Sugar and Rainbow

Hi guys!! After a long long time I am back on Blogger. Really had a very busy schedule for the past 2 months. As I have shifted to Chennai from Bangalore for my new job, my regular food habits have  also changed. In Chennai, I have seen people seasoning every meal with curry leaves. So just out of curiosity I started searching the health benefits of curry leaves. Believe me it actually  has lot of health benefits other than providing flavour to food and can also be used to treat burns, boils and bruises!! Surprised?  OK.. So let me take you through all the benefits of Curry Leaves..  Health Benefits: Curry leaves either fresh or dried or in powdered form contain protein, fat, carbohydrate, calcium, iron and B-carotene (Vitamin A), Vitamin C, Vitamin B and Vitamin E in plenty.  [1] i)Vitamin A in curry leaves are beneficial for good eye sight. ii) Fresh leaves helps stop diarrhoea and gastrointestinal issues. iii) Calcium helps in preven...

Summer is knocking at the door!! Although the heat of summer leads to sweat and irritation but it brings with it a sumptuous selection of exotic while traditional basket full of fruits that you can indulge  upon. One such fruit is "THE KING OF FRUITS"- MANGO. All the ladies and gentlemen out there; today I will take you through  the major nutrients present in mango and the beauty benefits provided by this fruit. Mangoes are rich in Lutein and Ziaxanthin (48 Micro grams per fruit) that help in improving overall skin tone and rejuvenate skin complexion . In a study conducted by  NCBI , 50 healthy people were given dietary supplement of these two Carotenoids and after 12 weeks it was found that the overall skin tone of these people significantly improved. Mangoes are a rich source of Beta Carotene, another type of Carotenoid that is changed into Vitamin A by our body. Vitamin A helps in reducing dark spots, acne and blemishes and revives the skin making it heal...

For a PGDM student in XIME, Bangalore its compulsory to stay in hostel. In these 2 years I have had lots of experiences and one such experience is that in the breakfast everyday you can have  as many eggs as you want☺. I won't suggest anyone to have 8 or 10 eggs a day but having 1 or 2 eggs everyday in the breakfast has its own advantages. [1] .  And today I am going to tell you that eating eggs actually leads to weight loss!! NUTRITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:  A medium sized egg (44 grams) contains the following: 5.53 grams protein 5 grams of fat Omega 3 Fatty acids that help in increasing cognitive skills Vitamin- A, B2, B12, B5, D, E. Phosphorus, Iodine and Iron. Total calories-75. EGGS AND WEIGHT LOSS:   Studies have shown that consuming eggs daily leads to weight loss. This is because a medium sized egg contains 75 calories and 5 grams of protein that keeps your stomach full for a long time. [2] . A 2017 study by  Nutrient open access jo...

As a Bengali, I have been eating fish from my childhood- Rohu, Katla, Salmon, Herring Crab, Prawns to name a few. Actually, Bengalis are known for Rosogolla and fish. Whenever I think of cooking some meal, the first thing that comes to my mind is a lunch featuring fish as the main dish. It is very easy to make a dish with Rohu, Katla, Tuna or Salmon which are both healthy and tasty.. Fishes are just YUM!!!! Today, I will be talking about how fish consumption helps in reducing depression. Depression is a kind of mood disorder where a person has mood swings and feels irritated and guilty.WHO estimates that depression is the major cause of disability worldwide. Why Fish is so good for depression? Fishes (low fat) have a good amount of   Omega3 fatty acids.  Omega3 fatty acids are   highly concentrated in the brain   and  helps in cognitive and better functioning of the brain as the structure of the cell membrane is changed by Omega3 fatty acids....

Apples- The best fruits one can eat because it is rich in pectin and antioxidants like quercetin, phloridzin and chlorogenic acid.  Pectin is a water soluble fibre that helps reduce cholesterol and increase the process of digestion while the antioxidants help in decreasing the risk of chronic diseases inhibiting cancer cell proliferation, lower the level of cholesterol and help inhibiting type2 diabetes. [ 1 ] Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: Antioxidants are molecules that help prevent cell damage caused by oxidants that helps prevent aging process and chronic diseases. The antioxidants present in Apple are: a) Quercetin: It is a strong antioxidant that benefits in heart health ; also helps the body to efficiently secrete insulin and prevents insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes occurs due to insulin resistance.[ 2 ] b) Phloridzin: It normalises the glucose level in blood restoring insulin sensitivity in cells. c) Chlorogenic acid: It helps in improvi...

Jewel of Nizam- the Minar in  The Golkonda Resort-Gandipet  is a must visit for someone who is not from Hyderabad. A 100 feet tall tower restaurant, it has an amazingly crafted decor that gives Nawabi feeling and over here you can experience and indulge yourself in the authentic Nizami  cuisines. The ambience is serene with the sparkling view of Osman Sagar lake.  Talking about the food - The food is just yum.  As I have already said the real taste of Hyderabadi cuisines can be found only in this place.  Minar-e-khaas kebab platter is a must try. You will get an assortment of kebabs in a single platter. And not to mention the Murgh dum biriyani- when you are in Hyderabad, Biriyani is a must try. Now comes the Service part - Dressed in Nizami tradition the service of the staff is worth mentioning. The staff actually know when to serve each dish so that you can experience your dining. They are very much attentive to their customers and frequently visit...

Hey Guys, Today each one of you want to stay healthy and loose those extra kilos by regular exercise and proper diet. Proper diet comes from healthy eating and thus you all are rushing to the supermarkets to buy those "natural products".   But before buying , as a consumer you all should know, understand and check the food labels prescribed by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI). A potato chips packet having labelled "made of olive oil" may contain trans fats which is hidden somewhere at the back of the packet. A fruit juice pack labelled "Made with real fruit" may contain preservatives and no real fruit at all that may actually harm your immune system. Food Manufacturers use words like "100%natural", "Made with Real Fruit", "Sugar Free", "Fat Free" to increase their sales of packaged foods. Don't get laid away by these buzz words and their advertisement and promotional strategies. Be ...