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Dark Chocolate benefits
by Lavleen Kaur

Dark Chocolate – Secret health benefits

Do not cross limits of dark chocolate. While it is better than milk and white chocolate due to the antioxidants it contains, it’s also higher in calories and saturated fat. Stick to no more than a square or two daily if you have chocolate cravings and tuck into Red Delicious apples as well. Dark Chocolate is Good for Your Heart Studies show that eating a small amount of this chocolate two or three times each week can help lower your blood pressure. It improves blood flow and may help prevent the formation of blood clots. Eating it may also prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Dark Chocolate is Good for Your Brain It increases blood flow to the brain as well as to the heart, so it can help improve…...
ChickPea 'Chana'
by Lavleen Kaur

ChickPea ‘Chana’ Chaat recipe

A quick brunch, a quick snack is what we sometimes need when we are too busy or when we are too lazy. The recipe of Chickpea 'chana' chaat is a quick one if you have leftover boiled chickpeas and not so quick if you do not have leftover boiled Chickpeas. Ok...enough of contradictions. Lets come to the recipe details. Chickpeas are rich in fiber, calcium and protein too. These are suitable to everyone from the diabetic to normal folks since they have a low GI. They can be a good source of calcium and protein for vegans. Ingredients for Chana Chaat: Boiled white chana (Chikpeas) - 1 cup Onion - 1 small Tomato - 1 medium Cucumber - 1/2 Lemon - 1 Salt - as per taste Red chilli -…...
Green Juice
by Lavleen Kaur

Green Juice Recipe – Pineapple and Spinach

This is a light, frothy green juice with a lot of flavour. I only added one cup of chopped spinach to the recipe but if you want to bulk up on minerals, feel free to add more. High in vitamins and low in calories, spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense foods. When combined with sweet pineapple, this juice becomes the perfect mid afternoon pick-me-up or a great way to start the morning. Ingredients: Pineapple: 1/4th Spinach: 1 large bunch Ginger: 1 small piece Basil leaves: 4-5 Method: (Servings - 1) Cut all produce to fit through juicer, juice and enjoy! Can be blended as well. Add some water in that case. No doubt raw fruits and vegetables are a better choice than juices but this is perfect for those…...
Glowing skin
by Lavleen Kaur

Diet for healthy and glowing skin

"Fashions come and go, but we wear our skin for life..." Your skin replaces itself once a month, what you eat literally becomes you and you have a choice in what you are made of 1. Change your diet (eating 50% to 75% raw organic fruits and vegetables) and adopt a healthy life style What the cosmetic industry won’t tell you is the fact that fountain of youth is in your garden and you can wear it for life. 2. Add foods that can slow down aging process to your diet Fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C: Organic citrus fruits, pineapple, papaya and dark green leafy vegetables like kale and broccoli. Organic Green/herbal tea has powerful antioxidants. Avoid sugary beverages or drinks like coffee that are high in caffeine…...
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