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Ice Cream Recipe

Dalesh Kowlesar — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:46:37 +0000

Calcium is the new wonder nutrient! Research confirms that the mineral best known for building bones never stops working. So go ahead and eat ice cream from time to time, as long as you don’t overload on sugar and saturated fat. Better still, incorporate nonfat milk or nonfat yogurt in your diet; low-fat ice cream has twice the calories and half the calcium of nonfat plain yogurt. If you’re averse to dairy for any reason, there are reasonable alternatives.

Are you eager to eat ice cream with mind-boggling taste? But, you’re hesitant due to confusions regarding health problem. Doesn’t worry, ice cream has numerous health benefits. However, you must take good quality of ice cream as substandard one may cause health hazard.

It’s ideal to take ice cream during summer. If you consume lots of ice creams during winter without resistance power, severe cold will cause numerous issues. Ice cream not only tastes as creamy and delicious as the more fattening stuff. It does not contain sugaror sugar alcohols. If you’re familiar with sugar alcohols you know that they have an unpleasant aftertaste and can cause all sorts of unpleasant digestive side effects.

Let’s find out how you can make ice cream at home and save huge amounts of money.

Ingredients

2 freezer bags (one has to be smaller then the other one) – ziplock can do.

SET A
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
200 ml (1 cup) of milk
2 tablespoons sugar
50 g (4 tablespoons) pure cream (18% milk also used in coffee)

SET B
25 ice cubes (if big cubes put 15, if small put 25)
5 tablespoons iodized salt (if normal salt, put in 10 tbsp.)

Method

Put SET A ingredients inside the smaller freezer bag and put the ingredients under SET B inside the bigger freezer bag. Close the small freezer bag so that there are no leaks. Place it inside the big freezer bag and seal the big freezer bag as well. Mix the contents for 10-15 mins or until it thickens.

There we go that’s it the best ice cream made in minutes. This can save you a lot of money.

Tasty Recipes With Great Health Benefits

Dalesh Kowlesar — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:09:37 +0000

Wild Mushroom Tartlets Ingredients:

• 375g block all-butter puff pastry

• flour , for dusting

• 25g butter

• 300g mixed wild mushrooms or just one type, cleaned and sliced

• 25g Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated

• small handful parsley leaves, chopped

• 1 garlic clove , finely chopped

• 1 egg , beaten

Wild Mushroom Tartlets Preparation:

1. Roll the pastry out on a floured surface and cut out 4 circles, about 15cm wide. Leave to chill on a lined baking tray in the fridge.

2. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat a large frying pan until hot, then add the butter and fry the mushrooms for 5 mins until there is no liquid left in the pan. Season, then take off the heat and mix mushrooms with the Parmesan, parsley and garlic.

3. Score a 1cm border around the edge of each tart, then spoon the mushrooms into the centre circle. Brush the edge with beaten egg, then bake the tarts for 20 mins until puffed up and golden. Serve immediately

The health benefits of mushroom include the following:

• Cholesterol Levels: Mushrooms themselves provide you with lean proteins as they have zero cholesterol, fats and very low carbohydrates. The fibre and certain enzymes in them also help lower cholesterol level. Moreover, the high lean protein content in mushrooms helps burn cholesterol when they are digested.

• Breast Cancer & Prostrate Cancer: Mushrooms are very effective in preventing cancer of breast and prostrate due to presence of Beta-Glucans and conjugated Linoleic Acid having anti carcinogenic effects. Out of these two, linoleic acid is particularly helpful in suppressing effects of estrogen. This estrogen is the prime reason for breast cancer in women after menopause. The Beta-Glucans, on the other hand, inhibit growth of cancerous cells in cases of prostrate cancer. Selenium in mushrooms is very effective in inhibiting cancerous cells.

• Diabetes: Mushrooms can be an ideal low energy diet for diabetics. They have no fats, no cholesterol, very low carbohydrates, high proteins, vitamins and minerals, a lot of water and fiber. Moreover, they contain natural insulin and enzymes which help breaking down of sugar or starch of the food. Again, they are known to contain certain compounds which help proper functioning of liver, pancreas and the other endocrinal glands, thereby promoting formation of insulin and its proper flow. Diabetics often suffer from infections, particularly in their limbs, which tend to continue for long. The natural antibiotics in mushrooms can help protect them from this dreaded situation too.

• Immunity: Ergothioneine, a powerful anti oxidant present in mushrooms is very effective in giving protection from free radicals as well as boosting up immunity. Mushrooms contain natural antibiotics (similar to penicillin, which itself is extracted from mushrooms) which inhibit microbial and other fungal infections. They also help heal ulcers and ulcerous wounds and protect them from infections. A good combination of vitamins A, B-Complex and C, found in mushrooms also strengthens immune system.

• Weight Loss: Would you believe me if I say that a totally lean protein diet is ideal for losing fat and building muscle mass? Perhaps no! But it is true. A lot of fats are burnt to digest (break-down) proteins in the food, more so when the protein is accompanied by a very low carbohydrate, zero fats and cholesterol and a good amount of fiber. This is exactly what mushrooms offer.

• Other Benefits: Mushrooms are the only vegetable and the second known source (after cod liver oil) to contain vitamin-D in edible form. They are rich in calcium (good for bones), iron (benefits in anemia), potassium (very good for lowering blood pressure), copper (anti bacterial) and selenium (very good for health of bones, teeth, nails, hair and as an anti oxidant). The best source of selenium is animal proteins. So, mushrooms can be the best choice for vegetarians to obtain selenium.

Do Not Let Anyone or Anything Obstruct Your Meals

Dalesh Kowlesar — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:33:19 +0000

With today’s fast paced lifestyles, who has the time for healthy meal planning? You might be surprised to learn that it’s not hard to get organized and plan healthy meals that are easy to prepare, inexpensive and good for you. Whether you are trying to loose weight or just eat to improve your health, read on to discover how to develop healthy meal plans that save you time and money.

Organization is Key

Before you do your grocery shopping, take note of what you have on hand and what is advertised for sale that week. Not only can this save you money, but it can help you brainstorm ideas of what to prepare for this week’s meals.

Recipes are your best friend when it comes to planning healthy meals. You can print out recipes for all sorts of healthy dishes right over the internet, many of which can prepared in an hour or less. To keep organized, a three whole binder will store your recipes in order so you don’t have to hunt for them later. Once you know what’s for dinner, you can make a shopping list with the ingredients.

Variety Keeps It Exciting

For those that think that eating healthy has to be boring, just remember that there are so many ways to prepare all of that healthy food that you will never get bored of eating the same old thing. If you love to cook, it’s an exciting opportunity to try new recipes and dishes.

Healthy Eating and Cooking is best! (Click to Enlarge)

When planning your meals for the week, opt for a variety of healthy choices and rotate different types of food throughout the week. Variety is also important in making your that your body is getting all of the nutrition it needs.

Healthy Cooking Methods

When planning your meals, select recipes that use healthy cooking methods like stir-frying, baking, steaming, and stewing. All of those methods of cooking preserve the nutrients in your food where as methods like frying and boiling can let vitamins and minerals escape.

To save even more time, have a look at healthy crock-pot recipes. Crock-pot cooking can be good for you and a big time saver too. Prepare your evening meal in the morning and when you are ready to eat, simply serve it.

Don’t Forget Snack Time

You’ve done your best to eat healthy, so don’t back down come snack time! The best way to avoid unhealthy snacking in between meals is by not keeping unhealthy snacks around. Instead, make sure that you have fresh fruits, veggies and other healthy snacks on hand. Including nutritious snacks as part of your healthy meal plan will make sure that you are prepared when hunger strikes.

By taking a little time in advance, you can prepare healthy meal plans for a week or more in advance. Planning ahead will save you time and money in the long run, thanks to your careful organization. Eating healthy will not only help you lose weight and look your best, but it will keep you feeling your best as well.

The Cooking Begins with The Cook Book

Dalesh Kowlesar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:52:09 +0000

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