What makes Walnuts healthy?
Walnuts are great source of omega 3 fatty acid and are naturally sodium, cholesterol and gluten free. Global studies show that eating handful of walnuts daily may reduce the risk of chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, asthma and arthritis.
The best part about Walnuts is that not only nutritious but also very tasty. So grab a handful as a snack, or include them in your meals to enhance crunch, nutrition and flavor.
* Walnuts may be considered the king of nuts for health benefits, with a combination of more healthful and higher quality antioxidants, U.S. researchers say.
* "Walnuts rank above peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios and other nuts."
* "A handful of walnuts contains almost twice as much antioxidants as an equivalent amount of any other commonly consumed nut. But unfortunately, people don't eat a lot of them. Everybody should eat more walnuts as part of a healthy diet."
* Nutrients in Walnuts 0.25 cup (25.00 grams) - omega-3 fats94.5%, manganese42.5%, copper20%, Calories (163) 9%
* The reason they are so good for your brain health is the high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Your brain consists of more than 60% structural fat, and for the brain cells to function properly, omega-3 fats need to be a primary component. The American diet is almost devoid of all omega-3s, with researchers finding that about two-thirds of Americans are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids.
* A study has shown that children with a lower concentration of omega-3 fatty acids have a higher risk of being hyperactive, having learning disorders, and displaying behavioral problems.
So,include this 'Brain food' everyday in your diet.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons - all purpose flour/ maida
4 tablespoons - sugar
2 tablespoons - coco powder
3 tablespoons - milk
2 tablespoons - vegetable oil
2 tablespoons - butter
1 - egg
1 teaspoon - vanilla essence
2 teaspoons - coco chips (optional)
Method :
Whisk all the ingredients together and pour into coffee mug (don't fill the coffee mug with the cake mixture completely, leave some gap for the cake to raise up). Cook for 3-4 mins(in high) in microwave.
If you want, you can decorate the cake with what ever you like.
Steps:
1. Take a pan. Add sugar and very little water to it . When you get the perfect caramel consistency, switch off the flame.
2. Pour the caramel in another pan and spread it.
3. Take 3 eggs, 50 grams of sugar, few drops of vanilla essence and whisk them all together.After whisking, add 500 ml of milk.
4. Strain the mixture using a strainer and pour the mixture into the caramel pan.
5. Double boil(see the picture below) in low flame for few minutes until it is done.
For double boiling, add sufficient amount of water to the bottom vessel and on top of it keep the vessel which contains food.
RELY ON GARLIC TO FEND OFF COLD
Raw garlic is one of the most essential natural remedies to fend off these common aliments. Follow these tips to extract the best benefits from this wonder of nature:
* After breakfast, swallow a small clove of garlic. Do not chew. the juice, once out in the mouth, will result in a strong and unpleasant smell that will stay for sometime. Having a garlic daily during winter improves your immunity.
* Chop some cloves and sprinkle it in your food. This boosts your digestion and helps you fight stomach aliments.
* Heat some mustard oil and put a few cloves of garlic in it and boil. Rub the oil on the chest and under your feet when you have heavy cough or cold. It cures the cold overnight and relieves you from congestion due to cough.
* Chop a clove and swallow it with a glass of orange juice just before retiring to bed. Your body ache will be gone over night.
* A cup of garlic broth help you in curing sore throat and it is easy to make. Crush 4 or 5 cloves of garlic. In a bowl, boil a cupful of water. Add the crushed cloves to the boiling water and cook on low flame for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid and sip it. This warmth of the liquid will relax your sore throat and antibacterial properties of garlic will help combat the infection.
* Cure for fever (grandma's secret) : toss a few chopped cloves of garlic in your favorite soup just a minute before take it off from gas. Remember heat reduces the effectiveness of raw garlic. So consume it immediately.
