Sunday, August 31, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Apple cup cake

if you love to bake, here s a yummy apple muffin recipe that you must try.
it's easy to make and scrumptious to eat...
ingredients...
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1tsp baking soda
- 1/4tsp salt - 1tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
Method:
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Grease and dust muffin cups and set aside.
Mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and set aside.
In a separate bowl add the cream, butter, the granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
Mix in the buttermilk gently. Stir in the dry ingredients and fold in the apple chunks.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, sprinkling the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar on top. Bake for 10 minutes, turn the heat down to 400°F, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool the muffins for then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Monday, August 4, 2014
Fruits for diabetice - can jamun reduce blood sugar...?
fruits generally contain nutural fructose that gradually increases blood sugar levels. hence diabetice should keep a watch on the consumption of fruits. but there are reports that jamun is perfect for diabetice patients. can this potent purple colour fruit that cannot be washed off your clothes reduce the risk of diabetes symptoms..? let's decode it..
Nutirtion value of jamun (100-gm)
protein - 0.70 gm
carbohydrates - 14.00 gm
calcium - 15.00 mg
iron - 0.30 mg
potassium - 55.00 mg
sodium - 26.20 mg
carotene - 48.00 mg
vitamin-c - 18.00 mg
energy - 62 kcal
Benefits of jamun
(1) improves bone health
(2) boosts immunity
(3) increases blood count
(4) improves heart health
(5) improves digestion
jamun and diabetes....
the best part about jamun is that it reduces the symptoms of diabetes. the leaves, the fruit and the jamun seed are effective at treating diabetes. the main ingredient in jamun that cuts the risk of diabetes is a chemical called jamboline which is present in the seeds. jamun is known to lower blood sugar level for a longer duration. jamun is an interesting fruit to increase insulin activity and sensitivity.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Juices for definite weight loss

Weight loss juices:- saag & apple juice
Ingredients:-
two apples,
half cucumber,
celery stalks,
half lemon, (peeled)
half lime, (peeled)
2-3 saag leaves/collard leave
Method:-
add all the ingredients to a juicer, add a cup of water for consistency and blend to make a weight loss drink.
Weight Loss Juice:- Parsley & Beet Juice
Ingredients:-
2 beet leaves (swiss chard/red chard),
half a cup parsley,
half beet, half pineapple,
two raw apples,
fresh mint leaves,
and half a lemon (peeled)
Method:-
add all the ingredients to a juicer, add a cup of water for consistency and blend to make a weight loss drink.
Weight Loss Juice:- Kale & Spinach
Ingredients:-
2 Saag leaves/ swiss chard/red chard,
one cup of kale,
one cup of spinach,
1-1/2 inch of ginger,
half lemon (peeled)
Method:-
add all the ingredients to a juicer, add a cup of water for consistency and blend to make a weight loss drink.
Labels:
Beauty Tips,
Juices,
lose weight,
Recipes,
Weight Loss
Friday, August 1, 2014
combat dark circles naturally
Are dark circles bothering you ?
here are some simple ways to deal with them.
Go the milky way
Grandmom's recipes always included milk because it lightens skin. using cold unboiled milk on your face and over your eye-lids can help brighten skin there.
Let aloe work its magic
Aloe vera can help your under eye skin look healthier. use it on clean skin before your retire for the night. pick organic restorative gels and creams with aloe vera.
Say yes to antioxidants
Have nuts, berries, benas, fresh leafy colourful vegetables and fruits. antioxidants will make your skin healthy and combat dark circles.
Wear sunglasses
Harmful sun rays can damage and irritate senseitive under eye skin.
here are some simple ways to deal with them.
Go the milky way
Grandmom's recipes always included milk because it lightens skin. using cold unboiled milk on your face and over your eye-lids can help brighten skin there.

Let aloe work its magic
Aloe vera can help your under eye skin look healthier. use it on clean skin before your retire for the night. pick organic restorative gels and creams with aloe vera.
Say yes to antioxidants
Have nuts, berries, benas, fresh leafy colourful vegetables and fruits. antioxidants will make your skin healthy and combat dark circles.
Wear sunglasses
Harmful sun rays can damage and irritate senseitive under eye skin.
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