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Cure thyroid
by Lavleen Kaur

How to cure thyroid through diet and lifestyle changes?

It is estimated that more than 200 million people are suffering from some kind of thyroid issues! If we ask people how they start their day, their answer is a thyroid pill. People with thyroid are either overweight or underweight. With many other symptoms also. But except weight problems, the other symptoms are not likely related to thyroid. Those are just side effects of the medications, that people take to cure thyroid. What is thyroid? It’s just a gland. But, the disorder you may be having, is related to malfunctioning of this gland. Functions of thyroid gland How we digest How we burn calories Metabolism of fats & carbohydrates Our body weight management Imbalance in any one of the hormone can result in serious consequences. Now, if we describe thyroid…...
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diet for Diabetes
by Lavleen Kaur

Diabetes and its regulation with healthy diet

Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States [Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]. We know about different powders that our grandparents used to keep with themselves. Which helped them for maintenance of their blood glucose levels. But, when we think about recovery of diabetes, it’s quite uncertain. Powdered cinnamon, Neem or bitter gourd all alone are not able to maintain our glycemic levels!!! What is Diabetes? Most of us even don’t know completely about diabetes, even some of us may be not aware its types. Type 1 diabetes, in which cells of pancreas fail partially or completely to produce insulin. Then the most common, Type 2 diabetes. In this case, pancreas produce insulin, but body cells develop resistance. As a result, blood glucose levels…...
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Daliya idli recipe
by Lavleen Kaur

Daliya idli recipe

Daliya is unrefined wheat and is also a good source of fiber.  Daliya Idli with Vegetables is a unique dish which is made with Broken Wheat (Daliya) and Vegetables in an Idli’s form. These idli’s taste great when served hot with sambar and coconut chutney. Idli is a traditional breakfast item in every South Indian household. It is a comfort food which is enjoyed by everyone of all ages. Trust me, it is a great food for kids. They can enjoy something new and different and at the same time get all the nutrition from it. Ingredients for Daliya Idli vegetables: 1 Cup Daliya (Broken/Cracked Wheat)1/2 Cup Curd / Plain YogurtA small Onion (Finely Chopped)1 Tbsp Carrot (Finely Chopped)One Tbsp Capsicum (Finely Chopped)1 Tbsp Peas1 Tbsp OilSalt as per Taste1/2 to 1 glass Water To prepare Daliya Idli with Vegetables:…...
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 -…...
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