Sunday, November 20, 2011

MAKE YOUR BRASS AND SILVER GLITTER

Take your pressure cooker, fill it with water, drop a handful of tamarind, and a few spoons
of salt. Place all the blackened silver or brass articles into the cooker, close the lid and keep
on fire. Let the cooker give 2 whistles, lower the heat and after 2-3 minutes switch off the
gas. Your silver or brass will come out looking clean and sparkle without a single black mark
or stain.

Monday, October 31, 2011

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT EGGS

  • One egg has 6 gm high quality protein and amino acids
  • Egg has a good source of choline
  • One egg yolk has 300 micrograms choline . As we know, choline is an important nutrient. It regulates the system of brain, nervous and cardiovascular system .
  • One egg has 5 gm fat in which 1.5 gm saturated fat.
  • Eggs keep nails and hair healthy because it has abundant sulphur, vitamins and minerals.
  • Egg has vitamins in its yolk.
  • There is no difference between white & brown eggs. Both have the same nutrition.
  • Eggs are an important source of complete protein for vegetarians.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

5 REASONS TO EAT YOUR BREAKFAST


So- called you are breaking a fast, here's why you should never skip the first meal of the
day..........
  • studies show breakfast eaters are slimmer than those who aren't
  • It keeps you alert and improve concentration levels . This is particularly true in children, who do better in school when they have eaten a healthy, balanced breakfast.
  • It keeps you energised all morning. Going without means your blood sugar levels ( and therefore energy levels ) will be low until you eat something.
  • Eat slow- release complex carbs such as porridge, wholemeal toast and fruit to keep blood
  • sugar levels steady.
  • Avoid a fry up- they contain too much fat.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

* If there is no nail polish remover available at home, you
can always use any old perfume to remove the nail polish. *



* Wheat can be preserved for a long time by mixing a few
leaves of dried fenugreek with it. *

Thursday, March 24, 2011

To freshen & heat leftover rice, place the rice in a heavy bottomed vessel
press firmly, prick three holes with your finger right to the bottom. Pour
cold water in the holes, close vessel and steam on slow fire for 2 minutes.
How to keep bread soft for days ?

To keep bread soft for days in the fridge- dip the bread box
in water, shake off all droplets, put the bread in a polythene
bag and store in a fridge. Now take out and see- it'll be softer,
darker, cooler and tastier !