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CRUMBS FOR FREE WITH LEFTOVER BREAD Here is a novel way of getting plenty of breadcrumbs at no extra cost! Collect left over bread slices, shred them and store them in a large bowl. Leave the bowl uncovered in the refrigerator till the shredded pieces become hard and crispy. When you have collected enough grind them to a fine powder. Store in an air-tight container and use them whenever required.
Make your pressure cooker and kadai look shiny and new by adding a smattering of tartaric acid to the dishwashing powder and then cleaning. Watch that sparkle!
15 tips to Healthy and Shiny hair
(1) It is better to apply castor oil for a healthy growth of hair. (2) Wash hair with tea once in a week. (3)Apply besan in the hair and wash it with water drained from the cooked rice. (4) Soak a handful of gooseberry in a cup of milk for two hours. Make it as a paste and apply in the hair. (5)Apply the mixture of an egg white, 2 spoon of castor oil, 1 spoon glycerin, in the scalp and hair. Wash it after some time. (6)Massage hair with warm coconut oil an hour before washing. Let it soak. Cover your head with a hot towel and wash your hair after an hour or so. (7)Boil a few hibiscus flowers in coconut oil. Filter and use this hair oil to control hair loss and thinning. (8)Do a 'steam-towel-wrap' once in a while, if your cuticles are damaged, as this steaming opens out the pores and absorbs the oil. (9) Deep condition with curd, beer and egg. (10)Mix a little vinegar in warm water and rinse your hair with this solution. This will add bounce to dull and lifeless hair. (11)Soak 1 teaspoon fenugreek in curd and keep it for a night. Have it in the next morning. (12) Boil coconut oil with the juices of curry leaves, basil, hibiscus flower and gooseberry. Apply on hair, keep it for sometime and rinse. (13)Egg white and curd is a good conditioner for hair. (14) Take a cup of coconut and mustard oils. Soak half a cup of curry leaves in the oil mixture and keep it for a night. Next morning, heat on a slow fire till the curry leaves turn crisp. Remove from heat and add two to three camphor balls. Allow oil to cool and then strain. Apply oil to hair roots using cotton wool along the parting and massage in circular movements. Leave the oil overnight and shampoo the next morning. Repeat twice a week. (15) Add a lemon peel to a 'shikakai' and 'amla' mixture while washing your hair.
Soft and smooth hands for life
Mix 3 teaspoons of baby oil and 2 teaspoons of sugar together. Rub your hands, feet or any part and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.
Glowing Skin & Smooth Skin
A paste of the fresh fenugreek leaves, applied on the face prevents pimples, blackheads, dryness of the face and early appearance of wrinkles.
Glowing skin
A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.
Mobile Phone Care Tips
Turn your phone off from time to time to allow the operating system to reboot. This will give your cell phone a much needed rest. Avoid charging your cell phone if the battery is full. It will help in longevity of the battery.
How to remove the odor from a flask?
Things needed to clean a flask: Bicarbonate of soda & Water. To remove lingering smells from your thermos Bicarbonate of soda can be used. To clean your flask, put 3 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda into it and fill it up with boiling water, then leave to soak for 1/2 an hour and rinse clean, doing so will remove all the odor in the flask.
Nine Tips for Healthy Hair
No matter what type of hair nature blessed you with, there are things you can do to keep it healthy, lustrous, looking its best. Here are some tips for a healthy head of hair from the tradition of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year old healing tradition that originated in India: 1. Like everything else about true, lasting beauty, healthy hair begins within your body. Start with your diet. Include lots of green leafy vegetables and sweet juicy fruits. Dairy products such as milk and fresh yogurt will also help. Fresh coconut is also considered excellent "hair food" � sprinkle grated coconut over salads, diced fresh fruit, or rice. 2. Cut down on refined, processed and canned foods. Ayurveda considers foods with artificial preservatives and chemical additives stripped of their inherent "intelligence" and therefore not helpful in supplying nutrition to your body and mind. Ice-cold beverages also hamper the process of digestion and assimilation of nutrients. 3. Cooking with certain spices adds flavor to your food and provides nourishment for your hair. Cumin, turmeric and black pepper are some "hair-friendly" spices. Add a healthy pinch of each to single-portion soups and stews as they are cooking. Saut� 1/8 �1/4 teaspoon each of the three spices in a teaspoon of ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil and add to cooked veggies. Roasted ground cumin and ground black pepper can be sprinkled over fresh yogurt. 4. Stress can be seriously injurious to long-term health and color of hair. Try and manage your time and tasks to minimize time-related pressures. Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation. Seek out tranquil sights in nature to help restore balance to your mind. Relaxing or uplifting music can be therapeutic. Get adequate, good quality sleep to help the natural process of rejuvenation. 5. Ayurvedic herbs that help hair health include Eclipta alba and Gotu Kola. Eclipta alba is called "Bhringaraj" � literally, king of tresses. It nourishes the hair and helps resistance to stress as well. Brahmi, sometimes called Gotu Kola, also helps balance the mind and nourishes the hair and scalp. Since Ayurveda considers the health, color and luster of hair so dependent on overall mind/body health, synergistic Ayurvedic herbal preparations for hair can also include herbs such as Country Mallow, which is supposed to strengthen the physiology, and Winter Cherry, which aids resistance to stress. 6. Stay away from harsh chemical topical products that can damage hair over time. Look for gentle, natural cleansers and conditioners, especially if you wash your hair more than three times a week. Shampoos and conditioners that contain nourishing botanicals are even better. Read labels carefully � sometimes, products that say "herbal" or "natural" can include no-no chemicals. 7. A warm oil scalp massage two or three times a week will help stimulate and moisturize the scalp. You can use good quality coconut, almond or olive oil Ayurvedic hair oils also contain some of the herbs mentioned earlier. Apply some mildly warmed oil to your hair and gently massage into your scalp evenly with your fingertips. Leave on overnight if you can, if not, leave on for at least an hour or two, then get it out by shampooing your hair. The scalp massage helps you relax and aids sound sleep as well. 8. Never attack wet hair with a brush, no matter how rushed for time you are. Tangles in wet hair are best removed with a wide-toothed comb. Use a wooden comb if you can find one; it won't generate static electricity. Excessive blow-drying can damage hair in the long-term, making it brittle and causing split ends. If you can, let your hair dry naturally, then brush into place. 9. Last, but not least, brushing your hair regularly to stimulate the scalp will keep it looking healthy and lustrous. Brush each night in all directions in turn � left to right, right to left, front to back and back to front Use smooth long strokes from scalp to hair-tips. Your hair can indeed be your crowning glory if you treat it right! Note 1/2 Information in this article is solely for the purpose of imparting education on Ayurveda and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate any disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult a health professional.
Add fish to your weight loss regimen
Add fish to your weight loss regimen. Overweight people who are on a weight loss diet may be able to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes by eating fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, cod and mackerel every day, according to a study in the November 1999 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to protect against heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels and reducing high blood pressure.
10 Ways To Get A Good Night's Sleep
1. Listen to soothing music 2. Set up a routine. Go to bed at the same time every night. 3. Read a book of your choice. 4. Do some light exercise. 5. Consider aromatherapy. 6. Shower before bed. 7. Don’t eat sugar or caffeine before you sleep. 8. Try to avoid heavy meals before bedtime. 9. Don’t face the clock while you try to sleep so it doesn’t distract you. 10. Use breathing exercises to relax you.
Fair look, oily skin
Apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon and cucumber juice on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off.
Natural Tips for Fair Complexion
Mix 1 table spoon of milk powder, 1 table spoon of honey, 1 table spoon of lemon juice, and ½ table spoon of almond oil. Apply on face and wash off after 10-15 minutes. This pack helps bring shine to the skin and also removes tan.
Splash your face with ice cold water every single day, at least ten times. This increases circulation and blood flow to the face, giving it a glow.
2 teaspoons of Besan 1-2 spoons of buttermik(malai) / milk a pinch of tumeric powder (haldi) few drops of lemon (optional) Apply on the face and let it dry naturally and scrub it afterwards. Besan tightens the skin, tumeric provides a yellow tinge and hence appears to provide a fairer skin. Use it daily.
Sharpen your garbage disposal blades by putting ice in it and running it, deoderize with vinigar and baking soda.
When buying your bread, look at the plastic tab, the color denotes
when it was delivered to the store.
Monday-Blue
Tuesday-Green
Thursday-Red
Friday-White
Sat-Yellow
They do not deliver on Sundays.
By checking the tab you will always get the freshest.

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First break of a day should start with natural grain.should not be cooked over the heat.like take fruit or anyother grain.
To avoid diseases like hepatitis and Typhoid, eat 5 basil leaves everyday.
For relief from toothache.. Take two basil leaves, a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth.
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