Author: Akanksha Kumari

Healthy Indian Snacks

It is so easy to pick junk – laden fried foods and sugar when hunger pangs and cravings take over. Here are some of healthy Indian snacks that are full of nutrients.

1. Makhana

Makhana is low-calorie option that is full of nutrients like protein, potassium, fiber, iron and zinc.

2. Oats

Oats is a whole grain food, which is again full of nutrients.

3. Gur Chana

Many Indians used to eat gur chana, it is full of nutrients like protein, iron, calcium etc. It helps in increasing Red Blood Cells.

4. Til Ladoos

Til ladoos is made up of sesame seeds and jaggery. This healthy Indian snacks can cure cancer, prevents degenerative diseases and treats anemia issue.

5. Bhel Puri

Bhel puri is made up of puffed rice, peanuts, vegetables sprinkled with mixed spices and herbs. It is tasty snacks loaded with nutrients.

Face Packs

Face pack is easiest way to take care of your skin. Our skin faces a lot of damage due to inadequate care, pollution, climate change and health issues. There are variety face packs depending on need and skin type.

Here are some reason why to use face packs :-

  1. Deep Clean :- Using a face pack on daily basis can keep your skin healthy by getting rid of oil and dirt.
  2. Unclog pores :- The ingredients of face packs are such that they pull out all impurities on the surface of the skin or they penetrate deep inside the pores pushing out dirt to the surface along with dead skin cells.
  3. Hydrates the skin :- To maintain a radiant looking youthful skin you need to drink a lot of water. Apply face packs that will add moisture to skin such as cucumber, potato, banana etc.
  4. Reduces acne and dark spots :- Face packs helps in maintaining skin tones, prevents the formation of age spots reduces pigmentation and sun damage.

Foods that increase estrogen level

Estrogen is an important naturally occurring hormone. It’s a key to woman reproductive development. Estrogen may support bone health, mood regulation and lowers cancer risk.

1. Flax seeds :-

Flax seeds also known as linseed. It contains high amount of phytoestrogens. The primary phytoestrogen in flax seeds are called lignans which are beneficial in estrogen metabolism.

2. Soyabean :-

Soyabeans are one of the best sources of phytoestrogen and therefore one of the most effective estrogen boosting foods.

3. Fennel :-

Fennel is a herb which is used in variety of dishes. It also contains high levels of phytoestrogen making it ideal for boosting estrogen.

4. Grains :-

People who eat cereals have higher rates of estrogen. It has been found that many of the grains typically used in cereals have higher rates of phytoestrogens.

Why everyone should learn photography

Nowadays everyone have their smartphones so why not start photography . You can start photography from any level, at any age with any camera.

Here are some reasons why you should start photography:-

  1. Learning new skill is good for your brain :- Learning a new sill helps the brain to improves memory, and the more difficult the sill, the more improvement you get. Photography has so many elements, the camera technology and creativity, there is a lot to learn.
  2. Health and Fitness :- Walking out of the house to do photography is an advantage over health issue.

3. Creativity :- Photography is a very acceptable form of creativity that allows endless flexibility in your own personal style.

4. It will bring joy :- Photography can bring so much joy . All sorts of things become interesting when you are really interested.

Cyber Crimes

When crime is committed on internet, it is known as cyber crime. There are various types of cyber crime some of them are listed below :-

  1. Hacking :- Gaining data about someone’s private and sensitive information by doing access to their computer system illegally is known as hacking.
  2. Theft :- Theft occurs when a person downloads music, movie, games and software by violating copyright.
  3. Cyber Stalking :- When someone’s receive unwanted abusive online messages and emails is known as cyber stalking.
  4. Malicious Software :- These are internet-based software or programs known as pirated software that are used to disrupts proper functioning of the network.
  5. Defamation :- It is a cyber crime with the intent of lowering the dignity of someone by hacking into their email account and sending mails using vulgar language to unknown person’s account.

Long anime worth to watch

Indeed animes are so popular . Animes have range of genre like romance, action, sad etc. Animes are full of creativity. It is a world full of fantasy where impossible does happen. Here are some long animes worth to watch.

1. Naruto

Naruto is written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It is the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a ninja who’s drean is to be Hokage, the leader of village. A demon ninetails fox within Naruto’s body . Everyone in village hates him and don’t acknowledge him. He suffers lots of hate. Here’s begin his struggle to become greatest ninja. Naruto is of 720 episodes.

2. Bleach

This is written by Tite Kubo and produced by studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe. The series tells about the story of Ichigo Kurosaki who obtains the power of a soul reaper. Bleach is of 366 episodes.

3. One Piece

It is written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. Series focus on Monkey D.Luffy a young man who inspired by powerful pirate “Red Haired”. One Piece contains 981 episodes.

E-Waste

E-waste or electronic waste are those electronic product that are unwanted, not working and nearly at end of their life. E-waste includes almost any household or business item containing with either power or battery supply.

E-waste is a global concern. Many new better technology are coming these days. When new appliances hit the market, old appliances were discarded this generates E-waste.

E-waste contains toxic materials:-

Most appliances contains some form of toxic materials including beryllium, cadmium,mercury and lead which badly affect our soil, water , air and wildlife.

When E-waste buried at landfills, it can dissolve in microscopic traces. These traces of toxic materials pool into ground below landfill known as leaching.

Solution to E-waste

All electronic waste contains some form of recyclable material. It includes plastics, glass and metals.

  1. Reduce the generation of e-waste through smart maintenance.
  2. Reuse the electronic equipment by donating or selling it to someone who still manage too use it.
  3. Recycle those product that can’t be repaired.

Indian Spices

Spices plays a vital role in every Indian kitchen since a long time. The spices is used to increase the palatability and as a flavoring, coloring and preservative agents. Indians spices are immunity boosters as well as anti-proliferative, anti-hypercholesterolemia, anti-diabetics and anti-inflammatory.

Here are some Indian spices, which you should start adding to your meals :-

  1. Black pepper :- Adding pinch of black pepper promotes weight loss, helps relieve cough and cold, improves digestion, boost metabolism and treats many skin problems.

2.Cloves :- Cloves are antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic. Cloves are antioxidants, rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Clove oil is used as a pain reliever in toothache and stomach pain.

3.Fenugreek :- Fenugreek improves digestion promotes milk flow in mothers, helps those who are suffering from eating disorder and also reduces inflammation.

4.Turmeric :- Turmeric is full of antioxidants, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It prevents cancer and has healing properties.

5. Mustard :- Mustard protect kidneys. Mustard is a rich sources of MUFA, it lowers bad cholesterol in the body and helps in circulation.

How to be a good person?

Being good person means more than just doing things for others. You have to accept your true self and have to discover what does goodness means to you. You have to be honest from your heart. Everyone have their own unique talents. Focus on sharing goodness that lies within you.

Be a good person for your own sake. Don’t try to become good just to impress others. Your dedication to a particular creed, ideology or set of guidelines doesn’t make you better than anyone else. Do what you believe makes you a good person on your own terms. Be a good listener this will help you to be a good speaker. Forgive people for their mistake this will helps you to let go of negativity and encourages you to move on. Most important be honest with yourself and to others. Being honest doesn’t mean being rude or cruel. Respect everyone, be fair to all and be kind.

What causes dandruff?

Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. Dandruff is caused due to a fungus name Malassezia Globosa that feeds on oils on the scalp. The natural oils on scalp called sebum are key requirement to fuel the dandruff causing microbe. Malassezia feeds on these oils, breaking down it into oelic acid. The body reacts to presence of oelic acid by increasing the speed at which your skin cells renew. People with dandruff have too much sebum on their scalp. This enhances an overgrowth of malassezia, which can also cause atopic dermatitis and lesions.

Tips to reduce dandruff

  1. Apply apple cider vinegar.
  2. Apply mehndi.
  3. Use fenugreek seed.
  4. Use neem juice and neem oil.
  5. Keep yourself hydrated.
  6. Proper diet plan.

Advantage of correct posture

Correct posture plays a vital role in everyone’s life. It enhances the personality of an individual. A person’s working efficiency and ability depends upon good posture. Here are some advantages of having correct level :-

  1. Physical appearance :- It is natural phenomenon that every individual wants good physical appearance. For creating good impression on other people, good appearance is prerequisite. Physical appearance depends upon the posture of the individual.
  2. Prevents disorder and diseases :- Poor body posture badly affects functioning of system. Correct posture prevents low back-pain, neck strain, constipation, irritation etc. It means that we are not easily affected by various disorder and diseases if we have good posture.
  3. Change in mental attitude :- Good posture affects in outlook, happiness, self-confidence, determination of an individual. Correct posture always boost up self- confidence and self-esteem.
  4. Improves concentration power :- Good posture helps in breathing properly. When an individual breathes properly their concentration power as well as thinking ability improved.

What defines Maturity?

Definition of maturity defers from person to person some thought someone who has physically reached adulthood or become old are mature, some says it is ability to listen and expressing your thoughts in best possible way but maturity is moreover than these statements.

Maturity is the ability to respond to problem, environmental issues, being aware of right time, quick and sound decision making. Maturity is define as how persons controls their emotions and know how to react to challenges. Maturity emphasizes a clear comprehension of life’s purpose, directedness.

Maturity doesn’t comes with age nor with puberty. Maturity comes when you realizes your financial problems, health issue, care about studies etc. It comes when you realizes that only you can fix your life problems and make life more valuable. When you know that you’ve responsibility and work hard to carry on.

Simply maturity means finding your true self.

Why you should start painting?

Indeed painting is very enjoyable activity. It is full of fun and relaxing to do. So here are some reasons why you should start paintings.

  1. It improves creativity :- Paintings plays important role in development of brain that’s why in school children have painting or drawing.
  2. Improves problem solving skill :- Painting can also help in development of critical thinking and problem solving. Through paintings individual realize that there might be more ways to solve a single problem.
  3. Improves communication skill :- Painting enables us to communicate in a different personal languages. Painting opens a range of thought and also enables individual to speak about it.
  4. Releases hidden emotions :- paintings may led to disappearance of physical as well as mental pain as you get more deeply involved in paintings.
  5. Develops positive emotions :- Creating paintings helps to lessen the negative thoughts. Paintings creates a positive emotions in creator’s mind and also boost the confidence.

Food Myths

What to eat, when to eat and how often to eat are such questions which usually confuse most of the individuals. Now, we have scientific knowledge and on the basis of that knowledge we should not believe in food myths. Some of food myths are below :-

  1. Potatoes make you fat :- Many people used to think that carbohydrate rich food such as rice, potatoes etc. increase body weight. For reducing weight people used to eliminate carbohydrate rich foods from diet. We know that carbohydrates are the body’s preferred energy source. There is no problem in taking potatoes in moderate amount.
  2. Carrots are high in sugar , so avoid them :- Carrots contains more than 85% of water and one pound of cooked carrots has approx three teaspoons of sugar. Besides carrots are rich in phytochemicals such as beta carotene and fiber, eating carrots helps lower blood sugar.
  3. Nuts are junk food :- Nuts are full of polyunsaturated fatty acid and minerals like calcium and potassium.
  4. Exercise makes you eat more :- Exercise burns calories which may increase appetite. Research studies shows that individual who do exercise, consume more calories than those who don’t exercise.

Why do we get acne?

Acne is a condition of skin when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne can be blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or cysts. Teens are most affected by acne because of hormonal changes that comes with puberty. The hair follicles or pores in skin contains Sebaceous glands (oil glands). These glands generate Sebum, an oil that lubricates your hair and skin. Sebaceous glands make the right amount of sebum. As the body begin to mature and develop though hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to make more sebum. Pores becomes clogged if there is much sebum. Then bacteria get trapped inside pores and multiply in number causing swelling and redness to skin.

Symptoms

  1. whiteheads ( closed plugged pores)
  2. Blackheads ( open plugged pores)
  3. Small red , tender pumps (papuls)

Tips to prevent pimples

  1. Properly wash from face.
  2. Stay hydrated.
  3. Use tea tree oil.
  4. use antibiotics.
  5. Good diet.