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HealthyLife is a part of www.WeRIndia.com, an all India – centric website (https://healthylife.werindia.com) and is solely owned and operated by WeRIndia.com. It is a Indian nutritional portal providing educational articles.This nutritional port was launched on February 5th, 2015.
Daisies

Freaky Photos Of Daisies From Fukushima’s ‘Safe Zone’ Caused By ‘Hormonal Imbalances’

This article is originally published in www.True activist.com.

Author: Amanda Froelich

No one yet knows the extent of damage caused by the Fukushima Power Plant meltdown…

It’s been four years since the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan had a meltdown, and since that time, countless photos have circulated documenting the extraordinary deformities in plants and wildlife caused by the disaster.

Some of the pictures to be found include some frighteningly deformed daisies in Nasushiobara City, a location 70 miles from the facility. As you can see for yourself, these are not ‘ordinary’ daisies. A resident of Nasushiobara City tweeted out the photos on Twitter with the following caption (translated into English by Fukushima Diary):

“The right one grew up, split into 2 stems to have 2 flowers connected each other, having 4 stems of flower tied beltlike. The left one has 4 stems grew up to be tied to each other and it had the ring-shaped flower.”

As concerning as the daisies are, they hint at a larger problem. Most people are not aware that three separate meltdowns actually took place around the same time the Fukushima disaster was reported. In consequence, there are various vectors of dissemination of nuclear radiation continuing to ooze from the disaster site. As Natural Society reports, not only is contaminated water continually released into the Pacific Ocean, groundwater around Fukushima has also been adversely affected.

Because of the geological formation that the Fukushima Power Plant was constructed upon, a number of opportunities for wastewater to enter the table have been presented. Once this occurs, the contaminated water will move through conduits, such as cracks and crevices, and make its way many miles from the nuclear power plants.

In fact, it may already be happening.

The deformed flowers are not an isolated case. An Australian news source reports that locals have been reporting cases of deformed animals (including a rabbit born without ears), fruits, and vegetables, as well as other plants, ever since the Fukushima incident in 2011.

And as can be seen below, Live Science published photos of deformed butterflies in August 2012. The pale blue grass butterflies were captured in Shiroishi, Fukushima, Motomiya, Koriyama, Hirono, Iwaki, Takahagi, Mito, Tsukuba, and Tokyo, and have dented eyes, misshapen wings, and other defects.

Butterflies

It is important to note, as International Business Times (IBTimes) reports, that the malformations in the oddly blossoming flowers are the result of hormonal imbalances. Few mainstream media sites have deduced, however, that radiation affects the production and function of plant growth hormones, even at low doses.

This news is valuable information, as the crisis unfolding in Japan does not appear to be slowing anytime soon. In January 2014, for example, radiation levels were found to be 500% higher than normal in San Francisco.

CounterPunch reported last month:

“On June 19th Tepco reported the highest-ever readings of strontium-90 outside of the Fukushima plant ports. The readings were 1,000,000 Bq/m3 of strontium-90 at two locations near water intakes for Reactors 3 and 4. Tepco has not been able to explain the spike up in readings. The prior highest readings were 700,000 Bq/m3.”

The report went on to explain that strontium-90 is a byproduct of nuclear reactors or the explosion of nuclear weapons and is considered the most dangerous component of radioactive fallout from a nuclear weapon. In fact, Strontium-90 causes cancer by damaging DNA in cells.

This news is relevant to the entire world, for no one yet knows the extent of damage caused by the power plant meltdowns.

Read More at: http://www.trueactivist.com/freaky-photos-of-daisies-from-fukushimas-safe-zone-caused-by-hormonal-imbalances/

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: July 31, 2015
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Eggless Lunch War

Egg less Lunch War

The realities of diet in India are far more complex than Westernized notions will grant.

Extract from the article: The U.S.’s National Public Radio (NPR) recently featured an article entitled “Egg War: Why India’s Vegetarian Elites are Accused of Keeping Kids Hungry.” On the face of it, the concern expressed by the writer was legitimate: the nutritional needs of poor school children in Madhya Pradesh following the State government’s decision to remove eggs from the menu. But, as the rather judgmental term “vegetarian elites” suggests, the article seems to be more about perpetuating a common misperception in reporting on India, that somehow vegetarianism is an “upper caste” Hindu ploy to make the poor in India starve. After all, just a few days before that, The New York Times addressed the beef ban issue with the headline, “Saving the Cows, Starving the Children”, complete with a photo of a woman offering a pranam to a cow.

“The realities of culture, ethics, and diet in India are far more complicated than what some static and simplistic four varna oppressor model taught to middle school American children might proclaim.”

The problem today is that the right in India lacks the intellectual resources to invest in an Indic narrative of decolonization, much as its younger minds want to.

READ MORE at :  http://www.hinduhumanrights.info/a-meatless-argument/

Why this discussion is happening? See below article for more…

2) Egg War: Why India’s Vegetarian Elite Are Accused Of Keeping Kids Hungry

India’s free school lunch program alone reaches about 120 million of India’s poorest children, and the anganwadis reach millions of younger children. So, the egg war isn’t trivial.

Read more at: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/07/14/422592127/egg-wars-india-s-vegetarian-elite-are-accused-of-keeping-kids-hungry

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: July 22, 2015
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Vegetable Parappu Usili

Vegetable Parappu Usili

Ingredients:

  • Beans or cabbage- 2 cups ( or capsicum, long beans can also be used) – Cut vegetables to small pieces (1/4 inches)
  • Bengal gram  or split channa daal- 1 cupe
  • Yellow lentil or toor daal-  1 table spoon
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tea spoon
  • Red chillies – 4 to 5
  • Ginger -1/2 inch
  • Asafetida – Need in very small quantity ( a pinch)
  • Curry leaves – 7-8 leaves
  • Cilantro (coriander) – 1/4 cup for garnishing
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Method:

  1. Soak channa daal & toor daal for 2 hours
  2.  Cut beans or preferred vegetables to small size
  3.  In a pan heat oil, add seasoning ingredients like mustard, little hing, curry leaves and cook cut vegetables and transfer to a bowl.
  4. Using a grinder grind soaked daal along with cumin, ginger, red chilies, asafetida and salt by adding little water.
  5. In the pan add one and half tablespoon of oil and heat the oil. To heated oil add the grinded mixture. And slowly stir the mixture in oil. Daal mix will cook in the oil well and forms small lumps (similar to upma)*.
  6.  Allow cooked daal to cool and add cut vegetables to this daal mix and mix well.
  7.  Add little lemon juice, garnish with coriander leaves
  8. Serve the daal usli with chapatti, rice or poori.

*Alternatively to cook daal one can use steam. Transfer freshly grinded daal mix to a cooker utensil and steam cook for 10 minutes. Once the daal cooked allow it to cool and break the daal to small lumps.

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: July 20, 2015
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FDA Rejects Several Snack Products From India for Contaminants

FDA Rejects Several Snack Products From India for Contaminants

Haldiram’s top list of rejected items :The move comes as global food corporation Nestlé has been subjected to a nationwide ban in India of its Maggi noodles that have allegedly tested for high levels of lead. According to a Wall Street Journal report, more than half of all the snack products that were tested and then blocked from sale in the US in 2015 were from India. Indian products led the world in snack rejects in 2014 as well.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a number of snack imports made by Indian company Haldiram Snacks for concerns over high levels of pesticides, mold and bacteria. FDA first found pesticides in Haldiram’s products in September 2014 and has since refused imports of the company’s products 86 times. Among the products rejected have been Haldiram brand cookies, biscuits and wafers.

For the month February 2015, the FDA website lists out various Haldiram products under its snacks category in an ‘Import Refusal Report’ which lists refusal actions taken by the FDA against imported products.

The charge statement for every rejected Haldiram’s product reads: “The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B).”

The FDA website also lists out Nestle India products under its noodles and macaroni section of import refusal report. The FDA charges Nestle noodle products of misbranding. “The label fails to declare all major food allergens present in the product, as required by section 403(w)(1),” one of the charges reads. Other charges also say that the article labeling fails to “bear required nutrition information.”

This is how a table for rejected Haldiram’s product looks at the FDA website 

Manufacturer FEI 3009445869
Manufacturer Name Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.
Manufacturer Address line 1 C-3, Sector- 67
Manufacturer Address line 2
Manufacturer’s City Noida
Manufacturer Province/State Uttar Pradesh
Manufacturer Country/Area India
Product Code 07BGH99
FDA Product Description:FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.

Read more at :
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/06/fda-rejects-several-snack-products-from-india-for-contaminants/#.Vah4GPlViko

http://www.firstpost.com/world/india-made-food-products-face-usfda-heat-haldirams-top-list-of-rejected-items-2297850.html

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: July 17, 2015
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Juicing Vs. Smoothies

Which one is better? Juicing Vs. Smoothies

If you are looking to add liquid nutrition to your regimen, fresh juices and smoothies both offer nutritional benefits. Each, however, has distinct advantages and drawbacks. When you want to boost your intake of fresh vegetables and fruits, juicing is a good way to achieve that goal. If you need an on-the-go meal or snack that provides nutrients to keep you feeling full, smoothies are an excellent choice

Advantage of juicing:

The top reason to juice is to increase your intake of fresh produce. Vegetables and fruits supply the body with a wealth of vitamins and minerals that help boost immunity and fight oxidative stress in the body. Juicing also affords you an opportunity to experiment with vegetables you might not normally consume or know how to use in recipes, like kale or beets, which are bursting with nutrients such as vitamin K and B vitamins. Juicing process makes the nutrients in produce more readily available because your body does not have to break down the food before absorbing the nutrients.

Considerations about Juicing:

Juicing strips most of the fiber content from vegetables and fruits. The Institute of Medicine’s recommended daily amount of fiber is 25 grams or more, depending on gender and age, but the average American gets only 15 grams a day, says the Harvard School of Public Health. Because the produce used to make fresh juice will not count toward your fiber intake, you’ll need to make sure you are getting enough fiber from other daily servings of vegetables and fruits. Juice is also not a meal replacement, since it is not a significant source of protein, and protein and fiber are the nutrients needed to fill you up.   You will need to invest in a juicer to start juicing, which is an added expense.

Advantages of Smoothies:

Just an ordinary blender will do good smoothie job. Given the right ingredients, you can easily make a light, nutritious meal with a smoothie by combining fruits and vegetables with a source of protein, such as soy milk, low-fat yogurt or a scoop of protein powder. As with juicing, making smoothies allows you to blend foods you might not think of combining.  You will retain the fiber in fruits and vegetables when you make a smoothie, and you can add more beneficial fiber and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids by tossing in a few tablespoons of flaxseed or chia seeds. The fiber and protein in a smoothie add up to a satisfying meal or snack.

Considerations about Smoothies:

For the most nutritious smoothies, aim for a mix of fruit, vegetables, healthy fat and protein, which can help you lose or maintain weight. Remember adding extra sweet, honey, ice cream, sugar can increase your sugar level.

Reference source:

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/
http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: July 8, 2015
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Mango-Orange Ginger Green

Mango-Orange Ginger Green Smoothie Recipe

Here is a healthy smoothie recipe for all those who love extra zing in their smoothie. The main ingredients have lot of health benefits.
Mango: Mango fruit is rich in pre-biotic dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds. It is King of all fruits.

Oranges: Oranges provide lots of health benefits. Important one is it is an excellent source of vitamin C (provides 53.2 mg per 100 g, about 90% of DRI); Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant.

Ginger: Many of us know the benefit of ginger. It is an anti-inflammatory agent. A preliminary study at University of Michigan Comprehensive cancer Center revealed that ginger caused ovarian cancer cells to die. Further, the way in which the cells died suggests ginger may avoid the problem common in ovarian cancer of cells becoming resistant to standard treatments.
How to prepare smoothie using these three fruits? It is simple and easy….

Ingredients: (For serving Size: One)

• 1 mango, peeled and pitted
• 2 oranges, peeled and deseeded
• 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 inch of fresh ginger root, grated or sliced
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, soaked for 20 minutes
• 8 ounces of filtered water

Start by adding the liquid to your blender followed by the soft fruit. Add the greens to your blender last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

Nutrition Information:

• Calories: 355
• Fat: 4g
• Protein: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 82.3g
• Fiber: 16.5
• Calcium: 24% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
• Iron: 4.2mg
• Folate: 514 mcg
• Vitamin A: 152% RDA
• Vitamin C: 372% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, vitamin B1 – B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

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A FORCE FOR GOOD -Quotes of Dalai Lama

A FORCE FOR GOOD -Quotes of Dalai Lama

As this great human being turns 80 this month (July), a three-day jubilee commemorating the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday kicks off Sunday with the Nobel Peace Prize winner lecturing on creativity and compassion before a sold-out crowd at Anaheim’s Honda Center. Here at www.werindia.com we have Dalai Lama’s best quotes on the occasion of his birthday.

My main practice is to dedicate my body, speech and mind to the welfare of others. I hope to be able to continue to do this for some time yet. My favorite prayer is: “For as long as space endures, And for as long as living beings remain, Until then may I too abide, To dispel the misery of the world.” : Dalai Lama

Image: His Holiness the Dalai Lama cuts the first birthday cake of his 80th year to share with Indian friends in New Delhi India

Happiness, Actions
Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions

Life, Help, Purpose
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.

Morning, Meaningful, Friend
Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend – or a meaningful day.

Motivational
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. – Dalai Lama

Positive, Action, Vision
In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.

Religion, kindness
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

Love and compassion
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.

Life, hope & strength
When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways – either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way.

Best cure
Sleep is the best meditation. – Dalai Lama

Hope and focus
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

Happiness in compassion
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

Peace
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

Kindness
There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.

Life purpose
The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

Good and strength
Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that is very important for good health

Tolerance
In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.

Desire, Practice
When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, ‘Oh yes – I already have everything that I really need.’

Anger, Attitude, Fear
Too much self-centered attitude, you see, brings, you see, isolation. Result: loneliness, fear, anger. The extreme self-centered attitude is the source of suffering.

Distrust, Insecurity
A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.

Forgiveness, Love, Lives
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.

Ability, Build, Potential
With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.

Belief
Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn’t anyone who doesn’t appreciate kindness and compassion.

Happiness & attitude
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.

Anger & mind
Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way – everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful to maintain a peace of mind because the main destroyer of a peaceful mind is anger

Image credit: Dalai Lama in India (Dalai Lama post)

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: July 7, 2015
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A farmer’s view: What to know about GMO

A farmer’s view: What to know about GMO

Today the largest crop grown in the US is corn, 88% of which is genetically modified.  Corn has become a staple in the American diet. You can find some sort of engineered corn in the majority of processed food on the shelves, as well as almost every sweetened beverage you can imagine. Even when you eat conventionally raised meats you are essentially eating modified Corn. It’s a main ingredient in cheap animal feed.

The first genetically modified DNA organism was created in 1974.  Mother nature has been busy creating ideal food for human beings for millions of years. Isn’t it a bit naive of us to think we can perfect it in just 40, without real evidence of safety no less? Foods containing engineered foods currently make up over 80% of North Americas food supply. If you are eating processed foods or non-organic produce, chances are that you are eating GMOs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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