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    Diwali

    The word Diwali has its origin from the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" which means "rows of light". Diwali is the festival that falls on the night of "Amavasya" (no moon) but the "diyas" we light gives us the message of spreading light and driving the darkness
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    Facts on Fiber

    Fiber is zero calories. It is not a nutrient but is important in your diet. It is the most neglected constituent in diet these days and hence a cause of various chronic conditions.
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    How should I plan my diet to reduce weight?

    Here are few tips which are not difficult to follow but can be easily inculcated in the daily routine. These are general guide lines recommended by nutritionists to maintain an Ideal weight and Healthy Body.
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    Weight Management Issues: Frequent Travel

    The biggest problem with dieting while on the move is that you may not be able to plan your next meal. Its important to make a conscious decision to eat healthy wherever you stop over.
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    Roasted Vegetables Salad

    Ingredients:   250g carrots peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 sweet red peppers cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1 tablespoons b
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    Roasted Vegetables

    Serves: 2   Ingredients:   1 Potato cubed 1 Turnip cubed 1/3 cup carrot sliced 1/4 cup green pepper 1/4 cup red bell peppers 30 g mushroom 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon thyme   Methods:
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    Shrimp (Jhinga) Soup

    Serves: 2 Ingredients:   100 g raw shrimp, deveined 2 cups Vegetable or meat broth 1 tsp. salt 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 red or yellow bell pepper, roasted and chopped 3 cloves garl
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    Mexican Steamed Vegetables

    Serves: 2 Ingredients: 200 g Fresh vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, turnips, etc), cut in equal-size pieces 1 Tablespoon Grapeseed oil (Avocado, peanut or corn oil) Dry-roasted cumin seeds (Jeera) Sea salt and freshly ground black pe
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    Steamed Vegetables

    Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 cup Fresh vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, turnips, etc), cut in equal-size pieces 1 Tablespoon Grapeseed oil (Avocado, peanut or corn oil) Dry-roasted cumin seeds (Jeera) Sea salt and freshly ground black pe
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    Coronary Heart Disease

    Heart is one of the most important parts of our body as it controls the blood flow. The term coronary heart disease covers a group of clinical syndromes arising particularly from failure of the coronary arteries to supply sufficient blood to the hear
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    Happy Thanksgiving - Celebrate The Long Weekend Desi Style

    Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Thursday, November 24, 2011. Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thu
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    Your Diet Reflects on your Skin

    Your skin is a reflection of your internal health.  A nutritious diet reflects on your skin tone and prevents premature ageing and acne breakouts. Drink at least 1.5 L of water a day. Water rids of all the toxins of the body and keeps you fee
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    How to have a smoke free Diwali?

    Diwali signifies the importance of illumination i.e. enlightenment from ignorance. The lighting of lamps and bursting of firecrackers is an important aspect of every Hindu household to flaunt their prosperity and boast of cheer of festival. But,
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Veg Wholesome Meal

A quarter plate of tomato basil penne with a teaspoon of cheddar cheese and an orange.

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