Gud Living Guide

Diwali Faral / Diwali Sweets

2009-09-23T03:05:00.001-07:00

How to squeeze a lemon to the last drop

2009-08-24T21:09:00.001-07:00

1. Before squeezing roll the lemon by applying slight pressure on chopping board or cook top.

2. Immerse lemon in lukewarm water and squeeze when it cools down.

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Tips to keep VIRAL DISEASES away

2009-08-22T02:40:00.000-07:00

Follow these tips to keep viral diseases away:

Consume plenty of water (boiled water is recommended)
Avoide fermented foods like curd, pickles etc.,
Eat good quantity of green leafy vegetables and roughage to avoid constipation
Keep your body warm as viruses attack immediately after body temperature goes down
Do not enter air conditioned room with wet hair and damp clothes
Dry your feet with a soft and dry cloth whenever they are wet
Eat garlic and onions, both raw and in the form of soup
Take three teaspoonfuls of honey, twp teaspoonfuls of fresh lime juice and a teaspoonful of brandy or ginger juice. Mix this and take a teaspoonful of the mixture three to four times a day. This mixture should be made fresh daily. Vitamin C in limejuice increases resistence, reduces toxicity and cuts down the course of the illness. Honey is quickly absorbed and gives instant energy
The juice of holy basil(Tulsi) mixed with ginger and honey can also be used for fever, cough and cold
Warm orange juice is a nutitious drink to take in fever. It provides energy, increases the urine output and helps to flush out toxins from the body naturally

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DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH

2009-08-22T01:18:00.000-07:00

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. Below description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:

Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.

METHOD OF TREATMENT

1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water .....interesting

2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minutes

3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.

4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours

5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.

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How to dress well to look good?

2009-08-15T01:44:00.000-07:00

Wardrobe Musts

Black pants and a jacket
A well-fitted jacket/suit
A couple of well-structured skirts
Semi-formal tailored pants
Stylish saris and matching/contrast blouses
Suitable shoes and sandles
A sprinkling of scarves/dupattas, a black stole and belts
Casual wear for launding in
Smart and easy jeans and salwar suits

How to avoid low hemoglobin?

2009-08-15T00:31:00.000-07:00

An anemic body is quick to catch infections. If you suspect you have low hemoglobin, daily intake of dates at breakfast time may be a great idea.

How to take care your hair in rainy season?

2009-08-15T00:04:00.000-07:00

Here are a few tips to ensure you never have a bad hair day this entire monsoon!

1. Rain water is mixute of many chemicals in diluted form. Porolonged exposure to it can make your hair dull and brittle while causng other scalp infections. Wash your hair with luke warm water every time you get wet during the monsoons.

2. Avoid brushing wet hair as it tends to break very easily. Towel dry hair after a wash and then, if you must, then run a wide-toothed comb gently through your hair. Don't use a brush. Also, don't tie your hair up when it's wet. Let it dry completely first.

3. Use hot oil treatment once a week to keep your hair problem free. However do not oil your hair when wet thinking that the oil will repel the moisture. It will just cause lice and stink badly.

4. Using a good shampoo and contioner that suits your hair type is very important during all seasons. For the rains a leave-in conditioner after a hair wash is a must to protect hair from rain damage.

5. Hair spa tratement - Salons have some amazing scalp and hair treatment services that can leave you rejuvenated and completely relaxed.

The trick to taming your hair in monsoon is simple: a fuss-free haircut, regulare shampooing and some of that leave-in conditioner. This will ensure that you're singing in the rain and definitely not courting the blues!

How to increase the Immune Power!

2009-08-14T23:31:00.000-07:00

1. Make sure that you are getting a regular dose of exercise in your daily schedule, exercise helps increase the body's resistance power.

2. Regular practice of yoga and pranayam will go a long way in helping build your body's resistance power.

3. Staying mentally clam and collected will go a long way in avoiding physical ailment. Science now conclusively mental attitude can help both wards off diseases as well as cure you, So mediate everyday for 15 minutes!

4. Rest is essential for the body to recover from daily stress and strain. A good seven to eight hours sleep time ensure your body stays strong.

5. Nutrition is something you have to take very good care of. Crash diets or diets that overly restrict certain goods are a bad idea for overall health and immune power. A well balanced healthy eating plan is good idea to aim for lifelong good health!

6. Increase intake of fruits and vegetables in your diet, especially citrus fruits may help the boady ward of infections. Fruits and vegetables have a lot of vitamins, minerals and phyto-chemicals that provide protection to the body besides helping to throw out toxins!

7. Make sure your diet is iron by including plenty of dark green leafy vegetables in your diet daily.

8. Dietary suppluments like vitamin C tablets, Chawanprash and cod liver oil help maintain vibrant health and increase resistance power.

9. Drinking sufficient water is also impreative, as water helps flush out the system of impurities.

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2009-08-01T05:01:00.000-07:00

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Tadka/Phodni/Tempering for Sabzi and Dal

2009-08-01T04:47:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

1 to 2 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Mustard/Rai seeds
1 tsp Cumin/Jeera seeds
1 tsp Turmeric/Haldi powder

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan. Allow the oil to become hot.
Then add rai, allow to splutter then add jeera, again let them pop then add haldi.
At this point you can also add asafoetida if required in the recipe. Then turn off the gas. Tadka is all set. Pour this tadka on dal before dishing it up.
While making tadkafor sabzis, you can add green chilies and then vegetables like onions, tomatoes, potatoes, etc. and then add haldi.
Always keep in mind, while using both onions and tomatoes, put the onions first, and once they turn pink or translucent then add tomatoes.
After tomatoes start leaving oil…you can add masalas and other vegetables.

How to make sprouts?

2009-08-01T04:43:00.000-07:00

Step 1: Rinse well the seeds/beans.
Step 2: Soak the seeds/beans in adequate water. Let the seeds/beans soak overnight. (Soak medium sized beans for 8-10 hrs and large sized beans for 20-24 hrs.)
Step 3: After soaking time, the beans increase in size. They become bulky and pulpy. Then strain the water and rinse the beans.
Step 4: Now transfer the beans to a muslin cloth or a large mesh type strainer.
Step 5: The beans start sprouting after about 7-8 hrs.
Step 6: Sprouts can be preserved in a refrigerator and used whenever wanted.

How to make Curds/Dahi at home?

2009-08-01T04:38:00.000-07:00

Step 1: Heat milk such that it a little hot. Such that you can dip your fingertip.
Step 2: Now add 1 tsp of old curd to the milk. Stir well.
Step 3: With the help of two containers, mix the milk. i.e. Pour milk from one container to the other. Repeat this step for 2-3 times, such that foam is formed on top of the milk.
Step 4: Now keep it at room temperature or a place which is warm. Like inside an oven (switched off oven :)).
Step 5: After about 8-9 hours, curd is formed. Now you can store this in refrigerator.

Sweets Calorie Chart

2009-06-20T01:27:00.000-07:00


Sweets	Quantity	Calories
Biscuits	5-6 no.	399
Boonti ladoo	1 No.	150
Cake	1 piece	302
Cookies	4-5 no.	482
Gulab Jamun	304 nos	387
Jalebi	2-3 nos	494
Kheer	1 cup	141
Malpua	100 grm	325
Honey	1 tsp	64
Jaggery	2 tsp	56
Sugar	3 tsp	20
Carrot Halwa	50 gms	300
Rasgulla	150 gms	140

Milk Products Calorie Chart

2009-06-20T01:25:00.000-07:00


Milk Products	Quantity	Calories
Chees	15 gm	50
Butter	1 tbsp	50
Ghee	1 tbsp	50
Cream	1 tsp	50
Khoya	100 gm	421
Paneer	100 gm	348

Dry Fruits Calorie Chart

2009-06-20T01:21:00.000-07:00


Dry Fruits	Quantity	Calories
Almonds	2 tbsp	105
Cashews	3 tbsp	100
Peanuts	4 tbsp	105
Dates	3 no.	70
Raisins	1/4 cup	110
Apricots (Dried)	5 no.	40
Walnuts	10 halves	128
Pistachio Nuts	30	88

Snacks Calorie Chart

2009-06-09T09:34:00.000-07:00


Snacks	Quantity	Calories
Kachori	1 No.	67
Potato Vada	1 No.	108
Potato Bhaji	4 No.	106
Chaat	1 Cup gm.	238
Potato Chips	20 gm	130
Samosa	1 No.	160
Sada Dosa	1 No.	187
Cutlet	1 No.	120
Dahi Vada	1 No.	250
Onion Bhaji	6 no.	85
Bhelpuri	100 gm	182
Popcorn(WithoutButter)	100 gm	25
Medu Vada	1 small	70

Beverages Calorie Chart

2009-06-08T02:45:00.000-07:00


Beverages	Quantity	Calories
Tea with 2 tsp sugar	1 cup	60
Coffee with 2 tsp sugar	1 cup	60
Milk (Buffalo)	1 cup	206
Milk (Cow)	1 cup	160
Choclate Drink	1 cup	224
Soft Drink	1 Bottle	85
Skimmed Butter Milk	1 Glass	78/62

Indian Food Calorie Chart

2009-06-08T02:44:00.001-07:00


Foods	Quantity	Calories
Wheat Roti	1 No.	67
Bajra Roti	1 No.	108
Jowar Roti	1 No.	106
Boiled Rice	1 Cup	238
Idli	2 no	130
Upuma	100 gm	160
Sada Dosa	1 Medium	187
Dosa (Plain)	1 Medium	120
Dosa (Masala)	1 Medium	250
Puri	1 Large	85