Nice huh???

Still thinking of a good topic to post...in the mean time....jst enjoy these powerful quotes....more quotes to come soon

DESTINY IS NOT A MATTER OF CHANCE... IT IS A MATTER OF CHOICE... IT IS NOT SOMETHING TO BE WAITED FOR... BUT, RATHER SOMETHING TO BE ACHIEVED

Sometimes it's better to put love into hugs than to put it into words.

U DoNt fAiL iF U fAll,U fAiL iF U dOnT TrY tO GeT uP.

Be nice to people on your way up because you meet them on your way down...

"It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice..."

Nintendo Wii Fit

Wii Fit is a video game developed by Nintendo for the Wii console. It is an exercise game consisting of activities utilizing the Wii Balance board. The balance board measures a user’s weight and centre of gravity. The software can then calculate the user’s body mass index when told of the player’s height. The game has roughly 40 different activities, including yoga poses, push ups, muscle workouts, aerobics and other exercises.

Moreover, it is such a wonderful game and a lot more fun than going to the gym. So you are anyone like me, who hates the gym atmosphere then Wii fit is the one for you.

GI Diet

Before we think about why the idea of GI is valuable when you are watching your health or your waistline, we need to know what GI actually means.

The glycaemic index is all about what happens to your food once it’s left your fork. When you eat carbohydrates (such as bread, potatoes, pasta, cereals and sugary foods) your body digests it and converts it to glucose, which can be used for energy. As the carbohydrates get converted to glucose, the glucose level in your blood rises. GI is simply a ranking of carbohydrate foods based on the speed at which they raise blood glucose levels after they have been digested.

Eat the following food often – they are your best friends:

• Grainy breads such as multigrain, soya, linseed and softgrain white.
• Porridge and muesli
• Raw vegetables
• Fruits especially apples, pears, strawberries and peaches
• Basmati rice, sweet potato, couscous
• Beans – choose from baked beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils
• Lean meat, fish and poultry – eat egg, quorn, tofu and nuts if you prefer vegetarian meals
• Nuts – have a handful a day to help manage your weight and lower your blood cholesterol levels.

My first cake

I am so excited to share the picture of my first ever icing cake, I baked this for my husband as a surprise gift for our 12th Wedding Anniversary. Surprisingly, it tasted lovely and my hubby was quite pleased with the results...for me, am over the moon, since then I have baked chocolate cake and guess what...it came out soft and fluffy.....damn, I cant believe I have had a secret baking gene in me and only jusr discovered it. Results, I am going to start baking classes next month, looking forward and cant wait now. Sindhu's Cakes and Bakes...how does that sound for my bakery shop...lollls.

Aduki – The Weight Loss Beans

Aduki beans are small, reddish-brown beans with a white ridge along one edge. Cooked, they have a sweet, nutty flavor. They originated in China but are also popular all around the world now for its health benefits. Adukis are one of the highest protein and lowest fat varieties of bean. They contain high levels of potassium and fiber, as well as B vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin, and minerals such as iron, zinc, and manganese. According to traditional Chinese medicine, aduki beans benefit bladder and reproductive functions and the kidneys, and are therefore used to treat problems such as urinary dysfunction and bladder infections. Aduki beans are rich in soluble fiber, which speeds up the elimination of waste from the body, promoting regular bowel movements and preventing the body from absorbing harmful substances. Soluble fiber has also been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) in the blood, this amazing bean is also called as the Weight Loss bean, helping you to get rid of those excess fat. One cup of cooked aduki beans has as much iron as 4 ounces of lean steak, more folate than a cup of cooked spinach, and about as much protein as 4 tablespoons of peanut butter.

CALORIES 294
PROTEIN 17gm
FAT 0
FIBER 12gm
IRON 4.6m.g
POTASSIUM 1,224m.g
ZINC 4m.g
VITAMIN [B.sub.1] (THIAMIN) .26m.g
FOLATE 278mcg

Basic Cooking Instructions:
Soak 1/2 cup of beans overnight in ample water. Drain and simmer in 2 cups of water for 40 minutes to an hour. Alternatively, pressure cook the soaked beans in 2 cups of water for 5-9 minutes at high pressure. If you don't have time to soak the beans, pressure cook for 15-20 minutes. Once boiled, it can be used in Casseroles, stir fries, Chilli con carne with veggie mince.



If you have never tried Aduki, why not try making it, you will love the taste, and also extra benefits come with it too.

Fancy a cuppa? Try Green Tea

Green tea is made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan to the Middle East. Recently, it has become more widespread in the West, where black tea is traditionally consumed. Many varieties of green tea have been created in countries where it is grown that can differ substantially due to variable growing conditions, processing and harvesting time.

Over the last few decades green tea has begun to be subjected to many scientific and medical studies to determine the extent of its long-purported health benefits, with some evidence suggesting regular green tea drinkers may have lower chances of heart disease and developing certain types of cancer.

The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.

To sum up, here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is reputed to be helpful:
• Lowers Cholesterol level
• Helps with weight loss
• Loaded with Antioxidants
• Can help prevent tooth decay

Why not introduce green tea as part of a healthy diet, drink green tea after every meal for a month and see the amazing results.

Relaxing Reflexology

Reflexology is a gentle healing art which dates back to ancient Egypt and China. It is the holistic understanding, study and practice of treating points and areas in the feet and hands that relate to corresponding parts of the body. Reflexology can act as a form of pain control. There are two ways that reflexology can do this. Firstly by encouraging the body to produce endorphins, this is the body’s own natural painkiller. By stimulating the pituitary gland reflex during the reflexology treatment it increases the amount of endorphins released into the body.

Reflexology is suitable for all ages and throughout every stage of life. This gentle therapy may bring relief from a wide range of both acute and chronic conditions.
Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:

Stress reduction
Improves blood and lymph circulation
Revitalise energy
Back Pain
Migraine
Infertility
Weight Loss
Arthritis
Hormonal imbalances
Menopause
Insomnia

Before your reflexology session you will have a consultation with your therapist to discuss your treatment. If you have a foot injury, blood clots, thrombosis, phlebitis or other vascular conditions, please speak to your specialist or GP before you have reflexology.

Creamy Cheese Cake

Packet of digestive biscuits
A little butter to bind biscuits
1 – 2 pots of Philadelphia Cheese
1 box icing sugar

Crush up digestives into small pieces (bash with rolling pin its great fun)
Melt some butter and mix into the digestives, press into a loose bottom cake tin or a shallow dish
Place in fridge for 15-20 minutes to set.

Mix Philadelphia cheese with sifted icing sugar, use as much Icing sugar to get the sweetness you want (this means testing the cheese mixture but NOT eating it J
Keep stirring until smooth and no lumps.
Once the digestive mixture is set, gently spread the cheese mixture on top.
Put in the fridge to set for a couple of hours

Then add the topping you want, you can use fresh fruit or tinned fruit. If using strawberries out of season, use both tinned and fresh as the fresh ones will not be very sweet.
If you want to use tinned mandarins/oranges you can always use chocolate digestives as a base.

Egg Sharing (Science at its best)

The egg-sharing programme brings together women who need IVF and cannot afford the cost of the programme and are willing to donate some of their eggs with other infertile women unable to produce their own eggs. Did you know that in 1994 an egg sharer and her matched recipient gave birth on exactly the same day but in different countries! Every attempt is made to closely match the physical characteristics between Egg-sharer and Egg-Recipient.

There are many women who have no hope of pregnancy without donated eggs. Their loss of ovarian function could be due to a genetic cause or to treatment for cancer. Premature menopause can be devastating and it can occur as early as the teenage years. To become an Egg-sharer HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) guidelines state that unless there are exceptional circumstances you should be 35 and 6 months or younger at the time of initial consultation and have completed your treatment cycle by your 36th birthday, have been a non-smoker for at least three months, and have an FSH (blood hormone level) of less than eight U.I. (International Units). You should also be free of transmissible diseases and inheritable disorders, and should not suffer from severe endometriosis or have demonstrated previous hyper-stimulation. Certain initial screening tests are required prior to acceptance and these will be discussed at your initial meeting. Generally these include HIV, hepatitis B & C (repeated six monthly) and blood group.

Some clinics offer free IVF treatment if you become an egg sharer. I think this is an amazing opportunity for couples who cannot afford to have the IVF cycle. By becoming an egg sharer you are not only fulfilling your dreams but also of another childless couple. Now, what more could be more amazing than that?

Sizzling Lamb Chops

Hey all food lovers,

Summer’s here (well…you just have to agree on that with me), so thought of sharing this secret recipe to tantalise your taste buds. There aren’t many recipes out there for barbecue lamb chops so maybe there’s no demand? Well lamb is my favourite meat for the BBQ pit so I’m going to do it justice.

Ingredients:
Lamb chops
Yoghurt
Ginger, garlic, green chillie – paste
Barbecue sauce
Light Soy sauce
White wine vinegar
Red wine vinegar
Splash of tomato ketchup
Salt to taste

Mix above ingredients together, leave it to marinate for at least 4 hours (the longer the better). Barbecue over the hot coals turning the meat frequently! Use tongs to turn the chops to keep the juices in and avoid flare ups.
The chops are ready when the juices run clear.
That’s it, sit back and enjoy……………