Thursday, 25 January 2018

Healthy weight loss Mantra

Follow these simple rules to keep yourself Healthy and Fit  :

*  Eat small meals at frequent intervals
*  Dinner should be early by 7 : 30 pm
*  Have a bowl of fresh fruits half an hour before breakfast
*  Drink 2-3 litres of water
*  Exercise at least 5 times a week .

This is not all ... more tips to follow shortly  for a healthy you !!!!!!

Thursday, 5 May 2016

COLOURFUL SALAD WITH DIP

Salads are a staple, you will find them on every dining table in various combinations. Here's one attractive presentation that will have both grandparents and the kiddies reaching out for it. This not only looks yummylicious, it is full of fibre and vitamins and great antioxidants.....khaayo healthy n jeeyo healthy!

Ingredients for salad:
Cucumber
Carrot
Yellow capsicum
Red capsicum

Ingredients  for dip:
Hung curd
Fine chopped parsley
Salt

METHOD

Cut all veggies in thin long strips
Mix curd with parsley , salt

And enjoy salad time with family!

Remember  to have it at least 30 mnts before meals .
Here is a pic of my salad!


Yummy and healthy !!!!!!








Thursday, 22 October 2015

FEW IMPORTANT TIPS TO LOSE WEIGHT !!!!

Good news for all those wanting to shed off those extra kilos ... Here are a few tips

● Drink 10 - 12 glasses of water / day
● Exercise / brisk walk for 45 mnts
●Avoid all sweets , sugar , refined and processed food items
● Have 5 small meals in a day
● Dinner to be taken by 7 pm , and alternate days have a NO CARBOHYDRATE dinner.
● Increase the quantity of vegetables
● Have a glass of vegetable  & fruit juice mix ,1/2 an hour before breakfast

RECIPE  : HEALTH GREEN JUICE

INGREDIENTS

3-4 leaves of spinach
few coriander leaves
1 small carrot
1 tomato

METHOD

Blend all the above ingredients  in a mixer
Add a pinch of black salt
Serve fresh .
Do not seive

This is a tried and tested  recipe for weight loss , but should be taken regularly  for 2-3  months .

So ENJOY THE HEALTH DRINK  !!!
SAY CHEERS TO GOOD HEALTH !!!!!!

Will be posting more such recipes so keep looking  for the same !!

Monday, 2 February 2015

Healthy Breakfast / Dinner option

RAGI DOSA

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup Urad dal
1/2 cup beaten rice
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
3 cups ragi powder

METHOD

1) Soak Urad dal+ beaten rice + fenugreek seeds overnight.
2) Then grind in the mixer
3) Add ragi powder
4) Make a paste
5) Leave it for fermentation for 6-8 hours
6) Make dosas and serve hot with tomato chutney / green chutney




HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAGI

1) Helps in wieght loss and Is gluten free .
2) Increases bone strength.

3) Controls Diabetese : due to its high content of dietary fibre , low glycemic index which helps to maintain blood sugar .

4) Helps in relaxation : as it has antioxidants .

5) Reduces cholesterol.

6) Good source of proteins and amino acids

7) Helps in digestion

8) Reverts skin ageing

9) Increases lactation : Ragi is a good source of nutrition for new mothers .

10 ) Treats Anaemia : as it is a good source of iron 

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Healthy kathi rolls Recipe

Healthy kathi roll. .A light dinner option ----1

Most of the time our dinner tends to become the heaviest meal,  as that may be the  time when all family eats together. I would like to give some options for dinner which everybody can enjoy as well it will be tasty,  healthy and light . So all those health and weight conscious people keep a track of Jeeyo Healthy yummy low calories recipes.

Ingredients ( makes 8- 10 rolls ) For filling
Red bell pepper  1
Yellow bell pepper 1
Orange bell pepper 1
Green capsicum  1
Cabbage finely shredded 2 cups
Onion chopped lengthwise  1
Carrot cut lengthwise  1
Beans cut lengthwise  8-10 nos
Olive oil  1tbsp
salt and pepper to taste
Green chutney

Whole wheat dough to roll out chapattis

Method :

For Filling :
1) Heat a non stick pan and add olive oil
2) Add all chopped vegetables .
3) Add salt and pepper as per taste
4) Stir fry the vegetables till they become semi soft
5) Do not cover the pan so that the vegetables retain their normal colour and texture.

For Rolls :
1) Take a small ball of dough (about 30 - 40 gms ) and roll it as a slightly thin and big chapati.
2) Cook it both sides (can be brushed with little oil -optional )
3) Spread a little green chutney and add the vegetables about 2-3 tbsp.
4) Make a roll by folding from one end and then roll it.
5) Serve hot with green chutney ( which can be mixed with a little curd )




P.S :
Other ingredients that can be added to the filling are chicken ( boiled )
Cottage cheese / Soya granules ( after soaking in hot water for about 30 mnts )









Thursday, 1 May 2014

Perfect Ten Healthy Tips for Healthy living

Here are some simple tips which are easy to follow and when incorporated in your day to day routine,  good for health too :

1) Start your day with 2 glasses of warm lemon water / plain water.

2) When to eat is as important as what to eat , in simple words eating right food at right time .

3) Eat fruits and salads half hour before meals , for better digestion .

4) Include colourful vegetables in you daily menu like red,  yellow,  orange capsicum , carrots,  pumpkin etc.

5) Exercise is also of equal importance , 20 mnts of any form of vigorous exercise every day is a healthy practice .

6) Never skip meals,  have 5- 6 small meals at regular intervals specially for all weight conscious people.

7) Have a light dinner at lest 2- 3 hours before bedtime.

8) Increase fibre in your diet by including raw fruits and vegetables like unpeeled cucumber , carrots,  apple,wholegrain,  oats etc.

9) Eat food cooked fresh in every meal,  avoid leftovers .

10) Drinking 1-2 cups of green tea also works wonders for your health both physical and mental .