Amazing Insights On The Chinese Food Diet, Lose Weight With The New Orient Diet Express
August 14, 2008
Madonna snacks on Chinese food to keep up her energy levels during the day. Her favorite among them is steamed Chinese greens or Bok Choy dipped in soy sauce. Other international celebrities who have joined the bandwagon of the Chinese food diet are Victoria Beckham and Uma Thurman.
If Chinese food is cooked and selected correctly then it can lead to weight loss in a healthy. It shouldn’t be prepared with rich, oily sauces and garnished with gravy, thickened in corn starch. Prepare it, the authentic way without the Indian touch. I am sure you know what I mean.
Let’s start with the rice since it is the staple food of China. Rice is low in fat and high in nutrients and fiber. Read our post on Rice Lovers Delight which explains the different varieties of rice and their nutritive values.
Vegetables should be part of the main course and not on the side. A combination of vegetables adds variety and color to the food and also provides a rich source of vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.
The Chinese soup popular worldwide is an ideal way to feel full before gorging on the main course. A simple, clear soup or even vegetable soup is very appetizing and provides nourishment. It gives a soothing feeling and sets the mood right for the entire meal.
Chinese cooking balances yin (wet and moist) and yang (dry and crisp) ingredients. Yin foods are said to cool the body while yang foods heat it up. Most carbohydrates are said to be yin and proteins are considered as yang. This combination helps to keep the blood sugar levels stable.
Spices used in Chinese cooking have medicinal values like the chillies which boost digestion, ginger enables better circulation and garlic contains antiviral properties which fight against cold and flu viruses. Green tea is the chosen beverage of China. It contains antioxidants that fight off cancer and heart diseases. Get an in-depth understanding of different types of teas and their healing properties in our previous post – The Cup Of Life.
A good combination of healthy eating and exercise goes a long way to pave a steadfast route to longevity. Include walking, tai chi or yoga to burn out excess calories. Enjoy your food enabling all your senses, stop counting the calories and relish the goodness in it. Be positive and that settles it all.
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The Safe Way To Enjoy Adventure Sports
August 11, 2008
Enjoying life to the fullest is an exciting thought. It can become a reality if you know how to make it happen. Many people tired of their mundane life seek out new things. This can be a good thing and bad. If that activity is for the benefit to the body and soul then it is commendable but if it is an addiction to vices then it is best that you stay away.
Many first timers attempt to try their hand in rock climbing, rappelling, rafting, kayaking, scuba diving, paragliding, and sky diving influenced by travel magazines, TV documentaries and enthusiastic friends. To be a part of any adventure sports, the body should be trained. One doesn’t have to be an athlete but they should have some level of fitness.
Daily exercises like walking, jogging, weight training or even playing tennis, basketball, racket ball helps to keep the heart healthy. The muscles are flexible and the joints and tendons can perform to the optimum. Those who exercise regularly have more stamina and muscle endurance to perform adventure sport activities as compared to those who have never exercised.
Tips On How Enjoy Adventure Sports For Beginners:
1) Plan your adventure sports holiday few months in advance so that you can train your body. Start with the basics of daily stretching, walking, jogging and end it again with stretching.
2) Weight train to develop strength. If you are planning on rock climbing, then make sure you have sufficient upper body strength. Push-ups, chin-ups, shoulder press, bench press are some of the essential exercises that should include in your routine.
3) If you are going for water sports like kayaking, rafting and scuba diving then practice swimming in deep waters. Learn to hold your breath under water and keep practicing.
4) Make sure the agency who is handling the adventure sports are licensed. Read about their safety guidelines and emergency medical services.
5) Find out the adventure sports company’s past records and performances. Are there any reports of accidental deaths?
6) When at the location, if you find their safety gear is not up to the standards then know before hand their refund options.
Enjoying adventure sports is a thrill which cannot be explained in words. It is a rush which the body and mind feels at a different level. Make sure that your next adventure activity is a memorable one and not scarred with mishaps.
©Nayna, 2007-2008. All Rights Reserved.
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Is Taj Mahal A Tomb Or Hindu Temple? Controversies And Unanswered Questions
August 8, 2008
Millions of Indians voted to include Taj Mahal as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. They rejoiced in ecstasy when their wish was fulfilled. But did all of them know the secrets behind locked doors? Few were aware of it; some read about it while other slaved for years to prove their point.
“Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple.”
This truth when it became headline news across all television channels on 24th July 2008, many Indians woke up and were forced to pay attention.
Shri P.N. Oak has presented his own conclusions in his books, most notably Taj Mahal-The True Story (ISBN: 0-9611614-4-2) where he has provided an overview of his research and lists his 109 proofs of how the Taj Mahal was a pre-existing Hindu temple palace, not built by Shah Jahan but originally at least 500 years earlier in 1155 AD by Raja Paramardi Dev as a Vedic temple. His proofs are an eye-opener because he has really not left a brick unturned and explained in simple yet concrete proofs of his findings.
Besides P.N Oak, P. S. Bhat and A. L. Athavale have also thoroughly researched on the Taj Mahal controversy in “The Question Of Taj Mahal” (Itihas Patrika, vol 5, pp. 98-111, 1985). They all have provided detailed photographs to prove every statement. Links to their articles and detailed photographs have been compiled by Stephen Knapp on his website. Click here
Some questions still remain unanswered:
1) If these researchers and scholars have put forth their discoveries, then how come no one has come forward and proved them wrong? It only confirms that they did find the truth.
2) If this is the truth, then why are the experts not allowed to unseal the locked doors and find the real story?
3) History has shown that Kings have conquered territories and riches have been plundered from treasuries of kingdoms and temples. So if such was the case, then why not accept that and move on to see what else can be unearthed from the hidden past?
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If the readers can answer some of these questions or add some more light to this, it would help everyone to search for this silent truth. After all whether it is called Taj Mahal or Tejo Mahalaya, it is still a part of our national treasure and a distinguishing symbol of India.
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