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Paradise Restaurant Hyderabad , Kondapur

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Paradise Restaurant in Hitech City , Madhapur , Kondapur …Tops the list of worst places to eat in Hyderabad.

 

 

After eating out a lot in Hyderabad …I had to come up with a worst List , its my civic duty and helpout fellow foodies. I always loved Paradise sec-bad food …but this time was a disater.

Paradise in Madhapur beside the famous KFC is the worst place to eat …save your money , take it somewhere else not here …Biryani was at its worst , Service was horrible … Ambience not too Good …I should have understood when the place was bearly crowded on a sunday afternoon.

It isnt the first time …later as I talk to friends they said “you should have asked ..its a bad place to go !!!!!!”….hellooooooo how come no one shared this before ??

So do your self a favor and go somewhere else.

Fiber for Slimmer Self and Health

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Fiber: The Health Benefits

 

If you’re like the average person, you probably only get 11 grams of fiber a day, despite the recommendation for between 20 and 30 grams daily.

Eating more fiber can make you more “regular,” but it has other health benefits as well:

A fiber-rich diet protects a woman’s heart.

A fiber-rich diet contributes to a healthy pregnancy.

A fiber-rich diet may prevent cancer.

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may prevent certain types of cancer, particularly colon, esophageal, kidney, and pancreatic cancer.Eating foods rich in fiber is recommended during pregnancy, and a recent study of the diets of 1,500 pregnant women showed that those who ate 21.2 grams of fiber a day were 72 percent less likely to develop preeclampsia (pregnancy-related high blood pressure) than women who ate 11.9 grams or less daily.

 Adding just 5 grams of fiber, or two slices of whole wheat bread, to their daily diet cut the risk of preeclampsia by 14 percent.An analysis of health information from 72,000 women who participated in the 18-year long Nurses’ Health Study showed that women who ate a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits (all sources of fiber) had a reduced risk of heart disease compared to women who ate less healthfully.Some good sources of fiber to try:

Fruits and vegetables with the skin on (well-cleaned, of course)

Potatoes with skin

Beans such as lentils or black beans

Whole grains such as oats, barley, or bulgur wheat (just remember to stick to the correct serving size to keep your calorie count down)

 As an added advantage its Good for your SKIN and Keeps you Slim !!!! So try it out everyday

Pumpkin Pie Recipe – Best & Easy method

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Thanksgiving and Christmas is around the corner. Its time to bake some pies. I made this one before halloween. Pumpkin is my favorite , so 1st came pumkin pie.

Pumpkin Pie Recipe :

Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
1 can of 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can Evaporated Milk

1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell

Whipped cream (optional)

Directions
MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

POUR into pie shell.

BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving. .

Prep:15 minsCooking:55 minsCooling:120 minsYields:8 servings.

Enjoy and try it out and let me know ;)

 

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

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Nonstick vegetable oil spray2 cups all purpose flour5 tablespoons sugar, divided1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon baking soda3 tablespoons butter, chilled, cut into cubes1 cup buttermilk2/3 cup raisins.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch-diameter cake pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Add butter. Using fingertips, rub in until coarse meal forms. Make well in center of flour mixture. Add buttermilk. Gradually stir dry ingredients into milk to blend. Mix in raisins.


Using floured hands, shape dough into ball. Transfer to prepared pan and flatten slightly (dough will not come to edges of pan). Sprinkle dough with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
Bake bread until brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool bread in pan 10 minutes. Transfer to rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

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Nonstick vegetable oil spray2 cups all purpose flour5 tablespoons sugar, divided1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon baking soda3 tablespoons butter, chilled, cut into cubes1 cup buttermilk2/3 cup raisins.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch-diameter cake pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Add butter. Using fingertips, rub in until coarse meal forms. Make well in center of flour mixture. Add buttermilk. Gradually stir dry ingredients into milk to blend. Mix in raisins.


Using floured hands, shape dough into ball. Transfer to prepared pan and flatten slightly (dough will not come to edges of pan). Sprinkle dough with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
Bake bread until brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool bread in pan 10 minutes. Transfer to rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tuscan Tuna Wrap

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Tuscan Tuna Wrap

Here is another great grown-up version of a favorite kid’s lunch -this a great way to dress up and also make your own tuna sandwich more healthy while the kiddos eat their own version….and technically, everyone is still eating the “same” meal!

Ingredients:

3 ounces light tuna, drained
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Dash of salt and pepper
2 whole-grain tortillas
1/2 cup baby spinach

Make it: Combine tuna with parsley, lemon, oil, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Wrap in tortillas and top with spinach. All under 400 calories!

Components of Food

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FOOD comes in a variety of shapes sizes and colours and has many different tastes and textures. Most foods are made up of a combination of nutrients.
A basic understanding of the different nutrients that are contained in the food we enjoy eating is important.

The main nutrients in food are:

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy for the body. Out of all the nutrients only carbohydrates directly affect blood sugar levels. The amount and type of carbohydrate eaten are both very important. Examples of carbohydrate—containing foods are bread pasta and milk.

Proteins: Proteins are important building blocks in the body and are essential for normal growth and repair of body tissues. Examples of protein—containing foods are meat fish and eggs.

Fats: Fats and oils are also essential for growth and development and are an important source of energy. A certain amount is essential for good health but too much or the wrong type becomes unhealthy.

Other nutrients and components of food include:

Vitamins and minerals: These are important for the normal functioning of many body processes. The best way to have a balanced vitamin and mineral intake is through a healthy variety of foods especially fruit and vegetables.

Fibre: An adequate intake of fibre is important for bowel health and is believed to have a number of long—term health benefits.

Water: Water is the most common component of the body. Drinking plenty of fluids is important for general health. Your child should drink more if it is hot and if they are more active or have high blood glucose levels. Water is the healthiest fluid of all to drink.

Fruits and Vegetables

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This Facts about fruits and vegetables :
What are the recommended servings per day?
Overall: more than 7 servings Vegetables: unlimited (minimum 5 servings) Fruits: 2-4 servings
Why should you choose fruits & vegetables?
Excellent source of fiber Rich in vitamins and minerals Low in calories and most are fat-free Provide a food source of water; fruits and vegetables are made up of more than 50% water Abundant in phytochemicals and antioxidants High consumption helps reduce risk of various diseases such as cancer, obesity, heart disease, arthritis, asthma, macular degeneration and diverticulosis
Ideas to Increase Fruits and Vegetable Consumption
Do it gradually.
Snack on raw vegetables instead of chips and crackers.
To keep it interesting, try dipping vegetables in hummus, salsa or low-fat dip.
Add fruit to your cereal or yogurt at breakfast.
Order salads as an appetizer when out to dinner.
Get creative.
Add vegetables to dishes that don’t always include them, like scrambled eggs, rice or pasta dishes, pizza and casseroles.
Drink your fruit (including fruit just past it’s prime) in the form of a fruit smoothie.
Choose salads as your main course for lunch or dinner.
For variety, top your salads with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds or other nuts.
In hot weather, frozen fruit such as grapes, sliced kiwis, sliced peaches and strawberries are a refreshing snack.
Enjoy salad bars at restaurants or grocery stores.
When craving a sweet treat, try dried fruit.
Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season.
Frozen fruit and vegetables are frozen soon after harvest and can be eaten during the off season as a nutritious alternative to fresh produce.
Watch local grocery advertisements for reduced prices on your favorite fruits and vegetables. Try fruit for dessert.
Prepare fruits and vegetables ahead of time in a way you like to eat them so they are readily available and desirable to you when you are hungry.
Fill half of your plate with fruits and/or vegetables.
Choose a rainbow of fruits and vegetables daily.

Food 101

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Are you trying to lower your blood pressure, reduce your cholesterol, or take off some weight?
Then be sure to reshape your diet so that it’s rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. Keep your total fats at a moderate level and watch how much saturated fat and cholesterol you’re consuming. Another essential part of a good diet — consume less salt and sodium. Try these tips to get you started:
Get spicy instead of salty. In the kitchen and at the table, flavor foods with herbs, spices, lemon, lime, vinegar, or salt-free seasoning blends.
Use fresh poultry, fish, and lean meat, rather than canned, smoked, or processed types.
Eat moderate portions. When snacking, eat fruit, vegetable sticks, unbuttered and unsalted popcorn, or bread sticks.
Choose “convenience” foods that are lower in sodium. Cut back on frozen dinners, pizza, packaged mixes, canned soups or broths, and salad dressings. These often have a lot of sodium.

Tuscan Tuna Wrap

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Tuscan Tuna Wrap

Here is another great grown-up version of a favorite kid’s lunch -this a great way to dress up and also make your own tuna sandwich more healthy while the kiddos eat their own version….and technically, everyone is still eating the “same” meal!

Ingredients:

3 ounces light tuna, drained
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Dash of salt and pepper
2 whole-grain tortillas
1/2 cup baby spinach

Make it: Combine tuna with parsley, lemon, oil, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Wrap in tortillas and top with spinach. All under 400 calories!