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LIFESTYLE
-Coco Chanel
FOOD
HOMES & GARDENS
COOL PLANTING IDEAS T
here are various plants that do not require much water and release freshness to keep your place cool. Planting more trees around you will help in blocking the direct penetration of ultraviolet harmful rays of the sun. It also increases the inflow of oxygen in the environment and consequently, reduces the need for an air conditioner. So this summer, adopt a plant and beat the heat with these cool, easy, and not to mention, green ideas:
PLANT MORE POTS AT SCHOOLS USE TERRACOTTA POTS OVER Plant small green pots at the PLASTIC ONES corridors, near window sill, main entrances of your school. One can even place pots in the classroom for giving it an earthy feel.
Staying fit may be easier said than done for most of us, but that doesn’t mean that the road to fitness only passes through gyms and P.E. periods. Fortunately, there are other small, fun, and yum ways you can start a healthier lifestyle
People these days prefer plastic pots over the traditional terracotta ones, as they find them easy to carry and port. But the plastic
Want to beat the heat? Go green. Get a pot, give it a design and flaunt it...
does not allow plants to grow as the mud/terracotta ones do. Closeness with nature and soil allow plants to grow more vibrantly. Terracotta also helps in healing the environment.
PLANTS CAN ALSO BE PLACED IN BATHROOMS
PLACE PLANTS AT YOUR DINING OR CENTRE TABLES
GO FOR A KITCHEN GARDEN
At homes, decorate your interior with small pots of different shapes and sizes to give a fresh new look to any room. It will brighten up the place and keep it cool too. Make sure the plants you choose are indoor ones.
If you don’t have space for a kitchen garden, use your terrace or balcony space. Plant easy growing fruits and vegetables and enjoy your fresh organic produce.
QU I Z
Place cooling plants in your bathrooms. Remember your bathroom also needs a touch of green to make it breathable.
1. WHICH NUTS ARE USED IN MARZI PAN? a) Cashews b) Almonds c) Hazelnut
2. WHICH CHEESE IS TRADITIONALLY USED IN PIZZA? a) Mozzarella b) Feta c) Blue Cheese
3. WHAT IS BANANA CALLED IN MALAYSIA?
FITNESS MANTRA
DITCH THE VEHICLES
a) Banana b) Pisange c) Mammea americana
Put on your comfiest shoes when you have to travel short distances instead of turning to the nearest bike or car. Your body (and the environment) will thank you.
4. WHICH DESSERT IS CALLED ‘LALMOHAN’ IN NEPAL? a) Gulabjamun b) Sandesh c) Rasgulla
5. FROM WHICH COUNTRY DOES PITA BREAD ORIGINATE? a) Italy b) Russia c) Greece
PERFORM HIIT One of the best ways of burning fat, high intensity interval training (HIIT) is where you repeatedly alternate between performing bursts of max-intensity exercise and brief low-intensity activity. As a typical workout usually lasts 30 minutes or less and no fancy equipment is required, it can be easily squeezed into your schedule. HIIT workouts can be found online.
GET COOKING What is a better way of monitoring and managing your calorie intake than whipping up delicious and healthy meals for yourself?
Compiled by SHREYA SAHAI
WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE
BANANA PEEL Y
Good for depression
The peels are packed with serotonin, a chemical that helps in boosting your mood and makes you feel good. According to a study at the University of Taiwan, if you consume two banana peels for three days continuously, your serotonin level will increase by 15 per cent.
HOW TO EAT It’s not easy to eat a banana peel as it’s thick, bitter and fibrous, but there are ways you can make this healthy peel palatable. Some of the common ways are: ❖ Blend it into a smoothie. ❖ Fry them a little. ❖ Bake them. ❖ Boil them in water for 10 minutes. ❖ Make banana peel tea. NOTE: In the last four methods, heat will break down the peel’s fibre and loosen up the tough texture, makof anti-fungal compounds, antibiotic agents, fibre, nutrients and other healthenhancing properties. Here are 10 reasons why you should eat banana peels...
ing the peel easier to chew and digest. NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF A BANANA PEEL The flesh of a medium-sized banana contains significant amount of your daily recommended intake of many nutrients, such as: ❖ 12 per cent of your fibre requirement, which helps in better digestion. ❖ 17 per cent of Vitamin C requirement – a building block for your immunity.
Helps you sleep better Banana peels are full of tryptophan, a chemical that is known for inducing more relaxed sleep.
Lowers cholesterol
D
ear Niranjana, you don’t need an expensive spa treatment to take care of your feet. Spending just a few minutes a day on footcare and choosing the right shoes can keep you free of problems that may lead to pain and even minor foot deformities like bunions. These ideas can help your GOT A feet feel great: BEAUTY QUERY? Make a point to wash your feet (and Write in to us at between your toes) regularly. [email protected] Be sure to dry your feet completely. Moisturise your feet after washing. During dry winter months, you may want to moisturise several times a day.
— Shimmit Amin, dermatologist
Opt for home-made FACE PACKS
I
t’s time to show your skin some natural love with these easy-tomake homemade face packs. Beauty expert Nidhi Kalra says it’s advisable to start early. “When you are young (13 years and above) your skin needs more pampering. It’s like sowing the right seeds for a radiant skin all your life. These packs are natural which is a huge add-on,” she says.
PAPAYA TO THE RESCUE Refrigerate half a papaya overnight and squash it well. Apply this paste evenly on your face and keep it on for at least one hour before washing it with lukewarm water. Good for: Cooling down the skin and nourishing it. It also gets rid of blemishes.
HONEY, YOU NEED THIS PACK Want radiant skin? Opt for the honey and lemon face pack. Mix 1 tbsp honey
Weightloss
TELEVISION
ORANGE JUICE, ANYONE? Everyone knows about the wonders of orange juice and orange peel. But did you know that orange pulp can brighten your skin within minutes? Use it
MOVIES ON TV ■ SKY HIGH, STAR MOVIES, 4:50 PM: Will, the son of The Commander and Jetstream, is enrolled in Sky High, a school for superheroes' children. There he discovers himself and his true powers and learns about loyalty and friendship.
Creates probiotics Again because of a high fibre content, banana peel creates a space for good bacteria to grow in your colon and thus, boosts your immune system.
■ DAVID ROCCO'S DOLCE INDIA, FOX LIFE,
3:00 PM: Italian celebrity chef David
RECIPE
Method: ➤ In a mixing bowl take the mayo and whisk well. ➤ Add all the chopped vegetables, salt, chilli flakes and oregano. Mix well. ➤ Take a buttered bread slice and spread a thick layer of prepared vegetable mixture. Cover this with another buttered bread slice. ➤ Toast or grill the sandwich. Repeat the same with all the bread slices. Serve mayonnaise sandwich hot or pack it in a tiffin for lunch.
with 1 tsp lemon juice and apply on t he face. Use thrice a week for best results. Good for: Skin lightening and pore tightening.
Rocco travels throughout India, sampling the local cuisine and collaborating with the local chefs to come up with unique recipes. ■ MASTERCHEF
■ KUNG FU PANDA, HBO, 4:51 PM: Po finds
himself selected as the Dragon Warrior. The Furious Five, residing in the barracks, and he take on the responsibility to battle against the inimical forces in the Valley of Peace.
CANADA, TLC, 5:00 PM:
While consuming seasonal fruits keeps your system in tip-top condition, using it on the skin nourishes it and gives it a healthy look. Good for: Upping the general wellbeing of your skin. — COMPILED BY SHREYA SAHAI
behaviour of different wild animals and gets to know about their day-to-day activities and struggle for survival.
OMG! YEH MERA INDIA, HISTORY TV18, 8:00 PM: The host takes the viewers on
■
a journey to some of the unbelievable and exciting places of India and presents interesting facts about the location and the people. ■ WILD FRANK, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, 9:00
PM: Frank Cuesta, a Spanish adventur-
er, explores various places and strives to survive in an environment full of dangerous animals.
THIS DAY THAT YEAR 100 BC: Julius Caesar, Roman military and political leader, was born in Rome. 1099: The Crusaders launched their final assault on Muslims in Jerusalem. 1830: The Scottish Church College was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Alexander Duff. 1837: Queen Victoria was 1st monarch to live in present Buckingham Palace. 1875: David Brown patented the first cash-carrier system.
1917: Vision of Virgin Mary appeared to children of Fatima, Portugal.
PLANET EXCLUSIVES, ANIMAL PLANET, 7:00 PM: The host explores the
➤ You can add finely chopped cilantro leaves in the filling. ➤ Instead of chilli flakes you can add pepper powder. ➤ You can also use cucumber in the filling. ➤ If eggless mayo, be sure to whisk it very well before using.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
1905: Mahatma Gandhi opposes the Bengal Partition and supports boycott of British-made goods.
The top fifty home-cooks compete in culinary challenges judged by a team of top chefs to emerge as the winner and be crowned MasterChef. ■ ANIMAL
NOTES:
now. Good for: Getting rid of tanning and freshening your skin.
MUST SEE MUST DO
JULY 13, 2017
Because its full of fibre, it helps in losing weight.
Whip up these easy-to-make sandwich at home and surprise your loved ones. Happy cooking!
Bread slices: 6 – whole wheat, white or brown Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons Onion: 1 small, finely chopped Tomato: 1 medium, finely chopped Red bell pepper: 2, finely chopped Green bell pepper: 1, finely chopped Chilli flakes: 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano: 1/2 teaspoon Butter: 1 teaspoon Salt: To taste
— Niranjana Sen, class XII, DPS
Grapefruit is full of natural antioxidants and vitamic C. Apply the fruit (or its juice) on your face for 20 minutes before washing it off. Good for: Reducing tan and combating oiliness.
TRY THIS
You need...
QPlease share some footcare tips?
GO FOR GRAPEFRUIT
Banana peels are full of soluble and insoluble fibre. In fact, they have more fibre than banana itself. Fibre helps to lower your cholesterol and thus, helps prevent cardiovascular diseases and strokes. A study conducted on a group of people who had high LDL (bad cholesterol) levels proved this fact.
DIY
MAYO SANDWICH
BEAUTY TIP
This is the ideal onestop-shop for extremely healthy heart, brain, and body. Add a dash of lemon juice to give it an extra boost. One cup a day is ideal.
HEALTH
ou probably have been discarding banana peels till now, so this is going to be a shocker for you. For decades now, many people in India have been using banana peels to many advantages. Not only banana peel is edible but it also holds many benefits. These peels are full
Answers: 1. b) Almond 2. a) Mozzarella 3. b) Pisange 4. a) Gulabjamun 5. c) Greece
HAVE GREEN TEA
START FIDGETING Turns out that fidgeting is actually a great way of burning about 300-350 extra calories per day, on an average.
03
“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”
■ THE KARATE KID, SONY PIX, 5:57 PM: Dre,
a young boy, finds himself bullied by Cheng, a rebellious kung fu prodigy at his school. However, things change after he befriends Mr Han, a maintenance man, who happens to be a kung fu expert. ■ ALIENS IN THE ATTIC, MOVIES NOW, 9:00
PM: While holidaying with their families, six kids learn that their vacation home is riddled with aliens who intend to conquer Earth using a mind-control weapon.
1923: American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the first recognised dinosaur eggs, in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia. 1944: Erno Rubik, Hungarian inventor (Rubik's cube), was born in Budapest, Hungary. 1947: The Indian Independence Bill becomes an Act. 2016: Theresa May is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Conservative Party MPs.
-Coco Chanel
FOOD
HOMES & GARDENS
COOL PLANTING IDEAS T
here are various plants that do not require much water and release freshness to keep your place cool. Planting more trees around you will help in blocking the direct penetration of ultraviolet harmful rays of the sun. It also increases the inflow of oxygen in the environment and consequently, reduces the need for an air conditioner. So this summer, adopt a plant and beat the heat with these cool, easy, and not to mention, green ideas:
PLANT MORE POTS AT SCHOOLS USE TERRACOTTA POTS OVER Plant small green pots at the PLASTIC ONES corridors, near window sill, main entrances of your school. One can even place pots in the classroom for giving it an earthy feel.
Staying fit may be easier said than done for most of us, but that doesn’t mean that the road to fitness only passes through gyms and P.E. periods. Fortunately, there are other small, fun, and yum ways you can start a healthier lifestyle
People these days prefer plastic pots over the traditional terracotta ones, as they find them easy to carry and port. But the plastic
Want to beat the heat? Go green. Get a pot, give it a design and flaunt it...
does not allow plants to grow as the mud/terracotta ones do. Closeness with nature and soil allow plants to grow more vibrantly. Terracotta also helps in healing the environment.
PLANTS CAN ALSO BE PLACED IN BATHROOMS
PLACE PLANTS AT YOUR DINING OR CENTRE TABLES
GO FOR A KITCHEN GARDEN
At homes, decorate your interior with small pots of different shapes and sizes to give a fresh new look to any room. It will brighten up the place and keep it cool too. Make sure the plants you choose are indoor ones.
If you don’t have space for a kitchen garden, use your terrace or balcony space. Plant easy growing fruits and vegetables and enjoy your fresh organic produce.
QU I Z
Place cooling plants in your bathrooms. Remember your bathroom also needs a touch of green to make it breathable.
1. WHICH NUTS ARE USED IN MARZI PAN? a) Cashews b) Almonds c) Hazelnut
2. WHICH CHEESE IS TRADITIONALLY USED IN PIZZA? a) Mozzarella b) Feta c) Blue Cheese
3. WHAT IS BANANA CALLED IN MALAYSIA?
FITNESS MANTRA
DITCH THE VEHICLES
a) Banana b) Pisange c) Mammea americana
Put on your comfiest shoes when you have to travel short distances instead of turning to the nearest bike or car. Your body (and the environment) will thank you.
4. WHICH DESSERT IS CALLED ‘LALMOHAN’ IN NEPAL? a) Gulabjamun b) Sandesh c) Rasgulla
5. FROM WHICH COUNTRY DOES PITA BREAD ORIGINATE? a) Italy b) Russia c) Greece
PERFORM HIIT One of the best ways of burning fat, high intensity interval training (HIIT) is where you repeatedly alternate between performing bursts of max-intensity exercise and brief low-intensity activity. As a typical workout usually lasts 30 minutes or less and no fancy equipment is required, it can be easily squeezed into your schedule. HIIT workouts can be found online.
GET COOKING What is a better way of monitoring and managing your calorie intake than whipping up delicious and healthy meals for yourself?
Compiled by SHREYA SAHAI
WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE
BANANA PEEL Y
Good for depression
The peels are packed with serotonin, a chemical that helps in boosting your mood and makes you feel good. According to a study at the University of Taiwan, if you consume two banana peels for three days continuously, your serotonin level will increase by 15 per cent.
HOW TO EAT It’s not easy to eat a banana peel as it’s thick, bitter and fibrous, but there are ways you can make this healthy peel palatable. Some of the common ways are: ❖ Blend it into a smoothie. ❖ Fry them a little. ❖ Bake them. ❖ Boil them in water for 10 minutes. ❖ Make banana peel tea. NOTE: In the last four methods, heat will break down the peel’s fibre and loosen up the tough texture, makof anti-fungal compounds, antibiotic agents, fibre, nutrients and other healthenhancing properties. Here are 10 reasons why you should eat banana peels...
ing the peel easier to chew and digest. NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF A BANANA PEEL The flesh of a medium-sized banana contains significant amount of your daily recommended intake of many nutrients, such as: ❖ 12 per cent of your fibre requirement, which helps in better digestion. ❖ 17 per cent of Vitamin C requirement – a building block for your immunity.
Helps you sleep better Banana peels are full of tryptophan, a chemical that is known for inducing more relaxed sleep.
Lowers cholesterol
D
ear Niranjana, you don’t need an expensive spa treatment to take care of your feet. Spending just a few minutes a day on footcare and choosing the right shoes can keep you free of problems that may lead to pain and even minor foot deformities like bunions. These ideas can help your GOT A feet feel great: BEAUTY QUERY? Make a point to wash your feet (and Write in to us at between your toes) regularly. [email protected] Be sure to dry your feet completely. Moisturise your feet after washing. During dry winter months, you may want to moisturise several times a day.
— Shimmit Amin, dermatologist
Opt for home-made FACE PACKS
I
t’s time to show your skin some natural love with these easy-tomake homemade face packs. Beauty expert Nidhi Kalra says it’s advisable to start early. “When you are young (13 years and above) your skin needs more pampering. It’s like sowing the right seeds for a radiant skin all your life. These packs are natural which is a huge add-on,” she says.
PAPAYA TO THE RESCUE Refrigerate half a papaya overnight and squash it well. Apply this paste evenly on your face and keep it on for at least one hour before washing it with lukewarm water. Good for: Cooling down the skin and nourishing it. It also gets rid of blemishes.
HONEY, YOU NEED THIS PACK Want radiant skin? Opt for the honey and lemon face pack. Mix 1 tbsp honey
Weightloss
TELEVISION
ORANGE JUICE, ANYONE? Everyone knows about the wonders of orange juice and orange peel. But did you know that orange pulp can brighten your skin within minutes? Use it
MOVIES ON TV ■ SKY HIGH, STAR MOVIES, 4:50 PM: Will, the son of The Commander and Jetstream, is enrolled in Sky High, a school for superheroes' children. There he discovers himself and his true powers and learns about loyalty and friendship.
Creates probiotics Again because of a high fibre content, banana peel creates a space for good bacteria to grow in your colon and thus, boosts your immune system.
■ DAVID ROCCO'S DOLCE INDIA, FOX LIFE,
3:00 PM: Italian celebrity chef David
RECIPE
Method: ➤ In a mixing bowl take the mayo and whisk well. ➤ Add all the chopped vegetables, salt, chilli flakes and oregano. Mix well. ➤ Take a buttered bread slice and spread a thick layer of prepared vegetable mixture. Cover this with another buttered bread slice. ➤ Toast or grill the sandwich. Repeat the same with all the bread slices. Serve mayonnaise sandwich hot or pack it in a tiffin for lunch.
with 1 tsp lemon juice and apply on t he face. Use thrice a week for best results. Good for: Skin lightening and pore tightening.
Rocco travels throughout India, sampling the local cuisine and collaborating with the local chefs to come up with unique recipes. ■ MASTERCHEF
■ KUNG FU PANDA, HBO, 4:51 PM: Po finds
himself selected as the Dragon Warrior. The Furious Five, residing in the barracks, and he take on the responsibility to battle against the inimical forces in the Valley of Peace.
CANADA, TLC, 5:00 PM:
While consuming seasonal fruits keeps your system in tip-top condition, using it on the skin nourishes it and gives it a healthy look. Good for: Upping the general wellbeing of your skin. — COMPILED BY SHREYA SAHAI
behaviour of different wild animals and gets to know about their day-to-day activities and struggle for survival.
OMG! YEH MERA INDIA, HISTORY TV18, 8:00 PM: The host takes the viewers on
■
a journey to some of the unbelievable and exciting places of India and presents interesting facts about the location and the people. ■ WILD FRANK, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, 9:00
PM: Frank Cuesta, a Spanish adventur-
er, explores various places and strives to survive in an environment full of dangerous animals.
THIS DAY THAT YEAR 100 BC: Julius Caesar, Roman military and political leader, was born in Rome. 1099: The Crusaders launched their final assault on Muslims in Jerusalem. 1830: The Scottish Church College was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Alexander Duff. 1837: Queen Victoria was 1st monarch to live in present Buckingham Palace. 1875: David Brown patented the first cash-carrier system.
1917: Vision of Virgin Mary appeared to children of Fatima, Portugal.
PLANET EXCLUSIVES, ANIMAL PLANET, 7:00 PM: The host explores the
➤ You can add finely chopped cilantro leaves in the filling. ➤ Instead of chilli flakes you can add pepper powder. ➤ You can also use cucumber in the filling. ➤ If eggless mayo, be sure to whisk it very well before using.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
1905: Mahatma Gandhi opposes the Bengal Partition and supports boycott of British-made goods.
The top fifty home-cooks compete in culinary challenges judged by a team of top chefs to emerge as the winner and be crowned MasterChef. ■ ANIMAL
NOTES:
now. Good for: Getting rid of tanning and freshening your skin.
MUST SEE MUST DO
JULY 13, 2017
Because its full of fibre, it helps in losing weight.
Whip up these easy-to-make sandwich at home and surprise your loved ones. Happy cooking!
Bread slices: 6 – whole wheat, white or brown Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons Onion: 1 small, finely chopped Tomato: 1 medium, finely chopped Red bell pepper: 2, finely chopped Green bell pepper: 1, finely chopped Chilli flakes: 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano: 1/2 teaspoon Butter: 1 teaspoon Salt: To taste
— Niranjana Sen, class XII, DPS
Grapefruit is full of natural antioxidants and vitamic C. Apply the fruit (or its juice) on your face for 20 minutes before washing it off. Good for: Reducing tan and combating oiliness.
TRY THIS
You need...
QPlease share some footcare tips?
GO FOR GRAPEFRUIT
Banana peels are full of soluble and insoluble fibre. In fact, they have more fibre than banana itself. Fibre helps to lower your cholesterol and thus, helps prevent cardiovascular diseases and strokes. A study conducted on a group of people who had high LDL (bad cholesterol) levels proved this fact.
DIY
MAYO SANDWICH
BEAUTY TIP
This is the ideal onestop-shop for extremely healthy heart, brain, and body. Add a dash of lemon juice to give it an extra boost. One cup a day is ideal.
HEALTH
ou probably have been discarding banana peels till now, so this is going to be a shocker for you. For decades now, many people in India have been using banana peels to many advantages. Not only banana peel is edible but it also holds many benefits. These peels are full
Answers: 1. b) Almond 2. a) Mozzarella 3. b) Pisange 4. a) Gulabjamun 5. c) Greece
HAVE GREEN TEA
START FIDGETING Turns out that fidgeting is actually a great way of burning about 300-350 extra calories per day, on an average.
03
“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”
■ THE KARATE KID, SONY PIX, 5:57 PM: Dre,
a young boy, finds himself bullied by Cheng, a rebellious kung fu prodigy at his school. However, things change after he befriends Mr Han, a maintenance man, who happens to be a kung fu expert. ■ ALIENS IN THE ATTIC, MOVIES NOW, 9:00
PM: While holidaying with their families, six kids learn that their vacation home is riddled with aliens who intend to conquer Earth using a mind-control weapon.
1923: American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the first recognised dinosaur eggs, in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia. 1944: Erno Rubik, Hungarian inventor (Rubik's cube), was born in Budapest, Hungary. 1947: The Indian Independence Bill becomes an Act. 2016: Theresa May is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Conservative Party MPs.
