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Dark chocolate cake
by Lavleen Kaur

Dark chocolate mug cake recipe

Who will miss an opportunity of having a dark chocolate cake? Talking about dark chocolate, it is loaded with many nutrients that affects are health positively. There are many proven health benefits of dark chocolate like: Great source of antioxidants Improves blood flow and helps to maintain BP Raises HDL, better known as good cholesterol Decrease risk of heart diseases Improves brain functioning So, how to make dark chocolate cake at home? Here is the complete procedure: Cake Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 2 minutes Makes 1 mug Ingredients 1-2 tsp butter 1 tbsp. chopped dark chocolate 3 tbsp. plain flour / Almond flour 2 tbsp. cocoa powder (unsweetened) A pinch of baking soda 3 tbsp. condensed milk / 6 tbsp erythritol 4 tbsp. almond / coconut milk A…...
Fuits
by Lavleen Kaur

Fruits – which, when and how much?

Consumption of local produce and seasonal fruits leads to regulated blood sugar, which further optimize the functioning of all organs, making a person feel energetic as opposed to dull and lethargic. Fructose in sugar, allows steady blood sugar levels which controls acidity and keep tea or coffee cravings at bay. The more food travels, the less nutrients it has. All fruits have FRUCTOSE, so it does not matter that you are eating a mango over an apple. Best time to have fruits? Early morning is the best time to have them. Do not consume these immediately after a meal or with a meal, as this would disturb the sugar levels and fructose in fruits converts into glucose and turns to fat. Some of them like an unripe litchi have certain…...
Blood group diets
by Lavleen Kaur

Blood group diets – fact or fiction?

My blood type is O+, is there a special diet for my blood type? Well in theory you would need a high protein diet and lots of meat! But too much meat (protein) and too little carbohydrates can put a load on your kidneys. It can give you many unpleasant side effects. What if you have a certain medical condition where you need to limit your meat intake? What if you prefer vegetarian food options? And what about healthy salads, fruits, dairy, and whole grains: are these foods bad for you or will they make you gain weight? In practice NO! The hypothesis that you should eat according to your blood type is unsupported by scientific studies! Get your facts right! If you eat one type of food or a…...
Post pregnancy weight loss
by Lavleen Kaur

Post pregnancy weight loss

About 70% women, who have conceived, are troubled by the thought of gaining weight after pregnancy... How to avoid putting excess weight during pregnancy Eat small meals frequently, every two-three hours Avoid too much sugar. Consume things that have natural sugar like fruits, dates, honey, etc. Take what your body craves for, but in moderation Drink enough water Continue routine work like cleaning, cooking, climbing stairs, etc. One must exercise regularly, albeit in a controlled manner Steps to lose weight post-pregnancy Start with light walks for about 15-20 minutes daily Begin Yoga six weeks onwards, focusing on the pelvic area Use an abdominal binder to help bring the tummy back to shape Breast feed as one can lose up to 500 calories in a day Take the baby out for…...
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