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16 Ways to Increase Hemoglobin Levels Naturally

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Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein present in red blood cells. This protein is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.Its main function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues, so that living cells can perform properly. Hemoglobin also helps carry carbon dioxide away from the cells and transport it back to the lungs. The normal level of haemoglobin in blood is 14-18 mg/dl for men and 12-16 mg/dl for women. Symptoms of Low Haemoglobin level and calcium deficiency: Extreme fatigue(tiredness) Bruising easily Fainting spells Lack of blood clotting Weak bones Sore tongue Lack of concentration Here are the top 16 ways to increase your hemoglobin naturally 1.Sun-Dried Tomatoes:                    100 g of sun-dried tomatoes can contain up to 9.1 mg of iron 2.Apricots, Dried                   Every 100 g of dried apricots contain 6.3 mg of iron. 3.Raisins:   ...

Delicious Aval Kozhukattai Recipe

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This sweet aval kozhukattai or poha kolukattai is a sweet and healthy steamed snack/tiffin or even a breakfast or dinner. This kozhukatai was delicious.this is a sweet version of it and it was super soft and good.It's a very easy recipe, the kozhukattais turned out very good, with the right amount of sweetness and flavor. Ingredients: Aval / Poha - 1 cup Jaggery / Sarkarai / Palm Sugar - 1/2 cup Water - 1 1/4 cup Fresh Coconut - 1/4 cup grated Cardamom Powder / Yelakai Podi - 1 tsp Ghee - 2 tsp Method: Take aval in a blender and make it into a coarse powder. Set aside till use. Now take jaggery in a kadai. Add in 1/2 cup of water and heat till the jaggery is melted.Now strain the jaggery water. Pour it back into the kadai and add the remaining water too and bring it to boil. Once it reaches boil, add in coconut, cardamom powder and ghee. Add in the powdered aval slowly and mix well. mix this till it gets thick. Take this in a bowl and let it cool down. Take small portion of this an...

Health Benefits Of Cowpeas

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Black eyed pea also known as as cowpeas. It really is little gentle textured oval creamy white bean having a black eye.  Cowpeas are rich in potassium with a good amount of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. It also has a small amount of iron, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium. Cowpeas are rich in vitamin A and C. It has a good amount of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and pantothenic acid. It also has a small amount of folate.  100 grams of Cowpeas have 44 calories. Pigeon peas, commonly known as red gram, toor, Congo peas or gunga peas are yellow-colored legumes. They are cooked and used as food in day to day life in a number of cultures. 1.      Maintains Standard Cholesterol Levels: Cowpeas can keep our cholesterol level remarkably low. It is an excellent source of soluble dietary fiber and protein, which play significant role in decreasing the amount of bad cholesterol present in the plasma of our blood. They also contain steroid ...

Meal Maker (Soya Chunks) 65 Recipe

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Soya chunks 65  is a quick and easy evening snack. Soya chunks 65 looks and tastes like chicken 65.Soya chunks also called as meal maker is a good source of protein for vegetarians. Soya Chunks are really a healthy way to include protein in your kids and your families diet.This soya chunks fry goes well as a side dish for both rice and chapathi. Ingredients: Soya chunks/Meal maker -  40-45 Yogurt  - 2 tbsp Ginger & Garlic paste - 1 tbsp Red chilli powder - 1 tsp Coriander powder - 1 tsp Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp Cumin powder - ½ tsp Garam Masala powder - ½ tsp Black pepper powder - ¼ tsp Red food color - One pinch [optional] Corn flour -2 tbsp Rice flour-1 tbsp Salt- As needed Oil-For deep frying Curry leaves- 15 -20 Method: In a pan boil water.  Once the water boils turn off the stove.  Add the soya chunks to it and keep it covered for 20 minutes.   The soya chunks will double its size. Now drain the water, wash it with fresh water at least 2-3 times and...

How to prepare Henna Paste

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The henna will gives a perfect red shade for the hands and feet with extreme attractive look. In India especially one event will be laid for Henna applying most commonly known as ” Mehandi Night ” In this event bride, all the ladies associated to bride will apply henna colourfully for hands and feet. This ritual is a most popular and compulsory one in Indian Marriage. it is basic for ladies to apply henna to their fingernails and toenails and to their hands. Ingredients henna leaves (dried) water coffee lemon oil clove oil and eucalyptus oil sugar syrup tamarind paste plastic spoon plastic wrap METHOD The method will give mehndi to prepare 3,4 cones. Grind the dry henna leaves thoroughly to prepare powder Add 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice to the powder Lemon is used to improve the colour in henna as part of chemical reaction. Add some coffee/tea decoction to make it fine paste. Mix the henna powder thoroughly without lumps. And also add 1 part of sugar syrup to 5 parts of henna , this...

Yummy And Tasty Apple Halwa

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Apple Halwa, tastes much similar to our famous and popular "Irutukadai Halwa " (Tirnunelveli Halwa / Wheat Halwa). The texture, color and taste are much similar to Tirunelveli Halwa.So, if you plan to surprise your family and friends with a yummy dessert, you should plan to make this delicious halwa. Lets see how to make this yummy and tasty Apple Halwa Preparation and Yield: Preparation time 10 mins Cooking Time 40 mins Yield 200gms Ingredients: Apple 3 Sugar 1 Cup* Cardamom Powder 1/4 teaspoon Orange Food Color a Pinch Ghee 2 tablespoon Cashew nuts 5-6 Almonds 5 Method: Wash and peel the apples and chop it into small cubes. Soak it in water to avoid decolouring. Add the apple pieces to the mixer and grind it to a nice and smooth paste Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a pan and add broken cashews and almonds and fry till they are slightly golden brown color. Take these out and set it aside. To the pan, now add the ground apple pulp and saute it in ghee  Keep stirring the...

21 Benefits Of Amla For Skin, Hair And Health

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Amla is known to provide a number of health benefits owing to the wide array of nutrients present in it.Amla juice is a healthy drink as it is a storehouse of vitamin C and other nutrients which provide an array of health and beauty benefits. Amla fruit is greatly renowned and amla juice is also used in Ayurvedic medicine.The benefits of amla are endless and the list can actually go on and on. Amla helps to cure sore throat and cold. For this, mix 2 teaspoons of amla powder with 2 teaspoons of honey. Have it 3-4 times in a day for effective results. A great source of vitamin C, consume raw amla daily instead of vitamin C supplements as it is not easily absorbed by the body. Daily consumption of raw amla reduces constipation problem, as it rich in fibres and acts as a gentle laxative Suffering from mouth ulcers frequently? Then amla juice is the best solution for your problem reducing the swelling and joint pain of knees caused due to arthritis relieve stress and therefore cure sleep di...