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Stuffed Capsicum Curry

Stuffed Capsicum Curry

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 medium to large shimla mirch/capsicum/green bell peppers
  • 5 medium potatoes or about 180 to 200 gms potatoes
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped or ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp red chili powder
  •  ½ tsp dry mango powder (substitute with ¼ tsp lemon juice if dry mango powder is not available)
  • ¼ to ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves
  •  1 tbsp oil for sautéing the onions
  • 1 or 1.5 tbsp oil for sautéing the capsicum
  • salt as required

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Boil the potatoes till they completely tender and cooked thoroughly. Peel and grate the potatoes. Keep aside.
  • Slice off the tops of the capsicum. Remove the seeds. Rinse them in water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  • In a small frying pan, heat oil. Fry the cumin first and then add chopped onions.
  • Sauté the onions till translucent. Add chopped green chilies.
  • Stir and then add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and asafetida. stir again.
  • Add the potatoes and mix everything. Sauté the potatoes for 2 mins and then add garam masala powder, dry mango powder and salt.
  • Stir well and then add chopped coriander leaves. Mix again and let this spiced potato stuffing become warm or cool down.
  • Stuff the potato mixture in the capsicum.

Cooking in a pan:

  • Heat oil in a pan or kadai/wok and place the stuffed capsicum in the pan.
  • Cover the pan and allow the stuffed capsicum to cook on a low flame.
  • You will have to check often after every 5 to 6 mins and keep on changing the sides of the capsicum, so that all sides are cooked well. check, turn the sides and cover the pan again.
  • You also have to place the open potato side touching the pan. The capsicum will get golden and wrinkled.
  • Continue to check, change the sides and then cover again till the bell peppers are cooked well for about 25-30 minutes under low flame.
Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 18, 2015
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HOW LISTENING TO MUSIC HELPS TO BRING BACK THE GOOD MOOD

How listening to music helps to bring back the good mood

There is no doubt that listening to your favorite music can instantly put you in a good mood. However, scientists are now discovering that music can do more for you than just lift your spirits. When speak of nutrition, we usually think of food. But food is energy to our bodies and our brain takes in all kinds of energy from all our senses. So if we know that certain music is nutritious for our heart, then it may be a good idea to integrate it into our environment.

How music helps?

Controlling chronic pain and anxiety:

Music works on the autonomic nervous system – the part of the nervous system responsible for controlling our blood pressure, heartbeat and brain function – and also the limbic system – the part of the brain that controls feelings and emotions. According to findings, both these systems react sensitively to music. When slow rhythms are played, our blood pressure and heartbeat slow down which helps us breathe more slowly, thus reducing muscle tension in our neck, shoulders, stomach and back. Experts say that apart from physical tension, music also reduces psychological tension in our mind. In other words, when we feel pain, we become frightened, frustrated and angry which makes us tense up hundreds of muscles in our back. Listening to music on a regular basis helps our bodies relax physically and mentally, thus helping to relieve – and prevent – back pain.

Memory boost:

For many people suffering from memory loss the spoken language has become meaningless. Music can help patients remember tunes or songs and get in touch with their history. This is because the part of the brain, which processes music, is located next to memory.

Stress reducer:

Research has found that listening to music can relieve stress by triggering biochemical stress reducers.  Listening to slow musical beats can alter brainwave speed, creating brainwave activity similar to when a person is meditating or in a hypnotic state. Some research suggests that using rhythmic stimuli to induce these states can have a therapeutic effect, easing symptoms of migraines, PMS, and even behavioral issues. Neuroscientists have discovered that listening to music heightens positive emotion through the reward centers of our brain, stimulating hits of dopamine that can make us feel good or even elated.

Anxiety remover:

A study found that music’s effect on anxiety levels is similar to the effect of getting a massage. If people are under high pressure listening to music calms the mind and brings back the focus. This depends on the type of the music. Research finding shows that classical music plays a soothing role in these cases and not upbeats and drums. Music prevents anxiety-induced increase in heart rate and systolic blood pressure, and decrease cortisol levels — all biological markers of stress.

Increases motivation:

Listening to favorite music will help to do many positive things including exercises. Listening to music may help people run faster, boost their workout motivation, and enhance their endurance. Listening to workout tracks can boost physical performance and increase endurance during a tough exercise session.

Sleep quality:

Listening to classical music has been shown to effectively treat insomnia in college students, making it a safe, cheap alternative to sleep-inducing medicines. While listening to soft music brain cells will slowly go to resting stage. Playing soft music helps cancer patients or during recovery of a surgery etc and helps patients to rest properly.

Be mindful of music, it can be good for your heart and mind.

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Harmful Toxins

Beware of these toxins that can harm your health

Yes, correct we are eating right and healthy food. We search, do our R&D, then feed our family with so called good food. But then why we fall sick? There are several known and unknown toxins that are in our lives. Please read this article to understand better what these toxins and how they harm our body.

TOXINS FROM EXTERNAL

External toxins refer to those derived from our environment, which get into our bodies. Some sources:

Foods: There are many type of toxins here: Additives, preservatives, artificial flavorings and colorings, food stabilizers, food emulsifiers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, etc.

Air: Pollution in the air and particles in the air: Stale and stagnant air, perfumes, tobacco smoke, cleaning supplies, toxic fumes, polluted air, dust mites, pollens, household sprays, etc.

Water: Water at home or public source: Water contaminated with inorganic minerals, bacteria, chlorine, heavy metals, rusts, chemicals, industrial pollution, etc.

Medical treatments: There you go…you know the side effects…Prescription drugs, chemotherapy, anti-biotics, artificial hormones, vaccinations, jabs, low quality supplements, etc.

Dental treatments: Happy dental problem solved? Wait there are some toxins here too. This cannot stop us from going to dentist. But beware of those side effects of – Mercury amalgam fillings, root canals, acrylic dentures, implants, braces, fluoride treatments, etc.

Radiation: Known facts but where is radiation comes from? Radiotherapy, radio waves, television waves, microwave ovens, some electromagnetic gadgets, cell phones, x-rays, gamma rays, ultra-sound scan, MRI scan, CAT scan, UV radiation, etc.

Household: All those cleaning agents and systems at home- New paints, varnishes, new carpets, new asbestos ceiling, heating system, cleaning agents, all kinds of sprays, moth balls, gas stoves, aluminium pots, laundry supplies, etc.

Personal care: Here is the list of our favorite personal care that may carry toxins – Soaps, shampoos, deodorants, toothpaste, nail polish, cosmetics (some contain lead), permanent and hair colorings, etc. 

TOXINS FROM INTERNAL

Micro-organisms: Bacteria, viruses, yeasts, mold, fungi, parasites

Old toxins stored in the body. The presence of various kinds of chemicals may cause chemical reactions among them, causing severe symptoms

Dental works: Materials used contain metals, mercury, acrylic, binders, cements, resins, etc. Some of these can leach into our body when eating food

Medical implants: Silicone breast implants, implants in cosmetic surgeries, joint replacements, pacemakers; surgical aids such as screws, plates, staples and other materials.

TOXINS PRODUCED BY OUR BODY

Apart from external and internal toxins, our bodies also get burdened with toxins produced by our body. These are by-products of our cellular metabolisms. Like all body toxins, if these are not eliminated properly, the build-up may cause health problems later on. Most of the symptoms created by these toxins affect our brain and mind, like confusion, irritability, memory loss, headache, insomnia, fatigue. Other symptoms include dysfunctional endocrine and immune system.

Bilirubin: A toxin that results when the liver breaks down old red blood cells. These are usually eliminated from the body through the stool that is normal brown in color. When bilirubin is not eliminated efficiently, it causes the skin and white of the eyes to turn yellow. This is a condition called jaundice.

Urea: A product that results when the liver breaks down protein or amino acids. Urea is being excreted in the urine by the kidneys. If the kidneys are not functioning efficiently, the urea level in the blood increases causing a condition known as uremia.

Uric acid: A product that results when the body breaks down a substance called purine. Purines are found in high concentration in meat and meat products, especially in animal’s internal organs such as liver and kidneys. Excess uric acid that don’t get excreted can crystalize in the kidneys, joints and toes (gout) resulting in severe pain.

Creatinine: A product that results from muscle metabolism. It is filtered in the kidneys for excretion at a fairly constant daily rate. Therefore, when kidneys become inefficient for whatever reason, the creatinine level will rise due to poor clearance. This when detected in the urine, warns of possible kidney malfunction or failure.

Hormone imbalance: Hormones are chemical messengers that are released from the glands into the bloodstream. When secretion of hormones is too low or too high, or the liver is not able to detoxify them, excess hormones become internal body toxins.

Free radicals: Although oxygen (O2) is necessary for life, there is also the “dark side” of it. When oxygen reacts with toxins from external sources, it becomes a free radical. This is a process known as “oxidation”. An unhealthy diet largely contributes to this process of oxidation and does a lot of damage to the body.

Resource:

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Seasoned Buttermilk

Seasoned Buttermilk

Ingredients for Blending

  1. Yogurt / curd– 2 cups
  2. Water – 1 cup
  3. Salt – to taste
  4. Turmeric Powder – a pinch

Blend all the above ingredients and keep it aside.

For seasoning:

  • Finely sliced Shallots – 5 or 6
  • Slit Green Chillies – 3
  • Red Chillies – 3
  • Curry Leaves – 6-8
  • Finely Sliced Ginger – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric – A pinch
  • Fenugreek – A pinch
  • Cumin Seeds or Powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Mustard – 1/2 tsp

Preparation Method

  • Heat oil in a deep pan and splutter mustard seeds.
  • Saute shallots, green chillies, red chillies, ginger and curry leaves for 2 minutes.
  • Add a pinch of turmeric, cumin seeds and fenugreek. Stir for a minute and keep the seasoning aside.
  • Reduce heat and add the blended curd mixture to the same pan, stirring continuously.
  • Keep on stirring until it becomes warm. Never allow it to boil. Add more salt if required.
  • Pour the prepared seasoning over the buttermilk and remove from flame.
  • Stir for a few more minutes allowing it to cool.
  • Serve with rice or one can have this plain at the end of the meal.

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 14, 2015
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Another country banned GMOs: Germany Follows Scotland’s Lead And Opts To Ban GMOs

Another country banned GMOs: Germany Follows Scotland’s Lead And Opts To Ban GMOs

New rules implemented by the European Union now allow individual member states to block farmers from using GM organisms, even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis.

To “preserve the country’s clean and green brand,” Scotland chose to ‘opt out’ of growing  GMO crops . And now, Germany is following suit.

As Independent.UK reports, Germany have begun taking the steps necessary to ban the use of all genetically modified (GM) crops.

According to Christian Schmidt, Germany’s agriculture minister, Germany will persist with its previously-announced ban on GM crops, which made headlines on the 24th of August.

 At present, EU countries have until October 3, 2015, to inform the commission if they intend to opt out of the bloc-wide approvals. Will more countries join Scotland and Germany? Many suspect, ‘yes.’

“The German decision shows that Scotland is now also leading Europe on GM crops,” said SNP’s Rob Gibson.

Controversy concerning the safety and/or necessity of GMOs persists. But while the debate rages on, countries like Germany and Scotland are not going to idly sit by while the effects posed by long-term consumption of GM foods is discovered.

This move makes Germany one of between 64-74 countries (at biotech’s admission) that has currently instated some type of ban or mandatory labeling requirements.

Read More: http://www.trueactivist.com/breaking-germany-follows-scotlands-lead-and-opts-to-ban-gmos/

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Green juices, vegetables and fruits to rebuild blood

Our human blood comprises of three types of cells—white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. The function of our red blood cells (hemoglobin) is to carry oxygen from our lungs to all parts of our body. When the blood contains insufficient hemoglobin, it lacks the capacity to carry the oxygen supply throughout the body. When this happens, a person is said to be anemic. The heart will need to pump extra hard to deliver the oxygen where it is needed throughout the body. This causes the anemic person to feel tired both mentally and physically.

Some of the fruits and vegetables consumption will help to overcome this problem. These fresh produces and fruits are rich in Iron too. Make juice or eat raw . If you consider making juices here are the combinations:

  • 2 carrots + 2 green apples + 8 ribs of celery + 1 fennel + ¼ lemon with peel
  • 2 green apples + 1 bittergourd + 4-6 ribs of celery + 1 sweet pepper (any color) + ½ lemon
  • 2 green apples + 6-8 ribs of celery + a bunch of spinach + a bunch of cilantro + a slice of lemon + 1-inch ginger (optional)
  • 4 medium-sized beetroot + 1 cucumber + ½ lemon with peel
  • 2 green apples + 8-10 leaves of kale + 1 fennel + ½ lemon with peel
  • 2 carrots + 2 green apples + 2 kiwifruits + 1 tomato
  • 1 oz wheatgrass or alfalfa sprouts juice

Source: http://juicing-for-health.com/what-is-anemia.html

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 11, 2015
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This Mycologist Holds The Patent That Could DESTROY Monsanto

This Mycologist Holds The Patent That Could DESTROY Monsanto

July 11, 2015 by Anonymous  (www.trueactivist.com)

Monsanto, the biotech company found to be the most hated organizations in the world, is responsible for a number of dirty dealings that have earned it such a reputation. The creator of Agent Orange (a deadly herbicide responsible for thousands of disfigurements and birth defects in Vietnam), and glyphosate (recently declared to be “probably carcinogenic” by the WHO), it’s for good reason individuals everywhere are banding together to boycott the giant company and its foul play. (Don’t believe us? Watch Food, Inc.)

But although awareness is being raised every day enlightening individuals on why they should opt for organic seeds, local produce, and support bio-dynamic agricultural methods, few feel confident that their efforts will actually help put the agri-giant out of business. Based upon the following news, however, we believe there’s reason to be hopeful:

In 2006, Paul Stamets, the world’s leading mycologist, was granted a patent that has potential to change the world.

Stated by executives in the pesticide industry, the patent Stamets holds represents “the most disruptive technology we have ever witnessed,” and when they say disruptive, they mean harmful to the chemical pesticide industry.

It seems Paul has figured out how to use mother nature to keep insects from destroying crops, a finding that could make chemically-produced pest control completely obsolete. It is what is being called SMART pesticides.

SMART pesticides provide safe and nearly permanent solution for controlling over 200,000 species of insects – and all thanks to the magic offered by mushrooms.

The Mycologist does this by taking entomopathogenic Fungi (fungi that destroys insects) and morphs it so it does not produce spores. In result, this actually attracts the insects who then eat and turn into fungi from the inside out!

Wouldn’t a better world result if biotech companies has limited control over crops, seeds, and the way populations grow food? Monsanto is already blamed to be responsible for the bee and monarch die-off ; who knows what other horrors could be prevented if its toxic chemical concoctions were no longer needed to grow crops.

Monsanto may have generated $16 billion dollars in 2014, but its sales have reportedly been decreasing thanks to consumer awareness and action taken by activists.

By sharing this article, you are playing an important role in helping to raise awareness about an alternative pest control method that may potentially revolutionize the way humans grow crops.

Here are helpful links to understand more about the incredible patent Paul Stamets holds:

• Here is a link to the patent 7,122,176: http://www.google.com/patents/US7122176

• A list of all the patents Paul has applied for: http://patents.justia.com/inventor/paul-edward-stamets

• Plenty of information about Paul Stamets: http://www.fungi.com/about-paul-stamets.html

• Wikipedia page about Paul Stamets: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stamets

Read More: http://www.trueactivist.com/this-mycologist-holds-the-patent-that-could-destroy-monsanto/

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 9, 2015
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Wayne Walter Dyer's Inspirational quotes

Wayne Walter Dyer’s Inspirational quotes

Wayne Walter Dyer (May 10, 1940 – August 29, 2015) was an American self-help author and motivational speaker. Dyer was influenced by Abraham Maslow’s concept of self-actualization, and by the teachings of Swami Muktananda whom he considered to be his master. Wayne Dyer was a pioneer in the personal-development field and made a profound difference in the lives of millions of people all over the world .

Dr. Wayne Dyer’s several famous quotes are here for not only to remember a phenomenal human being, but to help motivate and inspire you to become a better you.

1. “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
2. “Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.”
3. “When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way”
4. “You are important enough to ask and you are blessed enough to receive back.”
5. “You cannot be lonely if you like the person you’re alone with.”
6. “Live one day at a time emphasizing ethics rather than rules.”
7. “When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.”
8. “Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed.”
9. “You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.”
10. “Conflict cannot survive without your participation.”
11. “Circumstances do not make a man, they reveal him.”
12. “If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t you will see obstacles.”
13“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.”
14. “When I chased after money, I never had enough. When I got my life on purpose and focused on giving of myself and everything that arrived into my life, then I was prosperous.”
15. “How people treat you is their karma. How you react is yours.”

References: http://humoropedia.com/wayne-dyer-quotes/
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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 8, 2015
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