January 24th, 2008 by
Cardamom, commonly known as Elaichi is a spice variety native to India. However, countries like Nepal , Srilanka, Guatemala, Mexico also cultivate Cardamom to a greater extent. It is a perennial plant with a thick rootstock. It grows to a height of 6-12 feet. It is the dried unripened fruit of the plant. The pod contains tiny brown aromatic seeds which are slightly pungent to taste. The Indian
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January 7th, 2008 by
Onion is an integral part of every kitchen. It adds flavour to the dish it is added to. Onions and other members of the Allium family are said to have some impact on blood pressure and cholesterol. There are many different varieties of onion, red, yellow, white, and green. Onions are a rich source of flavonoids. Onion also protects against stomach and other cancers, as well as protecting
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December 29th, 2007 by
I came up to this topic not because I want to compare the effectiveness of doing yoga vs doing an aerobic. I just want to share an experience of doing aerobic (which is dance aerobic) and yoga.
I started doing dance aerobic about 5 years ago with “Paula Abdul Get Up and Dance” (this is the title of the video if I’m not mistaken :P). The exercise was very “user friendly” and very “sweat generated” that I was very proud to be myself. I did this dance aerobic 2 days a week (on weekend).
Then I got married and gave birth to a son. It was like the time is not enough for me to did my dance. Doing my job as a lecturer, breastpump at work (I fully breastfeed my baby), then doing home chores, attend my son need, husband needs…bla..bla..bla. The chores goes on and on until I found out one day that I felt very weak (not sick).
I knew that lack of exercise made me feel weak. But for the time being, I may not practice aerobic because it may consume much of the time. So I choose to be a yoger (sorry for the word, I refer my self as a yoger : a person practicing yoga).
I had bought “Yoga For Beginner by Denise Austin. So, I woke up 30 mins early every morning (whenever my son is still sleeping and not breastfeed). The move is very easy for me to do, so I can do the move even without watching the video.
The result was so excellent. My husband said that I look more gorgeous and lean after doing that for just a week!
And for me, I love doing both dance aerobic and yoga. It is for the sake of time that I have to only practice yoga as my exercise regime.
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December 11th, 2007 by
Spinach is an excellent source of Iron and magnesium. Spinach is easy to cook and also can be prepared in many ways. The leaves are crispy and green in colour. It has a slight salty flavour. It is good for lactating women. Spinach is available all around the year fresh in the markets. Spinach should be made an integral part of our daily diet. To learn more about Spinach Health
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December 11th, 2007 by
Onions belong to the lily family, the same family as garlic, leeks,chives, scallions and shallots. In the ancient times the Greeks andRomans used onions for their medicinal value. They used Onions totreat headaches, snakebites, hair loss, infertility etc., Onion isbeing used for centuries not just to add flavor to foods but also forits therapeutic properties. Egyptians worshipped onions. The
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November 1st, 2007 by
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October 15th, 2007 by
Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals essential for the human body. It is an affordable and seasonal fruit. In India mangoes are grown widely in the southern belt. ‘Alphonso’ variety of mango which is exported world wide is cultivated in ‘Ratnagiri’ in the southern part of India. Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe. Raw mangoes have a sharp sour taste, while the ripe mangoes
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October 10th, 2007 by
Tomatoes are an integral part of all kitchens. It enhances the taste of the foods that it is added to. While choosing tomatoes always remember ‘Redder the better’. listed are some of the health benefits of tomatoes. Potent source of vitamin C.Rich in antioxidant Lycopene.Helps prevent prostrate cancers.Nourishes the skin.
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October 3rd, 2007 by
Heartburn or ‘Pyrosis’ is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, caused by gastric acid. There are many different circumstances that can promote acid reflux and heartburn. The esophagus is a one-way system, it is a long tube in the chest connects the mouth to the stomach. At the end of esophagus is a ring-like muscle that blocks the contents of the stomach from moving back up the
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