Diet plan to reduce belly fat

MONDAY
Breakfast (aprx 400 cal)
- Idlis/Dosa, 1 bowl of Sambhar (Lentils soup) and coconut chatni
Morning Snack (aprx200 cal)
- 100g smoked salmon with spinach
Lunch (aprx600 cal)
- 1 cup sabji, 2 Roti, 1 cup rice with dal
Evening Snack (aprx200 cal)
- 1 bowl yogurt with fruits
Dinner (aprx 400 cal)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice and pineapple/apple/orange pieces.

TUESDAY
Breakfast (aprx 400 cal):
- 1 cup of whole-grain, high-fiber cereal, 1 banana and 1 cup of low-fat milk
Morning Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- 100g turkey breast with cucumber
Lunch (aprx600 cal)
- 2 Low fat paneerparatha, 1 bowl curd and 1 plate veg. salad
Evening Snack (aprx200 cal)
- 1 bowl of boiled sprouts
Dinner (aprx 400 cal)
- 1 grilled lamb steak with steamed broccoli and spinach

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast (aprx 400 cal):
- An omelette made with three egg whites and filled with spinach and 1 whole wheat toast
Morning Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- 1 bowl boiled sprouts
Lunch (aprx600 cal)
- 1 bowl brown rice with curd
Evening Snack (aprx200 cal)
- 1 bowl mix fruits
Dinner (aprx 400 cal)
- Whole wheat bread Vegetable sandwich and 1 glass of skimmed milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast (aprx 400 cal):
- 1 bowl cooked oatmeal in fat free milk, 1 apple/banana topped with a teaspoon of honey
Morning Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- 2 Oatmeal biscuits with tea/coffee
Lunch (aprx 600 cal)
- 1 Whole wheat base pizza with vegetable toppings
Evening Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- A glass of skimmed milk
Dinner (aprx 400 cal)
- 100g grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli

FRIDAY
Breakfast (aprx 400 cal):
- ½ cup cup bran flakes, 1 apple/banana, 1 cup fat-free milk
Morning Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- 100g turkey breast with cucumber
Lunch (aprx 600 cal)
- Dal bati with vegetable curry
Evening Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- 1 bowl of boiled sprouts
Dinner (aprx 400 cal)
- A bowl of brown rice, steamed spinach and an apple.

SATURDAY
Breakfast (aprx 400 cal):
- 1 cup muesli with skimmed milk
Morning Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- 100g smoked salmon with spinach
Lunch (aprx 600 cal)
- 1 chapati, 1 cup of rice, 1 cup curd, fish curry, mustard, cucumber, tomatoes and onion slices
Evening Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- 1 bowl yogurt with fruits
Dinner (aprx 400 cal)
- 1 grilled chicken breast with mixed salad leaves

SUNDAY
Breakfast (aprx 400 cal):
- Baked chicken breast with a handful of stir-fried kale
Morning Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- 2Oatmeal biscuits with tea/coffee
Lunch (aprx 600 cal)
- 1 cup paneersabji, 2 roti, 1 bowl vegetable soup and 1 glass buttermilk
Evening Snack (aprx 200 cal)
- A glass of skimmed milk
Dinner (aprx 400 cal)
- 1 fish cuisine with steamed broccoli

Note:
- The time gap between two meals should be 3 to 4 hours.
 

Herbal kadha to increase immunity

Add one cardamom, 2 – 3 coarsely ground black pepper, 2 – 3 a small piece of cinnamon (dalchini), 4 – 5 tulsi leaves and dried ginger (sonth) to a glass of boiling water.

Let it boil for 10 minutes and remove it from the flame.

Allow it to cool for some time, strain and drink while warm.

If you don’t like the taste, you can add a few drops of honey. Don’t add sugar.

Drink it daily to improve your immunity and prevent infections.

Relax Tired Eyes

Massaging: Gently massage your eyelids and around the eyebrows with your fingers for 20 seconds 2-3 times a day. Massaging at regular intervals not only relaxes the eye muscles but also improves blood circulation.
Palming: This technique is popular in yoga to treat eye ailments. Rub your palms to warm them. Now gently place your palms on your eyes for 2-3 minutes and relax. Palming gives your eyes and the muscles the much needed rest from bright light.
Cold milk: Strained eyes can be cooled down and relaxed by placing cotton or wash cloth soaked in cold milk over them. Place it on your eyes for 4-5 minutes and relax. If you are at work, you can use cold water instead of milk. A cold compress shrinks the blood vessels around the eyes, thereby reducing puffiness caused due to fatigue. Did you know cold milk can lighten dark circles too?

Homemade cough syrup

Hi friends,

I am back to this blog from a long break.

Today, I am going to share a recipe for homemade cough syrup (courtesy: thehealthsite.com)

Homemade cough syrup
You need:

• 4 tbsp honey
• 6 cloves
• 1 medium size cinnamon stick broken in tiny pieces

Method:

• Dry roast the cloves and cinnamon pieces for 2-3 minutes or till they start popping and become fragrant. Grind them to a fine powder.
• Now mix the powder with honey in a small bowl and stir to incorporate the taste of the spices in the honey. Eat 3 spoonfuls of this before bed.
• You can prepare this mixture for 2-3 days and keep eating it every day if you still have a cough. The remedy works for both dry or regular cough.
• Eat this twice a day for better results.