BABA ramdev yoga poses

Best yoga practice:-

Reasons for hair loss:-

• Too much stress
• Aging
• Unhealthy eating habits
• Medication
• Hormonal problems
• Using too many hair products
• Heat treatments on hair
• Genetics

1.(Rubbing nails)Balayam Yoga:-

This yoga asana was made famous by Baba Ramdev. It is simple and highly affective.

• You can do this asana either sitting or standing.
• Curl the fingers of both hands inwards towards your palm.
• Bring the nails of both your hands in contact with each other and start rubbing them vigorously ensure leaving out the thumbnails.
• Keep rubbing your nails continuously for 5-7 minutes at a stretch.

Besides hair loss, Balayam yoga can also cure dandruff and premature graying of hair.
By doing this, the roots of the hair follicles connected to the fingernails pump energy to the scalp needed for hair growth.

2.(Stand forward bend pose) Uttanasana:-

• Stand straight with your legs close to one another touching your knees, heels, feet and toes.
• Inhale deeply.
• Now while exhaling, lift up your hands and bend forward, until your fingers and then your hands touch the floor.
• If possible, you can also bring your hands behind your heels.
• Hold on this position with some normal breathing.
• When you want to come out of this pose, inhale in deeply and stand back straight.
• For beginners, if you are not able to touch the ground with your hands, then fold your hands and hold your right elbow with left hand and left elbow with right hand.

This asana it helps better hair growth because of two reasons:

• If you have noticed, your head is hanging below your heart allowing allows blood to circulate properly in your scalp leading to proper hair growth.
• Another reason is that Uttanasana de-stresses you and relieves you of all anxiety and tensions which is a primary reason for hair loss.

3.(Rabbit pose)Sasangasana :-

• Sit with your knees on the floor, hips on your heels in Balasana pose (child pose).
• Now put both your hands at the back and hold your heels.
• Place the crown of your head on the floor and slowly inhale and lift up your hips.
• Hold this position until five breaths.
• Exhale as you slowly unroll yourself back to child pose.
• Relax and repeat again.
• This asana is again beneficial because while the crown is on the ground, the blood flows to the head. Proper circulation of blood to scalp means good and healthy hair growth.

4.(Camel Pose)Ustrasana:-

• Sit straight on the floor with your knees in a way that the calves of your knees form right angle.
• Keep hands on your waist, fingers in the front and thumb behind.
• Now bend your spine backward and hold the heels of your feet with your hands or you may also touch the soles of your feet.
• As you bend your spine, also move your face upwards and try looking at the ceiling.
• Hold on this pose for a few seconds and keep your breathing normal.
• Exhale while exiting from this pose.
• Sit in baby pose or Balasana and relax.

Follow some precautions while doing this posture:

• For beginners, do not bend backwards too much as it may cause injury to your lower back.
• You need Flexibility for this asana, if your body is stiff, you’ll never be able to complete this asana until the end.

5.(Downward Dog pose)Adho Mukha Svanasana:-

• Place yourself with your knees and hands on the ground. Your hands perpendicular to your shoulders and your knees perpendicular with your hips.
• Next push your hips up and alongside straighten your legs too, standing on your toes.
• Pressing your palms to the ground, straighten your spine more.
• To exit from this pose, pull down your hips gently and come back to the first step.

6.(Diamond pose)Vajrasana:-

• Sit on the floor keeping your spine erect and with stretched legs. Your heels should be together.
• Place your hands by your side palms facing the ground.
• Now you have to fold both your legs, keeping them under your thighs; first the left leg and then the right.
• Place your hands on your upper thighs.
• Sit in a relaxed position and breathe in and out deeply.
• When done, return back to your original posture of sitting with stretched legs.

7.(Fish pose)Matsyasana :-

• Lie down straight on the floor with your legs together, both your hands should go at the back of your thighs with palms facing downwards.
• Now with pressure on your elbows, pull the mid portion of your upper torso dropping your head a bit more backwards such that the crown of your head touches the ground.
• Your body position will be such that an arch will be formed between your hips and crown. Breathe in deeply and try filling in as much oxygen possible to your respiratory organs.

8.(Raised feet pose) Uttanpadasana:-

• Lie on the yoga mat with arms by your side and palms facing the floor.
• Stretch your body and slowly raise your legs at a 45-60 degrees angle from the ground.
• Keep your legs raised for a minute or even more if you can hold it.

 

How to make saag in easy steps

 Saag:-

Ingredients:-

One kg mustard leaves (sarson)
250 gms spinach leaves
250 gms bathua
Salt as per taste
1½ tsp red chilli powder
6-7 green chillies
4 medium sized onions or scallions (you can use both)
3-4 medium sized tomatoes
2 tsp coriander powder
Half a tsp sugar
A piece of ginger
7-10 garlic cloves
2 tsp cumin seeds
A tsp garam masala
Half bowl yoghurt
½ cup cream
3-4 tbsp vegetable oil
2-3 tsp flour wheat

 saag in easy steps recipe:-

Half fill a wide-mouthed pan with water and immerse a bunch of mustard leaves in it. Use your hands to cleanse them within water; as water gets dirty, change it and again wash the leaves. Do until sarson leaves are free from all sand and other impurities. Repeat the process with the remaining leaves. Similarly wash spinach and bathua too. The whole process may take a great deal of your time.

Recipe for pav bhaji

Pav Bhaji:-

Ingredients:-

12 Pav buns
2 Onions
3 tsp Dhania Powder
5 Tomatoes
2 tsp Jeera Powder
3 Potatoes
2 tsp Chilli powder
1 cup Peas
4 tsp Pav Bhajji masala
1/2 cup Carrot
Salt to taste
1/2 cup Beans
1/2 cup Coriander for garnish
1/2 cup Cabbage
2 tsp Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Capsicum
1 cup Cauliflower
1' piece Ginger
Garlic optional
2 Green chillies finely chopped

Preparation:-

• Heat a pan with oil & add the onions. Fry till translucent. Add tomatoes,salt,add all the powders and fry till the oil floats on top.
• Steam all the other vegetables seperately & add them to the onion mixture.
• Add a cup of water & let it cook to boiling consistency. Then With the help of a potato masher keep mashing the mixture till it cooks nicely.
• When all the vegetables are cooked thoroughly garnish with coriander & lemon juice and serve with Pav.
• For the pavs:
• Slit open the pavs from the middle. Apply butter in the inside & place them on a pre-heated frying pan.When they get golden brown from the inside take them off.
• Serve hot with bhajji.

Reduce thyroid..

To reduce thyroid:-

 Kalapbhati: 

This is a very effective form of pranayama. Sit down on the floor in a comfortable cross-legged position. Take a deep breath & then exhale quickly, while making a sound.  Always remember while doing Kapalbhati – you have to forcefully and quickly exhale, but slowly and deeply inhale. Continue doing this for 10 times & then release.

 Ujjayi Pranayam:

Sit down on the floor in a cross-legged straight position. Inhale slowly and deeply by both the nostrils. Try to make a hissing sound while you are sucking in the air. After that, stretch your inhale time for a while & then exhale as much as you can without giving any kind of pressure to your other body parts.  This type of pranayama is very effective for those sufferiung from bronchitis, asthama & thyroid.

Yoga for Curing Diabetes

Baba Ramdev yoga for Diabetes:-

1. Kapalbhati is one of the best options for a diabetic. If a diabetic person practices this technique regularly, then certainly he can get his disease controlled. This is a very effective form of pranayama. Sit down on the floor in a comfortable cross-legged position. Take a deep breath and then exhale quickly, making a sound.  Always remember while doing Kapalbhati, you have to forcefully and quickly exhale and slowly and deeply inhale. Continue doing this for 10 times and then release. This works as a blessing for diabetics and helps in controlling the disease.

2. Anulom-Vilom is another way of treating this disease. Anulom Vilom is also known as alternate nasal breathing. Here, you have to close the right nostril and inhale with the left nostril. Then immediately close left nostril and exhale with the right nostril. In this way try breathing slowly and deeply by changing the nostrils.

All the 3 types of pranayama help in de-stressing and treating this disease. Asanas are also effective and the best options for treating diabetes. To learn Mandukasan in the simplest way, just follow the steps given below:

3. Mandukasan: Sit down on the floor in Vajrasana position. Now make fists of both your hands and place them on your stomach in such a way that the joint comes on the navel. Press both the fists against your abdomen. Now try to touch the ground with your forehead. Try bending downwards as much as you can. Hold this position for 20 seconds and then release.

4. Ardha Matsyendrasana: Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Bend your knees, put your feet on the floor and then slide your left foot under your right leg. Lay the outside of the left leg on the floor. Step the right foot over the left leg and stand it on the floor outside your left hip. Press right hand against the floor just behind your right buttock, and set your left upper arm on the outside of your right thigh near the knee. The right knee will point directly up at the ceiling. Here, you have to exhale & turn towards the inner side of your right thigh. Remain in this position for about 30 seconds & then release. Try doing this the other way too.

5. Vakrasana: For this, you have to sit in a comfortable cross-legged position. Now, keep your right hand on your left hand on your left knee. Try to twist your body in the left direction. Do not forget to keep your posture straight. Try doing this in the right direction too.

Try these above mentioned tips, breathing exercises and asanas of the ramdev baba yoga of diabetes and your diabetes will definitely be in control. Stay healthy & keep practicing! Please share us your comment.

Ayurveda for Digestion...

6 Ayurvedic Tips for Better Digestion:-

1. Sip (do not simply drink) warm water throughout the day, especially first thing in the morning and at least thirty minutes before larger meals. This will help cleanse your digestive system and facilitate the secretion of gastric juice in the stomach.

 

2. Use spices. Spices not only provide flavor but they also improve digestion. Some of my favorites are ginger, black pepper, rock salt (Himalayan salt), turmeric, lime, and coriander.

3. Approximately 15-30 minutes after eating, sip on ginger, chamomile, or peppermint tea. (Yes, sipping again and not drinking.) The difference between sipping and drinking is that the former gives a kick to your digestive system whereas the latter floods your stomach and slows down the process.

 

4. Avoid sleeping straight after eating. Even if you're really tired or full, it's better to go for a walk. This will stimulate your digestion.

 

5. In the evening, try to eat warm and light meals. In the evening our body begins to slow down, including our metabolism. So try to avoid raw foods like fruit, salad, and dairy products. They all have a 'cold' energy which make them more difficult to digest.

6. Get active! Yes, physical activity is directly related to a good digestion. It stimulates your metabolism, improves your blood flow and helps to relax your mind. 

How to make kheer

Kheer recipe:-

Ingredients:-

Cooked Rice – 1 cup
Whole Milk – 2 cups
Sugar – 3 tbsp or to taste
Raisins – 1 tbsp
Chopped Pistachios – 1 tbsp
Chopped Almonds – 1 tbsp
Powdered Cardamom – 1/8 tsp
Saffron – a pinch

Method:-

1. In a heavy bottomed pan, on medium heat, add in the the Milk and the Rice.
2. Grind the Saffron with a little bit of Sugar and add it to the Milk.
3. Meanwhile, soak the Raisins in a little bit of water to help puff them up.
4. Keep stirring the pan and make sure it does not burn at the bottom.
5. Cook till it is of desired thickness.
6. Once it reaches the desired thickness, add in the Sugar. Mix well.
7. Add in the Dry fruits – Raisins (without the water), Pistachios and the Almonds.
8. Turn off the flame and add in the Powdered Cardamom.
9. Serve hot or cold.

Tips:-
1. If you are making the rice just for the Kheer, over cook the rice just a little.
2. This is a great recipe if you don’t have a lot of time but alternatively, you can add in raw rice and cook it in the milk and it tastes great. But be very careful and and keep stirring frequently.
3. If you like a smoother texture of rice in the kheer, just mash it lightly before adding it to the Milk.

Meditation for students....

Five easy steps of meditation for students:-

1. Commit to just two minutes a day: Start simply if you want the habit to stick. You can do it for five minutes if you feel good about it, but all you're committing to is two minutes each day.

2. Pick a time and trigger: Not an exact time of day, but a general time, like morning when you wake up, or during your lunch hour. "The trigger should be something you already do regularly, like drink your first cup of coffee, brush your teeth, have lunch, or arrive home from work," says Babauta.

3. Find a quiet spot: Sometimes early morning is best, before others in your house might beawake and making lots of noise. Others might find a spot in a park or on the beach or some other soothing setting. It really doesn't matter where — as long as you can sit without being bothered for a few minutes.

4. Sit comfortably: Don't fuss too much about how you sit, what you wear, what you sit on, etc. "I personally like to sit on a pillow on the floor, with my back leaning against a wall, because I'm very inflexible. Others who can sit cross-legged comfortably might do that instead," says Babauta. If you find sitting on the floor uncomfortable, try a chair or couch.

5. Focus on your breath: As you breathe in, follow your breath in through your nostrils, then into your throat, then into your lungs and belly. Sit straight, keep your eyes open but looking at the ground and with a soft focus. If you want to close your eyes, that's fine. As you breathe out, follow your breath out back into the world. If it helps, count ... one breathe in, two breathe out, three breathe in, four breathe out ... when you get to 10, start over. Says Babauta, "If you find your mind wandering (and you will), just pay attention to your mind wandering, then bring it gently back to your breath." Repeat this process for the few minutes you meditate. It will become a regular habit in a matter of days.

Aerobics for kids..

Basic aerobics steps:-

Similar to dance aerobics, step aerobics routines are designed around 32-beat segments that are divided into four-, eight- or 16-count moves. For example, a 32-beat segment can include eight counts right basic, eight counts right V-steps, eight counts turn step and eight counts knee repeater. Many instructors construct routines with 32 counts on the right lead -- stepping with the right leg first -- and then repeat the same 32-count segment on the left lead.

Aerobics safety steps:-

Use the step bench on an even surface and wear quality cross-training shoes. Start with the step on the lowest level until you are comfortable with stepping and your fitness improves. As you step, place your foot entirely on the bench. Never use music that is faster than 128-beats a minute to avoid tripping. Always start a step aerobic workout with a 10-minute warmup designed to gradually increase heart rate and loosen the muscles. Many instructors warm up by practicing the basic steps they plan to cover in the full workout.

Very first basic steps of aerobics:-

The basic step is the easiest and often the first move taught in a step class. Moving with the beat of the music, perform a right basic step by stepping up on the bench with your right foot, then the left foot. Step down with the right foot, followed by the left foot. A single basic step uses four counts -- up right, up left, down right, down left -- and is often done in two sets to make eight counts. Perform eight counts and switch to the left basic. To make the lead foot change, step off the bench with your right foot, tap your left foot on the floor and immediately step on the bench with the left foot, doing left basics for eight counts. Allow your arms to move in a way that is comfortable. You can increase the intensity of the basic step by lifting your arms overhead as you step up and lowering them as you step down.

Step -V for kids:-

The V-step is similar to the basic step making it ideal for the beginner. The feet move up and down on the step the same as in a basic. The difference is that when you step up on the bench, you place your right foot on the right side of the bench and the left one on the left side. Return to a regular stance when you step on the floor. The move makes a "V" with wide feet on the bench and narrow feet on the floor. Similar to the basic, you can switch your lead leg by tapping your toe on the floor then immediately stepping up with the new lead. Some instructors teach alternating V-steps in which you alternate between the right and left lead on every step up. Arm movements follow the feet and can be done low to the side, shoulder level or above the head for more intensity. For example, step up on the bench with your right foot, placing your right arm out from your side about 12 inches. Repeat with the left foot and arm. Step down with your right foot, pushing your right arm down near your leg, and repeating on the left. A single V-step uses four counts and is often perform twice for eight counts.

Best step called turn step:-

Turn step is a fun and easy move similar to an alternating V-step. The difference is that you let your body turn with the step. Step on the bench with your right foot, then your left foot. Turn your body to the right, stepping down to the side of the bench on your right foot. Tap the floor with your left foot, then step on the bench with the left foot then the right foot. Turn your body to the left, as you step off the bench with the right foot. Swing your right arm out to the side on the right lead, and the left arm on the left lead. Doing a turn step in both directions uses eight counts. You can do a single four-count turn step to change the lead leg.

Repeater for knees:- 

Although a little more challenging, the knee repeater is a common move in all levels of step classes. Start by stepping on the bench with your right foot. Do three quick knee lifts with the left knee, tapping the floor with the left toe between each knee lift. After the third knee lift, step on the floor with the left foot, then the right foot. You can repeat again on the right foot by tapping the right toe and immediately stepping back on the bench. Or, after your knee repeater, step down on the right foot and step up on the left foot to lift the right knee. A single knee repeater uses eight counts.

Best routone for bignners:-

Once you know the steps and counts, you can put them together in any 32-count combination: Routine 1: 2 Right Basic 8 counts 2 Right V-Step 8 Counts 2 Turnstep 8 Count 1 Right Knee Repeater Switch to the left lead and repeat. Routine 2: 2 Right Basic 8 counts 2 Knee Repeaters 16 counts 1 Right V-Step 4 counts 1 Right Turnstep 4 counts With the one turnstep, you automatically change to the opposite lead so you can repeat the above routine on the other side. Routine 3: 1 Right Knee repeater 8 counts 1 Right Turnstep 4 counts 1 Left Basic 4 counts 1 Left Knee Repeater 8  counts 1 Left Turnstep 4 counts 1 Right Basic 4 counts Routine 3 includes both the right and left leads.

chocolate cake

5 steps to make a tasty chocolate cake:-

1. Take 7 soufflé dishes or custard cups and spray a non-stick cooking spray inside each of them then set aside. Melt chocolate in a small saucepan while stirring it until the texture is smooth. Add in butter and sugar while stirring until they are dissolved and wait for for few seconds after doing this.

2. Place the chocolate mixture in a clean and big bowl. Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder in a small bowl and stir.

3. Set the electric appliance that is  mixer at medium-high speed and let it beat the chocolate mixture. Put the eggs and flour mixture then beat for 6 minutes until thick. Pour the mixture equally on the individual dishes and cover with a plastic wrapper. Put them in the freezer for 2 hours or overnight.

4. Set the oven at the temperature of 376 degrees F.

5. Take the frozen cakes out of the plastic; discard the plastic wrappers. Bake the cakes until the center is moist and the edges are set for around 15-18 minutes. Let the cake cool for a bit then serve.

Best and easy steps for shoulders

HOW TO GET NICE SHOULDERS STEP 1: STRETCH YOUR CHEST MUSCLES:-

Tight chest muscles can come from sitting a desk for several hours with your hands on a keyboard, from riding a bike in the aero position, and from swimming. Once tight, and especially in the presence of weak external rotators, these muscles pull your forward into a slouch.

To stretch tight chest muscles, try a doorframe stretch, in which you reach for the top of a door frame, place your hands on it and lean forward as far as you can. If you can’t reach the top of a door frame, just place one hand over the other hand, and lean into a wall.

HOW TO GET NICE SHOULDERS STEP 2: STRENGTHEN YOUR EXTERNAL ROTATORS:-

Although the most popular exercise for “strengthening” the external rotators is to grab an elastic band and do dozens of repetitions of rotation for the shoulders, most of us don’t have time to stand around doing that. Bigger, multi-joint exercises like pull-ups and rows work far better, and have the added advantage of burning more calories and working your arm muscles.

I’ve personally installed a pull-up bar in the door of my office (it cost me about $25), and I try to do at least 25 pull-ups each day (usually one set of 5 whenever I walk under the bar). You can also include regular or assisted pull-ups as a weekly part of your gym routine. Also include lat pull-downs, seated rows, cable rows, and single arm dumbbell rows – focusing on squeezing your shoulder blades back and maintaining a tall, proud posture as you do each exercise.

HOW TO GET NICE SHOULDERS STEP 3: WORK THE CORE:-

Blah, blah, blah, work the core. Sure, you’ve heard this before. But think about it this way: when you’re riding a bike, swimming, or sitting at your desk, there is one thing that has to happen before you begin to slouch: your core has to get tired first.

But if your core is strong, it takes a massive load off your shoulders, and allows you to maintain much better posture. I personally recommend planks as the best way to strengthen your core and shoulders at the same time.

Try this: get into a front plank position, hold for 3 deep breaths, then switch to a side plank position left side, hold for 3 more breaths, then side plank right side for 3 breaths, and finish by holding a full push-up position for 3 breaths. Do that entire sequence without your knees touching the ground. See how many rounds you can do before you core collapses. If you can get to 10 round (about 7-9 minutes of planking), you’ve got a solid core. Otherwise, do this routine once or twice per week until you can get to 10 rounds.

Now that you’ve learned the 3 easy steps to get nice shoulders, you can be one of those triathletes who swims fast, but also cuts an impressive figure, and doesn’t have that notorious slouch, especially when people look at you from the side.

Meditation for depression in easy steps

How to Meditate in 3 Steps:-

Many people find the idea of meditation to be daunting. They think they do not have the time, saying, “Someday I will devote the time to study meditation.” Meditation is simple. You don’t need training and you don’t need to be alone in the mountains. You can learn it right now! All you need is a quiet place to sit and the curiosity to try for 10 minutes.

Step 1: Sit comfortably in a chair with your spine erect and both legs and thighs forming a ninety-degree angle with the ground, keeping your feet shoulder width apart – or sit in a cross-legged position.

Step 2: Close your eyes and breath as naturally as possible. After a few breaths, try breathing with your abdomen only. Slowly, your breath will deepen as you practice.

Step 3: Begin to quiet your mind. Of course, the thoughts will come – and they will always be there. Don’t struggle against them. Let the thoughts come, but don’t dwell on them. Keep relaxing, and bring your consciousness back to your breath. If you have trouble concentrating, focus on one thing, a word or a mantra that can invoke a calming effect within you.

To Reduce Belly......

EASY STEPS TO REDUCE UR BELLY:-

1.Running:-Running is the most primal way to exercise the whole body. The core is stimulated throughout the duration of exercise due to the balancing act during the strike of each leg. This works out every part of the body! Tell me, have you ever seen a pot bellied runner? Bear in mind to gradually build up duration and intensity.

2.Swimming:-Water provides a natural resistance to the whole body while moving ahead or treading. Hence swimming is an excellent complete body workout. It is especially beneficial for overweight or old people, as there is no impact of joints with the ground like when running and walking. This exercise leads to increased rate of metabolism and the body continues to burn calories even while at rest.

3.Walking:-We all walk everyday but still we do not have a trim waistline. Why? It is because we tend not to spend more than 10 minutes while walking. It is easy on the joints and can be used as a preface to running. Walking can be quite enjoyable as you will get enough time to take delight in your surrounding nature while still on the move. This is the simplest of aerobic exercise at home for stomach.

4.cycling:-This website already boasts of a number of articles on the benefits of cycling. Apart from the benefits of commuting and saving precious fuel, it is an excellent fat burning exercise. Again, it is gentle on the joints and promotes a continued expenditure of calories.

5.weight training:-Hit the gym. It is as simple as that. Lifting weights and moving them in a controlled fashion not only helps in sculpting the body but also helps in increasing the metabolism. Weight training is the only type of aerobic exercise which promotes the highest rate of calorie burning even at rest. A word of caution: build up stamina gradually under the guidance of a professional trainer.

Health Benefits

Some of the health benefits of meditation are:-

1.Reduces anxiety attacks as it lowers the levels of blood lactate.

2.Builds self confidence.

3.Increases serotonin which influences moods and behavior. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, headaches and insomnia.

4.Enhances energy, strength and vigor.

5.Helps keep blood pressure normal

6.Reduces stress and tension

7.Creates a state of deep relaxation and general feeling of wellbeing

8.Helps with P.M.T.

9.Increases concentration and strengthens the mind

10.Helps reduce heart disease

11.Helps with weight loss

how to make shahi paneer

Shahi Paneer:-
Shahi Paneer is a very festive main dish that is creamy and rich in flavor. It is usually a special occasion dish. Shahi paneer can be served with any Indian bread, such as naan or with rice.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb paneer (approx. 1-1/2 cups cubed)
• 12 cashew nuts
• 2 tomatoes chopped
• 1 green chili chopped
• 1/4 inch of ginger
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida (hing)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder, adjust to taste
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (hara Dhania)

Method

1. Slice paneer into 3/4 inch cubes. Keep aside.
2. Grind cashews into powder-like consistency. Keep aside.
3. Puree tomatoes, green chili and ginger. Keep aside.
4. Add oil in a pan, over medium heat. Shallow fry paneer cubes till they turn slightly brown. Remove from pan and place over paper towels to absorb excess oil.
5. Increase heat to medium-high and test the oil by adding one cumin seed. If it cracks immediately, the oil is ready.
6. Add cumin seeds to the oil and as they crack, add asafetida and bay leaves. Stir for a few seconds.
7. Add tomato puree, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and paprika. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes. It will reduce to half its volume and start separating from the oil.
8. Add sugar, cashew powder and yogurt. Cook for another minute then add 1 cup of water and salt and bring to boil.
9. Add paneer and cover the pan. Simmer for a few minutes over medium-low heat, till gravy is slightly thick in consistency.
10. Remove from heat, add garam masala and chopped cilantro. Mix gently, cover the pan and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
11. Shahi paneer tastes best if it is served hot.

Healthy eating

What foods should I eat to help prevent heart disease and stroke?

You should eat mainly:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Grains (at least half of your grains should be whole grains, such as whole wheat, whole oats, oatmeal, whole-grain corn, brown rice, wild rice, whole rye, whole-grain barley, buckwheat, bulgur, millet, quinoa, and sorghum)
• Fat-free or low-fat versions of milk, cheese, yogurt, and other milk products
• Fish, skinless poultry, lean meats, dry beans, eggs, and nuts
• Polyunsaturated (pol-ee-uhn-SACH-uh-ray-tid) and monounsaturated (mon-oh-uhn-SACH-uh-ray-tid) fats (found in fish, nuts, and vegetable oils)

Also, you should limit the amount of foods you eat that contain:

• Saturated fat (found in foods such as fatty cuts of meat, whole milk, cheese made from whole milk, ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt, butter, lard, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, sausage, regular mayonnaise, coconut, palm oil)
• Trans fat (found mainly in processed foods such as cakes, cookies, crackers, pies, stick or hard margarine, potato chips, corn chips)
• Cholesterol (koh-LESS-tur-ol) (found in foods such as liver, chicken and turkey giblets, pork, sausage, whole milk, cheese made from whole milk, ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt)
• Sodium (found in salt and baking soda)
• Added sugars (such as corn syrup, corn sweetener, fructose, glucose, sucrose, dextrose, lactose, maltose, honey, molasses, raw sugar, invert sugar, malt syrup, syrup, caramel, and fruit juice concentrates)

Eating lots of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol may cause plaque buildup in your arteries. Eating lots of sodium may cause you to develop high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Eating lots of added sugars may cause you to develop type 2 diabetes. Both hypertension and diabetes increase your risk of heart disease and stroke

Health secrets of katrina kaif

Katrina's other secrets for younger looking skin:-

Katrina follows a simple diet. She starts her day with drinking four glasses of water on an empty stomach. For that smooth and glowing skin, she takes food supplements derived from Acai berry and wheatgrass powder. To increase the amount of antioxidants in her body, she relies on green tea. Antioxidants are powerful nutrients that fight the signs of ageing and keep the skin soft and young. 

Her diet: Since the actress follows a macrobiotic diet, she eats fresh boiled vegetables and fruits after every two hours. She prefers brown bread to white one. Moreover, for a good digestive system, she takes fibre rich diet and avoids carbohydrates. Her diet chart includes cereals and oatmeal for breakfast, and grilled fish and brown bread with butter for lunch. Brown bread with peanut butter satisfies her evening hunger pangs. For dinner, its soup, fish, chapatti and grilled vegetables for her.

Katrina's hair care secret:-

Her soft, silky and smooth hair is a result of a hair care routine, which she follows dedicatedly. Being an actress, her hair is exposed to a lot of styling and blow drying. So, to make sure that the heat applicators do not damage her lustrous locks, she uses heat protectants and hair serums. Also, she brushes her hair with a paddle brush.

Secret behind Katrina's sexy body:-

The secret of her svelte and toned body is exercise. She does yoga regularly to keep her body fit. Besides this, her regime also includes iso-planks, gymming, swimming and jogging. These exercises increase her blood circulation, thereby keeping her skin healthy. Since, she has a tendency to put on muscle mass easily, Katrina does not work out in the gym regularly. Instead, she attends Kathak classes. She believes that when a person is calm from within, the smile comes naturally on the face. She also advocates that healthy mind and healthy diet are mandatory, if a person wants to look beautiful. 

Now that we have revealed the beauty secrets of Bollywood's 'Barbie Doll', wait no more and follow them to get a beautiful and radiant skin like her.

how to take care of your skin in monsoon

In Monsoon:-

1. Avoid fungal infections. Fungal infections are the most common complaints of the rainy season. Never keep your skin wet for a long time. Bathing with lukewarm water and using antifungal creams, soaps and talc will prove to be effective in combating fungal invasion. Some of these common infections are athlete’s foot, ringworm, or itching caused by wet damp clothing.

2. Cleanse the skin. The skin should be cleaned 3-4 times a day with non-soapy face washes. This helps to clean excessive oil and dirt from the skin pores and helps it breathe.

3. Skin toning is essential. Non-alcoholic skin toners should be used to tone the skin twice a day to maintain the skin’s pH balance. Toning revives the skin and gives it an impeccable sheen.

4. Keeping dry skin moisturised. If your skin appears to be dry, moisturise it with a good moisturiser. Application of rose water, glycerine or almond oil before retiring to bed is beneficial in keeping the skin supple and healthy.

5. Keep oily skin clean. If you have dry skin and have visible whiteheads or blackheads, try to minimise oil secretion from the skin by using water based moisturisers, cleansers and by applying citrus face packs. Drinking a lot of water also helps in reducing oil production.

6. Shield your skin. Just because it’s cloudy, does not mean your skin is protected from the sun. It is highly important to guard your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, so always use a good sunscreen with a high SPF factor.

7. Gentle exfoliation. Dead skin cells should be daily removed. Use a good skin scrub to get rid of those dead cells and make your skin radiant and glowing.

8. Drink adequate water. Drink at least 7-8 glasses of water to maintain skin hydration, as the skin loses a lot of water due to sweating.

9. Wash hair often. Wash hair a little more frequently that you usually do in the monsoon as all the humidity and sweat causes it to get dirty soon and attract dust and pollution.

10. Avoid artificial jewellery. For those who have very sensitive skin, it is best to avoid wearing heavy jewellery altogether. The humidity can make your skin break out when it comes into contact with anything irritable. So avoid jewellery around your neck and wrists and allow your skin to breathe.