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Lose weight with these fruits!

February 12th, 2016

Fruits are an amazing source of nutrition and diets very rich in fruits offer the nutrients required by the body and help in keeping the body hydrated. Fruits help in improving the blood circulation, improve digestive system, boost immune system, offer glow to the skin, and add lustre to the hair, thereby promoting your overall health. A diet in fruit is a good medium of detoxification and, if you are looking for natural way to weight loss, fruit diet may aid in weight loss without doing any harm to your body. So if you are on a weight loss mission, the following types of fruits can help you accomplish it.

Fruits, which are rich in carbohydrates – A diet, which is rich in carb containing fruits like plum, kiwifruit, mango, fig, grapes, pineapple, pear, banana etc, should be consumed for breakfast. A fruit rich in carbohydrates offers energy to begin your day and aids in digestion. It also provides sugar content needed by the body after a long night of empty stomach. However, you need to be consistent and regular in eating these fruits every morning. You can also eat fry fruits like raisins, dates, apricots, prunes and almonds along with the other fruits.

Fruits, which are low in carbohydrates – Nectarine, watermelon, cantaloupe, peach, papaya and apple fall under this category. All of these nutritious and tasty fruits have good water content and help in controlling the body temperature. They also remove unwanted cholesterol from the body. They offer the required energy for the proper functioning of the nervous system and the cardiovascular system. These fruits low in carbs do not tax the system with sugar content, they instead help in burning excess fat and thus losing weight and getting in shape.

The watery fruits –These fruits such as cantaloupe, watermelon, honey melon and musk melon, all have enough water in them along with carbohydrates. They offer excellent hydration for your digestive system and the low content of carbohydrates for your instant energy in the body. These fruits offer the required water content aid effective digestion and in the excretion of toxins, thus aiding the process of detoxification and offering a healthy weight loss solution.

Dry Fruits – Dried fruits are often incorporated in fruit baskets. Prunes, dates and raisins can be added in very little quantities to your diet of fresh fruits. They are an amazing source of vitamins and minerals. They go well with the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in a few fruits. Fresh fruits, combined with dry fruits are an excellent way to burn excess fat and reduce cholesterol and thereby promote weight loss. The dry fruits also better the immune system and help in the process of detoxification.

So, if you are going on hunger strikes to shed a few pounds, or spending extra hours at the gym, you know what you need to do. However, everything requires time and dedication. You need to keep up with this diet until you notice results. Until then, send fruit basket gifts to someone trying their best to lose weight!

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5 Amazing Benefits of Chocolates

February 10th, 2016

If there was on item to be named as the popular favourite of all age groups- it would be chocolates. With a lingering flavour of cocoa fused with flavonoids, chocolates inevitably becomes a sumptuous treat. In fact, most of people think of it as an idea gift, sending chocolates by post on various occasions. Whether one is having a bar or candy or goodie bag full of chocolates, it is a delicacy, which is enjoyed by all alike. With recent studies on chocolates now, we have even more strong reasons to have chocolates on everyday basis. Let’s explore how:

Good for Heart

Believe it or not chocolates are actually good for heart. Chocolates contain a component- flavonoid, which is actually a phytochemical commonly called as the plant chemical that occurs naturally in chocolates. On an average one serving of chocolate contains about 536 milligrams of flavonoids. Research has shown that flavonoids help to reduce blood pressure levels by a considerable amount. Further, owing to their unique structure of their cell, flavonoids have the ability to act like anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant. It also helps to protect the cells. So, overall, it helps in protecting the heart and also aids in keeping a check on the blood pressure levels. So now there is a strong evidence to support that one can have chocolates on an everyday basis.

Helps in replenishing energy

Chocolate bars are actually energy bars. Chocolates contain enough calories, which can come in handy to replenish the lost energy between workouts. All the more, a combination of milk and chocolate is considered to be as effective as the protein shake, which is ideally used to recuperate fatigue. And yes chocolate milk shake tastes good too.

Good for skin

Chocolates are really good for skin. No one knows the exact ingredients, which help in making the skin better, however there is much evidence that when one consumes chocolates especially the dark and bitter ones, their skin turns out to be more supple, moist and glowing. Scientists believe that the flavonoids in the chocolate aid in increasing the blood flow levels, which eventually help to promote the oxygen content reaching the cells. As a result, a breath of freshness can be seen in the skin.

Boosts brain cells

Well this one’s is really good. Researchers have found that people who consume a bar of dark chocolate on a daily basis are found to be better skilled at problem solving and analytical solving abilities. All the more, the reasoning capabilities of a person are also increased when dark chocolate is consumed. So next time you are fretting for chocolate, just give this reason and you are sure to get one bar in hand.

Mood Elevator

Chocolates have certain components, which can aid in the release of serotonin, which is a ‘feel good’ hormone. It helps to elevates one mood. All the more chocolate is also an aphrodisiac, and hence can give you pleasure and a sense of happiness after consumption.

So, next time while buying chocolates in UK, think of all these benefits and relieve yourself from the guilt factor.

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Some amazing types of cake one must try in a lifetime

February 9th, 2016

Cakes- probably no event can be complete without this vital component. Whether it is birthday, marriage anniversary, thanksgiving or Christmas, the celebration cannot be completed without the ceremony of cutting the cake. In fact, cakes have gained so much popularity that people takes extra initiative in ensuring that the design and flavour of the cake are up to the mark. The nitty-gritty has to be kept in mind to ensure that a perfect cake suiting your type and adept for your taste buds is created. Further with easy cake delivery options available today, it becomes all the more important to have an in depth knowledge about the umpteen variations of cake and just place the order. So here are some of the popular cake types, which can help you in deciding your favourite cake in your next special occasion:

  • Classic Sponge Cake– Types may change from time to time but one variety of cake, which has stood the test of time, is the sponge cake. Prevalent since ages, sponge cake has a very soft feel, which when coupled with the classic vanilla flavour gives an elegant touch. With or without icing, sponge cake is the ultimate cake type that a major fraction of the population caters to.
  • Tart cake- A cake with a tart appeal is essentially a tart cake. Usually, it is like the apple tarts with a hard bound boundary, which imbibes soft and supple bits of apple pie or any other ingredient. The beauty is that although the outer sphere is thick and crisp while the core ingredients remain juicy soft.
  • Velvet cake– For a very smooth texture and a rich flavour, one of the best cakes is the velvet cake. Usually it comes in layer form with a layer of red or other velvet alternating with the sponge form. Velvet cakes are really one of a kind and one can lookout for different flavours depending on one’s taste.
  • Fondant Cake– Now this one’s a different type. A thick layer of fondant covers the entire cake, which can be dipped in any colour. Fondants taste a little different and are really yummy. All the more, they create a thick layer, which gives the cake an entirely different appeal. Fondant cakes looks best when they are used in theme cakes since it adds to the beauty of the appeal.
  • Victorian Sponge Cake– A cake with layers of raspberry jam and whipped double cream. Basically, the cake derives its name from the fact that Queen Victoria used to have this cake in the evening along with tea. All the more, flavours of raspberry and cream mellow in the mouth with a sumptuous fervour.
  • Cheese cake– With cheese and biscuit scraps as the basic ingredients, cheese cakes are really a unique one with a lip smacking flavour. Cheese cake is simple and good to have.

So, pick up your favourite one and get the best flavoured cake delivered at your home and make your celebration extra special.

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Ideas to celebrate Success Party

February 9th, 2016

Work! Work! Work! Probably this word is something that everyone hears every day. But the word ‘promotion’ in the juggle of work really seems to a reason to celebrate. Amidst the stress levels and the busy lifestyle that one is surrounded with, it sometimes becomes impossible to even celebrate and enjoy the little moments in life. So here are some ways to celebrate yours or yours spouses promotion.

  • Plan out a special congratulations party – One great idea to call up friends and throw a surprise party for your special one. Order cakes delivery online and organise some music for creating the perfect enjoyable day. Plan out all the favourite dishes of your spouse and beautifully present them treating him in one way. Drinks, starters and main course could all be arranged keeping the tastes and likes of him.  Arrange for some music and gift him an enjoyable day enjoying his success bash with his close friends.
  • Treat him to Spa– Promotions are really yardstick of success, however, it also conveys the stress levels through which one individual is going through. The best way to congratulate and celebrate the success is to gift your spouse some quality time for relaxation. Spa treatment will help to replenish energy and at the same time will pamper the body in a way that it deserves. To make spa more interesting, one can also try out for couple spa options.
  • Home cooked meal- Another out of box for celebrating success is treating your spouse with home cooked meal. Churn out his favourite dishes and platter them along with champagne to enjoy a sweet and romantic home cooked dinner. Home cooked meal has a special ingredient ‘love,’ which can easily bring a smile on his or her face. So keep it simple and celebrate success together
  • Congratulate him in front of his colleagues– Yes one of the reasons for success is the work environment in which your spouse is working. So his colleagues also need to be congratulated and thanked for giving him the constant support that he required from time to time. Send a surprise cake to his office by ordering cakes online and surprise him at his workplace.
  • Make a sweet card– Card expresses emotions, which sometimes words are also not able to do. Buy a beautiful congratulations card and gift him for a lifetime of memory. Even more great could be if you make a card of our own. You need not be an artist but some scribbled words embedded inside colour paints can mean a lot to someone special.
  • Spend some quality time together– Promotion is really good but it eventually reflects the hard work that someone is putting. So, indirectly it does mean staying long hours in the office to complete the task. Use this time to spend with him like go for a long drive or have a nice dinner date and spend those moments cuddling each other.

These are some ideas, which can help in celebrating success. After all success has no value until it can be enjoyed with our loved ones.

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How to Make Chocolate Dipped Fruits

February 4th, 2016

The mere mention of chocolate brings countless sensations, tickles the taste buds and makes us yearning for one. There would be hardly anyone on the planet who wouldn’t love this wonderful creation, except the ones who are allergic of course. You can eat it as a snack or a dessert or even as a health food.

Yes, you heard it right. Chocolate has been found to have innumerable health benefits. From containing antioxidants to being a stress buster, the versatile chocolate is actually good for your health. If you have it in moderation, it is definitely going to boost your system.

Is there a way we can make the chocolate healthier and yummier?

Yes, there is. Eat it as a chocolate fruit snack. The goodness of fruit combined with the rich and creamy taste of chocolate. What a heavenly treat, that would be!

This was the plan I had devised to make my school going daughter eat fruits. I ordered bars of chocolates by post and started trying out recipes of chocolate fruit snacks. The one that clicked was chocolate dipped fruits, especially, strawberries dipped in chocolate. Red juicy strawberries dipped in thick brown chocolate is a treat one can hardly refuse. Pears, blueberries, raspberries, oranges, pineapples, kiwi, grapes, apple and banana slices make scrumptious combinations with chocolate.

Almost anything can be dipped in chocolate and made into a delicious creation. It’s how innovative one can get. We have chocolate dipped peanuts, raisins, pretzels, potato chips, crackers, popcorn, and even popsicles!

How to make chocolate dipped fruit:

Chocolate dipped fruits are easy to make, taste yummy and add a crunchy texture to the snack. They can be had as dessert or a midday snack. They are also a great way to lure kids to eat fruits. Order chocolates online and try this recipe at home.

Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Your favourite chocolate
  • Decorative toppings

You can choose from roasted nuts, sprinkles, granular sugar, crushed cookies, etc.

The health conscious can use stevia as a substitute for sugar.

  • Spices

Spices enhance the flavour. You can choose any spice like cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, etc.

Method

  1. Wash and pat dry the strawberries.

Keep all the ingredients handy.

  1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Depending on the type of chocolate you are using, time taken to melt will vary. Keep stirring with a spatula. Avoid using a wooden spoon.
  2. Add the spices to melted chocolate.
  3. Now dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate. Note that the chocolate should be left simmering while dipping fruits. You can either dip the whole strawberry by holding its green stem or by piercing it into a skewer. Drip off excess chocolate and put them on a sheet.
  4. Dust these chocolate covered strawberries with toppings of your choice.
  5. After a batch is ready, place the tray in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. This will cool and harden the chocolate. Do not keep it in the refrigerator for longer time.
  6. Mouth watering chocolate dipped strawberry is ready. It tastes fantastic and looks good too.

Hope you liked this delicious way of eating chocolate. Do tell us about your experience of trying out this creation at home.

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