healthy & glowing. It can reduce dark spots & pigmentation of your skin as well as treat acne. Being rich in Quercetin, an antioxidant, onion can keep your skin wrinkle free. Also Vitamins & Sulfur in them protect the skin from harmful free radicals, while keeping it supple & smooth. Mix 1 tablespoon of onion juice in 1/2 tablespoon of curd. Apply it on face & neck. Wait for 10 minutes, then rinse with luckwarm water. Do it 2 times a week.

Natural Face Scrub for Glowing Skin: Just mix rice powder with curd or rose water & apply it on your face. Rub it gently on the skin with circular motions. Focus on the areas where you have black heads. Leave for 5 minutes & wash off with water.

Fair & Radiant skin: 

• Mix ground Almonds + Honey + Curd, Apply on face 3 times a day.
• Mix 1/2 cup Olive oil + 1/4 cup Vinegar + 1/4 Cup water & apply on your face.

Raw Tomato Juice is good for your skin. Apply directly to acne for shrinkage. Excellent as an Astringent. Mash & mix with Honey to form a paste... use it as a mask & rinse off after 15 minutes.
For Clearer Skin : Take a half Lemon & put 3-4 drops of Honey on it. Rub the lemon on your face, emphasizing on trouble area. Leave it for 5 minutes & then wash with cold water. Apply it everyday for a week & then twice a week.

Remove Tan:  

• Add little curd to ground almonds & apply as a scrub twice a week. Rub gently on the skin with small circular movements & then wash it off with water. 
• Add a pinch of haldi to curd & apply daily. Wash after 20-30 minutes. 
• Mix cucumber pulp with curd & apply daily on your face. Wash it off after 20 minutes. 
• Apply Raw milk on your face daily for Softer Skin. 

Dark Circles: 

• Keep 2 potatoes in a fridge for few hours. Then remove its skin & grate it to to get juice, dip cotton balls in it & apply on all sides of the eyes, leave it for 15 minutes & then wash it off. 
• Grate cucumber for its juice & apply around eyes, leave it for 20 minutes, then wash it off.

Shining Skin: Apply sugar mixed with Olive oil & Lemon juice, make a smooth paste & apply on face for 15 minutes. Then wash it off with plain water.

Chocolate Mask: Mix 1/4 cup Honey + 3 tsp., oatmeal + 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder + 2 tbsp. cream. Mix all until mass is consistent . Apply to face gently massaging so Oatmeal can start exfoliating the dead skin cell layer. Leave on for about 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with luckwarm water. Shelf life; Same day.

Tomato Sugar Face Scrub: Cut tomato in half & dip in the sugar, rub your face with this tomato in a circular motion. Leave it on for ten minutes & then rinse.
Mix 1 tbsp Honey + 1 tbsp Milk + 1 tbsp Turmeric Powder + 1 tbsp lemon juice mix thoroughly & apply gently on face . wash after 15 minutes.

Coffee Scrib for Acne: Coffee powder + Coconut oil + Cinnamon. 

Unwanted Facial Hair: 

• Make a powder of Neem leaves & Mix with water & A pinch of Haldi. Apply on face at bed time . Morning rub it to remove it. 
• Rub slices of Radish On the Hair part on the face daily.

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