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Answers to Common OmniPod Insulin Pump Questions

2011-06-16T05:36:00.000+05:30

Answers to Common OmniPod Insulin Pump Questions

Caution

2010-12-26T18:57:00.000+05:30

I have been watching with dismay.Really,It has been said not once about the rise in the number of diabetes cases in day to day practise by many Physicians me included.Nobody seems to listen.The attitude of the general public is that of an Ostrich.The "not me" attitude. Well,that is going to change.People change their ways or the disease will force them to change.India certainly is going to be,if

Eating Eggs

2010-08-22T20:53:00.002+05:30

Egg BasicsThorough cooking is an important step in making sure eggs are safe.Scrambled eggs: Cook until firm, not runny. Fried, poached, boiled, or baked: Cook until both the white and the yolk are firm. Egg mixtures, such as casseroles: Cook until the center of the mixture reaches 160 °F when measured with a food thermometer. Egg Recipes: Playing It SafeHomemade ice cream and eggnog are safe if

Control Diabetes Type 2- Diet, Exercise

2010-04-18T06:57:00.002+05:30

Control Diabetes Type 2- Diet, Exercise Lifestyle People have a notion of controlling diabetes without diet.Many feel they can eat anything they want and pop a pill more and be done with it.Not really,it is not like dousing the fire with water. Diet is the cornerstone in the management of this metabolic disorder.It is not a disease,a disorder. Never believe if anyone suggests diabetes can be

Check out Male Body Frame Size Calculator , Find out your Male Body Frame Size

2010-02-03T06:13:00.002+05:30

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Dieting

2010-01-30T04:33:00.000+05:30

Question: What is the Glycemic Load? Answer: The glycemic load of a food tells how much eating that food raises blood glucose. It is a similar concept as the glycemic index, except it takes serving sizes into account. The formula is to take the number of grams of carbohydrate in the serving, multiply by the glycemic index, and divide by 100. Theoretically, if a food has glycemic load of one point

Low Blood Sugar

2010-01-28T05:27:00.002+05:30

Avoiding Low Blood Sugar: 4 Tips to Try Stop skipping meals. Darting out the door before you can grab breakfast or working through lunch may seem harmless enough, but doing so can leave your body operating on empty, setting you up for your blood sugar to bottom out. Even quick meals, like a handful of nuts and an orange or cheese toast can give your blood a boost. Spread meals and snacks

2010-01-24T14:52:00.001+05:30

Diabetes - Introduction

Keep India free of genetic contamination

2010-01-22T07:02:00.001+05:30

Hi ,Last year the GEAC a government body under the Environment Ministry almost approved the commercialisation of BT Brinjals without conducting proper safety tests. Thanks to the efforts of thousands of people like me the issue now depends on a public consultation which will take place across 7 cities in the country. As members of the public we must let Environment minister Jairam Ramesh know

Blood Pressure

2010-01-22T05:04:00.002+05:30

What causes high blood pressure? Two forms of high blood pressure have been described: essential (or primary) hypertension and secondary hypertension. Essential hypertension is a far more common condition and accounts for 95% of hypertension. The cause of essential hypertension is multifactorial, that is, there are several factors whose combined effects produce hypertension. In secondary

Low Blood Pressure.

2010-01-21T20:46:00.001+05:30

People who have lower blood pressures have a lower risk of stroke, kidney disease, and heart disease. Athletes, people whoexercise regularly, people who maintain ideal body weight, and non-smokers tend to have lower blood pressures. Therefore, low blood pressure is desirable as long as it is not low enough to cause symptoms and damage organs in the body. What are low blood pressure signs and

Stop Bloodpressure

2010-01-20T05:49:00.002+05:30

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet can help you control your blood pressure. The DASH diet is rich in grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. It limits fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and provides plenty of fiber, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Here are the types and amounts of foods recommended in the DASH diet, along with specific examples of serving

Kindness

2010-01-17T18:21:00.000+05:30

Sometimes kindness is as simple as listening. Lend an ear to someone going through a tough time. Next time you ask someone, 'How are you?' listen fully to the response. Learn about the latest in hearing aid technology and share it with a nonprofit organization serving the deaf. Actively listen to your friends without judging. Visit a nursing home and listen to stories of a senior who doesn't get

Don't Skip

2010-01-16T05:57:00.002+05:30

Eating a nutritious breakfast is a great way to jump-start the day, yet a tasty breakfast might not be finding its way onto your kitchen table. Rushed morning routines, trying to lose weight, and lack of appetite early in the morning are all reasons people skip breakfast. Nevertheless, mounting evidence supports the idea that breakfast may indeed be the most important meal of the day. Breakfast

Sample Diet

2010-01-16T05:38:00.000+05:30

A sample diet for an average middle aged man weighing about 65 kgs,vegetarian and healthy.This is only indicative and can be adjusted according to individual preferences. Meal Type / Time Menu Morning Before exercise 2 almonds+ 2 walnuts Flaxseed roasted and powdered – 2 tbsp [Gradually increase the quantity of flaxseed in your diet upto 2 tbsp/day] Fruit- 1 (any medium sized

Why

2010-01-15T05:19:00.000+05:30

The balance between calorie intake and energy expenditure determines a person's weight. If a person eats more calories than he or she burns (metabolizes), the person gains weight (the body will store the excess energy as fat). If a person eats fewer calories than he or she metabolizes, he or she will lose weight. Therefore the most common causes of obesity are overeating and physical inactivity.

Pulao

2010-01-14T20:31:00.000+05:30

Vegetable Pulao(without onions and garlic) The addition of onions and garlic will make any dish flavorful and delicious. Some don't include them on auspicious days and festivals. You can try this vegetable pulao on one of those days. It can be made in less than 20 minutes if you have cooked rice. Ingredients: Oil-4 tbsp Ghee-1 tbsp Cloves-5 Cinnamon-2 inch stick Star Anise-1 Shahi Jeera-1 tsp

Some of the best we ignore

2010-01-14T20:15:00.000+05:30

Nutritionist and author Jonny Bowden has created several lists of healthful foods people should be eating but aren’t. But some of his favorites, like purslane, guava and goji berries, aren’t always available at regular grocery stores. I asked Dr. Bowden, author of “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” to update his list with some favorite foods that are easy to find but don’t always find their way

Easy To Be Happy

2010-01-10T19:03:00.002+05:30

"We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we're frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We'll certainly be happy when they're out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her

I recommend this recipe from Indian Recipes - Awesome Indian Cuisine

2010-01-05T20:31:00.000+05:30

Hi doctor,Your friend found an article at Indian Recipes - Awesome Indian Cuisinecalled 'Malabar Appam' that they thought would be of interest to you. The link is:http://www.awesomecuisine.com/recipes/2960/1/Malabar-Appam/Page1.htmlTheir message is: good one.Regards,k g bhatkgbindia420@gmail.com

Calorie Explained

2010-01-05T19:52:00.000+05:30

The official definition of a calorie is "...the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a liter of water 1 degree (DHHS)." But if that's a little too scientific for you, think of it this way... A calorie isn't actually a tangible thing, it's a unit of measurement. A calorie measures the energy in food and beverages we take in. We all need that energy to live. Everything we do relies

Improve your Communication Skills

2010-01-04T04:24:00.000+05:30

Hi,The following page from the "FunOnTheNet" website has been sent to you by kgbhat ( kgbindia420@gmail.com ).You can access it at the following url:http://www.funonthenet.in/content/view/296/31/Have a good day!

Your doubts cleared

2009-12-26T04:32:00.002+05:30

Answers to your frequently asked questions about high blood pressure, in medical terminology called as hypertension. 1. What are Causes of High Blood Pressure? Specially in essential hypertension we dont see any cause of high blood pressure, however a variety of conditions -- such as getting little or no exercise, poor diet, obesity, older age, and genetics can lead to high blood pressure. 2.

High Blood Pressure

2009-12-26T04:25:00.000+05:30

Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of your body in vessels called arteries. What is Hypertension . Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Each time the heart beats (about 60-70 times a minute at rest), it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is at its highest when the heart contracts. This is called systolic pressure. When

2009-12-25T20:15:00.003+05:30

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High Blood Pressure

2009-12-25T05:59:00.001+05:30

Exercise and High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, which affects about 1 in 4Indian adults, increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Exercise and a healthy diet are important ways to prevent high blood pressure. Exercise also boosts the effectiveness of blood pressure medication if you already have hypertension. Put the Fun Back in Exercise Find activities you enjoy and aim for 30

High Blood Pressure

2009-12-25T05:55:00.000+05:30

Exercise and High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, which affects about 1 in 3 American adults, increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Exercise and a healthy diet are important ways to prevent high blood pressure. Exercise also boosts the effectiveness of blood pressure medication if you already have hypertension. Put the Fun Back in Exercise Find activities you enjoy and aim for 30

Lonely?

2009-12-25T05:31:00.001+05:30

On average, people felt lonely 48 days in a year. For each extra friend, you lower the frequency of feeling lonely by 0.04 days a week which is two extra days a year. Lonely people tend to move to the edges of social circles. People who are not lonely but who have lonely people in their social network tend to become lonelier Women are more likely than men to report greater degree of loneliness.

Cholesterol

2009-12-25T05:04:00.000+05:30

Managing Cholesterol Cholesterol is a fatty substance, also called a lipid, that's produced by the liver. It's also found in foods high in saturated fat, like fatty meats, egg yolks, shellfish, and whole-milk dairy products. It's a vital part of the structure and functioning of our cells. However, high levels of bad cholesterol in your blood may lead to the slow buildup of plaque in the arteries

Dieting

2009-12-24T06:50:00.001+05:30

The best way to lose weight is to avoid eating carbs. Not exactly. The best way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories while enjoying a nutritious diet includes a variety of foods. No one particular food group must be avoided to achieve a healthy weight as long as you keep your caloric intake in check. While it's smart to avoid refined carbohydrates as often as possible, foods like bread, rice,

Cholesterol and Diebetes

2009-12-24T06:20:00.003+05:30

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), known as "good" cholesterol, isn't as protective for people with type 2 diabetes, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. HDL carries cholesterol out of the arteries, and high levels are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. HDL also helps protect blood vessels by reducing the production of damaging

Interesting

2009-12-20T17:19:00.002+05:30

Ever wondered why sms service is limited to 160 characters?Here is the answer. SMS system is designed for short bursts of data services such as numerical pages. To avoid overloading the system over the standard forward and reply operation, the inventors of SMS agreed on a maximum 160-character size of the message. 160 characters, but is not fixed. Limitation of extension may vary depending on

Eat

2009-11-26T06:24:00.004+05:30

Don't call the food police on me for this one, but I say you can enjoy a Rocky Road ice-cream dinner "now and then," which means as an occasional deal and not a steady routine. Don't deny yourself certain cravings. Make a meal out of a favorite treat and you'll be less tempted to overindulge on your splurge foods. Just swap the steak out for the sundae and know that this tactic is for the

Metabolic Disorders

2009-11-22T20:56:00.003+05:30

For the past months I have been collecting information regarding the nutrient values of vegetarian food.I found it quite difficult.If you need anything on non vegetarian food all information is readily available,more so if it is western fast food,or even Indian food if you are not particular about the category of food. I wanted only vegetarian food as it is the only way you can control your

calorific values

2009-11-22T17:50:00.008+05:30

This should provide even a lay man as to how much one can eat.Just think,100 gms. of Jelebi provides you as much calorie as a complete meal.But it does not provide anything else.That is called empty calories.more over even if one manages to eat that Jelebi and skip a meal,it leaves that person hungry since it is not a filling food. Values in Kcals per 100gms,unless mentioned.Here is

Know your requirement

2009-11-19T05:49:00.007+05:30

If you want to know how many calories you may need so that you can plan your menu to lose weight go to the link given below,you can calculate your requirement and then cut down on intake. ನಿಮ್ಮ ದಿನ ನಿತ್ಯದ ಕೆಲರಿ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆ ಎಷ್ಟು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಯಲು ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ತಾಣಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗಿ.ಅಲ್ಲಿನ ವ್ಯವಸ್ತೆಯಿಂದ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಅನುಕೂಲಕ್ಕೆ ತಕ್ಕಂತೆ ಆಹಾರ ಸೇವನೆ ಮಾಡಿ ತೂಕ ಇಳಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು. http://www.chartsgraphsdiagrams.com/HealthCharts/

Vitamin requirement

2009-11-18T22:38:00.000+05:30

VitaminBenefitsRecommended Daily AllowanceFood SourcesDeficiency Symptoms Vitamin ACritical to the development of bones and teeth. Helps maintain good eyesight. Enhances the immune system. Prevents red blood cell damage.Adults 600 mcg Children 600 mcg Infants 350 mcg Lactating Women 950 mcg Dark green leafy vegetables, Yellow-orange vegetables and fruits, Liver, Milk, ButterRhodopsin deficiency

Count Your Calories

2009-11-18T21:25:00.000+05:30

Activity (1 hour)130lbs155lbs190lbs Aerobics, general Aerobics, high impact Aerobics, low impact Archery (non-hunting) Automobile repair Backpacking, general Badminton, competitive Badminton, social, general Basketball, game Basketball, nongame, general Basketball, officiating Basketball, shooting baskets Basketball, wheelchair Bicycling, <10mph, leisure Bicycling, >20mph, racing Bicycling, 10-

Indian foods

2009-11-15T21:28:00.003+05:30

If you wish to lead a healthy lifestyle, it is essential to eat nutrition rich food and exercise regularly. What you eat directly affects your body fitness, so it becomes all the more necessary to be aware about the number of calories in Indian food and the nutritional value of the food you are eating. It is advisable to consult a dietician and gather knowledge about the Indian food calories and

Cereals

2009-11-15T20:40:00.002+05:30

CEREAL GRAINS AND PRODUCTS The major cereals and millets consumed in India are rice, jowar, bajra, wheat, ragi. These grains are the main source of energy in Indian diets contributing 70-8-% of daily energy intake of majority of Indians. Cereals are an important source if several nutrients in Indian diets: protein, calcium, iron and B- complex vitamins. Foodstuff Energy Kcal. Carbohydrate g.

Vegetables

2009-11-15T20:38:00.002+05:30

This group includes several commonly consumed vegetables like brinjal, ladies fingers, French beans, various gourds, tomatoes etc. These vegetables are a source of vitamin C, minerals, and dietary fiber and provide bulk to the diet. Name of the foodstuff Energy Kcal. Carbohydrate g. Protein g. Fat g. Fiber g. Iron mg. Calcium mg. BITTER GOURD 25 4.2 1.6 0.2 0.8 0.61 20 BOTTLE GOURD 12

Tubers

2009-11-15T20:36:00.002+05:30

oots and tubers Some of the commonly consumed roots and tubers in our country are tapioca, potato, sweet potato, carrots, yam and colocasia. They are rich in carbohydrates and form an important source of energy in our diets. Name of the foodstuff Energy Kcal. Carbohydrate g. Protein g. Fat g. Fiber g. Iron mg. Calcium mg. BEET ROOT 43 8.8 1.7 0.1 0.9 1.19 18.3 CARROT 48 10.6 0.9 0.2 1.2

Leafy vegetables

2009-11-15T20:34:00.003+05:30

GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES: Many kind of greens are consumed all over the country, the common ones being palak, amaranth, fenugreek, drumstick, mint etc. Green leafy vegetables are good source of calcium, iron, β -carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C and folic acid. Foodstuff Energy Kcal. Carbohydrate g. Protein g. Fat g. Fiber g. Iron mg. Calcium mg. AMARANTH BATHUA LEAVES 30 2.9 3.7 0.4

Pulses

2009-11-15T20:31:00.000+05:30

Back PULSES AND LEGUMES Pulses or legumes are rich sources of proteins in Indian diets. In a vegetarian diet or diet containing low amounts of animal foods, they are an important source of proteins. The major pulses, which find an important place in Indian dietaries, are: red gram dal, Bengal gram, black gram, green gram and lentils. Apart from protein, pulses are a rich source of B-

Fruits

2009-11-14T22:12:00.002+05:30

FRUITS Fruits are good sources of vitamin C (amla and guava being the richest source). Yellow fruits (mango, papaya) in addition contain β - carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. Banana is a good source of carbohydrates and dried fruits are good sources of iron. Fruits also contain pectin which provides bulk to the diet and helps in bowel movement. Name of the foodstuff Energy Kcal.

Bad Breath

2009-11-13T05:56:00.000+05:30

What Causes Bad Breath?Here are three common causes of bad breath: foods and drinks, such as garlic, onions, cheese, orange juice, and soda poor dental hygiene (say: hi-jeen), meaning you don't brush and floss as you should smoking and other tobacco use Poor oral hygiene leads to bad breath because when you leave food particles in your mouth, these pieces of food can rot and start to smell

ತೂಕ ಎಷ್ಟಿರಬೇಕು

2009-11-12T20:46:00.000+05:30

ನಿಮ್ಮ ತೂಕ ಎಷ್ಟಿರಬೇಕು?ಈ ತಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಅದಕ್ಕೆ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ಇದೆ ನೋಡಿ. http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/calories-burned.php

ಶಾವಿಗೆ

2009-11-12T20:42:00.001+05:30

ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಡುವ ಅಕ್ಕಿ ಶಾವಿಗೆಯ ಎನರ್ಜಿ ಅಷ್ಟಿದೆ ನೋಡಿ! Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 cup (176.0 g) Amount Per Serving Calories 192 Calories from Fat 3 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.4g 1% Saturated Fat 0.0g 0% Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 33mg 1% Total Carbohydrates 43.8g 15% Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7% Protein 1.6g Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0%

calories

2009-11-12T20:19:00.000+05:30

If you really want to know about diet plan and calorie requirement or diet plans go to this link. http://caloriecount.about.com/

mango Shake

2009-11-12T20:13:00.000+05:30

A lassi is an Indian smoothie made with yogurt, sometimes offered as an aperitif or as a "side" to calm down a fiery meal. Thanks to a ripe mango and orange-flower water, this version is sweet and fragrant. It's perfect for an afternoon refresher or an after-dinner treat. Makes 2 servings, 3/4 cup each If you really want to indulge in fruit juices or shakes here is one sample,every one's

Mind Power

2009-11-06T20:29:00.000+05:30

Only great minds can read this This is weird, but interesting! fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can. i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny

Kannada

2009-11-06T06:38:00.002+05:30

About Language is the third oldest language of India. ( After . . Sanskrit & Tamil ) is as old as 2000 years. is 99.99% perfect - logically and scientifically. igas got 7 Gnana Peetha Awards . Shri VINOBA BHAVE called script as QUEEN OF WORLD SCRIPTS - " Vishwa LipigaLa RaaNi - " So called International language -- English do es not have its own Script. English is written in " ROMAN "

Banana,(ಅಡಿಗೆ ಬಾಳೆ ಕಾಯಿ)

2009-11-02T21:14:00.000+05:30

Banana used for cooking is of many varieties.This is one such and tastes wonderful.this is native of coastal Karnataka.low in calories and available round the year can be made into a salad with yogurt dressing that in itself is a complete meal.(ಅಡಿಗೆ ಬಾಳೆ ಕಾಯಿ)Boiled until soft and mashed,mixed with yogurt tastes good and can serve as a weaning food for babies.Ideal in lactose intolerance.A

Chow,ಸೀಮೆ ಬದನೆ

2009-11-01T18:22:00.000+05:30

I never knew this not native to India.It is a south american vegetable!this is really a wonderful vegetable again that can be made into a Pickle as well as Payasam and fried into a bhaji as well as cooked with lentils to make a side dish to go with rice!(ಸೀಮೆ ಬದನೆ)

ivy gourd(ತೊಂಡೆ ಕಾಯಿ)

2009-11-01T17:18:00.000+05:30

Tindora or 'Little gourd' is a typically Indian vegetable that is used to make anything from pickle to preserve.it is supposedly has a low glycemic index and hence advised in Diabetes.(ತೊಂಡೆ ಕಾಯಿ)

Ridge gourd,'ಹೀರೆ ಕಾಯಿ'

2009-11-01T17:03:00.000+05:30

Ridge gourd as it commonly called is another vegetable that can be used in every form.even it's skin can be made into a chutney.'ಹೀರೆ ಕಾಯಿ'In combination with snake gourd this can be made into a dish like 'Avial.'

Ash gourd,"ಕುಂಬಳ ಕಾಯಿ"

2009-11-01T16:57:00.000+05:30

Ash gourd is another common vegetable used extensively in India.It has a very good keeping quality without any preserving technologies,and it is supposed to have detoxifying properties. It can be made into "majjige huLi" and is very popular all over the country.No need to say it is called "ಕುಂಬಳ ಕಾಯಿ" in Kannada.A sweet dish called 'petha' is made out of this.

Snake Gourd(ಪಡುವಲ ಕಾಯಿ)

2009-11-01T16:49:00.000+05:30

Snake gourd is another commonly used vegetable.It is a perennial crop and available round the year.In combination with Ridge gourd it tastes out of the world.Will post a recipe of this later.Both can be cooked along with masala used for Avial.(ಪಡುವಲ ಕಾಯಿ)

Eggplant

2009-11-01T14:10:00.001+05:30

Very popular in India as baingan or Brinjal.It is actually Eggplant in English.The varieties are so many and recipes are also equally varied.if I say it is ಬದನೆ ಕಾಯಿ in kannada everyone will be amused,Kannadigas I mean.

Drumstick

2009-11-01T14:01:00.007+05:30

Drumstick needs no introduction as it is very popular in India.it's greens is very rich in carotene that is converted into Vitamin A in the body.about hundred gram of drumstick leaves a week will supply all the Vitamin A needed by the body.(Eggplant and Drumstick is also very popular in Coastal Karnataka as material for making sambaar) .

Cucumber

2009-11-01T13:52:00.001+05:30

A very common vegetable that is ever used in Coastal Karnataka.Though it found elsewhere the distinct taste is usually missing.It is popular because of it's keeping quality.When I was young we had no electricity and we used to store this for months together suspended using dried covering of banana stem.(ಬಾಳೆ ನಾರು) Usually this vegetable is cooked as sambar along with drumstick.

Okra

2009-11-01T13:46:00.000+05:30

This is popularly called "ladies finger" in India,though I don't know why,Okra as it is really called in English.this particular variety is native of coastal Karnataka.I have not seen this particular variety elsewhere is less slimy.Known as Bhindi in Hindi and ಬೆಂಡೆ in Kannada

Indian dill

2009-11-01T13:40:00.000+05:30

This is another popular Indian green leafy vegetables.In Kannada it is called sabbasige soppu.(ಸಬ್ಬಸಿಗೆ)

Long beans

2009-11-01T13:31:00.000+05:30

When I was surfing I saw somebody complaining about nobody posting pictures of Indian vegetables.So here goes,some of the commonly used Indian Vegetables. this is long beans or it is called "Alasande"in Kannada.(ಅಲಸಂಡೆ)

Joke

2009-10-26T04:48:00.002+05:30

A wealthy family commissioned an author to write its history, but stipulated that he would have to soft-pedal the fact that an uncle had ended a life of crime in the electric chair. They were delighted by how the author coped: "Uncle William occupied a chair of applied electronics in a leading government institution. He was held to the post by the closest of ties and his death came as a real

Truth About Jack fruit.

2009-10-26T04:32:00.003+05:30

Jack fruit is the one fruit which has all the health benifits and has the least respect as a fruit in rural India.It has been associated with the causes for many diseases particularly connected to the Liver,which ofcourse has no scientific evidence.For those who think it is an useless and even harmful fruit here is the real value of this humble fruit Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating

2009-10-24T06:26:00.001+05:30

Beggar Story Once a man was waiting for a taxi. A beggar came along and asked him for some money. The man ignored him. But being a professional, the beggar kept on pestering him. The man became irritated when he realized that the beggar would not leave him alone unless he parts with some money. Suddenly an idea struck him. He told the beggar, "I do not have money, But if you tell me what

calorificc values of fruits

2009-10-11T17:16:00.000+05:30

--ಯಾವುದೋ ಅಂತರ್ಜಾಲ ತಾಣ ಹುಡುಕುವಾಗ ಈ ಪುಟ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿತು.ಇದರಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳು ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ,ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದರೂ ದುಬಾರಿ.ಆದರೂ ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳ ಮಹತ್ವ ತಿಳಿಯಲು ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಗಬಹುದು .ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಬರೆಯಬೇಕಾದರೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಜಾಸ್ತಿಯಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.ಇದು ಅರ್ಥ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗದವರು ಈ ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಇರಲಾರರು . Dr.K.G.Bhat,M.B;B.S Palace Road, VITTAL. pH;9448850635,9900907673 kgbhatvittal.blogspot.com

Friendship knows no barriers.

2009-10-08T21:18:00.000+05:30

Goodness Of Fruits.

2009-10-08T21:14:00.002+05:30

I received it from a friend of mine.It is too valuable to ignore.So am sharing with people who read my posts.Many of the fruits are not native to India,still,what is the harm in knowing? Apples Protects your heart prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints Apricots Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight

calories

2009-10-04T15:48:00.000+05:30

Food Groups Servings Per Day Average Size Of Serving 1 year 1-3 years 4-5 years 6-9 years 10-12 years 13-15- years Milk and Dairy Products (1.5 oz. cheese=1 cup milk) 4 1/2 cup 1/2-3/4 cup 3/4 cup 3/4-1 cup 1 cup 1 cup Meat Group (Protein foods) Egg Lean meat, fish poultry, or peanut butter 3 or more 1 egg 2 tbsp. 1 egg 2 tbsp. 1 egg 2-3 oz. 1 egg 2-4 oz. 1-2 eggs 3-4 oz.

calories

2009-09-27T17:57:00.000+05:30

ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ತುಂಬಾ ಕಡೆಗಣಿಸುವ ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಪಪ್ಪಾಯಿ.ಆದರೆ ಪಪ್ಪಾಯಿಯ ಗುಣವಿರುವ ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳು ಇಲ್ಲವೇ ಇಲ್ಲ ಎಂದರೂ ತಪ್ಪಲ್ಲ.ಎ ಅನ್ನಾಂಗ,ಸಿ ಜೀವಸತ್ವ ,ನಾರಿನ ಅಂಶ,ಜೀರ್ಣಕ್ಕೆ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿರುವ ಕೆಲವು ಕಿಣ್ವಗಳು,ಏನುಂಟು,ಏನಿಲ್ಲ!ಕೊಲಂಬಸನು ಪಪಾಯಿಯನ್ನು ದೇವತೆಯರ ಹಣ್ಣು ಎಂದು ಕರೆದಿದ್ದ ಎಂದು ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಹೇಳುತ್ತದೆ.

calories

2009-09-27T17:01:00.000+05:30

ಸೀತಾಫಲ ನಂಬಲು ಕಷ್ಟವಾದರೂ ಸಕ್ಕರೆಯ ಪ್ರಮಾಣ ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಇರುವ ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ.ಸಾಕಷ್ಟು ಅನ್ನಾಂಗಗಳಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿದ ಇದು ಬಿಸಿಲು ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಬಯಸುವ ಸಸ್ಯ.ಪ್ರತಿ ನೂರು ಗ್ರಾಮಿಗೆ ನೂರೈವತ್ತು ಕಾಲೋರಿ ಕೊಡುತ್ತದೆ.ಹಾಗಾಗಿ ಮಧುಮೇಹಿಗಳು ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ ಮಾಡಬೇಕಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.ಆದರೂ ದಿನಕ್ಕೆ ನೂರು ಗ್ರಾಂ ಹಣ್ಣು ತಿನ್ನಲು ಅಡ್ಡಿಯಿಲ್ಲ.

calories

2009-09-27T15:56:00.000+05:30

ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇರಳವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಯುವ ಸಪೋಟ ಜೀವಸತ್ವಗಳಿಂದ ತುಂಬಿದೆ.ಹಾಗೇ ಸಕ್ಕರೆಯ ಅಂಶವು ಕೂಡಾ ಜಾಸ್ತಿಯೇ!ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಹೇಳಿದ ಹಣ್ಣು.

calories

2009-09-27T15:52:00.000+05:30

ಕಬ್ಬಿಣದ ಅಂಶ ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಇರುವ ಹಣ್ಣು.ಇದರ ಸಿಪ್ಪೆ ಕೂಡ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದು!ಹಾಗೇ ಅಲ್ಲ.ಒಣಗಿದ ಸಿಪ್ಪೆಯ ತಂಬ್ಳಿ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ. ಜೀರ್ಣ ಸರಿಯಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಇದ್ದವರಿಗೆ ಔಶಧಿಯು ಕೂಡಾ.(ಮಧುಮೆಹಿಗಳೇ,ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ತಿನ್ನಿ)

calories

2009-09-27T15:45:00.000+05:30

ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ ಮಾಡಿ ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕಾದ ಹಣ್ಣು ಅನಾನಾಸು.ಎಲರ್ಜಿ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಇದ್ದವರು ಮತ್ತು ಮಧುಮೇಹಿಗಳು ವೈದ್ಯರ ಸಲಹೆ ಪಡೆಯುವುದು ಉತ್ತಮ.ಇಲ್ಲವಾದರೆ ಬಹಳ ಉತ್ತಮವಾದ ಆಹಾರಗಳಲ್ಲೊಂದು.

calories

2009-09-27T15:41:00.000+05:30

Indian pear ಅಥವಾ ನಷ್ಪತಿ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಕಲೋರಿ ಕೊಡುವ ಇನ್ನೊಂದು ಹಣ್ಣು.ಸಾಕಷ್ಟು ಜೀವಸತ್ವಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಇದು ಎಲ್ಲ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲೂ ಶಿಫಾರಸು ಮಾಡಬಹುದಾದ ಒಂದು ಹಣ್ಣು.

2009-09-27T15:37:00.000+05:30

ಕರಬೂಜ ನೋಡಿದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕಲ್ಲಂಗಡಿ ಇಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೆ ಹೇಗೆ?ಅದೇ ಜಾತಿಯ ಅಷ್ಟೇ ಕಲೋರಿ ಕೊಡುವ ಇದನ್ನು ಯಾವುದೇ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ ಇದ್ದವರು ಕೂಡ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದು.ಹೇರಳ potassium ಇರುವ ಕಾರಣ ಬೇಸಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಲು ಹಿತಕಾರಿ.ಎ ಅನ್ನಾಂಗ ಸಾಕಷ್ಟಿದೆ.ಇದರ ಬೀಜ ಕೂಡ ಉಪಯೋಗವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.

calories

2009-09-27T15:32:00.000+05:30

ಬಹಳ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಕಲೋರಿ ಇರುವ ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕಾದ ಹಣ್ಣು ಕರಬೂಜ.ನೂರು ಗ್ರಾಮಿಗೆ ಬರೀ ಇಪ್ಪತ್ತು ಕಲೋರಿ ಕೊಡುವ ಈ ಹಣ್ಣಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಜೀವ ಸತ್ವಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ನೀರಿನ ಅಂಶ ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಇರುವ ಕಾರಣ ಬೇಸಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅತೀ ಉತ್ತಮ.

calories

2009-09-27T15:27:00.000+05:30

ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಲಭವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಸಬಹುದಾದ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯವಾದ ಒಂದು ಹಣ್ಣು ಸೀಬೆ.ಎ ಅನ್ನಾಂಗ ಹೇರಳವಾಗಿರುವ ಇದನ್ನು ಯಾರೂ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದು.ನೂರು ಗ್ರಾಮಿಗೆ ಐವತ್ತು ಕಾಲರಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ಇರುವ ಕಾರಣ ಯಾರೂ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದು.ಮಿತಿಮೀರಿಯಲ್ಲ!ಕೆಲವು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ದಮ್ಮಿನ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಇದ್ದಾಗ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ ಬೇಕಾಗಬಹುದು.

calories

2009-09-27T15:18:00.000+05:30

ಕಾಯಿಯಿಂದ ಹಿಡಿದು ಉಪ್ಪಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಕಿಟ್ಟು ಹಲಸಿನಂತೆ ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸಬಹುದಾದ ಇನ್ನೊಂದು ಫಲ ಮಾವು.a ಅನ್ನಾಂಗ ಜಾಸ್ತಿಯಿರುವ ಇನ್ನೊಂದು ಹಣ್ಣು,ಹಲಸಿನಂತೆಯೇ!ಮಧುಮೇಹಿಗಳು ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ ಮಾಡಿ,ತಿನ್ನಬಾರದೆಂದು ಹೇಳಲಾಗದಿದ್ದರೂ ವೈದ್ಯರ ಸಲಹೆ ಅಗತ್ಯ.

calories

2009-09-27T15:11:00.001+05:30

ಬಹಳ ನಿರುಪಯುಕ್ತ ಮತ್ತು ಯಾವುದೇ ಶಾರೀರಿಕ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಇದ್ದವರು ತಿನ್ನಬಾರದು,ಇದರಿಂದ ಅಜೀರ್ಣ,ಪಿತ್ತ ಇತ್ಯಾದಿ ದೋಷ ಇದೆ ಎಂದು ದೂರಲ್ಪಡುವ ಹಲಸು ಒಂದು ಉಪಯುಕ್ತ ವಸ್ತು.ಗುಜ್ಜೆಯಿಂದ ತೊಡಗಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಕಿಟ್ಟದ್ದು ವರೆಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ದೋಷವಿಲ್ಲದ ಹಣ್ಣು,ತರಕಾರಿ.ಗುಜ್ಜೆ ಪಲ್ಯ,ಗಸಿಯಿಂದ ತೊಡಗಿ ದೋಸೆಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ಹಣ್ಣಿನ ಪಾಯಸ,ತಾಳ್ಮೆಯಿದ್ದರೆ ಹಣ್ಣನ್ನು ಜಾಮಿನಂತೆ ಮಾಡಿ,ಮುಳುಕ್ಕ,ಹಪ್ಪಳ, ಉಪ್ಪಿನಕಾಯಿ ಇನ್ನೂ ಏನೆಲ್ಲಾ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಬೇಕಾದರೆ ಅದಕ್ಕೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಜಾಗ ಸಾಲದು!

calories

2009-09-27T15:01:00.000+05:30

ದ್ರಾಕ್ಷಿ ರಾಸಾಯನಿಕ ಬಳಕೆ ಅತಿಯಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಬೆಳೆಯುವ ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು.ಆದರೂ ಪೋಷಕ ಸತ್ವಗಳ ಭಂಡಾರವೇ ಎಂದರು ತಪ್ಪಾಗಲಾರದು.ಒಂದು ಘಂಟೆ ಉಪ್ಪು ನೀರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನೆನೆಸಿ ಆಮೇಲೆ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ತೊಳೆದು ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸಬಹುದು.100 ಗ್ರಾಮಿಗೆ ಸುಮಾರು 60 ಕಲೋರಿ ಇದರಲ್ಲಿದೆ.

calories

2009-09-27T14:54:00.000+05:30

ಖರ್ಜೂರ ಒಂದು ಎಲ್ಲ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲೂ ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕಾದ ವಸ್ತು .ಇದರಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲೋರಿ ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಇರುವ ಕಾರಣ ಮಧುಮೇಹಿಗಳು ವೈದ್ಯರ ಸಲಹೆ ಪಡೆಯುವುದು ಅತೀ ಅಗತ್ಯ.

calories

2009-09-27T14:49:00.000+05:30

ಬಾಳೆ ಹಣ್ಣು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲೂ ಸುಲಭದಲ್ಲಿ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದಾದ ವಸ್ತು.ಸ್ಥಳೀಯವಾಗಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕುವ ಹಣ್ಣು.ರಾಸಾಯನಿಕ ಗೊಬ್ಬರ ಅಥವಾ ಮದ್ದಿನಉಪಯೋಗವಿಲ್ಲದ ವಸ್ತು.ಬರೇ ಮಾರಾಟಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಸುವವರು ರಾಸಾಯನಿಕ ಉಪಯೋಗ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರಾದರೂ ಸಿಪ್ಪೆ ಇರುವ ಕಾರಣ ಯಾವುದೇ ಅಡ್ಡ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳಿಲ್ಲದೆ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದು.ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಕಲೋರಿ ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಇದ್ದರೂ ಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ.ಮಧುಮೇಹಿಗಳು ವೈದ್ಯರ ಸಲಹೆ ಮೇರೆಗೆ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದು.

calories

2009-09-27T14:41:00.000+05:30

ಅವೊಕಾಡೋ ಅಥವಾ ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ ಹಣ್ಣು ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಕಷ್ಟು ಸಿಗುವ ಹಣ್ಣು.ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಿಹಿ ರುಚಿ ಬರಬೇಕಾದರೆ ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ಅಥವಾ ಜೇನು ಸೇರಿಸಬೇಕಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.ಕಾಳು ಮೆಣಸಿನ ಹುಡಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಉಪ್ಪು ಸೇರಿಸಿಯೂ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದಲ್ಲ!ಇದರಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಲೋರಿ ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಇರುವ ಕಾರಣ ಮಧುಮೇಹಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ರಕ್ತದ ಒತ್ತಡ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಯವರು ತಿನ್ನುವುದು ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದಲ್ಲ.

calories

2009-09-27T14:32:00.001+05:30

ಅಪ್ರಿಕೊಟ್ ಹಣ್ಣು ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾದರೂ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದರೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಒಳ್ಳೆ ಹಣ್ಣು.ಹೆಚ್ಹು ಕಾಲರಿ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ ಬೇಕಾದ ವಿಟಮಿನುಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿ ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದಾದ ಒಂದು ವಸ್ತು.(ಚಿತ್ರ ನೋಡಿ) ೧೦೦ ಗ್ರಾಮಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬರೀ ೫೦ ಕಾಲೋರಿ ಇರುವ ಕಾರಣ ಮಧುಮೇಹಿಗಳೂ ತಿನ್ನಬಹುದು.

noodles

2009-09-20T16:26:00.000+05:30

Noodles 500 gms Onion cut into long pieces 1 Beans, Peas, Carrot,Capsicum - each 200 gms cut thinly lengthwise 1 inch long. Soy Sauce 300 gms Ginger cut into small pieces 200 gms Garlic cut into small pieces 300gms(optional) Coriander leaves a few Pepper & salt to taste Tomato sauce Vegetable Noodles - Directions: Boil the Noodles when it is cooked well keep it a side, and let the

Approval of H1N1 vaccine

2009-09-18T20:46:00.000+05:30

Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave final approval to four vaccines developed to fight the H1N1 influenza virus. The four drugmakers granted approval are CSL Ltd, MedImmune LLC, Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Ltd, and Sanofi Pasteur Inc. It is expected that the vaccines will be available for shipment within one month.According to the FDA press release: “Based on

Calorific Value Of Indian Food

2009-09-13T18:13:00.003+05:30

ಕೆಲವು ತರಕಾರಿಗಳ ಜೀವ ಸತ್ವ Foodstuff ಕಾಲರಿ (kcal) ಪ್ರೋಟೀನ್ (g) ಶರ್ಕರ ಪಿಷ್ಟ (g) ಕೊಬ್ಬು (g) ನಾರು (g) ಕಲ್ಸಿಯಂ (mg) ಕಬ್ಬಿಣ (mg) ಉಪ್ಪಿನ ಅಂಶ ಹರಿವೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು 45 4 6.1 0.5 1 397 3 ಹರವೆ(ಇನ್ನೊಂದು ವಿಧ) 30 3.7 2.9 0.4 0.8 150 ಕಡಲೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು 97 7

Jokes

2009-09-09T20:28:00.000+05:30

TAMIL JOKES: Whats the opposite of Gopalakrishnan? Comepalakrishnan. What is the opposite of Subramnium Swamy? Subramanium Didn't See Me. How do they start a road race in Tamil Nadu? Ready...Steady... PO What do you call a really colourful Tamilian? Rangamannar Rangarajan. What is the Tamil name for the tallest building in Japan ? Nikkumo Nikkado (Will it or wont it stand?) What is the

Exercise In Diabetes When You Have Pain

2009-09-06T19:13:00.000+05:30

Before You Start: Safety FirstIf you have nerve pain, get the go-ahead to start any new form of exercise from your doctor. You don't want to make diabetic neuropathy worse - and most diabetic people are at higher risk of heart and circulation problems, so your doctor may want to check your heart, eyes, and feet. Be cautious about exercising if your blood sugar is over 250, says Trence. "For some

Weigh option

2009-09-06T18:14:00.000+05:30

'We were not rich.we had enough to sustain us.My father was a businessman in a small town which he is even now and so am I. There were no servants at home and we are four siblings.Apart from us there were about 15 servants working at our small mill and we had to feed them too. We were school going children then,I am talking about the seventies.And mom had to prepare us and send us to school in

Namaskara

2009-09-06T17:27:00.000+05:30

What is the meaning and the benefits of 'Namaskar'? Origin and the meaning of the word 'Namaskar' The word 'Namaskar' is derived from the root 'namaha', which means paying obeisance (Namaskar) or salutation. From Science of Justice - 'Namaha' is a physical action expressing that 'you are superior to me in all qualities and in every way'. Worldly Benefits - By doing Namaskar to a deity or a

Kerala recipe

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IngredientsDirections of Ridgegourd theeyal 2tspChilli powder 3tspCoriander powder to tasteCurry leaves 6numberPepper corns 2largePotato 500gramsRidge gourd(peechinga) 1cupScraped coconut 6numberSmall onions 1numberTamarind lemon size Scrape the ridges of the ridge gourd and cut into 1 inch long pieces. Cut the potatoes into 1 inch long pieces. Add al little water, turmeric and salt to the

Swine Flu

2009-09-02T20:06:00.000+05:30

The United Kingdom has received about 100,000 doses of vaccine to combat the pandemic novel influenza A(H1N1) virus and expects licensure in early October, public health officials said Aug. 27. Dr. Liam Donaldson, the chief medical officer for England and a health adviser to the British government, said at a press briefing that the delivery had come from Baxter Healthcare, one of two companies

Patience

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Pain

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Innocence

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Sorrow

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