Oil-3tsp
Onions-1 chopped
Tomato-3 cubed ( till it gets mushy)
Fennel seeds-1 tsp
Ginger paste-2tsp
Grind the following
Poppy seeds-1tsp
Fennel seeds-1tsp
Coconut grated -few

Add the ground ingredients to the sautéed onions and tomatoes
Sauté it well
Add Garam masala-1tsp coriander powder-1tsp
Add the tinned green peas 🫛 at last and add water, salt

https://youtu.be/fW4_t46Wz-E?si=ffvwSGMJaM6kCg9V

It’s not my recipe. I did alter few things.

1)marinate the chicken breast pieces( 1/2kg) in yoghurt-2 tbsp, red chilly powder-1 tbsp, coriander powder- 1 tbsp,salt as required, ginger paste-1 tbsp, garlic paste- 1 tbsp

2)leave the marinade for 15mins

3)grind clove-3, pepper corns- few,cashews-7, dry red chillies-4

4)oil plus ghee – fry the three onions sliced till brown

5)drain out the browned onions from the oil

6)In the same ghee and oil sauté the chicken marinade

7)add the grinded cashew powder

8)add milk- half cup (or fresh cream)

9)milk is authentic Mughalai recipe

10)lid it and simmer it

11)add the three green chillies 🌶️ and lid it again for 10 mins

The colors in the picture gave me such a confidence about my enability ie., a confidence of my own self of what I could do.I believe colors bring life in a human being and it is a therapy to mind to find happiness in a low point in life.

The art therapy helps to recover a person from a trauma or health condition that would improve if they make one step ahead of the situation. It creates a self awareness of what they could do better in this life. It helps and brings them to a state of self analysis. Some art therapist publish books or magazine for the benefit of the patient as it gives them a self identity.

Self expression is encouraged and they were made to feel unique and their struggle will end was the hope that’s instilled if it’s health issue or genetic disorder.

The artist was questioned about the painting of what it’s about which is called resolving the inner conflict of the person.

If the person needs help in emotional regulation these art therapy help them calm themselves down.

It also helps in psychosocial functioning.The art therapy reaches out to persons with neurological difficulties and brain damage.

Art therapy has brought sunshine to many lives and had built in a resilient spirit in people.

Sugar is of two types Natural sugar and refined sugar(sucrose). Processed sugars are not good for health.When the intake of sugar is high.It causes the following. It could lead to headache, low energy levels and inflammation.

If you cut sugar intake.It causes decreased inflammation, boost your energy levels and improves your capability to focus.

Sugar causes opioids receptors in your brain to actuate which triggers your neurological reward system to flare up.

Excess sugar consumption can cause hormonal imbalances.

Consuming natural sugars from fruits, honey has vitamins and minerals.

Processed sugar has no health benefits and it’s loaded with calories.

Processed sugar is in baked goods, fizzy drinks which are loaded with sugars.

The high glycemic index of processed sugar causes spike in sugar so fast and a drop so sudden causing a roller coaster effect on blood sugar.If you don’t mind the portion of intake of sugar.The sugar that is broken down into glucose is normally stored as an energy source from the carbohydrates.The excess glucose will be converted into fat which can lead to weight gain and obesity.

Insulin also spikes when you take refined sugar.

So what happens when you quit sugar ?!!

Sugar releases the feel good hormones.Dopamine and serotonin.As soon as you stop the intake of sugar it causes cranky and irritable feeling for few days.

Example fatigue, headaches and sadness or depression.These happens when your body adjusts to the new low level of glucose.

*Inflammation in the skin is reduced.
*Sleep in the long run will improve.This may happen weeks after you quit sugar.It’s a gradual process.The quality of sleep will improve(deep sleep)
Weight loss as you cut on sugar.Rapid and significant amount of weight loss.Cardio and weight training in exercise will also help.

What to eat?!

Drink smoothies and fruit juices instead of sugar filled drink.
Fresh fruits
Greek yoghurt
Baked fruits with cream: apple, plums and pears.
Dates
Sugar sauces such as ketchup,barbecue sauce and sweet chilli sauce should be swapped with
Fresh chillies
Yellow mustard
Vinegar( some balsamic vinegar and cream may contain sugar)
Pesto- great on sandwiches
Mayonnaise- sugar free but high in fat.

Eat full fat foods such as full fat plain yoghurt, 1 TSP or 5 GM contains natural milk sugar and only 69 calories.

Eat whole foods which are free of added sugar and other additives found in processed foods.Eating more whole foods and cooking from scratch reduces sugar intake.

Select canned foods because it may contain added sugar.

Snack on granola bars,protein bars, dried fruits, nuts, hard boiled egg( rich in protein, vitamins and minerals), fresh fruits.

Avoid sugar filled breakfast such as pancakes, waffles,muffins and jams.Swap it with hot oat meals,Greek yoghurt, eggs and avacado.

Read labels of all food products.

Here are some names of added sugars.

High fructose corn syrup
Cane sugar or juice
Maltose
Dextrose
Invert sugar
Rice syrup
Molasses
Caramel

How to fill in your appetite?

Eat a lot of protein and fat.This will reduce the hunger and food intake.

25percent of protein in diet reduces the craving by 60 percentage.

High fat intake also reduces appetite.

Example: meat, fish, full fat dairy products, avacado and nuts.

How does my body takes sugar from natural sweetness?

Here are some natural sugars identified by the body which are

Stevia
Erythritol
Xylitol

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Preheat 350 degrees or 180 degrees Celsius. Fan mode 

Ingredients:

Dry ingredients:

1 and quarter cup – cake flour or all purpose flour

150gms or 1 cup- brown sugar or granulated sugar

1 TSP – baking powder

Salt- a pinch

Mix it all together with a spatula.

Wet ingredients:

Butter-170 gms

Eggs- 150gms 3 large ones

Milk-   3tbsps

Vanilla essence-11/2 TSP or almond extract

Add the wet ingredients in medium speed in hand mixer.Mix till you obtain honey color.

Fill the ingredients to the baking tin that is buttered.

Wrap the cake top with Aluminium foil after buttering.

Keep it in oven for 50-55 mins.

Flip the pound cake sideways in-between the baking time for even baking.

Check at 50mins as it varies for each oven.

We know plastic if consumed is hazardous to our health. But many don’t identify with the plastics they use as food storage containers. This article will help you identify safe storage plastics and plastics that should not be reused. There is no microwavable plastics addressed in this writing. When we reuse particular plastics such as PET or PETE in food packaging, microwaving food unaware of the type of plastic you use or exposing water bottle with water for a long time to sun for days causes leaching of toxic chemicals into the food in the plastic container or bottle. There are three types of plastics that circle our everyday lives. Regardless I had listed all.

What toxic chemical leaches into food during reuse?

Bis-phenol A (BPA) is the main toxic chemical leaches into the food substance. Bis-phenyl A is an estrogen-mimicking chemical which can lead to lot of health problems like diabetes, obesity, fertility problems, behavioural problems and early puberty in girls.

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

Code 1 plastic

All the beverages, juices and water bottles are packed in PET bottles. These carry the plastic code 1 and are often used for products like salad dressing, peanut butter, and jelly jars.

It’s intended for single use only.

Repeated use increases the risk of leaching and bacterial growth.

PET may leach carcinogens (cancer causing substances)

PET bottles are not recycled to make new Beverage bottles. They are crushed and shredded into small flakes which are reprocessed to make new PET bottles or spun into polyster fiber.

PET bottles of Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Spirited drinks, water bottles and juice bottles SHOULD NOT BE REUSED.

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HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)

Code 2 Plastic

It is used to make milk containers, huge juice containers, detergent boxes, oil bottles, toys, cleaning solution containers, shopping bags and freezing bags.

It’s recycled in large proportion.

It is considered one of the safest forms of plastic.

HDPE plastic is very hard wearing and does not breakdown under exposure to sunlight or extreme heating or freezing.

The American Chemistry Council agrees that it is safe to reuse HDPE bottles and containers.

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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Code 3 plastic

PVC is a soft, flexible plastic used to make clear plastic food wrapping, oil bottles, teething rings, children’s toys, computer cables, plastic pipes etc.

It withstands harsh weather condition. It’s not used with food substances as it’s called Poison plastic. It contains numerous toxic chemicals that could leach out its entire life cycle.

It’s a non recyclable plastic in highest percent.

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Code 4 Plastic

It’s used in plastic bags, squeezable bottles, bread packages, grocery bags.

It’s not recyclable. That’s alarming because it’s widely used.

Reusable but not recyclable. It stays in the environment for unconditional days.

Citric acid or acidic effect from packaged lemons, oranges and tomatoes can initiate leaching of chemical substances from the plastic package.

What can be done?!!

Avoid reuse of water bottles and beverage bottles.

Instead carry reusable water bottles.

Avoid plastic bags and promote fabric alternatives.

Don’t encourage restaurants to pack hot takeaways such as Currys and Biryani in plastic containers.Its cancerous.

Why code 1, 2, 3, 4 for plastics?

The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) established a classification system in 1988 to allow consumers and recyclers to identify different types of plastic. Manufacturers place an SPI code, or number, on each plastic product, usually moulded into the bottom.

Remember the code and be cautious.

AVOID PLASTICS

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Stress and anxiety could be dealt with healthy diet plans. The hormones that are responsible for the stress and anxiety is cortisol. It’s a steroid hormone which is released in blood to perform certain functions. When cortisol is released in blood for prolonged period of time it causes stress. Certain food intake triggers the release of cortisol. So you need to be so cautious about the food choices. There are certain foods that could bring down stress.

Stress causes the following

Weight gain, high blood pressure, sleep problems, a weakened immune system vulnerable to infections, lack of energy, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, brain fog and memory problems.

Foods that helps to calm you

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Yoghurt is a probiotics that helps the gut bacteria. All fermented foods like cheese, Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Soy products, Kefir and rice milk.

Fatty Fishes like Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, Trout and Herring.

Vitamin D supplements helps in mood disorder.

Eggs

Pumpkin seeds which balances and manages blood pressure. Regulates electrolyte balance.

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Dark chocolates helps to release serotonin, a mood enhancing neurotransmitter.

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Brazil nuts

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Turmeric reduces inflammation and oxidative stress. Add it in your food and drinks.

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Chamomile Tea intake helps. Higher doses of chamomile doesn’t affect.

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Green Tea intake helps. It contains amino acid Theanine which helps in mood disorder by increasing the production of serotonin and dopamine.

Almonds are rich in Vitamin E

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Turkey meat has tryptophan, an amino acid which produces serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical neurotransmitter that helps with mood, sleep, memory and behaviour.

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Chia seeds are rich in Omega-3s.

Protein sources such as lean meat and dairy helps in the release of serotonin.

Spinach and Swiss Chard are high in Magnesium.

Asparagus with healthy dips like salsa, hummus and bean dip. Ketchups have loaded sugars.

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Avocado are rich in Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. Vitamin B plays a crucial role in the release of serotonin which causes the calming effect. Vitamin E, a fat soluble vitamin helps in cognition, widening of blood vessels and in the formation of red blood cells.

Blue berries are rich in Vitamin C which helps with anxiety and stress. It repairs and protects cells. It’s a healthy option to satiate your sugar craving.

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Sweet potatoes helps too with stress. To satiate your sugar craving it’s a healthy option.

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Kale or Arugula is rich in antioxidants which will boost your mood. It’s rich in beta-carotene and Vitamin C which are needed to boost anti-oxidant levels and supports optimal brain functioning.

Cinnamon is anti-inflammatory.

Black tea

Soluble fibers

Fish oil, a best source of omega-3 fatty acids.

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Ashwagandha, a herb available in Asian markets treats anxiety.

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Matcha tea which tastes like beer.

Fresh meats with quick package dates are better.

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Maca roots , a Peruvian plant for stress control.

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Apple cider vinegar 3tbsp in water per day controls insomnia, anxiety and blood sugar level.

Bananas

Oats for breakfast

Citrus fruits

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Do’s and Don’ts

Avoid excess sugar. Sweets and sweeteners (hidden sugars) in processed foods increases the cortisol level.

Caffeine in all forms increases stress/cortisol level in blood.Avoid drinking coffee.

Maintain a healthy diet.

7-8 hrs of sleep.

Regular exercise.

Maintain a social circle of friends and loved ones.

Make time for yourself, rest and relaxation.

Learn meditation techniques.

Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals — molecules produced when your body breaks down food or is exposed to tobacco smoke and radiation. Free radicals may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

When inflammation occurs, chemicals from the body’s white blood cells are released into the blood or affected tissues to protect your body from foreign substances. This release of chemicals increases the blood flow to the area of injury or infection, and may result in redness and warmth.

Chicken recipe

Sesame oil- 3tbsp
Cardamom pods- 3 or 4
Cinnamon sticks – 3 or 4
Cloves-5 pods
Bay leaves-3
Fennel seeds few
Large white onions- 3
Sauté it till translucent
Ginger garlic paste-1 and half tbsp
Tomatoes-2
Sauté it well till mushy
Lid it.
Add powders
Cummin powder-2tsp
Fennel powder-2tsp
Coriander- 2 tsp
sauté it well
Add a little water
Add potatoes
Add chicken 1kg
Mix it well and lid it
Low flame.
Garnish it with mint and coriander leaves.