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VEGETABLES  are important part of our meals where some are cooked some are eaten raw....lets see Ayurveda views..... Energetics : Pleasant/even/sweet Actions : Generally sattwic (but less so than fruit) Indications : Root — heavier, nutritive, relieves Vata, increases kapha, and neutral effect on Pitta, carrots, potatoes, cauliflower family increases Vata. Leafy Greens— (including cabbage family) lighter, relieves Pitta and Kapha, mildly increases Vata, blood-cleansing, vitamins, and minerals. Pungents—onions, chilies Relieves Vata kapha, mildly increases Pitta also they are rajasic . Nightshades —tomatoes, potatoes, may cause allergies, though if cooked they cause fewer problems. Diuretics— Carrots, celery, lettuce, mustard greens, watercress, broccoli, potatoes. Preparation: Vata—cooked or steamed, oils and spices, salt and pickled ( rajasic ) Pitta—raw or lightly steamed, vegetable juices, Kapha—cooked or steamed. Fresh, organic, home or local

                      Vegetables are delightful way to lighten up a meal, and balance the taste of it for your constitution or family. Rich in vitamins and low in calories, they offer nourishment without ponderous mass. Being in general light and moist, they are some of the easiest foods to digest when properly prepared. They combine well with most foods, including proteins, grains, and fats. Vegetable have wide range of tastes, from sweet (winter squash), bitter (dark leafy greens), astringent (asparagus), and pungent (water cress), to salty (celery). This means they can be used in a wide variety of way to heal. Like most foods vegetables are classified as cool or warm, light or heavy in Ayurveda. The warming vegetables tend to be most advantageous for Vata and Kapha, the cooling ones for Pitta. Heavy roots are used to balance light Vata and leafy vegetables are more often advised for substantial Kapha.                  Asparagus is one of th

                Oats are the seeds or the grain variety of particular grasses. Although it is true much of the oats sown in the US are used as feed for animals such as horses, cattle and poultry, the cereal is also milled into different grades for human consumption as specially oat meal, rolled oat, and oat bran.               Oat bran has a better nutritional profile when compared to rolled oats. Because oat bran is the outer husk of the oat grain, it contains the bulk of the dietary soluble fiber, along with a large amount of useful minerals.              One common use of oat bran is as an additive in baked goods like muffins, where it adds a very distinctive texture and rich, nutty flavor. It is also added to breakfast cereals or used alone as a cereal. Oat bran is also added to breads, increasing their fiber content, and many whole wheat or mixed grain breads may be dusted with oat bran before they are baked to create a flavorful toppin

           Oat bran has become popular recently as a source of fiber and as one way to lower blood cholesterol levels. It is far lighter and dryer than regular oats. It is most balancing for Kapha, served as cold breakfast cereal like oat bran flakes. It is relatively neutral for Pitta. Unless it is well moistened, it can definitely imbalance Vata. Vata can get the benefit of the Oat bran fiber naturally present in cooked rolled oats. Oat bran also can be added to muffin or bread recipes to lighten their effects and add fiber. In Ayurveda, rough dry foods like oat bran are highly regarded as a way of counteracting the effects of consuming too many sweet heavy foods, such as meat, wine, and cheese. Health Benefits: Oats reduces the risk of Heart Disease due to fiber content when combined with low fat diet also due to its beta-glucan may help Type-2 Diabetes control their blood glucose level. Also it contains high content of complex carbohydrate

                           THE SLEEP SPECIALIST           Try Behavior Changes and proper medication. At night keep away from bright light. In the morning, open the blinds and go out for a walk, to tell your brain, “This is the start of the day.” You can try over the counter sleep aids, but if you suffer more than 3 weeks, see a doctor. Prescription drugs are safe when used judiciously, and better than the consequences of not sleeping.  THE NUTRITIONALIST           Go to the bed And Get Up at the same time daily. Keep your room dark and quite, and remove distractions (no working in bed). Have a cup of herbal tea, such as chamomile, to relax your body. And remember, people who eat a healthy diet of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and low fat protein feel better and sleep better.  THE ALTERNATIVE SOURCE           Stress Often Plays important role in insomnia, so try to change your reaction to it. Don’t exercise or eat at the end of the day, I

            Marinades serve two different functions: as a tenderizer and flavor enhancer. Take a look at how you can make marinades work for you before getting to the recipes. Marinade tenderizing science The cooking process itself turns connective tissues into gelatin to varying degrees. Depending on the cut and type of meat, it may need a little assistance to bring it to a palatable range of tenderness. Certain plant and fungi enzymes and acids can break down muscle and connective proteins in meats. Marinating meats help lower unhealthy cholesterol compounds that form during cooking. Marinade inhibited the formation of cholesterol oxidation products, which can cause cell damage and increase the risk of heart disease. Marinate for flavor Acid-based marinades both tenderize and flavor many different types of foods, not just meats and seafood. Acids such as citrus juices, pineapple, yogurt, buttermilk, and wine tenderize by denaturing or unwinding

                Avoiding periodontal disease prevents inflammation in the arteries, which help you head off heart disease. Most people don't know that your oral health affects all your arterial health, and that includes blood flow  to the heart and vital organs and may be even wrinkles on your skin.

           Your blood pressure numbers are even important than your cholesterol. And you can lower it yourself. The best way? Getting a little exercise and losing some belly fat.          Why belly fat? The omentum is what hangs over the stomach. The fat that’s stored there feeds kidneys, liver and other vital organs. Here the hypothesis. When you gain weight, you add inside relatively rigid “kidney capsule”. This fat pushes on the kidney, so it says, “Hey I need more blood pressure to drive blood through because I am getting squeezed by the fat.” So it releases hormones that caused increased blood pressure.        When you lose little of that fat, even with just a few kilos weight loss, your blood pressure goes down really fast. Cutting back on salt may help, but for some people reducing sugar and saturated fat in the diet may even help more. “Those who have diabetes and a family history of hypertension should check their blood pressure regularly

PACK IT RIGHT… Wondering why your face looks taut and lackluster despite following every beauty rule in the book? Here is you know where you are going wrong. With the level of population going up, the only way to protect your skin is to keep it clean and hydrated and use regular face packs. Different skin types need to be cared differently. There are few things you should know about your face packs before blindly applying them. Ø   Any face pack kept on your skin more than 20minutes will cause skin to stretch. This result in open pores, sagging skin and also wrinkles. So ladies, please do not go overboard with pack. Ø   What you should keep in mind is that you should apply pack on alternate days. This is because daily scrubbing result in the erosion of the surface of the skin making it dried and devoid of moisture. This may also result in breakouts. Ø   Going near heat with the face pack on, this result in chemical reaction. This leaves the skin da

            Few subjects harbor more myths and misconceptions than nutrition. Some of the most common: “Low Fat” Means “healthy.” Low foods can be healthy but not always. The problem? Many processed foods that are low in fat are high in sugar, which gives you extra calories and may cause swings in your blood sugar level, this makes you gain weight and lose energy and may raise your risk of several diseases. Some people believe “low fat” means Eat all you want.                    I remember a dieting patient who was puzzled because he was gaining weight. He mentioned he was a low fat cake. When I asked him how much he replied, “Oh, one or two.” “One or two pieces?” “No one or two cakes!”                    An ideal diet is low in fat and low in sugar. Most people can enjoy high-sugar, high fat treats on occasion, but if you indulge one day, be sure to eat healthier next. Continued next...

PACK IT RIGHT… Wondering why your face looks taut and lackluster despite following every beauty rule in the book? Here is you know where you are going wrong. With the level of population going up, the only way to protect your skin is to keep it clean and hydrated and use regular face packs. Different skin types need to be cared differently. There are few things you should know about your face packs before blindly applying them. Ø   Any face pack kept on your skin more than 20minutes will cause skin to stretch. This result in open pores, sagging skin and also wrinkles. So ladies, please do not go overboard with pack. Ø   What you should keep in mind is that you should apply pack on alternate days. This is because daily scrubbing result in the erosion of the surface of the skin making it dried and devoid of moisture. This may also result in breakouts. Ø   Going near heat with the face pack on, this result in chemical reaction. This leaves the skin da