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Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

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Lopamudra
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We all like eating Pasta, if not all forms then at least some forms of Pasta. Though Pasta is an Italian dish, yet we can cook it in Indian ways. There are many shapes of Pasta so we have numerous recipes. You can cook Pasta dishes with whatever ingredients are available at home. If you can cook Pasta dishes yourself, then you can eat them whenever you want at your home. We can eat Pasta dishes for any meal. Some recipes of Pasta do not need too much time for cooking.

Corn Pasta

This is a lip-smacking dish of Pasta sauteed with sweet corn and spices. You can follow this recipe for all shapes of Pasta.

Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Pasta – 2 cups
  2. Sweet Corn – 1 cup
  3. Onion – Half
  4. Garlic – Few cloves
  5. Water – As needed for boiling Pasta
  6. Salt – According to taste
  7. Oil – As required for boiling and frying Pasta
  8. Maggi Masala e Magic – According to taste
  9. Cheese cube – 1

Method –

  1. For sweet corn, you can use either frozen sweet corn or take out corn from a maize. Boil the corn and let it cool. Chop onion, garlic and cheese finely.
  2. I used Maggi Masala e Magic powder as spice for this recipe. But you can use any masala powder for this. There are some Pasta masala powders available in market.
  3. Heat water in a pan and put little salt to it. When the water boils, put Pasta to it. Add little oil to it so that pasta does not stick to the pan.
  4. Cook till the pasta turns soft but do not overcook as it may break while frying. Strain the pasta from hot water, rinse it with cold water and keep aside.
  5. Heat a pan and put oil to it. The oil should be sufficient for frying all ingredients. Add onion and garlic to it. Fry till the raw smell disappears.
  6. Put corn to it. Then add salt and mix well. Put pasta, cheese and Maggi Masala e Magic to it as much as you want. Too much of this masala can make pasta dish very spicy.
  7. Cook till all the ingredients get mixed and masala coats pasta. Serve it hot.

Masala Pasta

This is a delicious dish of Pasta sauteed with vegetables, herbs and many spices. It has a spicy taste. You can follow this recipe for all shapes of Pasta.

Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Pasta – 2 cups
  2. Water – As needed for boiling Pasta
  3. Salt – According to taste
  4. Oil – As required for boiling and frying Pasta
  5. Onion – Half
  6. Garlic – Few cloves
  7. Ginger – 1-inch piece
  8. Tomato – 1
  9. Cheese cube – 1
  10. Vegetables – 1 cup
  11. Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
  12. Chilli powder – Half teaspoon
  13. Cumin powder – Half teaspoon
  14. Coriander powder – Half teaspoon
  15. Pepper powder – Half teaspoon
  16. Garam masala – Half teaspoon

Method –

  1. You can use any vegetables of your choice. I had used carrot, beans and cabbage for this dish. You can also use capsicum, corn, spring onion and peas for this dish.
  2. Chop the vegetables, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and cheese finely.
  3. Heat water in a pan and put little salt to it. When the water boils, put Pasta to it. Add little oil to it so that pasta does not stick to the pan.
  4. Cook till the pasta turns soft but do not overcook as it may break while frying. Strain the pasta from hot water, rinse it with cold water and keep aside.
  5. Heat a pan and put oil to it. The oil should be sufficient for frying all ingredients. Add onion, ginger and garlic to it. Fry till the raw smell disappears.
  6. Then put tomato and fry well. Cook till the tomato turns mushy.
  7. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, pepper powder and garam masala to it. Mix very well and add little water so that all the spices and herbs get mixed properly.
  8. Put vegetables to it and fry. Cover the pan and simmer for few minutes. Then put pasta and cheese to it.
  9. Cook till all the ingredients get mixed and masala coats pasta. Serve it hot.

One Pot Pasta

This is a tasty dish of Pasta sauteed with herbs and spices. All the ingredients of this recipe are cooked in the same pan. You can follow this recipe for all shapes of Pasta.

Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Pasta – 2 cups
  2. Onion – Half
  3. Garlic – Few cloves
  4. Water – 4 cups
  5. Tomato – 1
  6. Cheese cube – 1
  7. Oil – 2 tablespoons
  8. Mint leaves – 1 tablespoon
  9. Pepper powder –1 teaspoon
  10. Maggi Masala e Magic – According to taste
  11. Salt – According to taste

Method –

  1. Chop onion, garlic, tomato and cheese finely. I used Maggi Masala e Magic powder as spice for this recipe. But you can use any masala powder for this.
  2. Heat a pan and put oil to it. Add onion and garlic to it. Fry till the raw smell disappears. Then put tomato and fry well. Cook till the tomato turns mushy.
  3. Add salt, mint leaves, pepper powder and Maggi Masala e Magic to it. Mix well. Then add water, pasta and cheese to it.
  4. Cover the pan. After some time, check whether the pasta has cooked or not. If it has not cooked, then cover for some more time.
  5. Remove cover and cook for few minutes till all the ingredients mix properly and water gets reduced. Serve it hot.

Fusilli Tomatina

This is an appetizing dish of Pasta sauteed with tomatoes and spices. It has a tangy taste. You can follow this recipe for only Fusilli shape of Pasta.

Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Pasta – 2 cups
  2. Water – As needed for boiling Pasta
  3. Salt – According to taste
  4. Oil – As required for boiling and frying Pasta
  5. Tomato – 2
  6. Chilli – 1
  7. Garlic – Few cloves
  8. Onion – Half
  9. Tomato ketchup – 2 tablespoons
  10. Cheese cube – 1

Method –

  1. Chop onion, garlic, chilli, tomato and cheese finely.
  2. Heat water in a pan and put little salt to it. When the water boils, put pasta to it. Add little oil to it so that pasta does not stick to the pan.
  3. Cook till the pasta turns soft but do not overcook as it may break while frying. Strain the pasta from hot water, rinse it with cold water and keep aside.
  4. Heat a pan and put oil to it. The oil should be sufficient for frying all ingredients. Add onion, chilli and garlic to it. Fry till the raw smell disappears.
  5. Then put tomato, salt and fry well. Cook till the tomato turns mushy. Add pasta and mix very well.
  6. Then put tomato ketchup and cheese to it. Cover the pan and simmer for few minutes. Remove cover and check the consistency. You may add little water to it.
  7. Cook till all the ingredients get mixed and masala coats pasta. Serve it hot.

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India

By
Shrutika Thete
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The Indian Railways (IR) is one of the biggest railway systems in the world. It is transporting about 23 million passengers and 3.35 million tonnes of freight daily. Freight is mainly the goods transported in bulk quantities through various means of heavy transport systems. The freight services earn profits for IR, most of which are used to make up the losses incurred in passenger business. In fact, the existing trunk routes of Eastern and Western corridors were getting highly saturated. The utilization of the railway line went up to 150%.

Hence, there was a need for segregating the two paths of passenger and freight. So, the concept of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) was brought up in 2006 to generate efficient capacity for freight traffic. This was done by developing separate tracks on some identified routes. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) was incorporated as a separate company under the Ministry of Railways, registered as a company under the Companies Act 1956.

Other objectives

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India
Construction work of freight corridors
  1. To reduce the unit cost of transportation by speeding up freight train operations and achieve high productivity. Carbon emission reduction of 450 mi ton in 30 years from DFCs and help DFCCIL claim carbon credits.
  2. Segregation of passenger trains and freight. Existing railway route known as golden quadrilateral links Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah and Chennai with two diagonal routes. Here, 16% of the routes carried more than 52% passenger traffic. 58% of revenue earning was through freight only.
  3. Railway lost share from 85% to 35% from the period from 1950 to 2011. So, the need to increase these shares and customised logistics was required.
  4. To create additional service to cater high levels of transport demands.
  5. To introduce high end technology and IT packaging of freight services. Also, introduce the time tables freight services and guaranteed transit time.

Planned routes of DFCs

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India
Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India

Under the Eleventh Five Year Plan of India (2007–12), the Ministry of Railways is constructing a new Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) in two long routes namely, the Eastern and Western freight corridors. The two routes cover a total length of 3,322 km, with the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (1839 km) stretching from Ludhiana in Punjab to Dankuni in West Bengal.

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (1483 km) from Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai (Maharashtra) to Dadri in Uttar Pradesh. The Eastern DFC plan comprises the construction of over 104 bridges, 189 road-under-bridges (RUBs), 21 flyovers, and 368 road-over-bridges (ROBs). It plans to revamp 9 existing ROBs and further the extension of 10 existing RUBs. The Western DFC plan comprises of a 4km-long tunnel, 33 flyovers, 262 bridges, 505 ROBs, and 200 RUBs. The western corridor also plans to reconstruct the 24 existing ROBs and also will lengthen 10 existing RUBs. Around 211 bridges are completed. In fact, 145 were in progress till the end of November 2019. In addition, 271/562 RUBs were commissioned and the other 259 were in progress. Out of 296, 67 ROBs are completed and 138 are in progress.

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India
Golden quadrilateral freight corridor (GQFC)

Upgrading of transportation technology, an increase in productivity, and a reduction in unit transportation cost are the focus areas for the project. They are also planning for a golden quadrilateral for the freight corridor (GQFC). It consists of 6 DFCs, 2 as western and eastern corridors which are being implemented, and the funding for the remaining 4 was approved in January 2018. The rail tracks will link the four largest metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. Also, it will have two diagonals i.e., “North-South Dedicated Freight Corridor” (Delhi-Chennai) and “East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor” (Kolkata-Mumbai). These will help to carry 55% of the India Railway’s freight traffic over a total of 10,122 km route length. The high requirement for the power generation requiring heavy coal movement, booming infrastructure construction and growing international trade has led to the conception of the GQFCs.

Salient Features

DFCs adopt world-class and state-of-the-art technology with a maximum speed of 100 Kmph. There is automatic signaling with 2km space in between signals for both corridors. The Ludhiana-Khurja segment of the Eastern DFC has an additional feature of an “absolute block system”. Traffic control communications on both the corridors feature an independent OFC system. A GSM-R communication system is sanctioned for easy mobile train radio communication. The project uses single-stack containers like exiting railways on the Eastern DFC. The double-stack containers are provided for the Western DFC. The containers are operated by the electric locomotives on the Eastern DFC and diesel locomotives for the Western DFC.

How were the past issues with DFC implementation solved?

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India
Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India

In the railway budget of the period 2016-17, the government had already proposed to take up 3 more freight corridors. But the infrastructure projects have a long “gestation period” and some DFCs take more than 10+ years due to issues of land acquisitions and the delay in sanctioning loans. The projects were to be financed through public-private partnerships (PPP) or by raising funds from foreign institutions.

Now, the project is financed in the debt to equity ratio of 2:1. 67% of construction cost needed for the Western corridor is given by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The remaining amount was funded through equity by Railway Ministries. Whereas, Eastern corridors are funded by World Bank and Railway Ministries. The total land needed for this project was 11k Ha. Initially, only 5k Ha land was allocated across 8 states. Railway Minister’s resolution informed the officials to not acquire the land forcibly. This hindered the project and DFCCIL was taken aback. The bidding proves for eastern corridors was postponed too. By end of Nov 2019, DFCCIL was able to acquire only 4.4k Ha land for Eastern Corridor and 6 Ha land for the western corridor.

The current state of the project

Astonishingly, despite the coronavirus pandemic, project completion is not delayed. As per DFCCIL, 56% of contractual work is completed on the Western DFC. Whereas, 60% of work is completed on the Eastern DFC. Also, they acquired 99% of the required land for this project. The full project will complete by December 2021. It will decongest the IR network by running 70% of the freights movement on these corridors. They have also kept laborers engaged in the construction and are providing basic amenities to them. This credibly justified that they are able to work safely without losing their job and not return to home in other states. The development work has slowed down a little but not stopped. It is proving beneficial for both the laborers and the department. The results of this project will definitely make Indian Railways more proud.

6 topmost reasons to relate with F.R.I.E.N.D.S

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Pluviophile
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F.R.I.E.N.D.S, the web series that made millions of heart smile and billions of eyes cry. It has touched our soul in a very different way. The six characters have been with us when we are having our gloomy days or when we are laughing our hearts out. Each episode has the power to mend our broken souls with its magical touch. Couples, friendships, or every other kind of relationship is perfectly depicted in this series. Every person relates to it in one or the other way and that is why it is number 1 in our most-watched list. So, here are the topmost six reasons or you can say(FRIEND) why we love the show (F.R.I.E.N.D.S) from the bottom of our heart.

Friendship

  • 6 topmost reasons to relate with F.R.I.E.N.D.S
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Chandler and joey set real friendship goals, making us realize how blessed we are to have a best friend. “None of the amazing things that happen to me, would have happened if it wasn’t for you”. Remember this iconic line of Rachel? Showing what it feels to find a sister in your best friend. And who else not remember joey for being there for everyone. Each character made us realize that having friends in your life is the real treasure that one can ever have. Also, you can be the best friend to people and still don’t share your food and that’s okay.

Relationship

Roschel? Mondler? Phike? Aren’t these the goals that we crave and live for? Each one of us seeks a partner like them, who is understanding, caring, loving, and most importantly, respecting even your OCDs. Every girl looks for a partner like a chandler who is ready to go beyond the lines just to make her wife happy. Lovers can relate to each moment which is shared in the show. Someone rightly said, “Relationships are meant to make you strong, not to make you feel wrong”. A true partner frees you from every insecurity and boundary. “You wanted it to be a surprise” still awe us no matter how many times we have watched it.

Ignorance

  • 6 topmost reasons to relate with F.R.I.E.N.D.S
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We all are Gunther to some Rachel in real life too. Being a one-sided lover or ignored by our friends destroy a soul every day. It takes a lot of courage to tell your feelings to others and especially to ourselves. When Gunther was ignored by the gang, every lonely soul felt it. But that’s okay. We must always seek love and not attention. So, sometimes it’s the ignorance or Gunther that we relate to.

Elegance

  • 6 topmost reasons to relate with F.R.I.E.N.D.S
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Who does not love the iconic dressing sense of “Rachel Green”? The way she carries herself is beyond perfect. Every outfit was so classy of her. Having an outfit and aura like her is still a dream for every girl in her 20s. A perfect outfit defines your personality, attitude, and confidence. Being rightly dressed makes you believe in yourself. Most of the time we are just focusing on how the characters were dressed up rather than watching the show. The dying need to be like their role model with elegance, style, and class is what girls can relate to the most.

Need

Do we watch the show because it is more relatable or just because we crave to have a group like that? And so watching it makes us feel like that you have friends, to make us feel less lonely, and to have a life growing from sitting on a 6 feet crap to living your dream life. The human being is a little plant with emotions that needs connection. We all need people to make us feel, secure, and safe. We all need friends to make us laugh, support us, and be there. Sometimes their presence is enough to make things right. But all we need is that kind of person or group who will make us feel comfortable.

Distance

  • 6 topmost reasons to relate with F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Long-distance friendship is harder than a long-distance relationship. Staying away from your loved ones and not being able to see them for days, months, or sometimes even years is the hardest thing that a person has to go through in their life. We all sobbed in the end or hated when Chandler and Monica were moving out. “Apartment 20” is home for many of us. Seeing them leaving, took a part of us as well, maybe because it reminded us about how our life changed and friends left or moved to another place. Seeing Ross, reminded us how we tried so hard to make things right to stop them. It all made us realize how hard and difficult it is to move out of your comfort zone and enter into a more lonely, different, uncomfortable yet growing life.

The show, no doubt was iconic and is still winning millions of young hearts but it shows the challenges and the hardships which an adult encounters in his/her real life, which somehow left us wondering because the truth is bitter and we must learn to accept it. We are afraid of being left out and staying alone in our younger age but then contemplating and making peace with ourselves is what we learn with our growing age which is what this show is all about. Life is never a smooth lake, but a roller coaster. You just need to learn to enjoy the ride and laugh uncontrollably.

STEPHEN KING(the fiction king) and the uniqueness of his BOOKS!

By
Ridhi Verma
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Stephen Edwin King is a 73 years old novelist. He is famous for his fiction works in horror and fantasy genres. Above all, he is a ‘New York Times’ bestselling novelist. His books are unique and speak of his style. All the Stephen King fans know how special his books are, yet different from one another.

“FICTION IS THE TRUTH INSIDE A LIE”

-Stephen King

He had a keen interest in writing from an early age. For instance, during his school life, he used to write for the school newspaper. In addition, he used to write short stories too. After that, he got his Bachelor’s degree in English. He did other jobs but continued to write short stories, as well. In 1974, he published his first book “Carrie”. Other successful books like “The Shinning”, “the Stand” and many more followed in the coming years.

He is married to Tabitha Spruce and they have three children. Even many of his family members are novelist. He has also worked with his son, Owen, in the novel “Sleeping Beauties”.

He wrote many novels back to back that were even adapted to big screens! Moreover, he is known as the “Master of Horror” because of the way he expresses terror in his books. Stephen King still continues to inspire everyone with his amazing work.

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For the ones who are beginners in the King world, here are some reasons why you should read his work! In addition, his fans would definitely relate to these:

STEPHEN KING’s CRAFT HAS TERROR

Stephen King portrays terror very well
  • Undeniably, Stephen King’s books never fail to engage you! The deep rooted emotions in his work always drives you along with them.
  • Moreover, his works have explored almost every kind of terror. Be it, horror elements, war background, science-fiction and many other, he has covered them all!
  • His words are so interesting and engaging that it is inescapable to move out of them.
  • He makes one enter a universe of meaningful relationships along with the horror and terror dimensions. Even a book apart from a horror background, gives “chills” if, it is his work.
  • All of his books are steps way ahead from an ordinary world.
  • His books like “The Shinning”, “The Stand” or “The Salem’s Lot” can take away your sleep! They still remain on the top when it comes to thriller books.
  • Firstly, he uses compelling stories and raw form of emotions that really engage one!
  • Secondly, it gets hard to put down his book because you just NEED TO KNOW THE END. The way he writes and takes you to his universe, makes you live inside the book!
  • If you are really into horror and thrilling books, reading Stephen King’s work is a MUST. In addition, they never bore you.

KING STYLE SET-UP!

  • Isn’t it the best when books makes you visualise their world, easily? Well, that is the best part of every Stephen King’s book!
  • The detailing about every dimension of the story and the way it builds, draws you more towards it.
  • In other words, there is some magic in his words which will amaze you!
  • He puts the story in a way that it comes into existence and dies, in front of you.
  • His compelling stories like “The Green Mile” or “Dolores Claiborne” really makes it tough for you to get away from the story.
  • It is like his books have a pulling affect and they leave no chance in engaging you.
  • The background of every place and every scene is always specified in his books. It never really makes you doubt or raise any question about a story’s plotting.
  • If you really are fond of books that have the power to engage you, try his books! They never disappoint.

THE CHARACTERS OF HIS BOOKS

His characters are powerful!
  • Everything about his books is CRYSTAL CLEAR. In other words, he leaves no detail unexplained. This is what really makes King’s characters so unique and famous.
  • His characters like Pennywise or Christine or Cujo are famous and can be easily described. He presents an open book for every character! (All the history and background related to them)
  • The look, behaviour and even their monologues(Yes!!). Moreover, Stephen King gives his reader a pathway into the character’s mind too.
  • Importantly, this makes it very easy to visualise the characters and reading gets more interesting.
  • His characters are portrayed too human yet different which makes them unique.
  • The connection of a reader and his characters straightens as the story unfolds. He displays the entire craziness and thoughts of his characters to the readers.
  • Therefore, you need not worry about being Hazel Grace finding answers from Peter Van Houten!

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS IN HIS BOOKS

  • Stephen King is a well read novelist who portrays a character’s mind as a multi-dimensional thing.
  • He really covers many psychological aspects in most of his books. For instance, “Gerald’s Game”.
  • He displays a range of emotions and that too, strong ones!
  • Moreover, it is fascinating how he is able to scare the readers with psychological fantasies turned into thrillers.
  • For instance, “IT” displays a psychological concept of fears and phobias and has been portrayed as an amazing supernatural book.
  • He does not really uses “jump-scare” concept or physical monsters much. But, the monsters living in the minds and the disturbances in the human behaviour is what adds more terror to his stories. “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. they live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”-Stephen King.
  • It is the most unique part of his writing style. The psychological aspects work simultaneously in forming a connection with the readers and scaring them.
  • If you are really into psychological thrillers, you need to read his books!

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OTHER GENRES

all the genres covered in his books
  • He is, indeed, the King of Horror. However, his books are not limited to this genre only.
  • Stephen King writes about several genres and has almost covered every aspects in his books!
  • His books have a vast range of genres to be explored.
  • He has written; science-fiction like “Firestarter” or “The Running Man” and even nonfiction, like “Danse Macabre” or “On Writing”. In addition, he has also written fantasies like “The Dark Tower” series or “The Talisman”.
  • His wide range of books also include many collections of short stories. For instance “Full Dark, No Stars” or “Different Seasons”.
  • Stephen Kings stands out and way ahead, when it comes to the range of genres! So, why not try the one, you like the most?

STEPHEN KING HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE BIG SCREEN!

  • Indeed, the movies and books differ in lot of aspects. But, there have been many adaptions of Stephen King’s books into the big screen.
  • “The Shawshank Redemption”, “Pet Semetary”, “The Mist”, “Bag of Bones” are some of his books that have been adapted to movies.
stephen king's books are the best

Many of you must have watched movies based on his books! These were some reasons why you really need to try out his books.

As he said, “Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”

Well, so are his books! And, they really are a must-try. If you are already a King’s fan, do leave some of your favourite books in the comments!

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Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Effective Weight Loss

By
Riya
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Glass of healthy blueberry smoothie

Thinking of weight loss or want to start dieting! Confused about what to eat and what to avoid to lose weight effectively within some weeks? Undoubtedly there are many diet schemes on the web for weight loss but most of them either leave you to remain hungry or disappointed. Thus, here I have turned up with a perfect yet protein-rich replacement for your breakfast or bed-time snack to add to your daily diet regime. These healthy smoothie recipes will not only help you to reduce weight effortlessly but will also make you fill for most of the time.

If you’re on a footway of weight loss, then it is recommended to switch on a diet that is bundled with protein, fat, and low-carb vegetables. Removing starches and sugars or cutting off from carbs helps to reduce your appetite, lower your insulin levels, and help you lose weight without leaving you to feel hungry. These super healthy yet easy to make smoothie recipes will make your diet routine much simpler giving you the utmost satisfaction.

Making smoothie in a blender jar

Let’s quickly hop into these super quick and easy healthy smoothie recipes that will boost up your metabolism and be the perfect add on to your weight loss journey. The best thing in the preparation of these healthy smoothie recipes is that they require a minimal number of ingredients to taste that yummy yet healthy.

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1. High-Protein Weight Loss Smoothie

You can have this high-protein weight loss smoothie as a replacement for your breakfast or even as a pre and post-workout drink depending on your choice. It is easy to make this drink and is very filling. Also, it is very tasty and quite refreshing. Having this in your breakfast, you’ll get a healthy morning dose of proteins and cereals. Let’s look at the ingredients to make this refreshing filling weight loss drink.

high protein smoothie

Ingredients-

  • Apple- 1
  • Ice-cubes- 4-5
  • Oats- 2 Tbsp
  • Almonds- 5  
  • Protein powder/ Chia seeds- 1 scoop
  • Honey- 1 Tsp
  • Skim milk- 1 cup

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Method-

1. First, take a blender jar. To it cut the apple in cubes (can use any variant). It is low in calories with high fiber content, that’s why I mentioned taking an apple for this drink.

2. Next, add 4-5 ice cubes to give a refreshing element in your smoothie. Though this is optional if you don’t want you can skip this step.

3. Add 1-2 tbsp of oats. Oats contain beta-glucan which controls hunger. It also contributes to maintaining cholesterol levels and promotes good heart health. Moreover, oats are rich in fiber, protein, and nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, iron, etc.

4. Then add 5 almonds to the blender jar. Almonds help to reduce fat, if you don’t have you can add walnuts or peanuts.

5. Add 1 scoop of protein powder to it (any flavor of your choice). This is a very simple way to add more protein to your diet. Protein helps to boost metabolism and reduce hunger. It also helps in weight and fat loss without losing any muscles. Note that you will include protein powder to your smoothie if and only if you do workouts regularly.

6. If you don’t do workouts, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in place of it.

7. For sweetness grounds, add 1 tsp of honey to it. Honey contains vital hormones that help to reduce hunger and weight.

8.  Finally, pour 1 cup of fat-free milk (skim milk) into the jar. If you’re a PCOD or PCOS patient, then use almond milk.

9. Now, blend all of these in the blender until smooth.

This smoothie is low in calories yet delicious. Take this in your breakfast for 1 week and you can lose up to 2-3 Kgs in a week. This will make your tummy fill for 2-3 hours.

2. Banana Orange Smoothie

banana smoothie

The second weight loss smoothie is refreshing, super easy to make, and high protein low-calorie drink. It is a perfect replacement for your breakfast or lunch. So let’s start with it.

Ingredients-

  •  Banana – 1
  •  Fresh Orange juice- 1 cup
  •  Chia seeds- 1 Tbsp
  •  Protein powder- 1 scoop

Method-

1. In a blender, add one ripe banana (frozen or fresh anyone you can use).

2. Next, add 1 cup of orange juice to it.

3. Now, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. A tablespoon of chia has around 5 gm of fiber content. Chia absorbs water and expands in your stomach. This induces the feeling of fullness and slow absorption of food. They are also rich in protein.

4. Lastly, add 1 tablespoon of protein powder. 1 scope has approximately 22 gm of protein. You can use any sugar-free protein powder with added essential minerals and vitamins. It helps increase metabolism, lose body fat, and reduce your appetite without losing your muscles. In this way, your body remains toned and even helps in the tightening of your skin.

5. Blend all the ingredients in the blender until smooth. Pour it out in a glass and your second weight loss drink is now ready.

Anyone, except those suffering from thyroid, can enjoy this one. This smoothie can help you lose up to 3 Kg in a week. This one is high in vitamin C, fiber, and protein which means more weight and body fat loss without any loose skin issues. Do try this one. This smoothie tastes yummy having a tip of tanginess in its flavor because of the orange juice.

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3. Banana Yogurt Smoothie

banana yogurt smoothie

Our third smoothie is quick, fresh, and creamy. It boosts your energy and weight loss activity. You can have this during breakfast or as a mid-morning snack. Lets quickly jump into the steps to prepare this delicious smoothie.

Ingredients-

  • Banana- 1
  • Orange juice- ½ cup
  • Yogurt- ½ cup
  • Milled flax seeds- 1 Tsp

Method-

1. In a blender, add 1 banana roughly chopped.

2. Then add, ½ cup adds orange juice to it.

3. Now, goes ½ cup of fresh plain yogurt. However, Greek yogurt goes best with this recipe. Yogurt is rich in protein, calcium, and active probiotics. These nutritional elements of yogurt speed up the fat burning process and help to trim your tummy.

4. Lastly, add 1 teaspoon of milled flax seeds. Flax seeds consist of omega-3 fatty acids, soluble and insoluble fiber. It is rich in protein, low in sugar, and suppresses your appetite and helps in weight loss.

5. Blend all these in a blender until smooth and our third weight loss smoothie is ready.

You will love this one. It is naturally sweet and a bit tangy because of yogurt. With its every sip it feels so creamy and super delicious. It contains healthy nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, calcium, and protein. With this refreshing smoothie, you’ll be able to lose up to 2 Kgs in a week.

Yogurt is very beneficial for those suffering from thyroid. PCOS and PCOD patients must have 1 cup of yogurt in a day unless you’re allergic to it. Hence, this one is safe for all including thyroid, PCOS, and PCOD. Those with thyroid should have this drink daily instead of your regular breakfast as all the 4 ingredients added are beneficial to your condition.

Also read 5 Reasons You’re Drinking Milk In The Wrong Way And The Methods To Fix It

A Teeny Reminder

Healthy smoothies with balanced-diet

Do ensure to indulge in 15-20 minutes of physical exercise every day if you’re taking these smoothies. You can also use it as a post-workout recovery drink as it will help repair and rebuild your muscles. Any of these smoothies will improve your digestion and boost your metabolism. Your body fat percentage will go down and you’ll undergo considerable weight loss up to 3 Kg in a week depending on which drink you’re having. Just ensure to be on a well-balanced diet for the rest of the day. You’ll love these 3 easy to make delicious sugar-free smoothies. This miny change in your diet will be immensely beneficial for your health as well as your physique.

Stay HEALTHY, Stay FIT !

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

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Visthruth D
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Mysteries from the Past

The mysteries across the globe from the ancient history has always grabbed our attention. With such advancements in science and technology, we assume that there is hardly a possibility of unanswered scenarios. However, history has always found one or the other ways to intrigue everybody. The researcher within us wants to learn more and more whenever we hear about unsolved secrets from the history. Secrets left behind for which we cannot receive the answers directly are always intriguing to us. There is a thrill in digging up from the past to find the answers and learn what our ancestors has left behind. All of it becomes a huge circle of treasure hunt.

The more we dig up to the past, the more questions arise within them. With every puzzle from the past, we realize about the thousands of secrets hidden within. The secrets, the stories, the myths and the legends from the old days have got to be some of the most interesting things to read about. There are millions of puzzles across the globe waiting to unveil. Fortunately, we have found quite a few enigmatic artifacts and chronicles from the past.    

Voynich Manuscript

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

Voynich Manuscript is a 15th century cryptic letter written in an unknown language (possibly coded). The written document consists of several writings, drawings of non-existent plants and nude pictures. The manuscript has the carbon dating of early 15th century of around 1404-1438. As it the world’s most mysterious encoded document, it has gained attention of a lot of linguists, cryptographers and researchers across the globe. However, till this date nobody has been able to dig the secrets in the document and the information in it remains a mystery. It is impossible to find out whether it is a document with excessive details from the history or just a prank running over the centuries. What do you think?   

The Mary Celeste

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

The mystery of the ship “Mary Celeste” has intrigued everyone for years. The ship was an American merchant brigantine to transport cargo. The ship was set to sail on 7th November, 1872. It sailed with a captain, his family and seven crew members. However, it went missing on 20th December, 1872 and deserted to the Atlantic Ocean. After years, when the quest for searching the ship was successful, its only lifeboat was missing whereas, the cargo was still intact. The ship was in the perfect condition and the last entry on the log book was on 7th November, ten years ago. None of the sailors were never seen or heard from again, according to the Smithsonian magazine.

Bobby Dunbar

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations
The boy living as Bobby Dunbar

On August 23rd, 1912, the Dunbar family took a fishing trip to a nearby Swayze Lake in Louisiana. Their first-born child named Bobby Dunbar went missing on the trip. After 8 months of investigation across the nation, they found the boy in Barnesville, North Carolina. The boy was found with William Walters and his wife Julia Anderson and was claimed to be Anderson’s son. However, Julia could not afford a lawyer when the case was presented in the court. As a result, the Dunbar’s won the custody of the child. After a DNA test, in 2004, the reports were revealing that the boy was not Bobby Dunbar at all. The real question remains, what happened to Bobby Dunbar? Remains unanswered. The search of his body in the river or nearby did not give any results.           

The Dancing Plague of 1518

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

You might have witnessed spread of a disease through water, human contact or air which is quite understandable. Have you ever heard of a dance disseminate among a large group of people which ultimately led to death? Sounds strange, right? That was the case, when a woman started dancing in the street of Strasbourg in 1518. People started joining her to dance on the streets for days. The dance went on for about weeks and around 50-400 people accompanied the women. As a result, the brutality became so high that people started dying dancing on the street. About 15 people per day had died dancing, however, there was no end to the conundrum. The plague eventually stopped after a few weeks but what caused it still remains a mystery. Well, we knew dance can be contagious but we could never have imagined the extent of it. The exact number of involvement and deaths remain a secret till date. 

The Lost colony of Roanoke

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

The establishment of Roanoke island took place in 1585 by 115 English settlers. Located in the off coast of modern-day North Carolina, US. The new settlement’s governor, John White decided to sail to England to procure more supplies. He left behind his wife, daughter, son-in-law and his granddaughter Virginia Dare (the first English child born in America). However, when he returned with the supplies in 1590, the whole colony was missing. White found the whole island empty with the word “Croatoan” carved on the wooden post. Croatoan was a neighbouring island, so there might be many possible sides of the story. Nonetheless, what happened to the people remains a mystery till this date.  

Jack the Ripper

The cases of murder of around 5 women were reported between August to November in 1888. The police were receiving multiple letters from a person, all of them mocked their investigation. All the letters were challenging the police to arrest the killer and had the signature of Jack the Ripper. The 5 women in further investigation turned out to be prostitutes. Multiple theories and stories are speculating over the years about the serial killer. The real identity of the killer was never found out. However, all the people linked to the case has now been long gone, so there is no possibility of finding the answer. So the mystery still persists.    

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

The Ark of the Covenant

You must’ve been familiar with the movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark” associated with Indiana Jones franchise. The story of the Ark of the covenant links to the Israelites in around 550 B.C. The Israelites created the Ark when they were hiding in the Sinai desert. The Ark holds two tablets having the engravings of ten commandments on them. However, In 587 B.C. When Babylonians invaded Jerusalem the Ark went missing and has been a topic of debate ever since. The Ark was having some magical powers, according to the Hebrew Bible. The curse of Israelites follows the ark, as whoever possesses it gets the curse. The speculations of Philistines catching a disease or a tumor due to capturing the Ark which led to them returning is also a popular tale. However, at the end of the day, the Ark is vanished and nobody knows where the original Ark is.

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

Here are just some of the many tangled mysteries of the past. We may not have answers directly but let’s hope to find some interesting outcome of these conundrums. Also, do tell us if we have missed any interesting mystery. Which one was the most thrilling for you?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD): A basic explanation

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Ridhi Verma
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a long lasting mental disorder. Anybody of any age can have this. The cause of OCD can be any past traumatic event, stressful event or child abuse. However, the cause of this disorder is most of the times, unknown.

Disorganised things might prick someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

In our day to day lives, we go through moments where we get some odd thoughts(can be anything!). But, that does not mean, we all have “SOME OCD”(this is not even valid!). The people who actually go through this, get thoughts that do not leave. In other words, they get an odd feeling or a thought and it becomes an on-going and uninterpreted part of their lives. People with OCD find it tough to let go of their thoughts.

Previously, it was recognised as an Anxiety Disorder. But, Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel(DSM-5,2013) of Mental Disorders, reclassified it under Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.

It can make one person affect their personal, social and academic aspects of life. Their are different types of activities and thoughts that a person has, under this. It can range from a keen drive to wash oneself again and again to aggressive thoughts for others or even, self. Before, studying a bit more about what a person actually does, let’s understand the meaning of the disorder first.

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Meaning of “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder”

To understand the meaning of the disorder, it is necessary for us to break the term down!

Firstly,

WHAT ARE OBSESSIONS ?

  • Obsessions are persistent and uncontrollable feelings or thoughts.
  • In addition, they are recurring in nature. Also, they are very different from the term “obsessed”(absorbed into something) that we use on a daily basis. On the other hand, we are talking about a symptom.
  • They can be uncomfortable and intense feelings like fear, disgust and doubt.
  • Moreover, it is very difficult for a person with OCD to not focus on their obsessive thoughts even if they know the thoughts are not true.
  • Such people have a NEED to have things in a particular way EVERY WHERE AND EVERY TIME. Even if they try distracting themselves, they end up bothering excessively. Hence, it leads to severe anxiety.
  • There are different kinds of concerns, one has. They can be related to morality, hygiene, illness or any other thing.

Secondly,

WHAT ARE COMPULSIONS?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder leads to compulsive behaviour like washing hands regularly
  • Compulsions are irresistible constraints that make one act in a certain way.
  • In addition, they are responsive in nature. People with OCD tend to use them as an escape but only sometimes, people realise that they are temporary.
  • Moreover, compulsions seem to act as a neutriliser and an extinguisher to the on-going fire like obsessions.
  • Normal habits and double checks should not be confused with compulsions. Compulsive feelings drive one to never feel the satisfaction of having completed a task.
  • The basic aim behind performing a compulsive task is to reduce the tension caused by obsessions.
  • For instance, checking the door lock, washing hands, rearranging things or performing any other task several times.

Importantly and finally,

a disorder is when a systematic functioning is disrupted. In other words, a set of problems that cause difficulty in the normal routine.

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Signs of “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder”

OCD can affect any gender and any age. There is no constraint to that. In addition, genes play some role in it, however, it does not run in the family. Along with the genetics, the brain functioning and environment plays a vital role in the cause of OCD. As discussed before, traumas or incidents of childhood can become a cause for this disorder.

Having recurring obsessive or compulsive feelings are the root-signs to this disorder.

  • The most basic feeling is that the task that they just completed, has not been done. In other words, they never feel the satisfaction of completing a specific task. For instance, a person with irrational fear of germs may take a bath again and again.
  • There are some people who have OCD and they do not recognise these feelings as false. They are termed to have poor insights. Such people lack awareness and judgement about their obsessive and compulsive drives.
  • At times, people are not able to distinguish between the rationality and irrationality of their thought.
  • Some people tend to believe that their thoughts will definitely lead to an action which might lead to a tragic event. For instance, constant fear of harming a closed love one.
  • A person with OCD tends to face struggles in the mundane activities. Their compulsive behaviour tends to cause an obstacle in other aspects, as well.

Treatment of “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder”

  • The foremost thing should be to contact a professional or join a support group.
  • The most effective treatments used for OCD are psychotherapy, medications or both.
  • The form of psychotherapy used in this disorder is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy . It helps in teaching how to handle obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour. Talk therapy helps a lot to cope up with irrational drives and fears.
  • To reduce the symptoms of OCD, medications like antidepressants are given to people.

FOR TREATMENT, YOU MAY READ: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH

Things to do for SELF-HELP

OCD should be talked out and discussed well.
  • In addition to professional help, one should try doing some things for self-help.
  • Meditation and exercises are natural and effective ways to deal with it. They are a great stress-buster and help in staying calm, as well. You can also practise deep breathing and Yoga.
  • Regular and healthy sleep is very important. Lack of sleep can trigger obsessive thoughts and even, anxiety.
  • Maintain a Journal to note down your obsessive thoughts and track them. For a very initial stage, this helps a lot to recognise the thoughts and feelings. Also, it helps in getting a command over them.
  • While performing any repulsive task, try to avoid the urge to repeat it. If you are unable to, then it is still okay because it is not entirely in control.
  • NEVER STOP INTERACTING, even if you do not feel like. It is very important to reach out and stay connected with your family and friends. Losing touch can seriously trigger many things. Moreover, it is always good to keep in touch with the people around you.

The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can turn serious and severe, if not treated. You should always share the problem with your family and consult a doctor, as well. However, the obsessive or compulsive feelings should not be confused with the routine activities.

Also, If you have somebody with OCD, try to help them as much as you can. Be kind to them and never get angry for their behaviour(it is not controllable for them). Do not let any disorder take over the depth of your bond with someone!

Take Care!

OTHER SOURCE:

HEALTHLINE FOR OCD

HELPGUIDE FOR OCD

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION

Sprouts: Benefits, Easy Preparation, And Potential Risks

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Riya
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Varieties of sprouts

Sprouts are germinated seeds of greens, lentils, and beans. It can be regarded as nutritional powerhouses. Food can be prefixed with the word “super” when it is sprouted. They are bundled with an increased amount of Antioxidants, Proteins, Fiber, Minerals, Vitamins, Enzymes. They even hold the power to replace your daily multivitamin pills. Sprouts come up with various health benefits. It helps to regulate blood sugar levels, improves digestion, and induces good heart health along with many others.

However, since sprouts are living foods utmost care should be taken. When and How to consume else you may not get the desired nutrition from them. The most frequent concern that comes along with adding sprouts to your diet is food poisoning. Resulting in vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.

This makes people question whether ‘ Including sprouts in your daily diet are good as for its health benefits or worth the potential risks that it carries.’

Henceforth, this article will give you a complete picture of the benefits and potential risks of consuming raw sprouts. This will help you decide whether they should make an appearance in your daily diet or not. Moreover, will look through some easy preparations with this super-food packed with several vital supplements. 

Amazing benefits of eating sprouts

a bowl of raw vegetable with sprouts

Sprouted seeds are much more nutritious than a common seed as it accommodates all that a plant needs for life and growth. It is an amazing source of protein for vegetarians. Lentils and beans are else incomplete sources of protein. Nonetheless, sprouting molds them abundantly in all the 9 indispensable amino acids making them a complete source of protein. Here, by a complete source of protein, I mean that the proteins which are required for the nourishment of Skin, Hair, Fat Loss, Body Tissues, and Muscle Building. Nevertheless, many people assemble sprouts only with a protein-rich diet. But once the seed becomes a sprout, it gets extraordinarily high in iron (cures anemia and increases hemoglobin levels), calcium (reinforces bones), phosphorus (strengthens teeth), vitamin A (maintains eye health), minerals (other body functions), and many other nutrients.

Sprouts inactivate ‘Phytic acid‘ from the seeds making it much easier to digest. Moreover, sprouts are very low in calories, making it worthy to include for those who are concern with fat loss.

They are super-rich in Fiber and keep you full for long. Additionally, it has no phytic acid and so it becomes easy to absorb.

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3 Easy preparations to make sprouts

Sprouts being such nutritious could be an inordinate addition to your daily diet especially if one knows how to make them at home. I want to share with you 3 simple ways to make this power-packed food at home.

  • No matter how you prepare sprouts the very first step is to wash the beans ideally and thoroughly with clean water and soak them in water for around 10-12 hours. Soaking in water softens their outer membrane allowing them to sprout effortlessly. One tip I would mention here is that make sure you use 3-4 times the quantity of water as the seeds will swell tremendously. The pulses will increase 2-3 times as compared to their original size.
  • The next step is to drain the water with the help of a strainer. This drained water is bundled with nutrients that can further be used to make curries, doughs, soups or you can even drink it simply.
  • Once the soaked water is strained, you would either need a sprout bowl, strainer, or a cotton cloth.

Sprouting using sprout bowl

sprouts in a bowl
Broccoli sprouts in glass dish with broccoli pieces
  • A sprout bowl is a bowl with tiny holes all around its surface area to ensure quality ventilation required for the seeds to germinate well. It is easily available in the market at cheap prices. Now, place the soaked pulses all over it and spread them evenly to make them germinate more productively.

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Sprouting using strainer

sprouting using strainer
  • If you’re using a strainer place it over a deep bottom bowl to ensure good ventilation. Place the pulses in it in the same way and spread equally.
  • Now take a damp kitchen towel, (rinse it thoroughly with water and squeeze out the extra) and place it over the bowl or strainer whichever you’re using.

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Sprouting using a kitchen towel

  • If you do not have these 2, you can simply take a damp cotton cloth, place the soaked pulses over it, and then wrap the sides of the cloth into a knot. Place the bundle of pulses in glass to maintain darkness during the process of germination. 
  • Let them stay away from direct sunlight for about 24-30 hours. Though sprouting depends on the weather condition and the quality of the grains.

It is recommended that sprouts should be consumed within two days and then prepare the fresh batch again. It is so elementary to make sprouts at home. This is much better than the packed one in the market which is loaded with preservatives minimizing its nutrient content. 

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Potential Risks of eating raw sprouts

Sprouts: Benefits, Easy Preparation, And Potential Risks

As discussed earlier, having raw sprouts always come up with the risk of getting food-poisoned. This takes place because sprouts contain harmful bacteria such as E.Coli and Salmonella. These bacteria prosper to enlarge more as raw sprouts are grown in humid and warm conditions. The risk increases further as these are generally consumed raw or slightly cooked. Sprouts can also result in other digestive issues including bloating, constipation, acidity, or even gas. Symptoms may pop up nearly after 12-72 hours of eating sprouts.

Hence, sprouts are subject to contaminated with harmful bacteria which may hinder the digestion activity. That’s the reason, it is always recommended that small children, pregnant women, and aged ones especially those having weak immune structures should avoid consuming raw sprouts.

Though, the following spikes may help to minimize the risk of contamination.

  • Look for only fresh chilled sprouts if you’re buying it from outside. They must have been properly refrigerated.
  • Avoid buying sprouts that smell pungent or have a greasy appearance.
  • Wash the soaked pulses thoroughly with water before sprouting them. Also if you buy the packed one, wash your hands properly before consuming them raw.
  • Keep the sprouts for a maximum of 2 days and keep them refrigerated at temperatures under 8℃.

The proper way of eating sprouts

varieties of sprouts

Neglecting this segment may result in zero nutrition from consuming sprouts and may even cause digestive issues. So, When? How? and How much? Quantity of sprouts should we consume to get the maximum benefits from it and thus can avoid any further digestive disorders

In the first place, sprouts should never be cooked, boiled, and heated.

Yes, you would be shocked to know this when sprouts are cooked even for half a minute takes away all its nutrition. When you’re eating boiled or cooked sprouts, it has nothing in it except the fiber. No nutrition whatsoever! Hence, it is always recommended to have it just like that. (raw)

Secondly, sprouts are living food with whole plenty of hormones and enzymes. So, utmost care should be taken regarding the timing and quantity of taking it.

If you eat them in excess at once, then it becomes very difficult to digest and you may face digestive issues. 4 tablespoons of it are enough and suitable for 1 serving. This much quantity is good enough for the body to properly assemble its nutrients.

Sprouts should never be consumed after a meal.

Contemplate them as salads, always eat them empty stomach. They can be eaten as breakfast or can replace your salads before a meal or can even be your classic 5 pm snack.

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A simple hack to avoid digestive disorder after eating sprouts

women suffering from stomach ache

Though you may have heard that sprouts improve digestion. This is because they tend to contain higher amounts of insolvable fiber, which can simplify digestion and reduce the risk of constipation. They also have lower levels of gluten and antinutrients further promoting better digestion processes. To ensure that you can gulp all the advantages you must try out this one.

One simple hack to digest it better is to mix them with some grated ginger, lemon, or oil. Having sprouts in this way, you will never face any digestive issues. Sprouts are super-food no matter what your fitness goal is and hence, they can be a considerable addition to your daily diet.

COMEDY MOVIES to watch when you are craving for some light humour!

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Ridhi Verma
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Movies have different genres. Everyone has a different taste when it is about them. In addition, one changes their preferences for movies according to moods. Many a time, there are sudden urges to watch a specific genre and one does so. However, comedy movies are one of the genres that everybody tends to like!

Comedy movies are funny and help lighten the mood.

Firstly, comedy is not only a genre of entertainment but an element itself. Secondly, it is a very wide genre. It is because it has many types within it. These types have many ranges and they can go on and on. In addition, many genres are sub-combined with comedy to form a story. A few of themes that include comedy, are:

  • PARODY: It is an imitation of a non-comedy movies to make it funny.
  • ROM-COM: It is genre that has romantic and comedy sides equally.
  • DARK COMEDY: It is a genre that adds humour to serious subjects.
  • HORROR-COMEDY: It is a genre that has comedy along with the horror dimension.

There are many other genres like comedy with the science-fiction, zombie related and many other. In other words, there is not a defined list of the genres having comedy. A comedy movie can be funny from a range of light humour to even war-related humour.

Comedy movies are generally the ones having a happy ending and they lighten the mood. Though, they may differ from their sub-themes but the good ones always make us happy! Don’t they?

Considering that you must have seen or heard about: Hangover, Johnny English, The Dictator,We’re the Millers, American Pie, Scary Movies and Rush Hour,

HERE ARE SOME COMEDY MOVIES(with ratings) THAT WILL DEFINITELY MAKE YOU LAUGH!

The Heat (2013)

  • Duration: 1h 57min
  • IMDb rating: 6.6
  • Rotten Tomatoes:65% 

Trailer:  

  • Firstly, this movie would be loved by the ones who love buddy-cop movies.
  • Secondly, it is an entertaining and a funny movie in its own way. The conversations are filled with sarcastic comments and laughs.
  • Thirdly, it has the sub-elements of action and friendship, as well.
  • It is a very light-hearted movie about an innocent cop and a foul-mouthed cop. In other words, it is simply hilarious.
  • Moreover, the unlikely duo of the two women makes it more enjoyable.

Horrible Bosses (2011)

  • Duration: 1h 38min
  • IMDb rating: 6.9
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 69% 

Trailer:

  • Firstly, it is a very funny “nothing goes right” kind of a movie.
  • Secondly, the movie revolves around the employer-employee relationship in a humorous way.
  • Thirdly, it is a short and light movie to binge any time!
  • It is entertaining and fast-paced. The errors and the characters of the trio is the major element of the story.
  • If you are looking for a short comedy movie, this one is a good-watch. Also, you will enjoy the second part too!

Tag (2018)

  • Duration: 1h 40min
  • IMDb rating: 6.5
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 56%

Trailer:

  • Firstly, the movie is based on a real story and is presented in a very funny way.
  • Secondly, it is not predictable. In other words, it is actually an unexpected yet humour-filled ride.
  • Thirdly, it really delivers many laugh-outs because of the surprises, it has.
  • The friendship and the silly comedy are another sub-parts of the movie.
  • If you are looking for an energetic and funny piece, this is the one to watch!

21 Jump Street (2012)

  • Duration: 1hr 49min
  • IMDb rating: 7.2
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 84%

Trailer:

  • Firstly, this comedy movie is a very youthful and playful one.
  • Secondly, it has the sub-elements of action and adventure.
  • Thirdly, it is amazingly funny and entertaining. In addition, it is not too long!
  • It is a fresh and a light comedy to binge. If you are looking for some action-friendship comedy, this is the one.
  • There is also a sequel to it, try that too!

Vacation (2015)

  • Duration: 1hr 39min 
  • IMDb rating: 6.1
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 27%

Trailer:

  • Firstly, it is one of those road trip movies!
  • Secondly, the mistakes and family relations add more fun to it.
  • Thirdly, there is some below the belt humour in it, as well.
  • Moreover, there are some laughing out loud moments.
  • If you are looking for some comedy related to on-going adventures, this is the one!

This is the End (2013)

  • Duration: 1hr 47min
  • IMDb rating: 6.6 
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 83%

Trailer:

  • Firstly, this is an apocalyptic comedy movie with a fantasy theme!
  • Secondly, the best part about this movie is that every actor plays their own role. The vibe, throughout, is really energetic and different.
  • Thirdly, it is satisfyingly very funny. It really gives loads of laughs.
  • It has the sub themes of meaningful friendships and is not so much into fantasies.
  • If you are looking for suspenseful comedy, go for this!

Game Night (2018)

  • Duration: 1hr 40min
  • IMDb rating: 6.9
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 84%

Trailer:

  • Firstly, it is genuinely entertaining and mysterious in its own way.
  • Secondly, it has some thriller elements along with comedy ones too.
  • Thirdly, the craziness along with the twisted plot makes it more funny.
  • There is a game-like vibe, the entire movie.
  • If you are looking for a mystery and game-related movies, this will be the best choice!

Shaun of the Dead (2004)

  • Duration: 1hr 39min
  • IMDb rating: 7.9
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

Trailer:

  • Firstly, the movie is a hilarious zombie one! It has many funny characters.
  • Secondly, it is more like a parody with action scenes, too!
  • Thirdly, the combination of horror plus comedy is amazingly portrayed throughout.
  • If you are fond of zombie movies and are looking for a comedy right now, VOILA!

EuroTrip (2004)

  • Duration: 1hr 32min
  • IMDb rating: 6.6
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 47%

Trailer:

  • Firstly, this is a very short and light comedy.
  • Secondly, it is kind of a teenager themed funny movie.
  • Thirdly, it has an adventurous theme too.
  • It certainly has some funny moments because of the funny characters.
  • If you are looking for a feel-good comedy film, this can be the right option!

The Interview (2014)

  • Duration: 1hr 52min
  • IMDb rating: 6.5
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 52%

Trailer:

  • Firstly, it is throughout hilarious and entertaining.
  • Secondly, it is about an interview with Kim Jong-un.
  • Thirdly, it has a sub-theme of being slapstick comedy!
  • There are plenty of below the belt jokes.
  • Also, it has a some scenes of action. It is a good-watch!

Comedy Movies are of many types. Moreover, we all prefer them differently. They make us laugh and engage into the story at the same time!

In addition, we like different sub-themes along with comedy. This was a list of a few comedy movies, do try them! If there is any other film you like of this genre, do share!

REFERRED SOURCES:

IMDb

Rotten Tomatoes

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Time to make eco-friendly Ganpati idol a trend!

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Shrutika Thete
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Ganesh Chaturthi is the most celebrated festival all over India. Many small businesses boom in this period. You can see streets embellished with lightings, garlands, sweets, and pandals. But the majority of Ganpati idols contain the materials which cause harm to the environment. Every year, lacs of Ganpati idols gets immersed in the water bodies. But still, we are not moving from the inbuilt tradition.

What are people doing for so many days?

Huge pandals tend to keep big idols not thinking about the consequences of it. They are competing whether whose idol will be the biggest, who will wear exclusive jewelry, and so on. Many people keep big idols at their home too and are ignoring the effects caused by this on the environment. The food for thought is that keeping a big idol will not signify your status symbol. Moreover, immersing the Plaster of Paris (POP) idol in an artificial pond is not the right approach as that water ultimately reaches the waterbodies.

Let’s Check out the ill effects of tHIS

1. Idol made from the POP creates water pollution in the pond or seas where the idol gets immersed. It directly attacks the ocean waters as the idol is not able to dissolve in the water. If you happen to be on the beaches, after a few days of visarjan, the condition which you will see is there will be very pathetic.

2. The golden color in the idols is insoluble in the water. Due to this, a layer is formed on the waterbodies. This layer does not allow oxygen from the air to dissolve in the water. It becomes a suffocating for fishes inside the water. Also, the paints used acts like poison as it contains lead for the aquatic species. Due to this, it hampers the aquatic life and many dead fishes get wash ashore after the visarjan.

3. The decorative items used in this celebration flow into the water bodies. For example, they can be diamonds on the idols, plastic decorative pieces, and so on. These items also cannot be dissolved in water and are eaten by the aquatic species. It can damage their inner parts and eventually lead to death.

4. The water bodies get polluted and the same water is used in the farms too and even the seafood which we consume or the salt which we intake daily gets affected. All of the things we eat need water and this water is already getting polluted. The cycle keeps repeating! It is high time that we realize we too are eating poison.

On the contrary, this year the situation is turning out to be better. It is because of the Coronavirus pandemic! Taking an example of Mumbai, every year more than 50,000 idols are immersed in the designated spots. But for the first time since the last 40 years, Ganesh Mandals agreed to reduce the size of Idols. Instead of 15-20 feet idol, 3-4 feet idol has to be made. The main aim behind this is to protect the large gathering of people to lift the idol and maintain the social distancing norms. But the question remains unanswered about the material from which they will be making the idols.

Ray of hope to protect waterbodies

Time to make eco-friendly Ganpati idol a trend!
Idols removed by Chinu Kwatra and his team after Ganpati Visarjan

Chinu Kwatra has started beach cleanup at Dadar Beach, Mumbai in 2017. It started during the Ganesh Chaturthi when he witnessed the idols washed up on the shore. He with his few friends started cleaning the beach. They picked up the broken pieces of idols and undissolved idols that were returned to the beaches by the waves. Over 3,000 Mumbaikars joined hands and it began a movement and named Beach Warriors. They and volunteers clean the beaches every weekend and public holidays. The only mission of the team is to fight against plastic pollution and save our oceans. He and his team are doing great and till now they have collected over 2,200 tons of garbage.

So, what you can do from your side TO BECOME a responsible citizen On this Ganesh Chaturthi?

Clay Ganpati idol

Time to make eco-friendly Ganpati idol a trend!

Ganpati idol is made from the clay which is also known as shadu mitti. It is delicately crafted by the skilled artisans. Also, a variation is available in this type. The clay idol has plant seeds inside them. During the visarjan, the idol is kept in the pot filled with soil and the idol has to be watered. After 7 to 10 days, the idol gets fully dissolved and the seeds start germinating. A beautiful plant gets grown in some days. You can also make clay idol at your home.

Red Soil Ganpati idol

Time to make eco-friendly Ganpati idol a trend!

This type of idol is made of pure red soil along with natural fertilizers and seeds. Similar to the clay tree idol, this can be washed out and converted into a plant. Many celebrities like Dia Mirza, Hrithik Roshan, and Riteish Deshmukh have opted for red soil Ganpati idols at their home. There are zero chemicals used to develop these types of Ganpati.

Ganpati Idol with Fish Food

Time to make eco-friendly Ganpati idol a trend!
Time to make eco-friendly Ganpati idol a trend!

This unique idea is started by “Sprouts Environment Trust”. They have several pick-up points in the Mumbai region. Idol is made up of clay and organic colors. Inside the idol, there exists vegetarian fish food. The idol is of 9 inches and costs about Rs.1350.  After visarjan in the water bodies or your house pond, fish food remains. Fishes are fed with food automatically when the idol gets fully dissolved. Thereby, protecting the aquatic species and nurturing them.

Paper Ganpati idol

Time to make eco-friendly Ganpati idol a trend!

The idol is made through a mixture of paper mache and clay. The colors used in this idol are non-toxic. If you want idols ranging between 3-4 feet, this is the best option to get an eco-friendly Ganpati idol.

Multani Mitti Ganpati idol

Time to make eco-friendly Ganpati idol a trend!

What’s unique about this idol? This beautiful idol gets an appealing look due to the outer paint by Multani Mitti. This idol is made from clay and painted with the Multani Mitti.

Permanent Ganpati idol

Time to make eco-friendly Ganpati idol a trend!

Many people are opting for the permanent Ganpati Idol. This can be of marble, silver, or gold. During Ganesh Chaturthi, they keep the idol and do the pujas. On the visarjan day, they keep the Ganpati back in their home simply after washing it. This is called “Smart Visarjan”!

Big things often have small beginnings!

It is a need of an hour for every one of us to bring a change. With eco-friendly idol, you can also adopt eco-friendly paper makhar, garland, biodegradable plates, composting methods, and decorative items. Inspire your friends and family to adopt this. This change might be small for you but it will benefit the environment around you. You can make your place a better place to live in. Let’s make this Ganesh Chaturthi more cleaner and greener!

Ganpati Bappa Moryaa!

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