Monday, February 13, 2012

Have tea daily to lose weight

To lose weight peoples are doing different types of exercises.
But it takes lots of time achieve the goals.
Here is simple tip to lose weight.
Have tea daily  without milk  it reduces weight
Discovered by Japanese scientist.
Not only reduces weight but also the blood pressures.
So have three cups of tea daily without milk

Friday, June 24, 2011

Homemade Face Packs For Oily Skin

Homemade Face Packs For Oily Skin

Cucumber face pack:
Ingredients:
1.One tablespoon of cucumber juice.
2.One tablespoon of mint juice.
3.Half teaspoon of peppermint extract

Mix all the ingredients together and apply this on the face. Leave it for drying. Then wash off with lukewarm water. This face pack is very effective for oily skin.

Egg face pack:
Ingredients:
1.Egg white of one egg
2.Half tablespoon of water.
3.One teaspoon of multani mitti.
4.Half teaspoon of peppermint extract.

Soak multani mitti powder in water for half an hour. Beat the egg and blend all the ingredients together. Also mix the soaked multani mitti powder in the mixture. Apply this on the face for 15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.

Potato face pack:
Ingredients:
1.One teaspoon of potato juice.
2.One teaspoon of multani mitti.

Blend both the ingredients together and apply on the face. Leave it until it dries. Then wash with lukewarm water. Finally, rinse with cold water

Papaya face pack:
Apply 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp on your face and let it dry. Then wash off with lukewarm water. One can also mix lemon juice in it.

Homemade Fruit mask for skin whitening

Homemade Fruit mask for skin whitening

Fruits that Lighten Skin and Makes It Glow

Bilberries
A cousin of blueberries, bilberries contain tannins. Tannins are powerful antioxidants that are not only beneficial for treating facial hyperpigmentation, they also inhibit melanin production and keep your skin smooth and young.
Blend ½ cup fresh bilberries in a blender. Apply it to your face and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.
If fresh bilberries are not readily available, you can buy a good quality bilberry extract from your local health store, or get it online. Apply 1-2 teaspoons bilberry extract on your face. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Rinse off with warm water. Repeat facial mask 2-3 times a week.


Tomatoes
The lycopene, Vitamins, and minerals found in tomato makes dull skin clear and blemish-free. Lycopene also protects skin from free radicals and boosts your skin's natural SPF.

Puree 1 tomato, add 1-2 drops lime juice and mix well. Apply tomato mixture to your face. If you use this homemade face mask everyday for 15 days, your skin complexion will be visibly whiter and brighter.



Lemons
Loaded with Vitamin C and citrus acid, this citrus fruit is your best friend when it comes to skin lightening. Lemon juice is one of Mother nature's most potent skin bleaching ingredients. Applying lemon juice on your face regularly can fade dark marks, freckles and lighten your skin tone by a few shades.

Apply ½ teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice on your clean face. Leave it to work its skin whitening effects for about 10 minutes. Then wash it off with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.

If you want to get rid of dark spots on your face, such as age spots (liver spots), cover them with lemon slices and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry. Repeat this simple facial 2-3 times a week. You will notice the dark spots becoming lighter and gradually fade out.

You will feel a slight tingling sensation from the citric acid. Wash it off immediately if it feels burning.


Papayas
Papaya is a popular ingredient in many retailed skin lightening products because it contains papain. Papain exfoliates dead skin naturally to reveal smooth glowing skin. It also helps reduce freckles and dark marks.

Remove skin and seeds of a small papaya, and cut into pieces. Blend them on low setting for 15-20 seconds. Apply papaya pulp to your face. Let it work for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.

You can also combine ½ cup papaya with ½ cup pumpkin and ½ cup pineapple in a blender. Blend to form a paste.

Add 1 packet unflavored gelatin to the paste, and heat until gelatin dissolves. Allow to cool before applying it on your face. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Peel off the face mask.


Fruits are the best way to whiten and brighten your skin naturally. When used regularly, these fruit-based homemade face masks promise you a lighter and glowing complexion in just a few weeks

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

homemade tips to avoid Blackheads and Whiteheads

Natural homemade tips on how to avoid Blackheads :

Blackheads tip 1-Apply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent acne, pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.

Blackheads tip 2-Mix 1 tsps groundnut oil with 1 tspn fresh lime juice to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples .Ground drumstick pods and leaves and mix with fresh lime juice, and apply on pimples. This is also good for blackheads and dark spots.

Blackheads tip 3-Mix groundnut oil with an equal amount of fresh lime juice and apply on face. leave for 10-15 minutes and wash. It may be applied daily to prevent formation of blackheads, acne and pimples.

Blackheads tip 4-Apply fresh lime juice mixed to a glass of boiled milk as a face wash for acne, pimples, blackheads, and cracked skin.

Blackheads tip 5-Make a paste of roasted & powdered pomgranate skin with fresh lime juice and apply over acne, boils, pimple, blackheads and whiteheads.

Blackheads tip 6-Apply grated potatoes as poultice to treat skin blemishes, wrinkles, boils, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads , etc.

Blackheads tip 7-Make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply on face to remove blackheads.

Blackheads tip 8-Use an oatmeal or almond mask throughly to cleanse your face. Mix either oatmeal or almond powder with enough rose water to make a soft paste that spreads easily on the skin. Rub it on your skin with your fingertips, paying special attention the problem areas. Leave to dry for about 15 minutes and then rinse off with cold water. This is very good in getting rid of blackheads.

Blackheads tip 9-Keep the face clean. Steam it and scrub little with soap and water. Then apply an oatmeal paste.

Blackheads tip 10-Boil some oatmeal in a little water. Cool it and add somelemon juice and mix it well. Apply on the face.

Blackheads tip 11-Make a lotion with equal parts of lime juice, almond oil and glycerin and apply on the face. It not only cures blackheads but the discoloring spots on the face too.

Blackheads tip 12-Beat anegg white stiff. Add 1 tsp honey and with a cotton swab apply on the face and leave for half an hour. Rinse with warm water and pat it dry


Natural home made tip on how to avoid Whiteheads :

Whiteheads tip 1-Make a paste of roasted & powdered pomgranate skin with fresh lime juice and apply over whiteheads.

Whiteheads tip 2-Apply grated potatoes as poultice to treat skin whiteheads.

Whiteheads tip 3-Drink plenty of water and fresh fruits and fruit juices.

Whiteheads tip 4-Apply a paste of fresh fenugreek (methi) leaves in water over the face every night and washed with warm water in the morning for preventing whiteheads.

Whiteheads tip 5-Mix Cornstarch with Vinegar, make a paste and apply on the area for 15-30 minutes; wash off with washcloth and warm water, this helps to get rid whiteheads.

Whiteheads tip 6-Take 50 ml. of raw (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin and make your skin free from balckheads and whiteheads.

Whiteheads tip 7-Mix beauty grains (commercially available, can be made by mixing almond meal - powdered almonds and honey) and skin tonic (any commercially available acid-free and alcohol-free skin tonic) and rub regularly on the affected areas to dislodge whiteheads.

Monday, June 20, 2011

calories in pasta

calories in pasta


Pasta Per 28g/1oz calories fat(grams)
Egg pasta dried 105 2.0
Fresh 80 0.8
White boiled 34 0.2
White dried 103 0.5
Wholemeal boiled 32 0.3
Wholemeal dried 96 0.8

calories in milk

calories in milk



Milk Per 568ml/1pint calories fat(grams)
Buttermilk 210 4.7
Whole milk 370 22.0
Goats 395 23.5
Semi-skimmed 255 9.9
Skimmed 195 0.5
Soya(unsweetened) 205 12.6

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Losing Weight After Having A Child

Losing Weight After Having A Child

While glossy magazines show famous women who have recently given birth and look like they were never pregnant, the average women has a tougher time returning to her pre-pregnancy weight. It is common to gain more than 40 pounds during childbirth and this can be incredibly hard to lose. Women see themselves in the mirror and are horrified. Some embark on foolish crash diets while others simply give up and allow the weight to stay on. Losing the weight you put on after having a child is possible, it just requires patience, hard work and a plan of action.

Being Large Is Normal
Women are usually aghast at the sight of their bodies after giving birth because they still look pregnant. This is a natural phenomenon and occurs because the stomach is still enlarged. It takes a few weeks for the uterus to return to its normal size and anywhere from 10-20 pounds will be lost during this period as the body gradually removes the excess fluid remaining from the pregnancy. Therefore, it is important not to focus on what you look like after birth. Instead, think about how slim and sexy you were beforehand and imagine how wonderful it will be to get your old body back.

Slow Weight Loss
Patience is certainly a virtue and you cannot expect to lose dozens of pounds overnight. Extremely taxing exercise needs to be avoided for the first few weeks after childbirth in order to give your body time to fully recuperate. Interestingly, women who neglect to breastfeed their child are missing out on a simple weight loss opportunity. Did you know that breastfeeding takes up approximately 500 calories every single day? This equates to around one pound per week of weight loss. One problem with breastfeeding is that you cannot go on a diet because calorie restriction can lead to the creation of toxins which end up in your breast milk.

Jumping Hurdles
There are a dozen obstacles to weight loss after giving birth such as fatigue, lack of time, mood swings and guilt. Yes, new mums often feel guilty about taking any time off to exercise. However, by exercising, women will help improve their energy levels which in turn will help them be a better mother. Start off slowly with some simple exercises to get you back into the groove. For example, walk up and down the stairs or perform some bodyweight exercises (if you’re able) while the child is asleep. After a few weeks, you will be able to up your level of effort.

Exercise Ideas
It is important to strengthen your abdominal region after pregnancy. Try exercises such as ball crunches and pelvic tilts. Start jogging a few minutes a day, three times a week until you are able to handle more than 20 minutes at a time. If you are unable to jog, take up an online program such as Couch to 5K. It is a fact that weight training helps improve our metabolism which results in quicker fat loss. If you have the time, workout with weights 2-3 times a week.

The above are just some exercise ideas. Naturally, you should tailor your exercise regime to your schedule and level of fitness. Whatever method you use in order to lose weight after pregnancy, remember to start off gently, be consistent and keep a list of exercises you intend to do. You are far more likely to commit to exercise when it’s down in black and white.