Monday, 10 April 2017

[www.keralites.net] ULTIMATE GUIDE TO OAT MEAL

 

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO OAT MEAL
Oatmeal is healthy, inexpensive, and as versatile as it gets. It's a satisfying morning breakfast that's filling without being too heavy. We love oatmeal because you can make a large batch but personalize each bowl to your mood or what's in your pantry: brown sugar and cinnamon for a cold winter day, juicy stone fruit in the summer, or even cheese and a soft-poached egg for a savory twist.
Here's everything you need to know about oatmeal, from the different varieties to tips and techniques that will help you take your oatmeal game to a whole new level! Now you have no excuse not to bring oatmeal back to the breakfast table.
What Are the Different Kinds of Oatmeal?
Oatmeal is made out of oat groats (or grain berries) that are toasted to make them shelf stable. The oatmeal section at the store may seem a bit overwhelming, but the differences in varieties really come down to how the oats are processed. Basically, the thinner the oats are rolled, the faster they cook and the softer the texture of the cooked oatmeal.
Steel-cut oats - Groats split into a few pieces that are sometimes also called Irish oats; takes the longest to cook.
Old-fashioned and rolled oats - Groats that are steamed, rolled, and then dried.
Quick-cooking oats - Groats rolled thinner than old-fashioned oats so that they cook faster.
 Instant oats - gGoats rolled the thinnest so they cook the fastest; the softest in texture.
Read more: What's the Difference? Steel-Cut, Rolled, and Quick Oats
The Best Tips for Cooking Great Oatmeal
How you like your oatmeal can be quite subjective: some like it very creamy, while some like the oats to still retain a bit of bite. No matter how you like your oatmeal, here are some tips to make your oatmeal even tastier: try toasting your oats first for extra-deep flavor, use a mix of steel-cut anad rolled oats for great texture, and remember to resist the urge to stir while the oatmeal is cooking so that it doesn't turn mushy.
Hate Mushy Oatmeal? Try This Easy Tip for Perfect Texture Every Time
Toasted Oats Are the Secret to Making the Best Steel-Cut Oatmeal Ever
3 Tips to Help You Make Perfect Oatmeal
How to Cook Steel-Cut Oats in 30 Minutes
Speed Up Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Conquer Your Morning with Make-Ahead Oatmeal
Oatmeal is the perfect make-ahead breakfast: making a big batch doesn't require much more effort and time than a single serving, and you can make one batch at the beginning of the week and eat it for a few days.
Make oatmeal in individual servings in jars for the ultimate in convenience, or put together your own flavored instant oatmeal packets to save both time and money. Freezing cooked oatmeal is a great way to make it last even longer, and you can even freeze it in single servings that you heat and eat as needed.
Recipe: Frozen Single-Serve Oatmeal with Almonds Dried Cherries
 

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[www.keralites.net] DIET FOR ARTHRITIS

 

By Shalini Attre+
Pain and tenderness in your joints, redness around the affected area and limited movement in the joints signal a gout flare-up.
Extra care in your food habits can help check the triggers. What you put on your plate can greatly help control and prevent flare-ups of gouty arthritis.
In gout, the level of uric acid is high that leads to formation of uric acid crystals. These crystals deposit themselves in your joints and cause excruciating pain. Since diet is responsible for one fourth part of the total uric acid that is formed in your body, it is a great way to control got symptoms.
Before we embark on a list of foods you should not eat in gouty arthritis to avoid triggering its symptoms, let us have a look at what foods are gout friendly.
Foods that are gout friendly are as follows:
Add more fluids to your diet:
Water is the first thing you drink to start your day! In fact, make sure you take at least 1.5 litres of water daily. This will hydrate your body and help flush out excessive uric acid from your body.
You may also add other fluids like tea, coffee, non sugary juices and drinks.
 Increase folic acid intake:
Folic acid helps restrain the production of a compound called xanthine oxidase. This compound is the major enzyme that boosts the production of uric acid. You may take 10 to 80 mg of folic acid daily after consulting your health care practitioner.
Eat complex carbohydrates:
Simple carbs like bread, cakes, biscuits etc. elevate the blood sugar level in your body. This in turn elevates the uric acid in your body that may trigger or worsen symptoms of gouty arthritis.
Eat complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbs. So, load your platter with fresh fruits, veggies and whole grains. They are an excellent source of fibre. This fibre content keeps you full for a long time and reduces food cravings. It also helps bring down levels of uric acid in your body naturally.
Snack on strawberries:
Strawberries are rich in a compound that helps neutralize uric acid in your body. This makes strawberries a natural remedy for countering symptoms of gouty arthritis.
Baking soda:
Baking soda is alkaline in nature. It helps in removing uric acid content from your body by neutralizing it. You can consume baking soda by putting half a teaspoon of it in a glass of water.
Go for low fat dairy items:
Include low fat dairy foods like skimmed milk or low fat yoghurt in your diet. They prevent the risk of gouty arthritis.
There are some foods that are rich in purine content. Purines elevate the level of uric acid in your body that further worsens the symptoms of gouty arthritis. Here are some foods that you should avoid in gouty arthritis:
Cut down on animal protein:
Foods that contain animal protein are enriched with purines. Purines elevate uric acid in your body that makes gout pain worse. So, eliminate red meat like pork, beef, lamb etc. and sea food like shrimps, scallops, lobster, herring, anchovies and tuna etc. from your diet.
Seafood, poultry and all types of meat are full of purines. Also avoid protein rich crash diets as they abnormally elevate uric acid levels in your body.
Say no to alcohol:
Eliminate alcohol from your consumption list. It is not good for gout symptoms. For example, beer not only sharply shoots up the uric acid levels in your body, it also makes it difficult to flush out uric acid from your system. So, it is wise choice to steer clear of all forms of alcohol.
Give sugary drinks a miss:
Sugary drinks like cold drinks are full of fructose content. Fructose increases uric acid content in your body.
Avoid purine rich foods:
Although vegetarian sources of purines are not as bad as animal protein, still they burden your system with uric acid. Asparagus, mushroom, legume, spinach and cauliflower are high on purines, so they should be avoided in gout.
Avoid fats:
Steer clear of foods high on fat content. Oily and fried food like pizza, hot dogs, burgers, bakery items like pastries, breads etc. are high on fat and calories. This burdens your system and makes gout condition worse.
If you follow these do's and don'ts in your diet plan, it will be easier to prevent and tone down gout flare-ups. It will also keep a check on your weight and help you with the management of gouty arthritis.

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[www.keralites.net] IF SHILPA SHETTY SLASHED HER TUMMY, WHY CAN'T YOU?

 

If Shilpa Slashed Her Mommy Tummy, Why Can't You?
Want to lose that post pregnancy fat? Dreaming of a pre-baby body shape? Wondering if its possible to fit back into the old wardrobe once again? Undoubtedly, its possible. But, it requires dedication. Unflinching dedication.
The famous Bollywood diva, Shilpa Shetty got back to her old jeans within 10 months after her pregnancy. Though she acknowledges that she has a good genetic constitution when it comes to active metabolism, she adds proudly that it is also because of her untiring efforts.
How did Shilpa get back to shape so fast?
Losing weight requires a disciplined life. If it were as easy as just foregoing a few foods for some days then most people wouldn't be struggling with it.
Shilpa began her weight loss and fitness program when her son was 5.5 months old. She used to do one hour of fitness training four times a week. This was for core strength. She practised yoga once a week. Eating a balanced diet worked wonders for her.
Finding the discipline to lose weight requires concentrated, ongoing effort to make it possible.
Below are some tips to be kept in mind that will help you lose the baby fat –
Planning well ahead, setting realistic expectations and talking positively to yourself in preparation everyday is how you can ideally start your journey back to your old physical self.
 Avoid all kinds of fad diets that eliminate entire food groups and do not stay hungry. Eat 5-6 smaller meals rather than 3 large meals and fill your diet with a variety of nutrient-rich meals containing lean protein, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and plenty of low-fat dairy products. Munch of fresh salads or a handful of nuts instead of biting into empty-calorie foods like sodas and chips.
Women who breastfeed burn extra calories to make milk. They usually lose pregnancy weight faster than women who don't nurse. So, breastfeeding especially in the early months after childbirth is very beneficial for both your little one and you.
Join new mommy groups, find people in the neigbhourhood and friends who can help you stay motivated and give you positive support.
Drink lots of water throughout the day. It prevents you from getting dehydrated. You also feel full after drinking water and so don't eat too much then. Some research has found that it may speed up your metabolism.
Since you are already pressed on time, you may want to do high intensity interval training. Thirty minutes of alternating spurts of high intensity exercise followed by a rest phase stimulates metabolism and burns calories faster in lesser time.
Do simple household chores and start kicking in to an active lifestyle. Just jog in one place or walk around from one end of the room to another for 10-15 minutes daily. Put on your favorite song and dance till you feel light.
Though you are not answerable to anyone, staying accountable and responsible to your own self will keep you focused on your target.
Nothing can stop you from losing that post pregnancy belly, but you. Nothing can help you in the process of losing weight, but a disciplined life.
Dear readers, if you were successful in getting back to shape quickly do share your stories in the comments section. This will help the other mothers like you
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[www.keralites.net] First Vertical Forest In Asia To Have Over 3000 Plants!

 

First Vertical Forest In Asia To Have Over 3000 Plants!

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It's a good job that these vertical forests in Nanjing, China are going to produce 132 pounds (60kg) of oxygen every day, because they'll literally take your breath away when you see them.

They're called the Nanjing Towers, and once they're complete in 2018 they'll be Asia's first ever vertical forests. Designed by Italian architect Stefano Boeri, each tower will stand 656ft and 354ft respectively, and between them they'll house over 1,000 trees and approximately 2,500 shrubs from 23 different local species. The taller tower will contain offices, a museum, a green architecture school and a rooftop club, while the smaller tower will house a rooftop pool and a 247-room Hyatt hotel.

Balconies will afford visitors stunning views of the dizzying vertical forests that are intended to help regenerate local biodiversity. These aren't the first vertical forests that Stefano has designed however. Two have already been built in Milan and similar buildings have been planned for Lausanne, Switzerland. In an increasingly polluted world, these green designs are a real breath of fresh air.

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