Category: Drinks

Winter Delights: Gajar Ka Halwa and Gujarati Meethi Kadhi
The frigid winter months of December and January are bearing down upon us, and all anyone wants to do right now is to curl up cosily in their heavy blankets and eat tons of hot, rich food. The harsh weather right now makes the human body crave even more for nutrition, and it is not surprising that some of the best dishes that we know of taste the best in these freezing days. Compared to the year long summer heat in most parts of India, we have a greater appetite for food in the winters. It is in these few weeks that we look with great curiosity towards our kitchens, and wait impatiently for our mothers to emerge out of the area with some aromatic and delicious gastronomic work. Be it sarson ka saag and makke di roti, gulab jamuns, hot coffee, or ginger tea, all of these dishes and more never fail to tickle our tastebuds during the cold season. Here are two easy to cook recipes, one for gajar ka halwa, and the other for Gujarati meethi kadhi, in case you ever need a hot fix for your winter woes.

Gajar ka Halwa

Also known as gajrela, gajar ka gajrela, and carrot halwa, gajar ka halwa is a South Asian dessert pudding and a winter delicacy in north Indian states. Made by cooking grated carrots, milk, ghee (clarified butter), and nuts together, this dessert is eaten on many festive occasions in both India and Pakistan apart from being available round the year in most sweetmeat shops of the subcontinent. A completely vegetarian preparation, gajar ka halwa is a dish enjoyed by all people, and has been subject to a number of culinary innovations, some of which are a vegan version, red velvet gajar ka halwa, similarly flavoured doughnuts topped with the same, a cream cheese and halwa combination which is the desi counterpart to the carrot cheesecake.

The dish dates back to the ancient Mughal times, and the word “halwa”, meaning sweet, is itself derived from the Arabic language. Gajar translates to carrot from the Hindi language. While gajar ka halwa may seem like a particularly difficult preparation to pull off in the kitchen, it is actually not. Although the ingredients do take a considerable amount of time to cook fully, gajar ka halwa is a very easy recipe to make provided you have all the cooking materials you need ready at your disposal.

Recipe (serves three-four)

Ingredients required:
- 1 kg of grated carrots, cleaned and peeled beforehand
- 100 ml of condensed milk
- Cleaned, preferably roasted, dried fruits and nuts (cashews, almonds, raisins, pistachios)
- ½ kg of khoya
- 4 big tablespoons of desi ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 cup of castor sugar
- 4 cups of milk
- Cardamom seeds. Alternatively, you can use one-third of a teaspoon of cardamom powder.
The steps needed:
- Put the shredded carrots and milk in a heavy-bottomed pan or a wok on medium flame.
- Let the carrots soak in the milk to a considerable amount. Let the mixture turn a rich golden-orange colour.
- Add condensed milk and cardamom and stir for some time.
- When it is cooked halfway, add khoya, after putting aside some for garnishing. Also add ghee.
- Once everything is properly mixed, add sugar on a low flame. Take note of the flame and ensure that the sugar does not caramelize in the halwa.
- Add dried fruits from above, garnish with a little khoya, and serve in bowls. You can also add varakh (the silver food foil) for an aesthetic look.
Gujarati Meethi Kadhi

Kadhi is an Indian main course dish of desert origins, and was first made in Rajasthan. However, it quickly grew popular with people from other regions of India, and now has different variants according to different states, belonging to Punjab, the Sindh area of Pakistan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. While it is a dish best served hot, kadhi itself is derived from curd and yoghurt, which ironically taste best when cold.

Gujarati cuisine is known for its sweetness, and its kadhi carries the same quality. In our household, Gujarati meethi (Hindi for “sweet”) kadhi is a winter favourite, and its recipe has passed on from one generation to the next, with a few modifications by each. This dish can be had as a drink, and since we already have the salty kadhi of Uttar Pradesh, complimented with besan pakodas (fillets), Gujarati meethi kadhi is served as a hot and sweet beverage mostly in the evenings. It hardly takes much time and effort to prepare, and is the perfect heavy snack that will fill your stomach in between meals. All you need is a bowl, a saucepan, and some easily accessible cooking materials, and a time period of fifteen minutes to spare.

Recipe (serves two)

Ingredients required:
- 2 big tablespoons of besan (gram flour)
- 1½ glasses of curd
- Half a cup of water
- Turmeric
- Curry leaves
- Asafoetida
- A teaspoon of rai (mustard seeds)
- Two teaspoons of sugar
- Salt
- Whole, dried red chillies
- 2 teaspoons of oil
The steps needed:
- Add the besan and curd slowly in a big bowl, stirring slowly so that no lumps are formed.
- Put a pinch of turmeric in this mixture. Also, add salt according to taste.
- In a separate pan, put oil and let it heat on a slow flame.
- To the hot oil, add rai, a little hint of asafoetida, and some curry leaves. Be careful to not let the curry leaves blacken completely because of excessive heat.
- On a low flame, add red chillies to the pan.
- Take the besan and curd paste, and pour it in the pan.
- Stir continuously so that no lumps are formed while keeping the pan on a medium flame.
- Let the mixture boil, and then pour it in glasses.
- Top with a few curry leaves and serve hot.
December 24, 2014
Healthy Drinks for Party-Lovers !!!

I am talking sense when I put party and health together. Yes we can have healthy menu for a party without compromising the taste. Its no robot science to achieve that . Simply having healthy food prepared in a tasty way can make you feel detoxified even when you are partying full on. Grabbing a few healthy ingredients blending it with complimenting substitutes can easily make your party fun and healthy . It would be great for a change to not hit the gym immediately you had attended a party instead you can just chill out more an stop worrying about weight gain. Isn’t it a idea of generation next to have a blast with a sigh of relief. I have few secret recipes for the much hot topic of the parties” DRINKS“. Yes! No matter how hard you try to not eat food in a party you often binge on drinks (hich by the way carry a lot of calories) thinking that fluid will be no harm . Not eating fat through solid dishes is not the way out . You often avoid eating tikkas , fried balls, naans, butter chicken in a party but you never forget to grab a glass of drink with 300 kcal per glass. So back to square one your tummy feels empty but you still gain weight wondering where did I go wrong ?Specially chicks conscious about eating often attend to much more calorie stuff than those who controlled over for few dishes but at least had tummy full evening. You must be thinking what a waste ! Yes its a waste , really you need to organise a party now with few delicious party drink recipes and create a aura of comfort for diet conscious people and prove them that party can be so fun without gaining weight (New concept be prepared for critics ).

Healthy drink is not an alien concept .Its simply blending few healthy ingredients with a twisting flavour and get a tasty healthy drink ready for hitting the floor. With much applause I now present the wonder party drinks which can bring to you a great punch of flavours and obvious smile on your face.

Mint and Cucumber refresher :

Ingredients : Few sprig of mint leaves, 1 teaspoon caster sugar, Juice of Lime, Thinly slices Cucumber for dressing up the drink (You may not be very professional in slicing the cucumber ), Your favourite sparkling water (Lime , Cranberry , Strawberry but avoid a too much of it ).

Servings : 1

Method : Chop a few mint leaves and mix it with the caster sugar. Rub a little Lime around the rim of a pretty glass and dip it in the minted sugar. Leave it to dry and settle on the rim. Mix rest of the Lime juice ,cucumber, and mint- some chopped ans some whole – in a jug and chill. To serve , pour the Lime and cucumber into the prepared glass and top up to taste with chilled sparkling water and Ice cubes. A perfect blend of taste and health will sparkle up your party .

Apple and Celery Revitaliser:

Ingredients : 1 Edible apple (not very Sour) peeled, cored and diced. 100g of celery chopped , 600 ml Milk, Pinch of Sugar (Its Optional), Salt (Optional), Strips of celery to decorate.

Servings : 2

Method : Put the apple , celery , milk into a blender or food processor and mix until it combines with each other smoothly and thoroughly. Stir in a pinch of sugar and some salt, if using. Pour into chilled glasses , decorate with strips of celery and serve.

Red Pepper Reactor :

Turn your party hot with this specific drink . It will sizzle up the X factor quotient in your party.

Ingredients : 250 ml carrot juice freshly strained from a blender, 250 ml Tomato juice freshly strained from a blender, 2 large red peppers (Very commonly available in markets ) de seeded and roughly chopped, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, strips of shredded carrot , to decorate.

Servings : 2

Method : Pour the carrot juice and tomato juice into a food processor or blender and process gently until combined. Add the red peppers and lemon juice. Season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper and process until it smooth. Pour the mixture into glasses, decorate with the strips of shredded carrot and serve.

On the beat :

Ingredients :200 g cooked beetroot, chopped. 125 ml of Orange Juice freshly strained or (you may use canned juice too ) chilled, 5 tablespoon natural yoghurt, chilled. Salt , Slices of Orange to decorate.

Serving : 2

Method : Put the beetroot, orange Juice ,yoghurt and water into the food processor or blender and season to taste with salt. Process until smooth , then pour into the chilled glasses and serve , decorate with slices of orange .

Watermelon Whiz:

A watermelon is perfect ingredient for classic mock tails and cocktails . A variety of drinks and be prepared out of it . But the fun would be not to try anything fancy and simply serve a juice with loads of ice . The icy cool effect will create a aura of wonders and you will chill without doing much.

Ingredients : Wedges of watermelon, weighing about 400 g, Ice cubes, Slices of watermelon to decorate.

Servings : 2

Method : Put the Watermelon and ice cubes in a blender or food processor and blend well until smooth and then pour in the drink to a glass and decorate it with watermelon pieces.

Passionate Juice Fizz :

The name suggest it would be tough to prepare but if you actually view the recipe its the simplest of the drinks served to you ever and that might click the idea to you of throwing a surprise party at home.

Ingredients : 1 Pomegranate, 1/2 orange, 4 passion fruit (Easily available in markets ), 100 ml of sparkling water/ Plain Soda water.

Servings : 2

Method : Peel the rind from the pomegranate and peel the orange, leaving on the with pith. Scoop the flesh from the passion fruits. Process or blend the pomegranate with the orange and pulp of three passion fruits. Pour into the glasses and stir in the remaining passion fruit pulp . Top up with the sparkling soda water and serve .

December 20, 2014
My Birthday Party Recipes !!!

I will soon turn a year older an something clicked in my mind. Am I going to throw a party ??? The answer is still uncertain but one thing is for sure I will cook for me and will treat my tummy with dishes Like. It’s a nice nice idea, isn’t it ? If I play rewind record of my earlier childhood or teen-hood birthdays food was never my priority , it was always what birthday gift I got (I am confessing I was materialistic back then). Me and my friends use to party a lot and my mum use to cook best possible recipes for us and we use to just finish it in about 30 minutes. Long gone are those days and those friends are so far from my reach . Though they wish me through social media or a message or a call , few even gift me stuff through couriers but still my birthdays are not so happier the way they use to be earlier. They are now much milder in , much calm , much busy in work types these days . My

Mum still cooks for me on my birthday( Her famous kheer/Sweet rice pudding…a very popular dish among my friends ) but I am too far from her to taste that .If I look now the gifts are more sophisticated , much more expensive , much more “I like Stuff” but somewhere the birthdays with a pencil box gift wrapped or a plastic doll , or a chocolate bar with hideous decorations were more meaningful , lifelike , much more valuable for me. To have that feeling back I have decided to cook the way my Mum use to cook for me , dance on Bollywood cheap songs the way my friends use to entertain my make my parties fun , shout the way they use to scream “happy birthday” for me and Burst a balloon for myself filled with goodies inside. I again asked my self Am I eccentric ….Big deal even If I am. I will have fun the way I use to have a decade ago and cherish these memories a decade later rather than repenting on my arm chair with a ART OF LIVING BOOK on my side desk .I know my friends my parents , my best pal my sister wont be there in my little celebration this time but I am going to celebrate for me. I am going to make this birthday Rock . Will Click selfies of my own , will dress up , Will do make up. I will not repent this birthday to be on a weekday and so I am not celebrating it , No I will make it happier& funny for me. You feel terrible when you don’t try , But I wont give up I will just have a blast ….To celebrate with me try these recipes which I will cook for my birthday .

Mojito:

Yes I am talking alcohol now. BUt its a crime say that I am being drunk here its a celebration drink for my birthday and I have full right to break the rules. Drinks are party showstoppers for me and if its for my celebration I will commit this sin gladly.

Ingredients : Mint sprigs roughly cut , 1 tablespoon sugar syrup , 30 ml Vodka ,15ml Soda water, Ice cubes, Peppermint tablets finely crushed, Lemon wedges , lemon ring for decoration. For serving your choice matters .

Servings : Its crime to count the servings when you are celebrating so please repeat till you find yourself sane.

Method : Its easy and very quick to make. Firstly crush the peppermint tablets powder, mint leaves and lemon wedges together. Now Take a glass (Your choice matters not mine ) add ice cubes, sugar syrup , and freshly crushed mint peppermint and lemon wedges . Now add Vodka and soda water into the glass stir it gently with a stirrer. And Yes do decorate it with lemon ring and serve yourself .Cheers!!!

Cheese Corn Balls :

With a perfect drink we have to have the perfect starter. And to get that we have a very simple and quick recipe too. (Remember Its me who is cooking and I don’t want to get tired on my birthday so planned a quick dish celebration…being smart is justified ).

Ingredients : 2 cups corn kernels , 1/2 cup refined flour, 1 tablespoon chopped coriander, 1 cup grated processed cheese, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon red chilly powder, 1 teaspoon dry mango powder, 1 teaspoon lemon juice , 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilled, oil for deep frying.

Servings : 2 to 3

Method : Crush corn kernels roughly in a blender. Mix blender corn , refined flour, corriander, dry spices, cheese , salt, and lemon juice and bind the mixture well into a fine dough. Adding water is not required as corn kernels hold a lot of moisture into them which will be enough for binding the mixture.

Make small equal round balls out of the dough and give them smooth round shape. Deep fry the cheese corn balls and serve them as appetisers or have loads of them to fill your tummy. Remember this party is to relax and have fun , extra work not required.

Monte Carlo:

Its easy to make dessert . Indulge yourself with this at the end and have a good nite sleep later.

Ingredients : 2 scoops of vanilla ice-cream (You may use butterscotch flavour also ), few butterscotch drops, Dark chocolate syrup ,1 teaspoon
honey,1 tablespoon whipped cream, choco-chips if you are a chocolate person.

Servings : 1

Method : Take a ice-cream bowl or a fancy glassware , add two scoops of vanilla ice-cream to it , top it up with ,whipped cream , butterscotch, honey, choco-chips and at last chocolate syrup. Serve it .

So, isn’t it a great idea to celebrate your birthday and throw yourself a small party. The only way to keep yourself tempted for life is to appreciate each day and keep yourself engrossed in you to get out of all cribbing’s which we generally do all day. Make a difference and spread happiness.

December 13, 2014
Every Day Smoothies !!!

Weight Gain is a fear every girl goes through . Yes I am part of that herd who is checking out her inches and freaks out when she doesn’t fit in her two months old jeans. Yes ! I am that normal silly , messed up screwed up , average looking , part of the crowd girl who wants to make a mark of herself which makes her stand out from the rest. Are you relating with me ? I am sure you do . More than half of the population does. Why do I spare boys they too feel the same . Its true that i have cried several hours for my pimple marks , hair fall, eyebrow issues, Bad hairstyle day ( And I am talking about serious problems here …Don’t Laugh!!!) .We all go through this bizarre life and we all feel why are we the chosen one ? To have a positive thought process or to have a happy smile (not fake) its a simple theory to get it right to eat healthy , to boost your brain cells to positivity, to assure yes! I am the chosen one for the right things in life.

Now you would be thinking how come I am thinking this way when I myself agreed to have cried for several hours on pitty issues. I have a true answer to this . I was tired of crying , pretending everything is okay , pretending I will clear the deep dark sky to my desired sunshine. It doesnt happen this way . For healthy mind you need nutrients and healthy lifestyle to think and behave wealthy. I am true to you guys because nobody can make you happy if you yourself don’t try or behave the way you should. We all have blessed lives and we all are chosen ones for miseries and happiness . believe me cribbing is the nascent stage of depression . Don’t crib , pull up your sock and get a grip of your own life. Wake up early with a beautiful smile and straight away head to the kitchen. Its a paradise of surprises and innovation. Take out the green veggies , nutritious fruits and vegetables and start cooking healthy food for yourself. To start a fresh day have a smoothie. As a health freak I had to write this article. I don’t want to be boring and strict for you guys to give you tasteless drink recipes which i myself wont drink , so I have few interesting smoothie recipes which I would love to share with you guys for so that you can start your day with a healthy and fresh . Smoothies or juices are very easy to make and you don’t need any rocket science theory or a tag of five star chef to enjoy the richness and benefits of healthy drinks . When you will read the recipes you will feel the same way. So cutting short the “Gyaan or Funda” and moving to the actual data of happiness . Do try it and have a blessed and happy smile .

24 Carrot:

Yes I am talking about Carrots and not Carat’s. Definitely is a health gold recipe for you . Do try it and have a sparkling day ahead.

Ingredients : Handful of cracked ice ( To get the crackling effect just make a poly ice bag and beat it hard to get cracking ice), 2 carrots coarsely chopped, 100 g pineapple pieces , 2 cups pineapple juice , Chilled strip of cucumber to garnish . Garnishing can be of your choice.

Servings : 2

Method :

Put the ice into the food processor or blender, add the carrots , pineapple pieces , Pineapple juice , and process it until it gets to thickness of a slush. Take a glass pour the slushy smoothie into it and serve it chilled.

This drink is healthy , with balanced nutrients , and moreover tasty. We often think healthy stuff is tasteless , this recipe will prove you wrong . Live love louder.

Tropical Smoothie :

Being healthy is worth living your life. We all are having hectic schedule and we often miss out our breakfast ( The most important meal of the day …Yes I am right …and I know you miss it !!!) If we think our body is a machine ,then breakfast is its battery charger. To have a charged up day you have to start a heavy diet ( healthy too ….I am not talking about parathas ). This smoothie will solve all your troubles as its fast and easy to make. Try out !

Ingredients : 1 ripe papaya peeled , stoned and chopped .1/2 fresh pineapple , peeled and chopped . ( You can prepare this overnight to avoid early morning hassle .1 cup soya milk ( A healthy source of protein ) , 2 cups low fat yoghurt. Chopped pineapple for garnishing . If you feel lazy don’t garnish but yes please do make the smoothie.

Servings :2

Method : Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Meanwhile switch on your radio and do listen your favourite frequency. Cooking will be better and effective when you have music in your company.

Pour into glasses, Decorate or don’t decorate it . Wear your office clothes Have a sip and have a kick-start day .

So at the end of this do you feel it is blame the day , or your boss , your kaamwali bai or your spouse ( The most common one ) for not giving you a carefree life . I think you have started believing it that I was right when I said its simple to have a healthy smile by having a healthy food. So Instead of sulking and making anybodies else’s life miserable , lets take a pledge to wake up early , grabbing the beautiful smile, slowly opening the room curtains , see the morning sunshine and heading right to our kitchen and cooking the awesome recipes suggested above and if you do like it post your comments for the new ones till happy eating !

December 8, 2014
The Food Invasion-Deciphered!

India has had invasions for several centuries, and with each invasion certain cultures and traditions have been entrusted upon us. Each invasion brought its own languages, arts, religions and of course food! The foods from foreign lands have now become a part of our food palette and it is impossible to imagine biryani not being Indian. Indian foods have always been considered too spicy and unhealthy and it was the main reason for entry of foreign foods to the average Indian. These foods which were eaten as substitutes few years back have now become our staple food and are threatening to make the next generation obese and over dependant on foreign foods. Some of these foods are having high carbohydrate and fat content and making most of the urban children sluggish and overweight. Imported food items, both fresh and processed, are filling shopping bags in cities and towns as the global food trade zeroes in on India as a prime market.

The urban, health conscious and educated Indian often sees foreign food with fancy packaging convince themselves it is nutritious and are eager to spend the extra bit on these foods without proper knowledge about them. Though there are several bad influences not all western food is bad. Some of them have positive effects on health and are actually quite good for us.

The Good

There are few western foods which are undoubtedly good for health. The best example for positive influence of western diet would be the introduction of salads and different kinds of fruits like watermelons and papaya. Salads are healthy and delicious at the same time. Indian foods are mostly over cooked which remove most of the good ingredients and make them less healthy. Salads on the other hand are eaten raw, and manage to keep the proteins and vitamins intact. Salads also have a pleasing appearance and properly dressed salads can be a treat both to the eyes as well as your tummy. Salads also help in satisfying your midnight cravings and provide a healthy alternative to cookies and potato chips. The other great thing about salads is that they are not monotonous. It is not always about cucumbers and tomatoes, you can experiment with your salads and there are thousands of salad combinations which can be tried.

Unlike certain foods, which are good for westerners but don’t suit Indians climate Salads are the perfect for the scorching heat in India. Since there is no cooking involved in salads you need not worry about adding heat from your oven!

Another great foreign influence is the introduction of fruit juices and certain ice creams with fruit salads. Fruit juices and ice creams are perfect for our tropical climate and are advised by many doctors for patients and children with less appetite. Soups are a positive influence on our body and it is the perfect meal for sick people and also serves as a great appetizer.

The Bad

Everyone knows that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In most urban Indian families, cereals are the common breakfast foods given to children. Cereals are generally considered to be good for health and are served to the whole family. But in reality cereals are not exactly good. Some of them have heaps of sugar and salt which can entirely ruin your diet and might be a bad choice especially for kids. Instead of cereals the more sensible thing would be to eat oatmeal which is definitely one of the world’s healthiest breakfasts.

Chocolate, especially the dark variety is often advertised as a healthy food which is true in the sense that it gives immediate energy but they also have a negative side. Chocolate contains large amount of butter, sugar and cream, which can hamper your diet negatively. Occasional chocolate consumption is fine but over reliance might cause severe problems.

The Ugly

There are certain western foods which are actually a curse and should never have been encouraged. Mcdonalds and Pizza outlets like Domino’s entered the Indian market in mid 90’s and have effectively been the primary source of making the next Indian generation predominantly fat and unhealthy, especially the middle class urban children. These fast foods have high fat content and a very high energy density. Energy density refers to the amount of calories an item of food consists in proportion to its weight. Foods with high energy density have a detrimental effect on the human brain. The human appetite was designed for low energy density foods and foods like Pizzas, Burgers and fries are extremely unnatural and has severe effects on the human body especially children. Our bodies were never designed to cope with high energy density foods and that is the reason why fast food is contributing to a major rise in obesity. Fast foods can also clog the arteries and can result in increased blood pressure and heart attacks. Fast foods are high in saturated fats and low quality fats.

Our body requires fiber and other healthy fats. Fast foods represent a diet which is entirely unnatural and requires a serious consideration. They are as bad as smoking and drinking to health and should be restricted and curtailed before it becomes an epidemic.

All foreign foods are not bad foods. But we have enough nutrients in our own food and it is important that we understand our own bodies and eat accordingly and lead a healthy and happy life!

November 21, 2014
Different Lemonade Recipes
In the hot summer season all that comes to our mind is cooling and refreshing fresh lemonade. It is a life saver in these hot and lazy days. You just need to have a good juicer and 10 minutes and after this all that you have is Fresh homemade Lemonade in your hand. It is very easy to prepare the basic lemonade, but when you have many options around like fruits, mint leaves, vanilla beans, etc. Then what’s the harm in trying some of its variants. So firstly let’s have a look at the basic lemonade which is the most basic step and then move on to some of its variants.
- Basic Lemonade Recipe:
This is the most easy and basic recipe to prepare this fresh and healthy lemonade. It is like the first step towards success. To prepare any of the variants of lemonade everyone has to prepare this and then follow the next step. The recipe you are going to see is for about4-5 servings.

Ingredients:
- Lemon
- 1 cup of sugar (according to your taste)
- 7-8 cups of water
Preparation:
- Initially take all the lemon and squeeze them properly to obtain lemon juice.
- Now add lemon juice and sugar together in a pitcher.
- Stir this solution well so that all the sugar in it is easily dissolved.
- After the sugar is fully dissolved, add the water in it and keep it in a refrigerator so that it gets chilled.
Some tips on how it should be served:

If it is the time of summer season then use one cup less water as the lemonade itself will become diluted because of the ice. You can also put the lemonade into the plastic container, plastic jug or any other plastic bottle and allow it to be frozen. Take this container out of the refrigerator before some time so that it becomes slushy before being served.

Now there are various variations and options that you can mix up your lemonade and make it more appetizing and soothing drink.
- Raspberry Lemonade:
Ingredients:
- Fresh raspberries
- Fresh basic Lemonade
- Chambord Liqueur
- Grenadine (1 tbsp)
- One ounce vodka
Preparation:
- Initially prepare the basic lemonade with the help of the above recipe.
- Now take a few raspberries and leave the rest of them for garnishing at the end.
- The raspberries which we have saved must be immersed in the Chambord for about one hour.
- Add these raspberries to grenadine. After this they both must be added to the lemonade that we have prepared at the beginning.
- Before serving put a little bit of vodka in each glass.
- Then add the ice cubes along with the raspberry lemonade.
- You can decorate your lemonade with the help of extra raspberries to make it more lucrative.
To prepare Raspberry Vanilla lemonade, add vanilla syrup into this lemonade. Also add some amount of soda to obtain the little amount of fizz in it. This is a new variant of this lemonade.
- Vanilla Bean Plantation Lemonade:
Ingredients:
- Fresh lemons
- 1 cup of sugar (according to your taste)
- 7-8 cups of water
- Vanilla bean
Preparation:
- In this you have to prepare basic lemonade in a different way. Exclude one cup of water and sugar into it
- With this sugar and water we have to prepare the syrup.
- Now prepare vanilla infused syrup with the help of vanilla bean added to the mixture of water and sugar (make sure seeds are removed from it).
- This mixture must be boiled till the sugar gets dissolved.
- After this allow this syrup to be cool and add this to the lemon juice and water.
- Stir this solution very well and finally this is ready to be served.
Enjoy your summer with this delicious treat.
- Mint Infused Lemonade:
Ingredients:
- Fresh lemons
- 1 cup of sugar (according to your taste)
- 7-8 cups of water
- Mint leaves
Preparation:
- In this you have to prepare basic lemonade by omitting one cup of water and sugar
- With this sugar and water we have to prepare the syrup.
- Now prepare a syrup with the help of mint leaves added to the mixture of water and sugar.
- This mixture must be boiled till the sugar gets dissolved.
- After this remove the mixture from the heat and allow this syrup to be cooled.
- In a pitcher add this mixture to the lemon juice and water.
- You can garnish it with some mint leaves.
- Finally, this is ready to be served.
- Pink Lemonade:
Pink lemonade is the best choice for thirst-quenching drinks for kids and adults both.

Ingredients:
- Fresh lemonade
- Grenadine
Preparation:
- This is same as basic lemonade, but to get a pink color you have to add Grenadine (one tablespoon).
- Stir this solution very well to get a bright pink color.
- Add less grenadine for soft pink color.
Enjoy this summer with these fresh lemonade and have a superb and refreshing day..!!
September 14, 2014
Tales served in a plate!

Have a big party to host too soon? But are too bored of the clichéd party menus available (Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Indian or Mughlai)? I have just the thing for you, that will surely elevate your stature to the “PARTY KING/QUEEN” and give you and you’re fiction-fellas the best time of their lives! Yes, give way to your literary gastronomy as I bring forth a list of fictional literary food items that you’ve read about in novels or watched your favourite characters sip or bite onto them in movies and TV series!

1. Butterbeer (Harry potter series):

“Why don’t we go and have a butterbeer in the Three Broomsticks, it’s a bit cold, isn’t it?”-Hermione Granger.
Ah! The reveries of sipping through the clouded peaks of tankard-full butterbeer, on chilly December mornings ,while crouching over the wooden benches of The Three Broomsticks, or Leaky Cauldron, has enticed us since our ripe days of innocence( and they still do). So, why not relive those days, just not in reveries but in reality! Set up old shaggy benches, restrict the light source to quivering candles, and Cheers!
INGREDIENTS
• Cream soda- 2 litre
• Butter extract- 2 tbsps.
• Rum extract- 2 tbsps.
*add drops of the extracts into a 2 litre bottle, put on the cap and slowly rotate (not shake) until combined.
• For the crème topping- 17oz container of marshmallow crème
• Whipping cream- 1 cup
• Rum extract- 1 tbsp.
METHOD

• Add all the items together in a blender and combine until smooth
• Pour the butterbeer into a glass and drizzle with the cream topping and Enjoy!

2. Scooby Snacks (Scooby- dooby doo series) :

Our very own beloved stoner mates of childhood! Remember the eternally hungry Scooby and Shaggy, who were always lured to chase the villains using this snack!
INGREDIENTS
• Dry oatmeal- 1 cup
• Flour- 2 cups
• Sugar- 1 cup
• Eggs- 2
• Butter- ¼ pound or ½ cup
• Walnut extract- 1 tsp.
• Vanilla essence – 1 tbsp.
• Cocoa powder- ½ cup
• Finely ground cannabis- 1 oz.
METHOD
• Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir continuously.
• If the consistency becomes too thick or tight making it difficult to stir, then add a tablespoon of milk into it, and mix.
• Taste the batter and adjust the sweetness according to preferences.
• On a lightly greased cooking sheet, place them in scoops or bone shape cut-outs and bake for 8-12 minutes ( depending upon the size of the cookies)
• If you wish to bite on to dry and crispy cookies, bake for longer, but if chewy and soft is your thing, a shorter time span for baking them, is fine.

3. Hotpie’s Wolf Bread (Game of thrones):

Does this ring a bell? In Season 3, this becomes a parting gift for Arya by Hotpie, remember? Of course you do! So, now imagine, breaking pieces from this Wolfbread we’re about t0 make and dipping it in the Virginia Woolf’s Boeuf en Daube (in the next point) , ah, heavenly delicious, and such a intermingled literary hotchpotch! Well, let’s proceed.

INGREDIENTS ( makes 3 breads)
• Coarse meal- 2 cups
• Wheat flour- 3 cups
• Egg(beaten with a little water, for the wash) – 1
• Baking powder-1 tsp.
• Baking soda- 1 tsp.
• Butter- 6 tbsps.
• Honey- 4 tbsps.
• Pinch of salt
• Buttermilk or sour milk
METHOD
• Combine the dry ingredients and rub in butter
• Then, stir in the honey, buttermilk, and fold in a soft workable dough
• Roll it out around 1/2″ thickness, and skilfully cut out the dire wolf shape with a knife by placing the template(below) over it( template given at the bottom)
• Once satisfied, transfer it to a baking sheet lined with a parchment paper. Brush all over it with the beaten egg
• Now, for 20 minutes, let it bake at 250 degrees F, until it’s tinted in lovely golden brown colour. Enjoy!

4. Boeuf en Daube (To the Lighthouse):

Direct from Virginia Woolf’s imaginative kitchen, this recipe is a star for any party especially if the dwellers are meat lovers. Known to spell magic with her words, Woolf in ‘To the Lighthouse’, one of the best English novels of the 20th century tickles the gastronomic sensations of her readers with her vivid descriptions of this delicacy. So let’s have a look at the recipe!
INGREDIENTS
• Primed beef (can also use mutton), cubed and trimmed of fat- 5 lbs.
• Peeled shallot or onions- 8-10 pieces
• Burgundy wine- 750 ml
• Olive oil- 1-2 tbsps.
• Fresh thyme- 1 bunch
• Garlic cloves( peeled and chopped finely) – 4-6
• Bay leaves- 2-4
• Lardons (or smoked bacon pieces) – 1 lb.
• Orange peel( dried) – 6-8 pieces
• Soft brown sugar- 1 tbsp
• Cepes( a type of mushroom), soaked for 1 hour- ½ ounce
• Sea salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• Sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped finely)- 2-3
• Cognac – 2 tbsps.
• Corn flour – 1-2 tbsps.
• Tomato sauce- 2 cups
METHOD
• In a bottle of red wine, marinade the beef with herbs, shallots, and garlic overnight. Drain and keep the wine aside.
• Take a large frying pan, pour olive oil and sear and brown the beef pieces over high heat, till nutty and golden brown.
• In a cast iron Le Creuset Casserole Dish, or a crock pot, place the beef. Fry the lardons or chopped bacon pieces until crispy and golden brown. Drain and add to the beef.
• Then, brown-fry the garlic in the bacon fat and add to the beef and bacon.
• In the crock pot, add all the ingredients including the reserved wine except the corn flour.
• Cook on high flame for 4 hours and low up for 6 hours. Or, preheat oven to 175 degrees C or 325 degrees F n cook for 4-6 hours, slowly. The meat must become extremely tender.
• Once done, stir in the corn flour and cognac into the stock encased within the crock pot.
• Serve with Mashed, steamed and pureed potatoes, and green beans, or with French bread, salads and pasta! Try and make it on the day before the party, it tastes better. Best for main course!

5. Turkish Delight (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe):

Remember Edmund in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, who after inhaling the Snow Queen’s Turkish Delight had betrayed his sibling?! Yes, disgust for the character seeps into your veins at this nostalgia, but never mind he learnt his lesson, right? And, the Turkish Delight, is surely a delight!

INGREDIENTS
• Water- 1 ½ cups
• Cold water- ½ cup
• Corn-starch- ¾ cup
• Orange juice- ½ cup
• Orange zest- 3 tbsps.
• Granulated sugar – 3 cups
• Light corn syrup- 3 tbsps.
• Unflavoured gelatin-3(.25 ounces) envelopes
• Vanilla extract- 1 tbsp
• Pistachio nuts( chopped)- ¾ cup
• Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
METHOD
• Take a large saucepan, place it over medium-high heat and add water, sugar and corn syrup to it and bring to boil. Stir continuously until the temperature reaches 115 degrees C or 240 degrees F, on a candy thermometer. Set aside and keep hot
• Stir in the orange juice and zest, and sprinkle with gelatin and set aside. Take a small bowl and pour in ½ cup of cold water, dissolve the corn-starch in it and stir into a hot syrup, over medium flame, until thick.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla essence, pistachio nuts and a little more of the orange juice. Sprinkle an 8×8 inch pan indulgently with the confectioners’ sugar. Pour the Turkish Delight into the pan and let it cool (do not refrigerate) until set, for 3-4 hours approx.
• Once cool, now sprinkle on top another thick layer of the special sugar. Cut them into 1-inch squares and dredge each well in the confectioners’ sugar. Store in room temperature in an airtight container! Serve with tea, coffee or just as welcome sweets or even as end-of-the-meal desserts!
Set the mood with the right décor, music and games, and the rest, leave it to these scrumptious delights to handle! Rest assured, just dig in!!!

September 14, 2014
Just Taste the Berries
Berries are the culinary fruits of flora which means the plant or the tree which bears fruits from the flowers. Berries are basically called as aggregate fruits beause agregate fruits are formed from one flower which contains many ovaries in it. So,berries grow in bunches from one flower of the plant . These berries doesn’t contain any seeds inside them , they are just fleshy which can be eaten raw without pitting.

Blackberry

Blackberry is a soft fruit which is mainly used as ingredient in making ice creams , jam, desserts , juice and many more interesting food stuffs. Blackberry fruit is native to Europe, Central Asia, Africa , North and South America.
Benefits:
- Blackberries are rich in anti-oxidants and are very helpful in destroying cancer radicals formed inside the cell.
- They contain many phyto -chemicals which are essential for good health and it helps in reducing inflammation.
- Taking a cup of blackberries can protects immune system and lowers the risk of getting cancer as it contains vitamin C and antioxidants.
- It also reduces of the risk of getting heart diseases and promotes good digestion.
- Eating blackberries protects the skin from damage caused by UV -Rays and repairs the skin as it contains ellagic acid an antioxidant.and also inhibits the growth of skin cancer causing tumors from spreading .
- Blackberries are considered to be rich in nutrients , Vitamin C & K and essential manganese minerals.
risk factors:
- During autumns this fruit is not recommended as the tree which bears fruits is infected by many virus and it becomes the host for many pesticides.
recipes :
- The varieties prepared with Blackberry fruits are very interesting and fun to eat.
Some of them are:
- Blackberry candies
- Desserts
- blackberry ice creams and Popsicle
popiscle

blackberry ice cream
- Blackberry cakes and pastries
- Jam and jelly
- Blackberry cupcakes
steps to Prepare Blackberry Mojito:
1. Its a soft drink which can also be prepared at home very easily within less time.
2. Just grind some required amount of blackberries and add some mint leaves in a blender and keep it a side
3. To sweeten the drink add some chilled sugar syrup or essence to the mixture and stir well
4. Next squeeze a lime into a jar and if possible add white rum which is optional
5. And now add the blended blackberry and mint leaves into the jar in lime juice and shake it with a cocktail shaker or just add them all again in a blender for just 2 minutes
6. Now take a glass and pour the required amount of prepared cocktail into it and top with some soda and ice cubes and decorate with a lime peace and blackberry and a mint leaf
7. And here it goes your Blackberry Mojito is ready to drink
Raspberries
- Raspberries are the fruits which are grown in the low temperature areas especially near polar regions. Raspberries are mostly red in color and pink also. There are many species of Raspberries ,even Dark purple colored raspberries , yellow or golden color,Blue color and Black Raspberries.
red and black raspberries

Black raspberry

Golden or Yellow Raspberries

Purple Raspberry
- Raspberries are rich in minerals, vitamin C,Vitamin K, manganese and just 4% of sugar and no starch.
- Raspberry leaves are used in making herbal tea either dried leaves or fresh. Leaves are also used in preparing herbal medicines.
  blue raspberry
- Eating raspberry can keep you away from cancer like diseases
- It has good amounts of antioxidants and phyto nutrients which is essential for human beings..fully ripened raspberries contain more amounts of antioxidants than the normal one.
- It helps in increasing metabolism of the cells and clearing unnecessary fats and helps in reducing weight.So, i must say that raspberries are the excellent weight loosing fruits.
raspberry gummi ring candies

raspberry cany

raspberry sour chewing candies

raspberry icecream

raspberry cake

blackraspberry cup cake

Steps to prepare raspberry smoothie:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of fresh raspberries
- 1 cup broken Almonds
- 1 apple
- 1 banana
- 1 cup of Non-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 cup Sugar
- Honey
Preparation:
1. First make a paste of almonds and keep a side
2. Now add raspberries ,peaces of apple, banana into the blender
3. Now add the almonds mixture into the raspberries mixture with and sugar
4. Now at last add milk and honey and blend it for 2 minutes
5. Freeze this for about 1 hour and then serve it by pouring it into the glass by garnishing with raspberries.
Strawberry

strawberry hanging garden

strawberry smoothie

strawberry ice cream
- Strawberries are cultivated throughout the worldwide.
- Strawberries can also be cultivated in gardens at home.
- Its greatly consumed as fresh fruit or in varieties like ice creams, milkshakes, jams, pies,breads,cakes, and chocolates.
- It has same health benefits as other berries have like like reduced risk of diseases like cancer , cardiovascular , and anti -inflammatory diseases .
Blueberry
- Blueberry is another variety of fruit like blackberries and raspberries . Its native to north America . It has many health benefits .
- It is very useful in regulating blood pressure and maintaining sugar levels in blood.
- It helps in reducing depression and improves brain memory
- It contains many anthocyanins, and other pigments and phyto chemicals which helps in reducing the risks of diseases like cancer and inflammation
- Similar to other berries its also used as flavor to make varieties of ice-creams, jams, jelly,cakes,desserts, juices, smoothies etc..
blueberry yogurt ice cream

blue berry smoothie

Lingonberry or Cow berry
- Lingonberry or cow berry is cultivated mostly on ht elands of North America
- This berries are very useful in making many food products like Jam and as ingredient in some cakes, fruit juices, ice creams and breads.
- This fruit is rich in nutrients , vitamin C , vitamin A, Vitamin B,calcium, Magnesium, calcium .
- Eating cranberries can keep you away from diseases like breast cancer, diabetes mellitus,and rheumatism.
- Either the syrup or jelly of this fruit is used as traditional medicine to cure fever,disorders of gastrointestinal tract,kidneys and urinary tract.
Cranberry
- Cranberries are very similar to Lingonberry but they are little sour and bitter than lingonberries . It also has many health benefits as similar to Lingonberry .
- It is especially helpful in maintaining good immune system, cadiovascualr system and also anti-cancer agents.
- Its especially good for women health.
- Dried cranberries , cranberry ice creams and jams are the mostly consumed varieties of cranberry fruit.
cranberry juice

cranberry ice cream

Dried Cranberries
August 4, 2014
Scrumptious fruits you must eat and their benefits
Fruits are the ultimate natural source of vitamins, minerals, proteins along with some anti-oxidants and other substances which are very beneficial and essential for health to humans as a healthy diet. Humans and many animals are mostly dependent on fruits. Consumption of fruits in high amounts keeps us away from diseases like cancer,heart diseases,skin diseases etc… There are many kinds of fruits which grow in different atmospheric conditions at different regions.

Carambola:

Carambola fruit / star fruit
- Carambola is a fruit it is also called as star fruit or Carambola Apple.
- Its name differs from region to region.
- This fruit is native to the places like Indonesia, Bangladesh,India and Sri Lanka.
- The taste of the fruit is likely the mix of apple, pear,grapes and citrus family.
- It tastes differently in different stages of ripening.
Health benefits:
- Carambola contains Potassium, Vitamin C,sodium and acid.
- Its rich in anti-oxidants and contains low sugar
- It also contains Nitric oxide(NO) which varies at the ripening states
Risk Factors:
- This fruit is not recommended for those who are suffering with kidney failure, kidney stones and those who are suffering with kidney dialysis.
- The patients with kidney problems when consumed this fruit can cause hiccups , nausea, vomiting, and mental confusion.
Uses:
- This fruit when it is sour can be used for cleaning rusty materials or removing rusty stains from the clothes.
Recipes prepared using star fruits:

Carambola sour juice

Carambola smoothie

Carambola juice

Tambis
- Tambis is a fruit which is from the family of apple known famously as Rose apple .
- Its scientific name is Syzgium samarangense.
- It is also called as bell fruit, water apple, Jamaican apple etc…, and it is called with different names in different regions.
- This fruit is mainly found in the islands of Indian ocean, Andaman and Nicobar Islands .
- In India it is found in Andhra Pradesh in the dry land areas of Rajanagaram mandal ,here in Telugu it is called as Kammari Kayalu. In malyalam it is called as Chambaka.
Health benefits:
- Rose apples are very beneficial to Diabetic patients and also lowers blood pressure.
- It is considered to be good for brain, liver and blood.
- It is used as medicine in curing fever and asthma.
- Its seeds can be used to treat diarrhea
Risk factors:
- Excessive consumption of this fruit can result in certain health problems
- Excessive eating can cause itching in the throat and leads to coughing.
- Eating 3-4 apples per day can serve good excessive is not beneficial.
Litchi:
- Litchi fruits are mainly cultivated in China and India. It is also cultivated in many other countries like Bangladesh, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Japan and several other places around the world. It tastes sweet and has perfume like smell in it .
Health Benefits:
- Litchi helps in maintaining good health and fat free body as it contains no saturated fats or cholesterol.
- It contains good amounts of anti-oxidants,vitamins and dietary fibers.
- Eating Litchi can help to improve flow of blood in organs, in reducing weight and protects skin from UV rays.
- Its also source for Vitamin C, Vitamin B- complex,thiamine, niacin, and also minerals like copper and potassium.
- Litchi is grown in many areas to prevent and treat malnutrition.
Risk factors:
- Eating litchi’s is not recommended for children especially during the months of May and June , as the litchi’s are attacked by deadly virus called Encephalitis.
Recipes made out of Litchi fruits:

Litchy smoothie

Litchy juice

litchy jelly ice-cream

Palm fruit:

Ice apple or nungu
- Palm fruit which is also called Palmyra fruit or Ice -Apple, known as Tari in Hindi, Nungu in Tamil and Thati munjalu in Telugu.
- This fruit is sweet in taste and looks transparent jelly like thing. Its also fermented to make Toddy called kallu .
- Palm trees which are grown bulky especially in India , Indonesia,Malaysia, Nepal,Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Africa.
- Its scientific name is Barassus Flabellifer.
- In the states like Tamil Nadu , Andhra Pradesh and some places the seeds are allowed to germinate and forms stems like structure,which are called as Palm sprouts called as Gagulu or Panai Kezhingu is eaten raw or either boiled or roasted.
- And if the fruit is fully ripened then the outer yellow layer is eaten and used in preparing varieties of recipes.
Health Benefits:
- Palm fruits are very healthy and it has been all around from many years.
- Palm fruits contain jelly like substance which is called Ice apple can be eaten or drink which is made out of it is taken as a cool drink during summer seasons.
- It gives instant energy as it contains Vitamin C and Vitamin B – complex
- The fruit pulp is used to cure many skin inflammatory conditions
- The sap which is collected from the tree is used as tonic and laxative to cure liver diseases and ulcers.
- When this sap is fermented it becomes a crazy drink called kallu(alcohol)
- The sap is also used to cure anemia, improves digestion and good for appetite.
Recipes made with Palm fruit:

steps to prepare Rose Milk Ice Apple:
- Boil thick milk in a vessel and cool it in a refrigerator for 1-2 hours
- Peel the Ice Apple (nungu) and cut into peaces
- after 2 hours mix rose syrup to the milk and add sugar and blend it for 2 minutes
- and then finally add nungu and serve it chilled
nongu paal

Sweet Tamarind / Camachile
- Camachile is a fruit which is similar to tamarind but its pulp tastes sweet and looks twisted and red in color.
- These trees are grown on streets in India and its also found grown in South America, Mexico, Philippines, Bengal , Caribbean, Florida and other places.
- This fruits are also called as Monkey pod. Its called as Seema Chintakaya in Telugu , Kodukka Puli in Tamil and Jungle Jalebi or Ganga Imli in Hindi.
Benefits :
- This fruit is used in preparing many meat dishes
- Its seeds are edible and useful in extracting oil out of them which contains only 10% seeds and good for reducing weight.
- Its also helpful in strengthening the gums of tooth ans preparing medicines
- The bark extract helps in curing diarrhea, tuberculosis and dysentery
August 4, 2014
Food Addiction-A real problem
As a kid, most of us were asked to eat a lot. Growing up in an Indian family, if the child skipped a meal it was a sin and the mom would never forgive herself for letting her child skip a meal. We were forced to eat and sometimes just because some of us didn’t like normal food our parents introduced us to the world of junk foods! Pizzas, Burgers the chief culprits, and not to forget our first junk food the potato chips which we kept munching while watching our cartoons! Junk foods have now become a part of us. Most of the kids these days are addicted to junk foods and there are a lot of older people who have a craving for these monsters too!

Even though junk foods have been identified as a problem for a long time, until recently no one realized the actual enormity of this problem. Junk foods like drugs have become an addiction for today’s younger generation. Eating junk foods has now become fashionable and the problem of food addiction is huge and very real. Despite their best intentions, people repeatedly find themselves eating large amounts of unhealthy foods, despite knowing that it is causing them harm.

What is Food Addiction?

Food addiction is the extreme urge to eat junk and unhealthy foods, so much so that it affects your behavior and routine causing stress and tension. Food addiction is, quite simply, being addicted to junk food in the same way as drug addicts are addicted to drugs. It involves the same areas in the brain, the same neurotransmitters and many of the symptoms are identical. Food addiction is a relatively new term and there are no solid statistics available on how common it is.

Food addiction occurs because of the effect certain junk foods have on the human brain. They have the tendency to directly affect the neural system involving neurotransmitters and can clog brain functioning like how drugs do. Food addiction like other addictions cannot be diagnosed completely by medicines and they don’t necessarily have biological symptoms. They can be identified by certain behavioral symptoms.

How do we know someone is a Food addict?

There are certain behavioral symptoms which point towards food addiction. People who are addicted to junk foods tend to become restless when they haven’t had their daily share of junk food. Few of the common symptoms are:
- People who have become addicts to certain kinds of foods have a craving for the food, and as soon as they eat it they get a feeling of guilt and sadness. They try to stop themselves from eating it but are not sure how to control the urge.
- Food addicts get a sudden craving for a particular kind of food, and this doesn’t have any particular time or pattern. Despite being full they crave for their favorite food and after eating it they realize they should never have eaten it
- Another common trait is that Food addicts generally convince themselves that the particular food is good for health or sometimes they just convince themselves by saying it doesn’t matter what they eat things will remain the same.
- They know they shouldn’t have eaten that food in the first place, and try to hide this from everyone to save themselves the embarrassment of not being able to follow a thing as simple as controlling what they eat.
A real problem

Food addiction might not sound as bad as drug addiction or alcoholism but it is every bit dangerous as them. The symptoms and behavioral changes are the same according to some doctors. The social consequences are not as severe as drug addiction but the effects are equally bad to the addict. Food addiction might result in severe stress, obesity, increased blood and sugar levels and a high level of irritation. Food addiction can make the addict lose his self-esteem and become highly unhappy with his body and make one’s life miserable. It can lead to severe distress to the addict and affect his personality completely, sometimes making them prone to suicides and mental problems.

Ways to overcome Food addiction

Like any other addiction the first step in overcoming food addiction is self-acceptance. The addict must realize the harm it is causing to his body and must be in a state of mind to overcome this. The easiest solution is to avoid junk foods completely but in extreme cases it is not possible. Just like how a chain smoker can never become a casual smoker there is no question of a food addict eating junk foods occasionally. If the addict wants to get over it he should get over and done with it completely.

The best way to overcome food addiction is to find an alternate food, which is natural and healthy and at the same times satisfies your craving for junk food. Identify the fast food places which provide healthy food in your locality, this is important in case you are hungry and not in a mood to cook.

Mostly, it is not the lack of will, but the lack of proper planning which prevents people from getting over their addiction. It is important to plan your diet and healthily in order to overcome food addiction. It is high time people started realizing the importance of this, and overcome food addiction because the threat is enormous and requires significant effort.
August 1, 2014