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What not to tell your aged parents?

What not to tell your aged parents?

When a parent starts in any way depending upon their child, a world has turned upside down for both.

Be prepared for new change. Have patience spend time with them. Do not run away by considering them as burden or a problem.

One day you are going to be old and will face same problem.

Be sensitive, think from elders perspective and learn what to tell and not to tell your elders.

  1. How can’t you remember that? Never say this. This is a criticism that aged heart cannot take. We all forget things from time to time. Gently remind them or use a sticky note or note book to remind them. Help them to write it down.
  2. You could that if you really tried: With shaking hands and losing memory- aged ones will have hard time to get around. Instead of telling you could tried, say let me help you and you can come along.
  3. How can you not do this? It is not so hard Things may be hard to handle or not easy to carry with their age related condition. Again, help them to do it – do not criticize them.
  4. Didn’t tell you yesterday? Be careful with your tone here. You will hurt them again. Instead, oh..I think I told you, don’t worry… here it is.
  5. Did not show you how to do it just other day? Write it down – if something like handling new remote, TV or any new appliances get sticker or note pad and write down the instruction and leave it on the table where they can reach if they want.
  6. What does that have to do with what we are discussing now? If they go out of track during a discussion – listen to them and slowly bring them back to conversation.
  7. How many times you are going to tell me that story? Or you already told me this several times – If you say this then elders feel that you are disgusted listening to them. Instead, say.. don’t tell me you did this next and continue the story with them and they will realize that you already heard the story before from them.
  8. Ya, blah..blah.. blah..I don’t have time: Never say this. It is disrespectful. Politely say ” can I come back to you after sometime” We will talk over a cup of coffee or tea, is that okay?
  9. I want your earrings/jewellery after you gone: Or who is going to get what?- If it is going to be yours then, it will come to you. Don’t show a hurry for their death. They will give you or things will come to you at right moment. Don’t expect their death.
  10. You don’t know your grand children name? They may be undergoing memory loss, so understand and gently remind them about the names.
  11. Why do you eat so much? If they have indigestion – don’t show your anger. After all they are humans and may like to eat something which may be causing problem. Tell them “probably it is not going well with your system, don’t worry…let us take care of it”
  12. Why the house is so messy? Why you don’t keep things proper? – What strength they will have to clean the house or bathroom? If possible hire a maid and help your elders to keep the house clean and neat. They will like it and will try to keep it clean as much as they can.
  13. You complain too much- If things are not suiting their body, elders may keep talking about this. Have patience and show empathy. Just say ” oh, I did not know… I will take care of it”
  14. Let me handle your finances– When it comes to aging parents, money and finances can be a very touchy subject. If you ask them about handling finances they may get scared or feel like running out of money. Finance is the most coveted asset for anybody. Tell them gently, if they need any help you can assist you or take you to bank.
  15. Are you okay to be alone? If your parents reached the point where they need assistance, then go with them. Make time. Do not ask are you going to be okay alone. Instead, show support and go with them to medical tests, banks, post office etc. This will help them to feel more secure and brave.
  16. “You old people” – Yes, they are old. You don’t need to call them by this name. You are going to be old too. If you find any mistake or something wrong tell them gently or if it is something very negligent then, let it go. Unnecessarily don’t make a issue and make them feel guilty and horrible.
  17. How can you do this to me? With age and memory loss, if they forget to do something or unable to reach you or could not handle a situation – they may not able to do what you were expecting them to do. Instead, tell them probably I will coach you, I will be with you or things are going to be okay. This give a great relief for you as well as for them.

Try to think from your aged parents or elders perspective. Be tactful in how you approach delicate subjects with aging parents. Learn to take care of elders because, you are going to be in their shoe one day!

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Online Grandma @ www.werindia.com

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: April 18, 2017
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Ways to reduce spice from your meal

How to reduce spice in your dish and more cooking tips

How to reduce spice in your dish and more cooking tips from grandma…

Cooking is a skill. Anyone can cook if they know some simple tips.

To be a good cook, learn some simple cooking tips from grandma.

1) If your soup or rasam is over salted then, toss in  couple of peeled potato pieces and boil for 3-4 minutes. Potato will draw-out some of the salt!

2) If you have many herbs during summer, store them for winter. All you need to do is cut herbs in small pieces and transfer to ice cube holders. Add oil and water and store in freezer.

3) To avoid over spilling of water in boiling pot or vessel, keep a wooden spoon across on top of the vessel.

4) While cooking beetroot, do not add salt. Instead add salt after cooking.

5) Do not reheat pizza in microwave. Instead, reheat on a tawa or pan. This will retain the original flavor of the pizza.

6) To cut an apple or any types of pies, hold the knife under hot water for a minute and then use knife for easy cutting.

7) To keep cheese fresh, do not store in plastic. Instead, store in a parchment paper.

8) Do not boil pasta in a small vessel. Use a wide mouth vessel for easy and proper boiling. Fill a large pot (5 to 6 quarts) with water and let it come to a rapid boil. Then add 2 tablespoons of salt.

9) Do not store tomato in the fridge. Keep tomatoes on the kitchen counter in a single layer for maximum air circulation, and avoid putting them in direct sunlight.

10) Use dry measuring cups when portioning out flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch, as their flat rims are designed to help you get the most accurate measure. Do not use wet measuring cups for dry materials!

11) If your dish is too spicy, add dairy – milk or cream to it. Dairy is the best neutralizer for spice. This is because chilis contain capsaicin, a substance which makes your taste buds feel that fiery burn. Milk contains casein, a compound which bonds with capsaicin and helps dissipate it.

12) If you are cooking with bitter vegetables like bitter gourd or orange peel, cut them into pieces. To these pieces,add salt and turmeric and let it sit for half an hour and then, squeeze the vegetable to remove some bitter liquid. Throw the liquid and proceed with cooking.

13) When to add more sourness to dish ? If the dish tastes too sweet or spicy add some sourness.

14) If you don’t have fresh herbs and the herbs that you have dried, then use dried herb for cooking by reducing the amount to half. Because dried herbs are little more concentrated in flavor and still useful.

15)  Cook pasta 1 minute less than the package instructions and cook it the rest of the way in the pan with sauce

16) Taste as you go- Unless you are preparing something for offerings for God, there is nothing wrong in tasting the food as you prepare.

17) Read full recipe before you start cooking. Remember recipe is only for guiding and you can always replace the ingredient with similar one.

18) When you’re going to sauté garlic, slice it rather than mincing it — it’s less likely to burn that way.

19) Use coarse sea salt mixed with little oil for  seasoning a salad. It will stay crunchy when combined with the vinaigrette.

20) Use proper and appropriate knifes for cutting vegetables. Otherwise vegetables will lose their texture!

21) Cut onion under water to avoid tearing up!

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Reference: www.werindia.com

Image credit: Image by Kai Reschke from Pixabay  (Free for commercial use)

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: April 17, 2017
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And the Pulitzer Prize goes to…!

And the Pulitzer Prize goes to…!

This year Iowa’s small town paper Storm Lake Time’s Editor won Pulitzer Prize! The Pulitzer Prize  is a prestigious award given for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States.

Art Cullen, 59, of the Storm Lake Times, has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize in the category of Editorial Writing. Cullen co-owns the twice-weekly newspaper with his older brother John, where it reaches a circulation of 3,300 in the little rural town of Storm Lake, Iowa.

Cullen’s writing is celebrated by the Pulitzer committee “For editorials fueled by tenacious reporting, impressive expertise and engaging writing that successfully challenged powerful corporate agricultural interests in Iowa.”

The Storm Lake Times employs about 10 people, and it’s largely a family business. As a small town publication, they cover the usual range of topics: “We strive to have a baby, a dog, a fire and a crash on every front page, so, yes, we do pander,” Cullen told the Washington Post.

In any case, it was Cullen’s unwavering dedication to report on the clandestine ties between big agriculture and government that earned him the recognition, along with a $15,000 prize. Of course, his work hasn’t always been well received. Some have accused him of taking an “anti-farmer” stance. “We took a lot of heat,” Cullen explains, “My wife grew up on a farm. I got sh−− on my boots. I ain’t anti-farmer, but I’m anti-pollution.”

In his articles, as sharp as they are eloquent, Cullen explores the major players, funding schemes and misdirected policies that perpetuate Storm Lake’s murky surface water problems. “The Kochs and Monsanto have too much at stake to leave it to the people of Iowa to decide how to manage agriculture and a clean environment in a sustainable way that allows farmers to prosper,” Cullen wrote in his July 2016 piece “They Don’t Know”.

Last year, Des Moines Water Works threatened to sue Storm Lake’s home county of Buena Vista and two other counties for releasing agricultural runoff nitrogen into Raccoon River — where they get their drinking water. The counties battled the federal lawsuit using money from undisclosed sources, and big agriculture is suspected of involvement in these funding schemes. Cullen demands transparency.

Cullen insists this is an issue extending far beyond the Midwest, and especially causing contamination of the Gulf of Mexico. “They’ve changed the entire agricultural system since 1980, without any consideration how it affects groundwater or surface water. It’s a national story. It’s just that it happened in our front yard and we’re still reporting on it,” says Cullen. Along with the changes, he’s seen soybean and corn consume the industry, while cattle grazing fields have transformed into packed feed lots.

Cullen’s writing is extremely absorbing, and so incredibly well articulated. “We’ve always believed that the Storm Lakes Times should be as good at covering Storm Lake as the New York Times is at covering New York,” he said. “There’s no reason why an editorial written in Iowa shouldn’t be as good as an editorial written in Washington.”

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Read More Here: Author: Amelia Kinney – http://www.trueactivist.com/

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A sign that nutrition information may be inaccurate is

  • if a quick fix is promised.
  • the information is supported by recognized health organizations.
  • the results reported are specific to the population group studied.
  • the results are provided within the context of other studies.

The answer is: if a quick fix is promised.

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: April 16, 2017
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Nutrition news on the internet

  • must be accurate to be posted on Web sites
  • is monitored by the National Web Accuracy Agency (NWAA)
  • can be posted by anyone so must be viewed carefully
  • can not be used to sell products

The answer is: can be posted by anyone so must be viewed carefully.

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: April 14, 2017
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School meals contribute to the health and school achievement of students by

  • providing a balance of protein, carbohydrate, and fat for sustained energy with great taste
  • providing only low fat foods
  • providing nutrition education activities to all students
  • providing only those foods that are familiar to students

The answer is: providing a balance of protein, carbohydrate, and fat for sustained energy with great taste

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: April 12, 2017
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Breadfruit Subji

Breadfruit Subji

Breadfruit is an attractive fruit that is tropical in origin. It is similar to jackfruit and belongs to same plant family. It gives same benefits as jackfruit -fiber, nutrients etc. It is high in protein and  fruits can be as big as watermelon. Its seeds are also edible. Only difference is breadfruit is edible and tasty when it is un-ripened. In Asian countries including India, this fruit is used for preparing delicious dishes- Breadfruit sambhar, subji, chips to name a few.

  • The fruit can be ground into flour and used in sweet and savoury dishes, including pancakes and crisps.
  • It is rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as being a high source of gluten-free carbohydrate and protein.
  • The protein in the fruit has a higher proportion of amino acids than soy.

Breadfruit Subji

Ingredients:

  1. Breadfruit/Jeegujje 1
  2. Onion finely chopped 1 cup
  3. Garlic cloves 2-3
  4. Green chilies 3-4
  5. Dry red chilies 2
  6. Grated coconut 2 tsp
  7. Curry leaves 1 strand
  8. Tamarind lemon size
  9. Sambar Powder/Huli Pudi 2-3 tsp (homemade)
  10. Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
  11. Mustard seeds ¼ tsp
  12. Cumin seeds ¼ tsp
  13. Ajwain/Oma ¼ tsp
  14. Asafoetida pinch
  15. Water
  16. Salt
  17. Oil

Method:

  1. Peel the outer skin of Breadfruit and cut into 4 parts. Remove the inner thick part and chop into medium size pieces. Immediately place them in a large bowl of water.
  2. Soak tamarind in water.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When they crack add ajwain and cumin seeds. Add asafetida.
  4. Add green chilies and dry red chilies. Fry them. Add curry leaves, garlic cloves and onion. Fry them till transparent.
  5. Add chopped breadfruit, salt and turmeric powder mix well. Fry them for 2 minutes in medium heat. Add some water, cover the lid and cook for few minutes.
  6. Once the breadfruit cooked completely add sambar/huli powder, coconut and tamarind water. Cook for few minutes until all the water gets absorbed.

Breadfruit subji goes well with chapati and rice.

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Recipe by: Ms. Mamatha Anil @ http://bhakshyabhojana.blogspot.com/

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Tips to control allergen in your bedroom

Tips to control allergen in your bedroom

An allergen is a general term used to describe something that causes an allergic reaction. They are actually tiny proteins found on certain substances like pollen, mold, foods, peanuts, milk etc.

Allergens also exist indoors like dust mites.

Only those who are prone to acquired sensitivity are regularly affected by these allergens.

Your bedroom is one important place where you will find dust and pet allergens. Do you know?

A report released from Allergy UK has found that among those with an indoor allergy, 77 percent experience symptoms in the bedroom, while 41 percent report that their symptoms are actually made worse by that room.

Here are important tips to keep your bedroom allergen free:

1. Wipe smooth furniture weekly

2. Keep clothing in a closet with door closed

3. Wash sheets and pillow cases in hot water evry 1-2 weeks

4. Encase pillows in allergen-proof covers

5. Wash blankets in hot water every 1-2 weeks or use an allegen barrier comforter

6. Remove curtains: and replace them with window shades or blinds. If you use curtains make sure to wash them regularly.

7. Dehumidify to under 50%. When it’s warm, use your air conditioner, even if you’re tempted by the outdoor breeze. If you live in a sweaty-weather climate, use a dehumidifier to keep humidity at 30% to 50%.

8. Turn down the heat or turn up the AC. Dust mites can’t breed as well at temperatures below 77 F.

9. Keep your pets out of your bedroom. Furry friend can be innocent but not the allergen! If pet remains in the bedroom use a HEPA air filter.

10. Carpet is a popular place for dust mites. Consider replacing it in your bedroom with hardwood floors or linoleum and washable area rugs.

11. Wipe window frames and glass regularly to prevent mold and mildew. Both can trigger upper respiratory symptoms if you have.

12. Opt for anti-allergy mattress and bedding.

13. Keep cockroaches and other insects away. They can make their way from kitchen, bathroom to your bedroom!: Seal cracks and crevices. Fix leaks in pipes and faucets. Try not to leave wet towels on the floor. Store food in tightly sealed containers. Keep your dishes clean. Hire an exterminator if you need to.

14. Keep all children’s toys in a toy chest or cupboard and wash soft toys in hot water, or put in the freezer overnight to destroy the allergen and then washed at a the recommended temperature.

Allergen avoidance:

1. If it is a hard surface – wipe it

2. If it is a washable fabric, hot water Wash it

3. If it cannot be wiped or washed, then encase it

4. If it cannot be wiped washed or encased remove it

5. If the indoor air is not dry then dehumidify it.

Considering we spend a third our time sleeping, bedroom is  most important room to de-allergen. If your room is not battle tested for allergens, you could be making all those annoying symptoms worse. Try these simple and regular tips to keep yourself allergen free this spring and always.

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References:

  • https://sleep.org/
  • https://www.allergyuk.org
  • http://www.natlallergy.com

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: April 11, 2017
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