DELICIOUS CARROT CONCOCTION

For many days I just want to take a day off from cooked food and go raw. This helps a lot to detoxify and give a healthy and refreshed feeling. So I thought today is the best day when I am feeling bit lazy let feast with green salads and fresh juices. I pick my favorite carrot juice with a twist in the taste. I love my experiment I hope you all will like it too. So enjoy sip by sip this delicious carrot concoction!
INGREDIENTS:

Carrot          4
Apple           1 large pink
Ginger          ¼ inch piece
Celery          1 stalk 
Lemon juice     ¼ tsp
Black pepper    a pinch
Black salts     a pinch

PROCEDURE:
Cut pieces of carrots. Core the apple. Put them with sliced ginger and celery in the juicer. Then serve this sweet delicious juice in any glass of your choice. Add lemon juice and sprinkle black salt and black pepper on top. For garnish you can use lemon wedge or lemon twist. Your delicious healthy sweet carrot concoction is ready. Before having it let me tell you that carrot juice packs nutritional punch too, carrot juice is particularly noted for its very high beta carotene levels, which can aid in maintaining good eye sight, as well as strong bones and teeth. So don’t miss to list it in your regular diet plan.

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Effect Of Thought Over Food And Drink

A friend of mine e-mailed this to me and reading this I thought this e-mail have many things which I want to share with my friends because this can heal your health and you can live a happy healthy life.

The food stuffs or drinking matter is been used since an eternal time to change the mentality or attitude of human being. Because it is the most easy but vital means to carry up the thoughts from one person to other.
Man can affect matter by the power of his thought.
Whatever the type of thought is, pure or impure, it can reach into the depth of our mind through food stuffs like rice, spices, vegetables, betel leaves, betel nut, etc. or drinks, e.g. coconut water, normal water, milk, juice etc. and can effect in either way.
Sacred Food or Prasad is considered to have a pure effect on human mind & health since it is made with pious mentality, it has a positive power. Food or drinks made with impure attitude will off course have a negative effect.
Day by day the positive power & effect of pure food & drinks are lost and the negative power & effect are increasing a lot today. However we can regain the positive power and use our food & drinks as the important means. As food or drink can affect a person’s mentality, you can off course apply it to yourself to begin with.

Test with drinks:
Take some milk or water or juice in a glass or in a small pot. Take
such a quantity that you will be able to drink the full. Take the pot in front of your eyes and spread the thoughts into it like following : “This drink is getting pure with the help of my pure thoughts come from the Spiritual Source, the Supreme Being, God, the Almighty. This drink will surely make my mind and health pure. This drink will off course bring pure dreams in my sleep and pure thoughts on the morn onwards”.
Repeat this thought at least 10 times. Then keep it in a certain
place. Drink it before going to bed. You will find that you are getting automatically pure thoughts like magic on the morrow.

However this is nothing but just a spiritual trick .
You can again use food stuffs in the same way as you did with drinks.
Food cooked in pure state of mind will always have a positive effect on the mind of anyone. 50% of your mental state depends on which food you take? What type [ingredients] of food, where it comes from, who cooks it [the mentality of the cook, at least at the time of cooking], the place of cooking etc. really matter for at least 50% of your mental state. Rest of the 50% depends on the Samskara [innate nature] of the person.
It is said that you are what you eat! Someone said, “You tell me what your friend eats, I will tell you what type of person he is !”
Let me quote here the well-known proverb, “As the food thus the mind, as the company thus the person.”

Eating in silence, in the remembrance of Supreme God makes the mind, words, health & character elevated and powerful. In some religion it is believed that if a person eats in silence for continuously 18 years then the words spoken by him become true, he gains a good health through pure digestive power, his forehead gets sparkled, his words become sweet and his character becomes magnetic.

Let’s realize the importance of the effect of thought over food or drinks.

BE HAPPY AND STAY HEALTHY.

REFRESHING MINT COOLER

Today I am sharing with you a very simple yet very refreshing summer cooler. While you sip this delicious drink have a look on the article below written by a wonderful guest author Kimberly Peterson. I hope you will like them both. So without wasting any time take a quick look on the recipe and then take some time to read the article below.
INGREDIENTS:

Ice cube               5 to 6 
Mint leaves            2tbsp (roughly chopped) 
Brown sugar           1tbsp
Green lemon juice     4tbsp
Green lemon pieces    3to 4 (small cube)
Salt                 1pinch
Crushed ice          1tbsp
Soda                 ½ cup

PROCEDURE:
Take the mint leaves, lemon juice, ice cube, brown sugar and pinch of salt in a shaker. Then give it a good shake. Now take a chilled (put a ice cube in the glass a shake it for ½ a minute) mock tail serving glass put the crushed ice then lemon pieces and then the mint shake then add the soda. Don’t wait serve chill.

Deceptively Delicious
Jessica Seinfeld’s revolutionary cookbook for kids, Deceptively Delicious, has been out for almost two years and is still making waves amidst cooking circles. While there are many who hate the idea of deceiving your children and believe kids should eat vegetables on their own, there are still many more who appreciate the novel approach she took through the publication of her book. Overall, it is a matter of opinion when debating between methods of introducing vegetables to your child; it depends on whatever works best for your specific situation, although the idea of hiding vegetables in food has been around for years. With childhood obesity reaching an all-time high, it is imperative that cookbooks such as this should be written in order to counteract the growing number of children who rely on sweets and fast food for their meals.
It is not hard to prepare healthy meals for your children, but it can be difficult in getting them to eat said meal, especially if the meal contains any hint of vegetables or another food item kids may not enjoy. Cookbooks such as these teach quick and easy tips to parents that in effect “hide” many vegetables from taste and sight. While this may seem like you are tricking your child and thereby raising them to hate vegetables, it is in fact very beneficial in getting younger children to eat healthier. Many children grow up picky eaters (only to learn later as adults how much they love food), but books such as these are godsends for parents because snacks as seemingly unhealthy as brownies can be laden with vegetables without the child knowing. In this fast-paced work world it additionally becomes difficult to plan your mealtimes to coincide with your work days and many nights result in eating out, which only instills bad eating habits onto your children. Seinfeld’s book works to counteract this result by encouraging more “eating-in” through her variety of traditional meals that most kids enjoy.
Healthy meals are difficult to prepare and any cookbook which makes the process easier is a welcome addition to any mom’s bookshelf, especially a mom with young children. The most finicky eaters will be unable to detect the added ingredients in most of these meals, and may at best sense a different ingredient without any way to ascertain what that special addition may be. Dinnertime is difficult enough without attempting to sway a child into eating their meals; this way, dinner runs a little smoother at least. It is additionally helpful that Seinfeld’s book contains many nutritional facts, including insight by a child nutritionist and tips on how to keep your children healthy. Many moms do not understand the importance of child nutrition and the keys to setting children on a healthy diet from the very first years of their life; if you wait too long, your kids could become accustomed to poor eating habits and thus end up lacking proper nutrients or ending up with childhood obesity. It is best to curb poor eating habits early any way that you can, and if you have to resort to hiding vegetables in meals, Seinfeld’s book is the way to do it.
This post was contributed by Kimberly Peterson, who writes about the masters in healthcare.

(Disclaimer-The ideas views expressed in the guest article is of the person written it, blog owner is not responsible for any such ideas expressed and the guest link.)

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TIPS FOR HEALTHY HEART

Heart the center of all emotion and the most blessed part of the body . Whenever we talk of love the first sign that we all show is the sign of our heart. Valentine’s day just passed and we are showered with heart sign balloons , chocolate , and many more. I too receive a lot of them from my friends and I realize that our heart is so precious, it is the house of all our beloved. So it become our duty to take care of that precious possession .
This are some points which I sometime miss to follow but such special occasion reminds me to take care of my best friend residing in my body – My Heart.

This are some tips that can keep your heart healthy-Take Care.

• People who have a tendency to suppress their emotion when under stress- a personality trait known as “ type D” – are at a greater risk than those people who openly express their concerns and feelings . With the help of a trained therapist or a caring loved one, learn how to speak your mind in a positive mind and heart – healthy way. Look around a friend is always their for you.

• Regular aerobic workouts condition the heart and keep the blood vessels dilated and working properly. So get up and get going. The best aerobic exercise are walking, running, swimming, cycling, skating.

• To stabilize both blood pressure and cholesterol levels, keep your weight in check. Even modest drops of excess poundage have been shown to be beneficial.


• Studies have shown that lying can cause blood pressure to soar . Researchers speculate that when people are trying to deceive, theirs brain have to work extra hard , which requires more blood to the brain – thus raising the blood pressure. Lying also produce stress , another fact or that sends blood pressure climbing . “Looking to your heart you will find there is nothing there to hide” So speak your heart.

• Certain pollutants ,particularly carbon monoxide, are known to aggravate angina. To avoid carbon monoxide, steer clear of tobacco smoke and stay inside on heavy smog days .

• One of the keys to preventing and treating heart disease is learning how to relax . Relaxation reduces stress, and stress has been identified as a probable risk factor for heart disease. Some relaxation techniques that have proved beneficial are meditation, yoga, prayer and biofeedback training (Biofeedback is scientifically proven to have a powerful, positive effect on your emotional and physical well-being by teaching you to alter your brain activity, blood pressure, muscle tension, heart rate and other critical bodily functions) . Just go and find out a relaxation program that you enjoy and incorporate it into your daily routine.

Don’t give an excuse to try out tomorrow which will never come because tomorrow will always come as today .So start today and stay healthy, a friend of yours far from you will Always be there to pray for you so that you can-

“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.”
Mary Anne Radmacher

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HOW TO SHINE IN YEAR 2009

New year 2009 is all about shimmer and sparkle. Know some simple ways to shine in health and happiness this year and live a charming life full of joy and love.

•Food Power
Though we take it for granted but food plays a very important role not to nurture our body but our soul too. So eat pulses as they are rich in protein. Also have 250gm fruits for antioxidants. To detoxify your system take ten glass of water everyday , aloe vera juice is also good .

•Fitness Regime
With stress related life- style diseases on a high, let’s listen to our body and mind.Take at least 30min walk to increase your blood circulation. Try out Yoga and if you want something more exciting then join kick boxing it will act as a good stress buster.


•Mind Yoga
Keep the mind at peace to get that instant glow. Deep breathing for at least 10 minutes relax your mind as well your body. All work and no sleep make no help so make sure to take 8 hrs sleep as it rejuvenates the system.


•Body Language
Get your body to send positive vibration. It is not always your look that put impact on other person but your total personality.. So this year spread the aura of your positive vibes. Let your cheering smiles, your kind looks shine every where you visit.
Let the world feel presence of the warmth of your loving heart.

•Last but not the least in the hurry and scurry of urbanity , we often miss out on stealing precious moments with loved ones . We toil like machines ,chasing distant dreams , with no time to stop and share. So this year hold your family close and tell them that you care.

We are living in an era of plenty. But may be the right time has come when we can turn back our clock and try out a simple way of living life based on basic values of love and care . You can follow this simple ways and sparkle in 2009.

Love the moment. Flowers grow out of dark moments. Therefore, each moment is vital. It affects the whole. Life is a succession of such moments and to live each, is to succeed.-CORITA KENT


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REASON TO CHOOSE ORGANIC FOODS

Cultivation of organic and biodynamic foods are practiced since people first learn to grow their own food.
Organic food comes from land fertilized naturally rather than using any chemical fertilizer.
The more sophisticated form of organic cultivation is biodynamic farming, it use various organic preparation for specific purpose.
Some are used to accelerate the development of live enzymes in the soil, others to attract more etheric nutrients from the atmosphere. Though in modern days chemical fertilization is mostly used to fertilize the soil, to control pest and diseases , to enhance the growth and appearance, and to prolong self life of the produce but there are numerous problem associated with chemical farming.

Good food depend upon healthy soil and soil remain certain plant friendly bacteria stays in the soil like some bacteria in our intestine necessary for proper digestion and assimilation of food. Due to use of chemicals soil become so depleted of enzymes and nutrients, that the result is lack of vitamins and minerals , which is then compensated by injecting chemical injection.
Foods that are chemically stimulated lack organic nutrients develop an abnormal cellular structure with an over abundance of carbohydrates (in the form of starches and cellulose) at the expense of cell-building protein. What is more disturbing is, that your body have to cope with the toxic residue that becomes the part of the food . Gastrointestinal system face problem to eliminate this chemical toxin from your body which over time attack our immune system ,leaving you susceptible to allergies ,diseases and degeneration. So organic food is better option than its chemical counterpart as it is more nutritious and easily digestible.

Give it a thought.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT-part1

Some time we all not only need our square meals to survive but also need some words of wisdom that nurture our soul ,show us the light to walk on the roads of life and make it a real magical journey. Today I am sharing some of my inspiration which are my most organic food for thought.











Above are my food for thought share yours the ten best inspiration (which I will choose) I will feature in my blog with your name and back links. You can leave your inspirational qoute in the comment box.

TIPS FOR MENTAL WELL BEING

First of all today is a historic day and I want to congratulate all my friends in America for the grand success of OBAMA. Hope to see some positive changes in global scenario so that world peace can be established .

It is common that whenever we think of health we think about the physical part but some very important world remain unexplored in our own body. We can see the parts of brain but we can’t see mind, we are all aware of our heart beat but we don’t have any idea from where those emotion crop up and paint our life with various shades of colors.

Life never run smooth it has its own twist and turns and some twist are difficult than the other .But still we are in a no option zone and we have to walk down those lanes with a heavy heart and tears in our soul. Life presented me some very odd situation when it seems that may be everything will end and I can’t move anymore but a list of mental well being tips that was given to me by one of my High School psychology teacher helped me lot to fight back the situation.
I want to share those with all my loving friends –
Let start with a poem-
Life is not a name of a river
flowing down from hills and lost
in the midst of hurts and wounds
life means lot more…………



To find something more and live a life full of happiness below are few tips for mental peace.

1.Have a hobby: acquire pursuit which absorb your interest .
Sports and nature are the best.

2. Develop a philosophy, adopt your self to social and spiritual surroundings.

3.Share your thoughts, cultivate championship in thought and in feeling.
Confide ,confess, consult.

4. Face your fears analyze them; daylight dismisses ghosts.

5.Balance fantasy with fact ; dream but also do; wish but build ;imagine, but ever face reality.

6.Be aware of alluring escapes; alcohols, opiates and barbitals may prove faithless friends.

7.Exercise;walk swim, golf; muscles need activity.

8.Love but love wisely.

9.Don’t get engulfed in whirlpool of worries call early for help. The doctor is ready for your rescue.

10.Trust in time ;be patient and hopeful; time is a great healer.

(the following rules are proposed by the Cleveland Academy of Medicine)

Believe me this tips have help me a lot in my life .Mainly the second tip- spirituality helped me to understand the divine power and how His untold help is nurturing our life, how His love is showered and taking us to the path of happiness and abundance.
This my own experience that when you give you get so try to give in whatever way you can .When you show your love and care Universe and Almighty shower peace and love in your own heart, try out this age-old tip. Also make a point not to hurt and harm any body for any reason. People to establish there false ego and power bring difficulties in others life and get momentary pleasure but they loose their mental peace forever and start living in a loveless world of eternal grief and sorrow. Never forget that God the fountain of love have His eye on every creature of this world.




So if you take care of this little things your peace and happiness is warranted by Universe and Almighty.

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THE MAGIC OF COLORS

In our everyday life we come across various colors. But do we have any idea that how color affect the energy centers of the body.

The Power of Color
The use of color in healing goes back 5000 years, Chinese, Egyptians, Greek, Tibetans and native Americans just to name a few. Stones and crystals were used for healing and to enhance power of kings queens and other world leaders.

Color affects the body in many ways:
In the womb the eyes started out as part of the endocrine system and brain. As we develop and grow the different parts of the eyes stay connected to the different glands so by looking at different colors it stimulates the glandular secretion that affects the glands assigned to different functions of the body. For an example: Looking at the color blue stimulates the thyroid and that affect your heart, bones, hair and reproductive organs.

KNOWHOW COLORFULFOOD BOOSTUP YOURENERGY


RED
Signifies the lower chakras; the sexual organs.
It is blood food ,physical, sensual and warming.

Foods
Radishes, Strawberries, Cherries, Meat, Cayenne & Red Peppers,
Tomatoes,Beet , Watermelon



ORANGE AND YELLOW
Aid digestion in the intestines and stomach, relieving gas and head- aches . It is a radiant energy, full of the sun’s glory and is very cheerful. These foods can loosen mucous and calcium deposits in the body.
Foods
Oranges, Pumpkins, Apricots, Peaches, Mangos, Melons, Carrots,
Mandarins, Cantaloupes, Yams, Lemons, Pineapples, Melons, Bananas, Eggs, Olive Oil, YellowPeppers, Grapefruit, Corn



GREEN
Is the heart color and is full of love and peace. It is significant in growing and balance and can help with all emotional problems.
Foods
Avocados, Broccoli, Cucumber, Green Salads, Peas, Artichokes,
Beans, Brussel Sprouts


BLUE
Is connected with lungs and is link between the heaven and earth . Fresh air and proper breath controls the nerves.
Foods
Blueberries, Plums, Bramble Berries, Asparagus, Potatoes


PURPLE
Is inspiring and spiritual food for the mind. It is for meditation and tranquility . It is etheric, electric and full of light.
Foods
Eggplant, Broccoli, Grapes, Purple Onions, Currents, Prunes

Add colors to your life and live life kingsize.

(This information does not substitute for professional medical advice and care)

DIET FOR CLEANSING

Health, energy, intelligence and emotional stability are all governed by chemicals, drugs and toxin within the body. This pollution doesn’t go away. Research has shown that drugs and chemicals stay in the body long after they are consumed causing fatigue, illness and reduced mental energy.

Today I am going to give you very simple yet very useful tips on Cleansing Diet.

ON WAKING:
A glass of hot water with squeezed of lemon juice.

BREAKFAST:
Low sugar fruit, e.g. one grapefruit with outer skin removed, eaten whole.
Fresh banana, apple.

1HOUR BEFORE LUNCH:
A glass of water.

LUNCH:
Steamed vegetables.
Grains, e.g. brown rice and possibly legume or tofu (grains soften the cleansing effect a bit; adding legume or tofu does so even more).

1HOUR BEFORE DINNER:
Fresh vegetable juice.

DINNER:
Soup.
Salad with steamed vegetables.


There is no substitute for greens in our diet. Fruits diets are very cleansing but can be too drastic for an overly toxic person. If boils and eruption should happen during the fruit fasts (especially citrus) remember to add greens right away.

Eat foods that are lighter and easier to digest before heavier foods. Respect the food chain: water, juice, fruits, sprouts, vegetables, seeds, nuts, grains.

These above chart is a general chart. So before starting you should consult your physician or dietitian.
These treatment are best advised and supervised by Ayurvedic physicians.