HOW TO AVOID MONOTONOUS INTAKE OF FOODS

Consuming same type of food brings about monotony in life this is because we consume almost similar foods following similar cooking procedures. This deprives us of various new tastes which we fail to explore. Since heart patients are advised to avoid certain food stuffs it is better to have variety of food so that it can be followed for a long time. Given below is an example of various combinations that one can follow and plan one's menu.

SEVEN DAYS FEAST

Planning is an important aspect in human life. Somehow, till now we have ignored it as in terms of our daily eating habits. Unknowingly, we keep on repeating the same menu day after day. To make our everyday eating a more pleasurable experience, try SAAOL Seven Day Menu for a week. (If suitable, can be continued for long with some modification as per individuals likes and dislikes).

Monday               Tuesday               Wednesday        Thursday             Friday                    Saturday              Sunday

                                Skimmed milk    Rava Idli with     Vegetable           Missi roti with    Oat meal/            Pav

Stuffed roti,       1 cup with           tomato chutney,  Sandwiches    mint coriander  Cracked wheat  bhaji

Low fat yogurt, cornflakes,          Suji upma, any  Macaroni             chutney, Water                porridge (Dalia) poha,

Sliced Banana    toasted bread   seasonal whole Fruit Shake         melon/any          Egg whites,         whole

and apple,           with jam,             fruit, SAAOL                                       seasonal fruit     Fresh fruits         fruit,

SAAOL Tea          Green/Black       Tea                                                                                                                         SAAOL

                                grapes                                                                                                                                                  Tea

 

                                                                                 

Raitas: Anar raita / Grapes-cucumber raita /Spinach-bathua raita / Pineapple raita / Mixed vegetable raita / Sweetned yogurt / Mint raita

Dessert: Fresh Fruit custard/ Jelly / Sevai / Rice Kheer / Stewed fruit. Raitas and Desserts or any other milk preparation can be included in the daily menu after adjusting the recommended allowance of skimmed milk (200 ml).

RECIPE FOR A HAPPY YEAR

Step one: Take 12 complete months. Clean them carefully of all bitterness, hate and envy. Cut each month into 29, 30 or 31 pieces, but do not cook them all at the same times.

Step two: Prepare one day at a time, with the following ingredients: a pinch of a faith, a pinch of patience, a pinch of courage and pinch of work. Add to each day one part hope, faithfulness and kindness.

Step three: Mix well with one part prayer, one part medication and one part application.

Step four: Season with a portion of good spirits, a pinch of happiness, a little action and a good measure of humor.

Step five: Place everything in a vessel of love.

Step six: Cook well on the fire of radiant happiness.                                                                       

Step seven: Garnish with a smile and serve abundantly.

HEART FRIENDLY FOODS

Oats: High in fiber, low in fat, sodium-free and a good source of complex carbohydrates, they contain more protein than any other major grain. During the 1980s, oats, and oat brain in particular, was touted as the magic bullet to vanquish cholesterol and save hearts. In the 1990s, the mighty FDA has finally sent down word that indeed, a diet rich in oatmeal can go a long way toward protecting a healthy heart. best of all, this natural "health" food can be enjoyed in a multitude of dishes, because unlike many other grains, you can dress it up, cook it in a variety of dishes.

Sprouts: Sprouts are beneficial to the heart. They not only are a good source of Vitamin E but also are rich in Vitamin B-complex, calcium and iron. Since they contain lot of moisture they increase the bulk of food and thus help in reducing weight. They can be taken in breakfast as such or as fillings in variuos sprout based recipes.

Garlic: Garlic has been used since the days of Egyptians to treat wounds, infections, tumors and intestinal parasites. The more garlic people eat the lower their risk of heart disease. Garlic has a great impact on improving the elasticity of the aorta, main artery in the blood. Garlic's sulphur containing compounds lower cholesterol by stimulating the release of bile by the gall bladder and by reducing the production of cholesterol in the liver. In addition, garlic compounds gently lower blood pressure by slowing the production of the body's own blood pressure raising hormones.

Wheat Bran: Also known as choker, it is the roughage, which is present in the wheat. Choker is fiber and if mixed with flour reduces its calorie content besides having the benefits of fiber.

How to Reduce Calories

* Stuffing chapatis with vegetables like potato, cauliflower, cabbage, radish, palak, methi, green peas.

* Stuffing chapati with chokar.

* Take plenty of soups.

* Salads/fruits before food and between foods.

* Drink a glass of water before meals.

* Use of equal, sugarfree, sweetex in place of sugar and jaggery.

* Juices in plenty whenever you are hungry.

* Rice with huge amount of vegetables.

Hope you liked this blog!

This blog is written by Dr. Bimal Chhajer (Heart Doctor New Delhi)