It is wrong to consider the lower metabolic rate and the deficiency of thyroid activity, the ultimate cause; these are just the symptoms resulting from a cause. Sedentary life style coupled with binge eating is the recipe for fat accumulation and overweight.
For keeping the body healthy and fat free, yoga plays a vital role. Yoga is considered as a three way approach for body, mind and soul. Where stress is one of the grounds for binge eating, yoga controls everything. Yoga can be performed in many ways- in the form of asanas, pranayamas and mudras.
Although, nutrition is an important component of human development at every stage of life, its focus changes with age. This is more relevant for women for they undergo many physical, biological and psychological changes as they age.
The very nature of a woman is strength and compassion and the essence of her being
Life is small and short. Every one wants to carry on. With the above stated facts, we can certainly stay young, smart, healthy and strong.
Having a healthy diet is one of the most important things we can do to facilitate our overall health. Along with physical activity, diet is the key factor that affects our health. Unhealthy diet on the other hand increases the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, breathing problems and many more. Medical analysis has proved that five out of ten leading causes of death are our unhealthy eating patterns. Role of healthy diet therefore becomes all the more important in our daily life.
Teen age is the time when
one is confused, either due to peer pressure or because of one's own curiosity
‘to know all and do all’
Often one hears a teenager saying, ‘I am fat. I am too skinny. I would be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, stronger muscles, longer legs……’ The wish list goes on and on. This is the age when one is confused, either due to peer pressure or because of one’s own curiosity ‘to know all and do all.’ And as the body changes, so does the body image. Many people have trouble adjusting to the change and this can affect their self-esteem.
Many nutritionists believe that sugar can be addictive and it is difficult to break the habit of excess sugar intake.
Almost everyone on planet loves “sweet foods” or “dessert”. The sweet taste in these foods comes from sugar. Sugar, or table sugar as we know it, is the white crystalline substance produced by industrial processes (mostly from sugar cane or sugar beets) by refining it down to pure sucrose, after taking away all the vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes and other beneficial nutrients. Its true name is sucrose and its chemical formula is C12H22O11. It has 12 carbon atoms, 22 hydrogen atoms, 11 oxygen atoms, and absolutely nothing else to offer. Simply put, sugar is a concentrated unnatural substance, which the human body is not able to handle, at least not in quantities that is ingested in today’s lifestyle.
Eating is one of the simplest and most profound mindful practice. We often eat while doing other things such as talking or reading. We can learn a lot about the mind by eating without distractions and making it as much of a meditation practice as sitting and walking.
1. Always wash face, hands, and-if possible-feet before meals.
2. Never eat before sunrise or after sunset. If you must eat after sunset, avoid all sour and acidic foods.
3. Meditate briefly just before eating (or offer grace) to raise energy and increase appreciation for food.
4. Always eat only when right nostril is operating; drink only when left is operating.
5. Eat or drink only when sitting down.
The most celebrated chef of India shares few of his amazing recipes with the readers of Soul Curry. Try out the dishes yourself and trust us you’ll really like them all!
Most of us cannot think of anything else in the morning till we have had our cup of coffee - the most popular beverage on planet earth! In fact, it is the coffee, which truly wakes us up. Ever wondered, what makes us depend on it or rather make us feel that we cannot live without that morning dose of booster? Did you ever ponder about coffee beyond that rich aroma which perks up your mood?
Coffee, we all know, is a beverage of Ethiopian origin. It is said that Kaldi, a goatherd, found his goats eating bright red berries from a dark-leafed shrub. Usually calm and responsible, the goats began dancing, frolicking and singing. Kaldi shared his discovery with local monks who concocted a drink by boiling the berries. After the drink, the monks realized that they had the stamina to pray for long hours. Later, a particularly curious monk, who liked the sweet aroma of a burning coffee branch, pulled the charred berries from the fire, ground them down and prepared a black beverage. This liquid was the first coffee. The traditional coffee has been transformed tremendously.
Eating
something
for breakfast is
better than
eating nothing
at all.The first meal of the day, or the breakfast, is the most important meal of the day.
Eating
something
for breakfast is
better than
eating nothing
at all.
The logic for highlighting the dangers of avoiding breakfast is pretty simple. Brain needs fuel (glucose) to perform all its activities. If you have had your last meal at 10 pm and you skip your breakfast, you will practically be without food for more than 14 hours. It simply means that you have deprived your brain of its fuel and your body has to work extra hard to break down any stored carbohydrate or turn fat or protein into a usable form for your brain to function. This is not a desirable situation when you need the energy to concentrate, or doing any other work.
Soul Curry presents mouth watering healthy zero-oil recipes to delight your summers by Nita Mehta, a well known Indian chef. Here is she with fruit salad for your healthy breakfast, Tikka sabzi for your tasty lunch with loved ones and handi channas with carrot soup for a delicious dinner. Serve yourself and your family with these simple, delicious and healthy food.
Soaked Channas- Serve it hot garnished with ginger match sticks, tomatoes and green chillies.
Sizzling Summer Delight – Have carrot soup in hot days.
Tossed, fresh & wholesome- Fruity Salad in Orange Dressing for a healthy breakfast.
Tikka Subzi- broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, capsicum, pineapple, babycorns make this a perfect dish for heath and taste.
Diet and depression tend to be reciprocally linked to each other. Firstly, a deficient diet that is lacking in B-vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates can either cause depression or contribute to depressive states. In addition, alcohol intake can lead to severe depression which is in part due to the lack of vital nutrients.
Digestion and the effect on the body depend upon the state of mind. A wholesome diet may be incompatible if the state of mind is not proper. Food does not come to us merely by our mouths. It comes through all our senses and through our minds.
Ayurveda believes that Body is born of the Food.
Complexion, gracefulness, good voice, long life,
understanding, happiness, growth, strength,
intelligence, are all established by food.
Health is the buzzword. With changing lifestyles, every
individual wants to stay healthy and look fit. With today's
escalating awareness pertaining to healthy means of living, comes the concept of 'smart cooking'. Gone are those morose days when no oil free food only meant boiled, tasteless and bland khichdi and daliya meant only for patients. We bring you recipes that are wholesome, lower cholesterol, reduce calories and are easy to make.
Come, let's savour the flavour!
If you are passionate about heathy eating, here is your choice to enrich your gastronomic experience. Try these….
Veggie Pick ups - a healthy soya, paneer, capsicum dish Shabnam Curry- mushroom, peas and corns looks together nice in curry. taste it! Mirch-Makai Ka Salan Nugget Satay
The most distinguishing feature of Indian cuisine is the
use of spices. They are derived from the roots, bark, buds and fruit of plants, and are excellent antioxidants. They also contain
phytonutrients, which may prevent the mutation
on healthy cells into cancerous cells.
These Indian vegetarian recipes from the treasure of a well known cook book author, Nita Mehta will add spice to your cooking and help you stay healthy.
Serve your loved ones with these healthy and delicious food. Come along with Nita Mehta and soul curry and try these: Cornflakes Chaat, Dhingri Matar, Paneer in Red Gravy, Mushroom Croustades
Scrub all
fruits and vegetables with plain water
(even if you plan on
peeling them) to
remove any
pesticide residue or dirt.
Wash all fruits,
before eating to
avoid carrying
contamiants from
the rind to the knife
to the inside of the fruit.
Remove the outer
leaves of leafy greens,
such as
spinach or lettuce.
We consume dangerous pollutants in our food everyday. Some pollutants can initiate disease and weaken the brain. Other pollutants can weaken the immune system that is the main defense against bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Pollutants in the soil, such as lead, mercury and arsenic are drawn up through the roots and become part of the plant. The soil becomes polluted when air pollutants fall to the ground as particles or dissolved in rain or when polluted fertilizer is spread on fields. (Some fertilizers contain polluted ash from coal fired power plants and/or toxic materials from sewage plants).Crops also become polluted when farmers apply dangerous chemicals that remain on or in the food when eaten.
