Monday, 24 August 2015
WHITE SAUCE PASTA
Ingredients:
Penne Pasta - 1 Cup
Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
Onion - 1
Green Capsicum - 1/2
Chopped Olives - 2 tbsp's
Mozarella Cheese - little to top up, while baking.(optional)
For White Sauce:
1/4 tsp of Butter
1 cup Milk
1 tsp Maida / all purpose flour
Cheese 1 cube
Pepper Powder - 1/4 tsp
salt a pinch
Method:
Boil a cup of Penne Pasta iin 3 cups of water
for about 12 minutes.Drain the boiled pasta and keep aside.
Heat a Pan, heat 1 tbsp of Olive oil on it.
add chopped Onions and Capsicums and saute them for half a minute.
remember not to over cook them. add chopped olives to the pan give a mix. add
little salt to taste.
Olives may have salt, so add very little salt.
Add the boiled Penne Pasta's to the pan and
give a toss. so that the veggies and pasta's mix together. switch off the flame
and turn them into a bowl.
For White Sauce:
Heat a Sauce Pan, add little butter and let it
melt, now add the flour and fry it well. add boiled and cooled milk to the
sauce pan and mix well. remember to turn the flame to medium here. Add a cube
of processed cheese(grated) to the sauce pan.
Keep stirring the milk with the flour, till
the mix, gets little thicker, like sauce and the cheese should have melted. add
little salt and pepper to taste and remove from the flame.
Now Mix the White Sauce and the Penne pasta
and mix well.
Baking: (You can Grill in microwave or broil it in your oven)
Transfer the Pasta mixed with white sauce to a
baking bowl. add mozarella cheese over the top and broil or grill for about 5
-7 minutes, till the cheese had melted and the top had turn into golden colour.
Serve the Pasta Warm.
Saturday, 15 August 2015
WHITEN YOUR DARK UNDERARMS,,,,,...,,,,,
I know how embarrassing it is to have dark underarms, you can’t raise your hands even, if you dare to wear sleeveless top. Dark colouration of underarms region is usually not a disease or medical condition. The main cause of dark underarms are shaving, regular use of the hair remover, excessive sweating, poor ventilation of underarms and regular use of alcohol based deodorant . Let not leave them dark . There are so many home remedies foe whiten your dark underarms, it need your efforts and time as well as patience.
Cucumber
Just like
potatoes, cucumbers also have natural bleaching properties to help lighten
discolored skin.
Simply rub a thin
cucumber slice on your underarms or grate a cucumber and apply the juice under
your arms. Do this once or twice daily until you are satisfied with the
results.
Another option is
to extract the juice from a cucumber and mix it with a little turmeric
powder and lemon juice. Apply this paste on the affected area. Leave it on
for 30 minutes, and then wash it off with water. Repeat this home remedy once
daily or every other day for best results.
Lemon
Lemon works as a natural bleach and a powerful
antibacterial and antiseptic agent. This is why lemon is used in the treatment
of various skin-related problems including dark underarms. Lemon can dry out
your skin, so apply a moisturizer after using these remedies if needed.
lighten your
underarms, rub a lemon wedge on the skin for a few minutes. Leave the juice on
your skin for about 10 minutes and then wash the area thoroughly. For better
exfoliation, you can sprinkle a little sugar on the lemon wedge and then use
it. Do this a few times a week.
Another option is
to mix a little turmeric powder, honey or plain yogurt in some lemon juice
and apply it to your underarms. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then
wash it off. Repeat three or four times a week.
Baking Soda
Baking soda can be
used to make an exfoliating scrub to get rid of dark underarms. This will help
remove dead skin cells, which is one of the main causes of dark underarms. It
will also help unclog skin pores.
Mix baking soda
and water to make a thick paste.
Use this paste to
scrub your underarms.
Wash it off and
pat dry the area thoroughly.
Repeat a few times
a week.
Orange Peel
Orange peels can
be used to lighten the skin under your arms, thanks to their skin lightening
and exfoliating properties.
Put some orange
peels in the sun for a few days until they dry out completely.
Grind the dried
peels into powder form.
Mix two teaspoons
of powdered orange peels with enough rose water and milk to make a
thick paste.
Gently scrub your
underarms with the paste and then leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Finally, wash the
area with cold water.
Repeat the process
two or three times a week.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is
another good option to get rid of dark underarms. Coconut oil contains vitamin
E that can help lighten the underarms. At the same time, it will also work as
an effective natural deodorant.
Massage the dark
underarms with coconut oil.
Leave it on for 10
to 15 minutes.
Wash it off with
mild soap and lukewarm water.
Repeat two or
three times daily until you achieve the desired results.
Vinegar
Vinegar can also
come to your rescue when you wish to get rid of your dark underarms. This
remedy will not only lighten the skin color, but will also kill germs and
bacteria that feed on dead skin cells causing underarm odor.
Mix rice flour
with vinegar to form a thick paste.
Take a hot shower
and then apply this paste on your underarms.
Allow the paste to
dry for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.
Repeat a few times
a week
Milk for Milky White Underarms
Vitamins and fatty
acids in milk are very effective in lightening the dark skin under arms. When
mixed with curd, the lactic acid too do wonders for whitening your dark
underarm.
You
will need:Milk- 2
tablespoons
Curd- 1 tablespoon
Flour- 1
tablespoon
Directions:Mix milk, curd and
flour to get a paste.
Apply to your
underarms
Leave for 15
minutes.
Wash off with water
Potato
The mild acidic
property present in potatoes is a great natural bleaching agent. Unlike
strong bleaching agents, it will not cause skin irritation.
Simply rub a thin
slice of potato on your underarms.
You can also grate
the potato and apply the juice to the affected area, allow it to dry
for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Use either of
these remedies twice daily for better and faster results.
Friday, 14 August 2015
DON'T BURN YOUR POCKET FOR SKIN SPOTS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Skin spots spoil your looks, most of the teenagers have acne and other skin spots on face at some point of during their lives, and adults too have skin spots. When skin is exposed to the sun, it causes an increase in the production of cells known as melanocytes that increase melanin in the skin, thus turning the skin darker. These dark skin patches are known as brown spots, age spots, dark spots, sun spots and liver spots.
Lemon Juice
Lemon
juice has bleaching properties that can help get rid of brown spots. Plus,
it helps maintain soft, clear and beautiful skin.
Simply apply fresh
lemon juice directly on the affected area. Leave it on for 30 minutes before
rinsing it off with cold water. Repeat this remedy twice daily for about two
months to notice positive results. If you have sensitive skin, dilute the lemon
juice with water, rose water or honey.
Another option is
to mix enough sugar in lemon juice to make a paste and use it as a scrub
on your face, especially on your brown spots. Finally, rinse it off after 5 to
10 minutes. Do this a few times a week. You can also add some oilve oil in this
recipe.
Buttermilk
Apply buttermilk
on your brown spots using a cotton ball. Leave it on for a few minutes before
washing the area with water. If you have oily skin or acne, you can also add
some lemon juice to the buttermilk.
Another option is
to mix four teaspoons of buttermilk and two teaspoons of tomato juice together
and then apply this mixture on the affected skin.
Castor Oil
Castor oil has
strong healing properties and can be used effectively to get rid of brown spots
or age spots. Along with castor oil, you can use vitamin E oil, coconut oil,
olive oil or almond oil to remove brown spots.
Use a cotton ball
to apply castor oil on the affected area.
Gently massage the
area for a few minutes.
Leave it on for a
few hours and then wash it off.
Do this once in
the morning and once at night to help the brown spots fade and make your skin
tone even.
Almonds
Take 8-10 almonds and soak them in milk overnight.
Peel off the skin and grind the almonds in the morning.
Now, add one teaspoon sandalwood powder and half a
teaspoon honey in it.
Mix them to make a fine paste.
Apply it on your face.
Leave it on for about 30 minutes and then wash it off.
Potato
Your vegetable
drawer is another source of home remedies for black spots or dark patches.
Potatoes can be applied in one of the two ways:
Slice up a potato
and place one slice directly on the black spots; leave on for a few minutes and
then wash your face with lukewarm water.
You can also make
a face mask by combining grated potato with honey.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is an effective remedy for healing skin stings, burns and
brown spots. It acts as a lubricant and nourishes rashes and blackheads. Rub
fresh aloevera gel / oil gently on the dark spots. Allow it to stay for about
45 min before rinsing it off with cold water. Repeat this procedure two times a
day for one month. Simultaneously, you can also take 2 tablespoons of aloevera
juice everyday on an empty stomach for quick results.
Tomato juice
Tomato juice combined with lemon juice is a best home remedy to lighten
up blemishes, freckles, dark spots, dark pigmentation and discoloration. Taking
this juice once in a day will provide an efficient solution for brown spots.
Onion Juice
Apply onion juice to remove age spots. Rub some onion slices over the
affected skin area twice or thrice a day. Red onion acts as a bleaching agent
that helps the dark brown spots to fade, because of its acidic nature.
Otherwise you can mix 1 tbsp of onion juice with 2 tbsps of honey and apply
this mixture on the dark spots for about 15 minutes. Thoroughly wash the
affected area to remove the strong smell of this mixture. You can try using
garlic juice along with onion juice.
TO GET RID OF STRETCH MARKS,,,,,,,,,,,
Stretch marks can occur during sudden changes in our size, such as during pregnancy, rapid weight gain, or puberty. Stretch marks are mainly found in the abdominal wall, but can also occur over the thighs, upper arms, buttocks and breasts.
Every women tries some, or the other thing to reduce stretch marks from skin including surgical treatments, you have to put some little bit effort to remove these stretch marks. Here are some home remedies to help you with your task.
Olive OilOlive oil is rich in antioxidants and nutrients, which are effective for skin disorders. For healing stretch marks, warm the olive oil slightly. Rub it gently on the affected area. With this, the blood circulation will improve and stretch marks will get reduced.
Lemon JuiceLemon juice is other easy
treatment for stretch marks. The acid present in lemon juice helps in reducing
stretch marks, acne, skin injuries, and scars. Take out juice from some lemon . Massage it gently for 10 minutes in a circular motion
on the stretch marks. Clean the affected area with warm water.
You can also mix some lemon juice with cucumber juice. Apply this mix directly
on the affected area.
Castor
OilCastor oil is considered
to be a healing treatment for skin problems, like moles, dark spots, wrinkles,
pimples, and fine lines. How is it used to heal stretch marks? Well, you can
apply castor oil directly on the stretch marks. Massage it in a circular motion
for 15 minutes. After massaging, wrap the affected area with thin and clean
cotton cloth. Now, apply some heat with the help of heating pad or hot water
bottle. Continue the process for 30 minutes daily for one month to get best
results.
Cocoa ButterCocoa butter is famous for its anti-wrinkling and anti-aging properties. It helps in enhancing the blood circulation, which reduces stretch marks. Massage the affected area with cocoa butter at least two times a day. Repeat the process for two months and notice the reduced scars.Else, mix half cup of cocoa butter with one tablespoon of wheat germ oil, one teaspoon of tea kernel oil, two teaspoons of grated beeswax, and vitamin E oil. Heat the mix until the beeswax melts. Apply it on the stretch marks twice or thrice a day. The mixture can be stored in a sealed box in the refrigerator.
Aloe
Vera to Remove Stretch Marks Benefits of aloe vera are
now very popular among the fans of home remedies. This herb has in it the plant
collagen which excellently repairs human skin too. Use, as far as possible, the
fresh aloe gel taken from the leaves instead of using store bought gel.
Potato Juice to Remove Stretch MarksThis is the cheapest and one of the rapid home remedies for stretch marks. Potato is a super food due to its many components like essential fatty acids and a variety of phytochemicals, like carotenoids and polyphenols. It also has loads of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin-C, B-complex, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and zinc. Because a potato is capable of stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, it can effectively restore skin cells fading away your stretch marks.
Glycerine
and LemonLemon is rich in citrus
acid. Put 1-2 drops of glycerine in lemon. Rub the lemon on the affected area
gently. Repeat the process two times a day. It will not only reduce the stretch
marks, but will also keep your skin moisturized. Lavender
Oil, Almond Oil, And Chamomile OilPrepare a mixture of
vitamin-rich oils by mixing two teaspoons of almond oil, half teaspoon of
lavender oil and half teaspoon of chamomile oil. Stir the mixture well and
apply it on the stretch marks.
Monday, 10 August 2015
BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE............
WE LOVE NOTHING MORE THAN A GOOD, RICH, DARK CHOCOLATE. Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect our health. Dark chocolate can actually be very healthy –when eaten in moderation, it is made from the cocoa beans. It’s one of the best source of antioxidant on the planet.
Here are some scientifically established health benefits of
dark chocolate.
Dark Chocolate is Good for Your Heart
Dark Chocolate is Good for Your Brain
Dark Chocolate Helps
Control Blood Sugar
Dark Chocolate Contains
Theobromine
Dark
Chocolate is High in Vitamins and Minerals- Dark
chocolate contains a number of vitamins and minerals that can support your
health. Dark chocolate contains some of the following vitamins and minerals in
high concentrations:
·
Potassium
·
Copper
·
Magnesium
·
Iron
It can help you lose weight
Chocolate can help you to
lose weight. Really. Neuroscientist Will Clower says a small square
of good choc melted on the tongue 20 minutes before a meal triggers the
hormones in the brain that say “I’m full”, cutting the amount of food you
subsequently consume.
Finishing a meal with the
same small trigger could reduce subsequent snacking.
It's good for mothers and babies
A finnish studies found that chocolate reduced stress in expectant
mothers, and that the babies of such mothers smiled more often than the
offspring of non-chocolate-eating parents.
Chocolate makes you feel better
Chocolate contains
phenylethylamine (PEA), which is the same chemical that your brain creates when
you feel like you’re falling in love. PEA encourages your brain to release
feel-good endorphins.
Sunday, 9 August 2015
MATER MUSHROOM..........
Ingredients
·
Green peas
1 1/2 cups
·
Mushrooms
200 grams
·
Oil
2 tablespoons
·
Green cardamoms
4
·
Cinnamon
1 inch stick
·
Onions,finely chopped
2 large
·
Ginger paste
1 tablespoon
·
Garlic paste
1 tablespoon
·
Tomato puree
1/2 cup
·
Red chilli powder
1 tablespoon
·
Coriander powder
1 tablespoon
·
Turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
·
Garam masala powder
1 teaspoon
·
Salt
to taste
·
Cashewnut paste
1/2 cup
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a kadai. Add
green cardamom, cinnamon stick and onions and sauté until light golden brown.
Add ginger paste and garlic paste and sauté for half a minute.
Step 2
Add tomato puree, red
chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt
and sauté till oil leaves the masala.
Step 3
Add cashewnut paste
dissolved in one cup of water, stir well. Add a cup of water, bring the mixture
to a boil and then add green peas and mushrooms.
Step 4
Cook on high heat for
seven to eight minutes or till the green peas are fully cooked. Cook on low
heat for five minutes. Serve hot.
BEST HOME REMEDIES TO GET RID OF DARK NECK.........
Many people suffer from dark skin around the neck. This can accure easily if you don’t pay attention to your neck, people wash their face many time a day, they ignore to shower and scrub the neck area. This can cause dark neck.
Ageing and sun exposure
are the most common causes of discolouration of the neck skin, other known dark
neck cause are genetics, polycystic ovary syndrome, poor hygiene, and sudden
weight gain and weight loss.
Here the
best home remedies for get rid of dark neck.
Lemon Juice
The citric acid
present in the lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent. If you have sensitive
skin, you will have to use diluted lemon juice for this purpose.
• Apply lemon juice to the dark skin of the neck using cotton ball
• Leave it there for 10-20 minutes and wash it off with water.
• Do not expose the skin to sunlight after applying lemon juice
• Apply lemon juice to the dark skin of the neck using cotton ball
• Leave it there for 10-20 minutes and wash it off with water.
• Do not expose the skin to sunlight after applying lemon juice
. Honey And Tomato
Honey
helps to lighten the skin and it is a natural moisturizer. Tomato and lemon has
acids in them which will help to lighten the dark color.
• Mix
honey , tomato juice and lemon juice and apply it to the affected areas
• Leave
the mix on the skin for 20 minutes and wash it off.
• Repeat
the remedy daily to get faster result
Almonds
Almonds
contain vitamins which are essential for the skin health. The oil also acts as
a moisturizer.
• Make a
paste of powdered almond and milk powder with honey
• Apply
this paste on the sides and back of the neck, where the skin is dark
• Leave
the mixture on the skin for 30 minutes and wash off with water.
Olive Oil
Olive oil
helps to moisturize the skin and to nourish the skin.
• Mix
olive oil and lemon juice and apply it on the dark neck areas
• Keep
the mix on the skin for at least 20 minutes to reduce the darkness of the skin.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
is a natural skin lightener and it also moisturizes the skin
• Apply
pure gel of Aloe Vera directly on the neck
• Wash
your neck after 20 minutes.
• Repeat
the remedy daily to get faster result
Yogurt
Yogurt
helps to cleanse the skin and the acid present in it lightens the skin. It also
helps to moisturize the skin.
• Apply a
yogurt to the affected area and leave for 10-15 minutes
• You can
apply a mixture of yogurt and lime juice to get faster result.
Turmeric
Turmeric
has antiseptic properties and is used for treating various skin problems. You
can use turmeric in different ways to get rid of the dark neck problem.
• Mix
turmeric powder and milk and apply it on the affected areas for at least 15
minutes.
• You can
replace milk with yogurt or honey according to your convenience.
Baking Soda
Baking
soda cleanses the skin and reduces the dark shade.
• Make a
paste of baking soda and warm water
• Apply
it on the neck and allow it to dry
• Wash it
off after some time
Mint Leaves
Mint
leaves have antiseptic properties and also cleanses the skin.
• You can
apply the paste of mint leaves to the neck
• You can
also make a paste of neem leaves and turmeric and apply it, to get rid of dark
neck.
•
Remember to leave the paste for at least 15 minutes
Honey helps to lighten the skin and it is a natural moisturizer. Tomato and lemon has acids in them which will help to lighten the dark color.
• Mix honey , tomato juice and lemon juice and apply it to the affected areas
• Leave the mix on the skin for 20 minutes and wash it off.
• Repeat the remedy daily to get faster result
Almonds contain vitamins which are essential for the skin health. The oil also acts as a moisturizer.
• Make a paste of powdered almond and milk powder with honey
• Apply this paste on the sides and back of the neck, where the skin is dark
• Leave the mixture on the skin for 30 minutes and wash off with water.
Olive oil helps to moisturize the skin and to nourish the skin.
• Mix olive oil and lemon juice and apply it on the dark neck areas
• Keep the mix on the skin for at least 20 minutes to reduce the darkness of the skin.
Aloe Vera is a natural skin lightener and it also moisturizes the skin
• Apply pure gel of Aloe Vera directly on the neck
• Wash your neck after 20 minutes.
• Repeat the remedy daily to get faster result
Yogurt helps to cleanse the skin and the acid present in it lightens the skin. It also helps to moisturize the skin.
• Apply a yogurt to the affected area and leave for 10-15 minutes
• You can apply a mixture of yogurt and lime juice to get faster result.
Turmeric has antiseptic properties and is used for treating various skin problems. You can use turmeric in different ways to get rid of the dark neck problem.
• Mix turmeric powder and milk and apply it on the affected areas for at least 15 minutes.
• You can replace milk with yogurt or honey according to your convenience.
Baking soda cleanses the skin and reduces the dark shade.
• Make a paste of baking soda and warm water
• Apply it on the neck and allow it to dry
• Wash it off after some time
Mint leaves have antiseptic properties and also cleanses the skin.
• You can apply the paste of mint leaves to the neck
• You can also make a paste of neem leaves and turmeric and apply it, to get rid of dark neck.
• Remember to leave the paste for at least 15 minutes
BENEFITS OF RICE WATER
Hello Beautiful Ladies,
Beauty remedies always start in our kitchen, if you
have not yet heard of it, rice water is highly beneficial for certain health
issue and also in taking care of the skin and hair. Next time you boil rice,
think twice before tossing the water. Rice water is rich in beauty, minerals and
vitamins that make it fantastic for both skin and hair.
To
Improve Hair Growth
After a
hair wash using shampoo, avoid conditioner. Instead, use the soaked rice water
and rinse your hair. Follow this process twice in a week to get best results.
To Reduce Split Ends
If you
want to remove your split ends naturally, then follow this tip. Dip the ends of
your hair in a bowl of soaked rice water. After 15 minutes, remove your hair
from the bowl and wash under running water.
To Improve Texture
To Improve Texture
The best rice water benefits for your hair is
that it improves the texture of your locks. For those who have scanty and thin
hair, rinse your hair with rice water thrice in a week to see best results.
For
Dandruff
Dandruff is a common problem which affects
almost everyone. To lessen the production of dandruff, rinsing your hair with
rice water will be effective
To Lighten Blemishes
Lighten
your blemishes with the help of rice water. Add a pinch of turmeric to your
rice water before you rinse your face. It will be more beneficial.
To Get
Rid Of Acne
Rice water when used as a face wash regularly
helps to decrease the production of acne. However, regular use of rice water
makes your skin dry
Helps Remove Sun Tan
Helps Remove Sun Tan
Sun tan can also be removed by using rice
water. Dab a piece of cotton in water and gently rub it on your body. Have a
shower post 20 minutes. You can also rub a piece of fresh tomato on your body
for best results.
Tightens
Skin
One of the rice water benefits for your skin
is that it helps in tightening sagging skin. It is best for people who have
lost weight and want to tighten their skin
Decreases Wrinkles
Decreases Wrinkles
When wrinkles start to appear at the corner of
your eye, immediately treat it by using rice water. However, in this case, you
need to use the water derived from boiled rice.
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