Grapes-Tips

Tips for Selection and Storage:

Selection: Selection of a good quality product is pivotal if you are looking at reaping maximum benefits from it. As far as grapes are concerned, always choose those fruits that are plump, unblemished, evenly coloured and firmly attached to the stem. The best way to ensure that you are buying fresh grapes is to hold the bunch by its stem and shake them. If the grapes fall from the stem, it means that they have been stored for a long time and if they remain firmly attached, they are fresh. Bunches are held together if the stem is green. Green or white grapes are the sweetest if they have a yellowish colour with a tinge of amber while red grapes should be deeply coloured with no green areas. Sometimes grapes have a white coating on their surface. This coating, known as bloom, is a harmless natural substance that provides protection against the loss of moisture, fungus and decay. Avoid grapes with a soft or wrinkled skin or stems that are brown or brittle. This might be signs of freezing or drying. Grapes with bleached areas around the stem or leaking berries should also be avoided as they indicate poor quality or decay. It is a healthier choice to buy organic grapes as the ones grown conventionally are laden with harmful pesticides.

Storage: Apart from selection, proper storage of the grapes is also a pre requisite for keeping the fruits fresh and avoiding any injury or decay. Unwashed grapes should be kept in a plastic bag or airtight container and stored in the coolest part of the refrigerator. Grapes can be stored up to a week but their quality diminishes with time. Wash them well before serving.

Tips for Usage:

Eating:

Grapes like a few other fruits can be consumed either when fresh or frozen. Grapes should be removed from the refrigerator 30 minutes before eating to bring them to an ideal temperature of about 60F. Here are a few tips to serve fresh grapes:

Serving chilled grapes on a platter with a few varieties of cheese is an easy alternative for a fancy dessert.
Place some red grapes in a scooped half of a green honeydew melon and top it with yoghurt. Pairing this with toasted muffins makes for a nutritious breakfast. In addition to snacks, grapes can also form part of your meals. Try adding chilled grapes to pastas, chicken, sweet potato, fish, salads or pies. It can be served alongside a crusty bread or rolls.
Grapes along with cheese, sliced sweet onions and fresh thyme can be used as a topping on rolled puff pastry, and baked.
You can drop a few frozen grapes in champagne and other bubbly drinks. Grapes can suitably form part of ice-creams sodas, cocktails and sorbets.

Health Benefit of Grapes

Health Benefits

Although most variety of grapes are very sweet, its glycemic index is still at a very safe level of 50. In fact, grape juice is an excellent stimulator of your body metabolism in helping to burn excess food and waste. It supplies heat and energy to the body in a short space of time after drinking.

Here are the many more health benefits of grapes or its juice:

Anti-coagulant:  The juice from this tiny fruit can help prevent blood clotting and in the process, help improve blood circulation which would generally improve on overall health.

Anti-inflammation:  The anti-inflammatory agents in grapes greatly help reduce the risks of inflammatory problems like rheumatism, gout and asthma.

Atherosclerosis:  Resveratrol in grapes is a good scrubber of arterial deposits, thus it effectively helps reduce the risk, or even reverse atherosclerosis.

Bladder:  Highly cleansing to the bladder, cleaning out the stones and improving urination, improves bile flow and elimination of waste materials.

Cancer:  The rich and high content of anti-oxidants in cancer are superb for the prevention of cancer.

Constipation:  Grape juice is a mild laxative and helps clear up the bowels. Take about 200 ml twice daily for chronic constipation.

Eyesight/vision:  The flavonol compounds in grape seeds are effective for the treatment of night blindness, retinal disorders and vision improvement.

Fever:  Drink grape juice consistently to reduce fever. It would also help relieve fatigue and provide energy to the body.

Heart disease:  Grapes are beneficial in toning up the heart, reduce heart pains, and can normalize heart palpitations. To enjoy the benefits, go on a grape diet for a few days.

Indigestion:  A gentle and natural home remedy for indigestion.

Mouth and throat infection:  Drink juice of unripe grapes to help clear infections in the mouth and throat.

Migraine:  Certain compounds in grapes make this miracle juice powerfully effective in relieving headaches and migraine.

Kidney:  Grape juice is diuretic and is excellent for cleaning out the kidney and may help remedy kidney stones.

Liver:  The abundance of minerals in grapes stimulate the cleansing activity in liver, helps to detoxify.

Skin:  The highly cleansing properties of grape juice and the high vitamin C content is very beneficial for the skin and helps reduce acne.

Gajar ka Halwa

                                                                                                       Cooking Time: 30-45mins
                                                                                                                   Serves: 2-4

Gajar ka halwa is probably one of Pakistan's most popular traditional desserts that is one of the most favorite recipe by ever everyone. Gajar ka halwa is a special winter halwa that you must try during winter season so don’t miss any winter desserts taste and enjoy this yummy recipe now.

 Ingredients:

Carrots 1 kg
Small cardamom 6
Almonds 10
Pistachio 10
Sugar 2 cups
Chopped walnuts ½ cup
Dry milk powder 2-3 cups
Oil 1 ½ cup
Silver paper for garnish

Method:

Peel and grate 1 kg carrots. Dry the water of the carrots. Then take 1 ½ cup of oil in the pan and add in 6 small cardamom. Then add in grated carrots and cook it. Add in 2-3 cups dry milk, 2 cups sugar and 1.2 cup walnuts and cook it. When the oil start separating, the halwa is ready. garnish it with 10 boiled almonds, 10 boiled chopped pistachio and silver paper. Serve.

Degi Yakhni Pulao

                                                                                                            Cooking Time: 45 mins
                                                                                                                   Serves : 4 - 5

 Degi Yakhni Pulao is really healthy traditional cooking recipe. It is very easy to prepare and gives you unique taste of Rice recipes.

 Ingredients:

1/2 kg Meat
1/2 kg Rice
2 Black cardamom
2 Onion
4 Green cardamom
6 cloves Garlic
6 Green chilies
1 piece Ginger
1 bunch Mint leaves
1 cup Yogurt
1/2 cup Oil
1 tsp All spice powder
1 tsp Black cumin seeds
1 tsp Kewra water
1 tbsp Whole coriander
1 tbsp Fennel seeds

Method:

Boil 1/2 kg Meat with 6 cloves of Garlic, 1 piece Ginger, 1 tbsp Whole coriander, 1 tbsp Fennel seeds, 1 tsp Black cumin seeds and 4 glass of water. Cook till meat is tender. Now separate meat from stock. Soak 1/2 kg Rice. In pan heat 1/2 cup oil, add 2 chopped Onion, 2 Black cardamom and 4 Green cardamom. Now add boiled meat with 1 cup Yogurt and fry well. Add stock, 6 Green chilies with soaked rice. cook well, add 1 bunch Mint leaves and 1 tsp All spice powder, simmer for few minutes. Lastly add 1 tsp Kewra water and serve hot.

Peach benefits for your Skin

Peach benefits for your skin


With the advent of monsoons, markets are flooded with succulent, juicy and aromatic peaches.

While you gorge on this delicious fruit, peach also has a positive impact on the skin. A rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other chemical contents, the fruit goes a long way in invigorating your skin. In fact, studies have shown that the Vitamin A present in this fruit may also contribute to cancer prevention. Here are some other skin benefits of this fruit.

Good for dry skin:

Peaches help to regenerate your skin tissue. A combination of peach paste and yogurt, when applied to the skin and rinsed off with lukewarm water not only moisturises the skin but also leaves it supple and soft.You can also rub peach juice on your skin to get its glow back. It can also be used in oily skin care regimens to improve the skin.


Reduces wrinkles:

A great source of Vitamin C, peach helps to remove dark circles and blemishes. Its macronutrients also help in removing wrinkles and hence, peach is a common ingredient in anti-ageing face masks. It tightens the skin's pores and does wonders for a tired skin.

Heals skin:

Peaches are a good source of proteins and contribute towards tissue repair, so when you have a cut in your skin or a more severe laceration, peaches can help heal your skin quickly. Eating this fruit also improves your immune system, helping to ward off skin infections.

Protects from UV rays:

As peaches are loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, beta carotene, potassium, magnesium, and selenium, they help to protect the skin from hazardous ultraviolet rays. In order to prevent any radical damage to your skin, you can boil the fruit, mash it with a fork and apply it on your face once you are back home after venturing outdoors. You can also use the peel of this fruit to cleanse your skin.

Peach for Beauty in Urdu


Peach For Skin In Urdu:

Aaru ka chilka utarlain aur is kay guday mein aik chai ka chamach khushk dudh mila kar chahray par lagain. Pandrah minute bad thanday pani say mun dholain razana yeh amal dohranay say chahray kay masamon say mail o ghubar nikal aaey ga aur black heads ka masla bhi khatam hojaiga.

Benefits of Peaches

Peach is a widely adored delicious juicy fruit. It is origins from China and now popular in all over the world. The health benefits of peaches are merely known to its regular eater. Peaches are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidant and other chemical contents.

This fruit looks like an apple in shape measuring about 7-10 cm in diameter and about 130g in weight. It is naturally juicy and sweet with a lovely aroma. Here are seven major nutrition and health benefits of peaches with some serving process.

Health Benefits of Peaches

Contribute in eye health:

Beta carotene is responsible for eye health. Lots of people around the world are in sight problem for lacking of beta carotene. Peach fruit can be their hope. Peaches are a rich source of beta carotene that improves vision health by increasing circulation of blood in the all body parts.

Does excellent for skin:

One of the major health benefits of peaches is for skin care. It’s a great source of Vitamin C which is widely used for skin care. You can get plenty of Vitamin C from a large peach. Apart from health benefits, you can directly use peaches for skin care such dark circles and wrinkles.

Toxin cleanser:

We take many toxins daily with our daily meals that once does harm for kidneys. Peaches contain high amount of fiber and potassium that reduces kidney related diseases and lessens the risk of ulcer. It’s a hidden health benefit of peaches.

Weight control:

Regular intake of one large peach can help you to lose weight. One peach contains only 68 calories surprisingly with no fat. Peach, however, is an ideal diet for dieters.



Full of Vitamins:

Peaches are the rich source of multivitamins and minerals. They have vitamins including A, C, E, and K with seven particular minerals (calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, Manganese and Phosphorus).

Rich source of antioxidant and fiber:

A study has shown that, peaches are a good source of antioxidant and fiber. Antioxidant, Chlorogenic acid, works as anti-inflammatory in the body. On the other side, fiber is good for digestion. It also prevents constipation.

Reduce hair loss: with its positive effect on the scalp.


Works against Cancer and heart disease:

Studies have found that, lycopene and lutein in peach helps to prevent macular degeneration and cancer. And it also significantly decreases risk of heart disease.


Kidney Cleansing:

The potassium in peaches are great for reducing kidney related diseases and helps to cleanse your bladder. The concentration of potassium and other vitamins in this amazing little fruit allows your body to maintain normal kidney and liver function. Eating peaches will help prevent nephritis and a variety of other kidney diseases as well as help eliminate kidney stones.

Benefits of Tomato Skin & Hair

Benefits of Tomatoes for Skin Care &  Hair

Tomato is regarded as a fruit as well as a vegetable and has great nutritional values. It is widely used in various dishes and is also used in many of the beauty treatments.

     

Benefits of Eating Tomatoes for Skin Care

Acts As A Good Sunscreen:

Lycopece, an antioxidant contained in tomato is an excellent natural sunscreen and protects your skin from the UV rays of the sun

An Excellent Astringent:

With its astringent properties tomato is perfect for combination skins. A pack made of tomato and avocado if applied on face makes to your skin glow.

Fights Cellular Damage:

Consuming 16 milligrams of  lycopene is enough to reduce the free radicals in your body and make your skin look young. It is also useful in fighting cellular damage and the reddening of skin. It reduces wrinkles and fine lines on your skin by its moisturizing property.

Glowing Skin:

Tomato contains Vitamin C and therefore applying the juice of tomato or rubbing the halves of tomato leaves your skin glowing and healthy.

Natural Bleaching Agent:

Tomato, being acidic, is a natural leaching agent and helps in lightening the tone of your skin. A face pack of 2 teaspoon tomato pup mixed with 1 tsp yogurt and 1 tsp oatmeal is an excellent to improve your complexion.

Prevents Sunburn:

Prevention Magazine says that if you take in 5 tablespoons of tomato paste daily for 3 months, you will be protected against sunburn. You can also apply tomato pulp to treat sun burnt skin.

Prevents Excess Oil Secretion:

Production of excess sebum clogs the pores on your skin and cause the formation of pimples. Juice of two tomatoes mixed with 4 tablespoons of cucumber juice if applied on the face regularly prevents excess oil secretion and therefore the formation of pimples.

Prevents Signs of Ageing:

Tomato helps in preventing the signs of ageing by enabling the skin to absorb oxygen. So, with a small effort you can make your skin look healthy and younger.

Removes Dead Skin Cells:

Tomato is excellent for removing dead skin cells. Mix tomato and 1 tsp of sugar in a mixer and apply on your face or put sugar on a half tomato and rub it on your face. This will provide you a clean and fresh skin.

Smooth Skin:

To get a smooth and glowing skin, you may apply a thick paste of tomato juice mixed with honey on your face. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

Stress Reliever:

Tomato extract used in body massage oil is useful to reduce the signs of stress on your skin. It is also used in eye creams, which makes your eyes fresh and lively.

Treatment of Pores:

Tomato is excellent for treatment of various skin problems. To treat pores you may add four drops of tomato juice to 1 teaspoon water and apply on the face with a cotton ball. Massage this mixture on the skin gently and then leave for 15 minutes. By doing thios regularly, the pores on your face are sure to shrink.

Treats Skin Conditions:

Tomato seed oil has the capacity to fight against free radicals and also reduce the signs of aging. So apply this oil on the skin directly or mix it with your face creams or moisturizer. It is also useful in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, dry skin and damaged skin.

Treatment of Acne:

Most of the acne treatment medicines contain Vitamins A and C, which are found abundantly in tomato. Apply tomato half or the pulp of tomato on your face, leave for an hour and rinse off. If you use it regularly, it is sure to clear your face of tans and pimples.

Hair Benefits of Tomatoes:

You must have noticed that many hair care products including shampoos and conditioners contain tomato extract as one of the ingredients. This is because tomato contains important nutrients like Vitamin A, B C and E, which are excellent stimulants for healthy hair. Some of the benefits of tomatoes for hair include these below.

1. Tomatoes are considered to be an excellent cure for hair loss. It is believed that application 

     of  tomato pulp on scalp can prevent hair loss.

2. Tomatoes are amazing natural conditioners coming straight from your kitchen. It provides 

     natural shine to the hair and makes it soft and manageable.

   * Take a few drops of tomato oil in your hand and apply it on your hair. This will act as a 

    leave-in conditioner and will keep the hair manageable and frizz free.

3. Pure, homemade tomato puree can help in bringing radiance and elasticity to dry hair.

   *  Mix tomato puree with oil and apply it on the hair.

   * Leave it for 20 minutes and then wash it off. This will make the hair super smooth, shiny 

      and flexible as it contains high amounts of protein in it.

4. Regular swimming often changes the colour of the hair due to the high amount of chlorine 

     present in the pool water. Tomato can be a great help to remove the stains from the hair.

    * Apply pure tomato juice to the hair and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with water,
       followed  by shampoo and conditioning.

5. Tomato juice also acts as a soaking agent to remove odours. Apply freshly squeezed tomato 

    juice on the scalp and massage your hair with it for a few minutes. Leave it for 30 minutes and 

    then wash it off as usual.

6. Moisture often escapes from the scalp during winters, making the hair strands dry and 

   brittle, leading to breakage. So make sure to keep your hair replenished with the help of 

    tomatoes. Tomatoes help to lock the much needed moisture in the hair to prevent it from dry.

7. Tomatoes are very useful for curing itchy scalp and dandruff. Itchy scalp and dandruff lead 

     to other scalp problems, like eczema and scalp psoriasis. Tomato contains high amount of 
     Vitamin C which fights dandruff and provides collagen for proper tissue development of the 
     scalp.

       * Take 2 to 3 ripe tomatoes and make a thick pulp out of it.

     * Add 2 tablespoon of lemon juice to it and mix well to form a smooth paste. Apply the pack 

         gently on the scalp. Do not scratch the scalp with nails.

     * Apply it properly on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with water and let 

        it dry.

8. Tomato hair rinse can be used to impart shine and remove excess build up from the scalp. 

     Take 3 ripe tomatoes, remove the skin and seeds and squeeze the juice out of it. Spray 

      it on your hair and scalp and wash it off after 1 hour.