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Benefits of Curd Rice in Summers | Curd Rice Recipe

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Curd Rice Curd rice or dahi chawal  may have originated as a south Indian dish but in the summer every north Indian swears by it as well. It is also the go-to meal for anyone suffering from an upset stomach. One of the biggest advantages this dish has over others is that it is extremely easy to make. Before we get to the recipe however, let's have a look at 10 common health benefits of curd rice: 1. It boosts digestion and works best for stomach upsets, indigestion and bloating. 2. It's a good natural substitute for pro-biotic and antibiotics for very young children during early stages of fever. 3. Has the mercury risen too high for your comfort? Just add some curd to your diet and you will feel better. 4. Curd is also a natural fire extinguisher after a very spicy meal. A small cup of curd will keep those spice tears away. 5. It's high in calcium and good fats and a must have in high protein diets. 6. You apply it on your skin or on your hair for a...

Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion | Stuffy Nose

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Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion Whether you prefer to refer to it as a blocked nose, stuffy nose, or nasal congestion , one thing is certain: it makes you uncomfortable, not to mention that it may even interfere with your productivity and sleep. The main causes could be Inflammation of blood vessels in the nasal passage, Swelling in the nasal cavity, Excessive production of mucus, Sinus, cold and influenza are other causes. Here are the best home remedies for blocked nose which can help to clear the excess mucus and nasal swelling associated with nasal congestion. Natural home remedy using tomatoes, butter, black pepper powder and garlic Crush 3 tomatoes Boil them in 1 glass of water for 10-15 min Add 1 tsp of butter Add ½ tsp of black pepper powder Add ½ tsp of garlic paste Mix well Have this 3 times a day  Natural home remedy using black pepper powder Heat black pepper powder on a pan for 2 min Inhale the fumes  Natural home remedy using carom seeds Crus...

Perfect Lunch on a Hot Summer Day

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Curd Rice, Indian Meal Plan Curd Rice For Weight Loss You can lose weight fast with curd rice , Indian meal plan (this curd rice serves two) Indian Meal Plan Recipe: ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked rice (single polished/basmati) 2 medium carrots, grated 1/2 cup thick homemade curd or as needed, you can add more curd if you like thinner consistency. --------- raw peanuts: 1/4 cup ginger: 1/4 inch, sliced finely green chilies: 1-2, chopped whole red chilies: 1 shallots: 4-5, chopped curry leaves: a sprig kayam: 1/4 tsp mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds: 1/4 tsp channa dal: 3/4 tsp urad dal: 3/4 tsp salt to taste (I used pink Himalayan salt) 2-3 tbsp pomegranate seeds chopped coriander leaves to garnish -------------- the raw carrots in this curd rice will give you that extra vitamin A and extra fibre which will keep you fuller. use thick homemade curd in this recipe Buy Rice Online

The Power Of Nutrient Loaded Papaya

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Papaya Health Benefits Papaya is Delicious and Loaded With Nutrients Papaya is rich in valuable nutrients and has a delicious taste. Its strong antioxidant properties may help reduce your risk of many diseases, especially the ones that tend to come with age, such as heart disease and cancer. It may also defend against the visible signs of aging, helping your skin remain smooth and youthful. To experience the many benefits of papaya, consider adding this healthy and delicious fruit to your diet. Facts About Papaya Papaya is the fruit of the Carica papaya plant. Papaya contains an enzyme called papain , which can break down the tough protein chains found in muscle meat. If the papaya is ripe, it can be eaten raw. However, unripe papaya should always be cooked before eating, especially during pregnancy. That’s because the unripe fruit has a high latex content, which can stimulate contractions. The skin is green when unripe, and orange when ripe. The flesh inside ...