Easiest Way To Lose Weight & the Quest For a Permanent Weight Loss Solution

Health & Beauty, Healthy Living, Weightloss

Everyone wants an easy button – What is the easiest way to lose weight? I wrote this post a long time ago, originally because I kept getting asked in my free-discovery calls in many formats – Can I lose 10lbs by this summer? to Can, I lose 120 lbs. this year?

On digging deep, it turns out there is a lot of underlying self-criticism, and blame (blaming the willpower, or family members, or upbringing), and also sadly the – I am not good enough. I am not motivated enough excuses. I know, I know you want fast weight loss. But I am also sure that is the rabbit hole you have gone down before – Set up a massive goal and then felt like a failure.

Do you have any of these excuses?

Do you think that a successful weight loss regimen requires you to stick to your diet plan?

Or perhaps you do not have time to cook? Or Your excuse is that your family only eats sandwiches and unhealthy Pizza and take outs.

Too overwhelmed by work, life, kids, family to meal prep and exercise?

Or you do not really have a lower calorie meal plan or an expert weight loss exercise plan. Or you do not know how to eat to lose the layers upon layers of unhealthy fat that have crept up on you from the years sitting at your desk job on a computer followed by Netflix and Chill at home.

Can I lose 20 lbs by this summer?

Here are some keys to successful weight loss. Things and Ideas easy enough that you could implement right now. Get started on a healthy lifestyle and a get a happy body and when you are healthy, energized and feel awesome at all times, you could lose weight easily and effortlessly. You will effortlessly have a healthy body weight.

Rule # 1 – Diets do not work. A healthy lifestyle is a choice. You need to “want” to be healthier and make the first step towards that change. If you do not know what to do Download this free Guide here.

Start believing and hence behaving like a healthy person and you will be making right choices about your self.

This process I describe below will get you slow and sustainable results and you will see those layers of fat will start melting off and healthy muscles and abs showing before you know it.

If you have forever been on crash diets and expensive gym memberships or part of some Keto, Whole 30, Manic 80, Paleo, Weight watchers and Jenny Craig band wagon or worst yet some unhealthy supplements, meal replacements, you probably know some or more ways to lose weight.

All of them are probably correct, and were designed from a place of true service.

The only fault I see is – They blame it on you, when you fail. And you go down the rabbit hole of looking for yet another diet, gym or exercise video – Only to crash diet and lose/gain weight again.

Four Questions to determine if a weight loss program will work for you and get you successful and permanent weight loss?

However if none of those have worked for you and have left you feel confused, consider answering following questions:1. Is your healthy-eating program based on Science? Or is it just the new fad diet, promoted by a celebrity or your friend that just started this MLM side gig and has her pictures pasted on luxurious vacations all over social media.2. Can you follow the principles for rest of your life? So if you buy into a meal replacement shake or a Plexus, Arbonne or Pruvit – Is this something you will do for rest of your life, or are you just doing it temporarily?3. What this program suggests you to eat and do, would you have your children do it with you? Is the supplement, or meal replacement safe for your kids or has ingredients that makes it unsafe?4. When you talk to your coach about losing weight, Is the first thing that they suggest an artificial supplements, not real food?You perhaps know the right answers to all the above questions.

Your weight loss will most likely be temporary if you buy into fad diets and exercise programs.Instead of getting on a weight loss program, learn the way to eat healthy and nourish your body, that you can train yourself to do for the rest of your life with your family and your children.Learn attitude, lifestyle and behaviors of a fit person and you will never have that spare tire around your belly ever again.

11 Rules to lose weight and keep it off forever:

** I do not know why Eleven. But stay with me …

Design your Environment. Give away all the junk food (processed bread, sugar, chips, cold drinks, boxed, microwave dinners, cakes, cookies and sodas). I talk about Super Fridge here. What is in your refrigerator?
Grocery Shopping. Buy fresh meats, vegetables, nuts and dairy. Along with canned black beans, lentils or any beans of your choice really. *Beans are healthier carbs as compared to the breads and rice, so this would satisfy your carb cravings. Buy some berries, papaya, pineapple and apples. Lemons and Oranges are good to have too. Always a great idea to buy pre-cleaned, pre-cut vegetables. Here I discuss A Slow Carb Meal Plan for weight loss.
Upgrade your skill. If you have no idea how to cook, then get some recipes from this blog. This post on morning routines demystifies breakfast. Energizing Morning Routines Part 1 – Breakfast
Golden Rule: Always Eat until full and make sure you get about 25–30 grams of protein every meal and fill up rest of your plate with veggies. Also Mama was right. Chew your food a 30 times.
Drink a lot of water. If you are a list or calendar person, Put a reminder on your calendar to drink 8–10 glasses of plain filtered water every day. If you are the one that snoozes the reminders and ignore the alarms, then build tiny habits* – After I finish breakfast, I will fill a water bottle and put it on my work desk. Or After I reach work, I will fill a water bottle and put it on my work desk. Lastly – If you cant drink plain water add some berries and sliced up lemon to make great tasting infused water. I also talk about tiny habits in this post. Greatest Productivity Hack – Do not break the chain and What has habits got to do with it?
Tracking your weights and measurement is the only boring activity you may have to do periodically. After all this is the only way to know if you are losing weight or not. I talk more about this here. Weights and Measurements Quantified.
Lastly Remember to be more kind and forgiving to yourself. If it took you years to put the weight on, don’t expect to lose it in 2 weeks. Slow and Steady is better than on-again, off-again dieting and weight training.
Do not underestimate the power of sleep and rest. You need to get your 6-8 hours of sleep. I probably sleep more! If you have a wearable that tracks sleep, figure out if you indeed have a good quality sleep. ***Reminder to self: Write an article about sleep next.**
Enjoy the process of your life changing habits. Learn to celebrate every thing and cultivate happiness by means of tiny habits, instead of celebrating with sugar and food. Express gratitude for a healthy, happy body and family every single day and watch it become healthier, happier and stress free while shedding those fat cells off.
Have you seen this post about 5 minute exercise. This may be a great way to add a boost to your weight loss plans. Or change it to 11 minute exercise per day for longevity as per the recent studies. Run, Just Dance, Play Basketball or Catch with kids. There are many options.
Ha. So it looks like there is not really any Rule #2, 3, 4 … but I guess that is how it is. There is only 1 Rule – Diets do not work. Just live a healthy, simple, decision free life style every day and you will never have to diet or join a gym again!

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Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #82.

Importance of Weights and Measurements – Quantified.

Healthy Living, Weightloss

A small reminder about the importance of weights and measurements for weight loss. I totally understand if you are not into tracking, planning and quantifying everything, Neither am I. But the only thing I insist, you measure and record is your weight, and inches – If you are indeed serious about losing that big computer belly.

Want a recipe for my secret breakfast drink to get lean in 21 days? Learn more here – Melt Away Every Last lb of Fat. Become Lean in as little as 21 days with This One Trick.

So What do I need to track and record my weights and measurements?

All you need is a measuring tape and a basic weighing scale.

I love this manual scale at the doctor’s offices, and I do not want to believe that it is super accurate like the nurse says, because it adds 5 lbs over the scale that I have at home. But Oh well. The point is even if your scale is slightly inaccurate, it may still work as long as you are weighing in on the same scale every day.

There is only a few numbers you need to know when trying to lose weight. .

Your Current Weight
Your Goal Weight
Your body measurements – Arms, bust, waist, thighs etc.

And if you are really lazy like me and do not want to manually write your weight and track it every day, just get a smart digital scale that connects to your home wi-fi and sends your weight to your Apple/Samsung health or any other app every time you get on the scale. It might even roughly tell you body composition as well.

Oh, and if you are buying a smart scale, just buy one for each person in the family, who is trying to lose weight with you. You don’t want their data messing with your weightloss.

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When and How Often to track my weights and measurements?

Put the scale in the hallway, or kitchen so it is in the sight and weighing becomes a habit. I weigh myself every time I pass by the scale so I am aware of my weight trend.

Daily:

If you are actively trying to lose weight, then log the weight in the morning, on an excel sheet, or just a plain piece of paper. Stick it using a magnet on the refrigerator.

Weekly:

Tape Measure waist, arms, thighs, chest, etc weekly. A lot of times as your body is losing fat, and you are gaining muscle mass, your body weight remains steady for a long time.

You can be fancy and disciplined and you can chart this daily/weekly on a spreadsheet. Trust me – I tried and never kept up with it and I still lost weight. But I did log my weight on a piece of paper every now and then. So it is up to your personal preference. Do nothing else, but just start logging your weight.

Why am I not losing weight even If I am eating right and exercising?

It may seem discouraging to many, seeing the numbers not move on the scale. But if you see that you are fitting into pants or shirts that are a size or 2 smaller that is always a great encouragement!

The reality is you may be losing 20 lbs. of fat, and gaining 5 lbs. of muscle. And it will look “AWESOME” at a total of 15 lbs. of weight loss. But you may never know if you are not tracking the measurements.

Your body is just reconstituting itself and losing the unhealthy deposits of fat and gaining healthy muscle.

Ok. Remind me again what exactly can I do to lose weight?

So between my post about the slow-carb way of eating here – A Slow Carb Meal Plan for Weightloss.

And tracking your weights and measurements. I really believe that losing weight is simple and easy. It’s not just the plain old die in the gym, run a marathon, stop eating so much, and you’ll lose weight. It is more of eat a right mix of foods – Protein and vegetables in every meal. Eat until full. And track your measurements. Done!

Have you figured out your current and goal weight? If yes let me know and better yet Book your call with me here today!

Weight Loss Morning Water

Here is a quick recipe for morning weight loss water if you have ingredients on hand.

1. Juice from 1 Lime or Lemon 2. Crushed mint leaves 3. 8 Oz. Glass of Filtered warm water 4. 1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder 5. 1/2 tsp Himalayan Salt (or sea salt, rock salt) 6. 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Method: 1. Warm Water in the microwave for 1 minute 2. Add all other ingredients, mix and drink up.

It tastes good and perfect for boosting your metabolism and fat burning.

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #58.

Health Benefits of Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin

Healthy Living, longevity

The many health benefits of Vitamin D keeps showing up with every new study, So I wanted to summarize this in a few posts. This is the first one of many.

Is this the Panacea?

Panacea comes from a Greek word meaning “all-healing”. Panacea was the Greek goddess of healing. In the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance, alchemists sought to concoct the “elixir of life”. Elixir of Life would give you eternal life. And “philosopher’s stone” – which would turn ordinary metals into gold. They also tried to formulate the Panacea. I am not quite sure if they succeeded.

Ok. Ok. I know, a few days ago I called the Black Seeds a Panacea. And I almost believe that this is right up there with the Black Seeds, and perhaps more scientific research to back it up.

If there is only one Vitamin you want to actively seek whether from spending time outside in the sun or supplementing, it should be Vitamin D. Also knowing that the COVID-19 is here to stay, it makes more sense to keep the immunity up and be ready to ward off any infections you may get.

Want a recipe for my secret breakfast drink to get lean in 21 days? Learn more here – Melt Away Every Last lb of Fat. Become Lean in as little as 21 days with This One Trick.

There is a method to my weight-loss nutrition. If I tell you to go out and take a walk, and get some sunshine on your bare skin it is to get your Vitamin D dose in. If I tell you to supplement your Vitamin D, there is a reason behind it (and a whole bunch of research goes into it). But hey I have done the research and writing about it here, so you do not have to re-invent the wheel.

So, What exactly are the health benefits of Vitamin D and Why should I care?

Bone and Muscle Health

According to this study, Vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium, and phosphorus, and keeps your bone strong. Vitamin D also increases muscle strength. Vitamin D deficiency causes increased risks of fractures and falls. Vitamin D deficiency in children could also cause skeletal deformities called Rickets.

Cancer

Vitamin D decreases cell proliferation and increases cell differentiation. This stops the growth of new blood vessels and has anti-inflammatory effects. [check this study, and this if you want to learn more] Many studies have suggested a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of cancer, especially colorectal cancer.

According to this study, subjects with high vitamin D concentrations were half as likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer as those with low concentrations.

Heart Disease

Framingham Heart study found that patients with low vitamin D levels had a 60% higher risk of heart disease than those with higher concentrations. In another study, which followed men and women for 4 years, patients with low vitamin D concentrations (<15 ng/mL) were three times more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension than those with high concentrations (>30 ng/mL).

Obesity

Low levels of Vit D is also correlated with Obesity and bad heart health. Higher levels of Vit D were also correlated to lean body mass, good heart health and smaller waist circumference.

Type 2 diabetes

Vitamin D supplementation helps manage your blood glucose levels. As shown by this three-year-long trial of nondiabetic patients aged 65 years and older found that those who received 700 IU of vitamin D (plus calcium) had a smaller rise in fasting plasma glucose versus those who received placebo.

Immunity against COVID19 and Flu viruses

Study after study has shown that Vit D has been found helpful to reduce the severity of SARS-COV2 infection. I am only citing this one study that shows that Vitamin D (calcifediol) supplement administered at hospitalization reduced the requirement for ICU admission and decreased mortality by more than 50% in Patients. In simple language – If you test positive for COVID 19, get adequate vitamin D as soon as possible to reduce the severity.

I need to do part 2 of this post because I want to mention many more Vit D benefits that are not listed here.

Over half of the world’s population is deficient in Vit. D. This may be easily attributable to reduced outdoor activities and environmental pollution. Sometimes seasonal deficiencies causing reduced exposure to sunlight. The ultraviolet-B (UVB) in the Sunlight helps with vitamin D production in the skin.

The point is that vitamin D deficiency is frequent but easily correctable. Spend 10 minutes outside in the sunshine. If that’s not doable then just get a supplement. And remember to take it once daily.

Get Your Vitamin D. Go out when the Sun shines, Or get a Supplement.

Well – If you are intrigued by longevity, good health and want to lose weight while eating some delicious foods (and not bland salads and crazy exercises) then book a call below to find out if we can work together.

And for your tiny dose of inspiration today, Enjoy this Sheryl Crow Song. In her own wise words – “It’s not having what you want, It’s wanting what you’ve got”. #soakupthesun

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #57.

Hydration Matters: Drink More Water.

Healthy Living, Healthy Recipes, longevity, Protein, Weightloss

You’ve heard it a million times. Drink water. Then drink more water. Proper hydration is important for overall health, wellness, and weight management. It should really need no explanation, but I thought I would write some here.

Most of us don’t drink enough water. We are constantly dehydrated. If you are hungry, drink water first.

Why do I need to drink more water?

Your body is 60 percent water. Water helps your kidneys detox, your heart pumps blood and your intestines remove waste and absorb nutrients from the food you eat. Water helps to regulate your body’s internal temperature and prevents dehydration. It helps your brain functioning. Want more proof, read it straight from the research here.

Here are some more reasons.

Water helps you lose weight easier.
Water helps you feel full longer.
Drinking more water increases your energy level.
Water also helps get rid of toxins from your body.
Helps flush out your kidneys and liver.

Need more reasons. Here is a theory I have.

A lot of times when you feel hungry, most likely you’re just thirsty. Drinking water before snacking will help curb your appetite or at least delay the snacking – helps you lose weight without dieting or exercising.

But Water is so bland and Tasteless.

Well. Look again. Does not look so bland and tasteless to me.

There are many ways you can get fancy and infuse water with delicious taste. Wash any fresh fruits and vegetables, perhaps some mint and lemons and add to the water. Leave in the refrigerator for an hour or so. And you will have the best tasting water.

Also check out some elaborate detox water recipes here and here.

Do I need an Electrolyte Supplement?

May be. If you are not eating a balanced diet, it might be a good idea to start with one. Electrolytes are minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus etc. They improve muscle function and also help absorb water in your body. Electrolytes are needed in small amounts, and you will realize they make you feel energetic and help you performing at your best during your work day. Try an Electrolyte supplement like this.

Alright. Alright. Much Ado about Water. I am sure no one needs. Convincing.

Drink More Water.

Meme Borrowed From The Internet. NEED I SAY MORE?

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #39.

Reverse Sear Lamb Chops

Busy Mom Cooks, Easy Cooking, Healthy Living, Weight Loss Recipes

This Reverse Sear Lamb Chops recipe makes a delicious and healthy gourmet meal, that can be made in a few simple steps. If you eat meat for protein, Steak and Lamb Chops are the easiest to cook. And saves so much time and money even when you buy the most delicious organic, grass-fed, and all-natural pasture-raised kind. Ever since I purchased this Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, I use the reverse sear method of cooking quite a lot, at least every time I make a steak or chops.

What is Reverse Sear Method of Cooking?

Traditionally, I am sure you have been told to sear or brown the meat first and then finish in the Oven, or Pressure Cooker or Slow Cooker. In the case of Pressure Cooking, or Slow Cooking, I tend to follow that advice.

However, if I have to roast meats, I prefer to marinate the meat, and roast it in the oven first and then finish on the hot Cast Iron Pan. Try it once and you will know why.

One of the greatest experiments you can do in life is to ask this question – What if you did the exact opposite of the normal – this one time? That is how you find new, delicious, amazing things, places, inventions, and discoveries.

Ingredients to use for 4 Servings of Reverse Sear Lamb Chops

Everything is really Optional, except the Lamb, Squeeze of Lemon Juice, Salt and Pepper. But, what is Life without Herbs and Spices? So stock them up and use them for taste and good health!

Lamb Loin Chops – 4
Olive Oil – 2 Tbsp
Juice of 1 Lemon
Meat Tenderizer – 1 tbsp (or about 3 tbsp of fresh raw papaya minced) – (Totally Optional)
Fresh garlic (finely minced) – 2 tbsp
Fresh ginger (grated) – 2 tbsp
Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped) – 1 tbsp
Fresh Thyme (finely chopped) – 1 tbsp
Fresh Sage (finely chopped) – 1 tbsp
Salt – 1 tsp Or to taste.
Black Pepper – 1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper – 1/2 tsp

For Searing:

I go all out when I have a good set of Lamb Chops. So I did end up using about 2 Tbsp Ghee, A sprig of fresh Rosemary from my neighbor’s kitchen garden, and some fresh garlic Cloves to Sear in the end.

Method to cook Reverse Sear Lamb Chops

In a flat tray or large mixing bowl, mix all of the Ingredients and apply on the Lamb Chops.
Marinate it for at least 2 hours. (Or if meal prepping. Marinate in batches and leave in the freezer. Thaw in the morning or night before if you want to use for later.)
Preheat Oven to 275 F and place the chops in a large pan and bake for about 30-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches about 125 F (If you fancy). I was looking for Medium Rare and this is about what gets me that!
Let it rest for about 15-20 minutes so the juices run clear.

Finally the moment of truth. This is how you Reverse Sear Lamb Chops.

Heat that ghee on Lodge Cast Iron Pan on high heat. Add the rosemary and garlic to the pan. Now one by one quickly sear the lamb chops to brown on all sides. (Pictured above is when I used my grill pan to do the sear.) It should take about 1-2 minutes per chop to sear it.

While this last “Reverse Sear” step seems complicated, but you will be surprised how it locks in the flavor of the meat and takes the taste up a notch. Like a fancy Gourmet Chef Meal!

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with a side of Sheet Pan Roasted Veggies.

Or On top of an Arugula-Raspberry Salad topped with some balsamic vinaigrette.

This also pairs well with Steamed (or Microwaved Veggies) as I talk about in this post as well. Did you know eating Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli and Brussel Sprouts helps prevent Cancer?

Want a recipe for my secret breakfast drink to get lean in 21 days? Learn more here – Melt Away Every Last lb of Fat. Become Lean in as little as 21 days with This One Trick.

Where does the fat go when you lose weight?

Healthy Living, Weightloss

Ever wondered, where does the fat go when you lose weight? If you are still reading this blog, you are in for a chemistry lesson in the metabolic process of weight loss, and fat burning. If you have been “dieting” and “exercising”, counting macros and calories, and believing in that math (or myth) of Calories In, Calories Out. You may be led to believe that the fat converts to energy when you exercise. Well I came to find out a long time ago that is not true. I am just not sure why I never wrote about this, until now.

So here goes the TLDR version. When your body starts burning the fat, it expels excess fat in form of carbon dioxide and the fat cells shrink. So you theoretically “breathe out” the fat while burning it.

Misconceptions about Fat Burning

Check out how mis-informed doctors, dieticians, and personal trainers were about fat burning. Look at their responses to this question “When somebody loses weight, where does it go?” (Correct answer CO₂).

The Science of Fat Burning

This study was published in 2014 by Robert Meerman and Andrew Brown in 2014. And they did some pretty cool calculations to show exactly how fat burning works in numbers. Very Simply speaking – When somebody loses 10 kg of fat (triglyceride), 8.4 kg is exhaled as CO₂. The remainder of the 28 kg total of CO₂ produced is contributed by inhaled oxygen. Lungs are therefore the primary excretory organ for weight loss. Losing weight requires unlocking the carbon stored in fat cells!

Before there is fat burning, there is another secret quick win.

Lose That Water Weight

And You can do this by drinking a lot of water. We usually go for a muffin instead of water. And hence we are constantly dehydrated. When you do not drink enough water it forces your body to store water. Which makes you feel and look bloated.

So, easy peasy – just the way I like it. When in doubt drink water. When hungry, drink water. Drink water before a meal. Drink your “Weight” out!! I talk about this in more details here – Hydration Matters: Drink More Water.

The Weight You Want to Lose

Now that you have lost the water weight, next comes the “Fat” you want to burn. And as you learned above – When your body starts burning the fat, it expels excess fat in form of Carbon Dioxide. Hence you burn fat simply by existing. You exhale out the Carbon Dioxide while you are living (breathing). And the fat cells shrink.

Is Counting Calories the Answer?

The question now becomes how can you accelerate the fat burning. An average man needs 1500 calories per day to live, and a woman needs 1200 calories. However counting the calories itself for simplicity’s sake is alright, but what is even more important than that is where your calories are coming from?

You can get those 1200 (or 1500) calories from the unhealthiest white bread made out of all-purpose wheat flour or processed foods (which literally gives you no nourishment and lots of chemicals for your digestive system to process.)

Or you can get those calories from Healthy and Nutrition Dense foods, herbs, spices. These foods not only give you nourishment in many different ways, but they also give you a long and healthy lifespan.

Every one is getting older. You might as well age as healthy as you are able to.

So how can you apply this information for weight loss?

You could DIY Your weight loss using the methods I talk about here – Easiest Way To Lose Weight & the Quest For a Permanent Weight Loss Solution

And while I do not want you to go crazy about counting and tracking calories and foods, I want you to care about measuring your weight and waist Importance of Weights and Measurements – Quantified.

It takes a tremendous amount of Exercise to burn small amounts of Calories. Hence Exercise is definitely not the answer.

Physical activity as a weight loss strategy is, therefore, easily foiled by relatively small quantities of excess food.
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And follow this powerful lesson on micro workouts No Time to Exercise? Learn about The 5-Minute Exercise here. Or consistent every day walking Health Benefits of Walking.

Want a recipe for my secret breakfast drink to get lean in 21 days? Learn more here – Melt Away Every Last lb of Fat. Become Lean in as little as 21 days with This One Trick.

Funny, Not True. One would wish the Fat Burning Math was this easy!

Robert Meerman says in this study – For comparison, a single 100 g muffin represents about 20% of an average person’s total daily energy requirement. Physical activity as a weight loss strategy is, therefore, easily foiled by relatively small quantities of excess food.

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Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #106

A Longevity Snack – Japanese Purple Sweet Potatoes, Or Okinawa Sweet Potatoes

Healthy Living, longevity

Japanese Purple Sweet Potatoes or Okinawa Sweet Potatoes are the most delicious healthy carb you can eat without guilt. I talked about blue zones on my previous post about Longevity here – On Longevity and Healthy Aging #1. Another time we will explore other reasons why Okinawans live longer and healthier lives. One thing that stood out to me while researching the secrets of their longevity was that they primarily eat a plant-based diet. And that they eat a lot of Sweet Potatoes. And the kind they get there are of course Okinawa Sweet Potatoes aka Japanese Purple Sweet Potatoes.

What makes Okinawa Sweet Potatoes Longevity Superfood?

According to this study, Okinawa Sweet Potatoes contain Anthocyanins, besides all of the goodness of other kinds of sweet potatoes. The Anthocyanins have anti-oxidation, anti-mutation, anti-tumor, liver protection, hypoglycemia, and anti-inflammation, and anti-cancer properties. The anthocyanin content of these Japanese purple sweet potatoes is the highest of all of the potatoes. You can find anthocyanins in many fruits and vegetables such as red grapes, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, red cabbages, elderberry, and radicchio, etc. What makes the purple sweet potato, or Okinawa Sweet Potato stand out is its low cost compared to the berries and other sources.

How to eat Okinawa Sweet Potatoes?

Easy Peasy! I use only One recipe to make this. And All you have to do is.

Wash and Put the Potatoes in a 400 F Oven for 35 minutes. Take out, let rest for about 15-20 minutes to cool. Peel, Gobble-Gobble, And Enjoy!! Refrigerate the leftovers to eat later.

You can watch a short video here I made about Okinawa Sweet Potato.

I am sure you can make chips out of it, boil it, hash brown it or do whatever you do with other Potatoes. But I am too lazy to perfect any other recipe. Because this recipe tastes so good, by itself. Also, it does not destroy nutrition.

This study (check section 3.2) also suggests that the anthocyanins concentration in the Purple Yams, does not degrade at all from baking. However other methods of cooking, such as microwaving, steaming and pressure cooking reduces the anthocyanin content by 8-16%.

Want a recipe for my secret breakfast drink to get lean in 21 days? Learn more here – Melt Away Every Last lb of Fat. Become Lean in as little as 21 days with This One Trick.

Where do you get these Okinawa Sweet Potatoes?

I pick these up every time I go to the nearest Asian grocery store, because they have the best price. Most grocery stores, as well a whole foods and amazon carry it these days too. I am also seeing some dehydrated Purple Sweet Potato powders, that you could perhaps add water and reconstitute into mashed potatoes. I am not too keen on processed foods, so not linking here.

So what is the point of all this information?

Find some Okinawa Sweet Potatoes or Japanese Purple Sweet Potatoes. Learn to bake them and enjoy eating them atleast once or twice a week, instead of your regular carbs (of grain and bread).

For my daily dose of may-be useful (or not) information here, Looks like Marines hired a Tony Stark here.

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #105

Gather around me closely, And a story I will relate.

Random Stuff

A post about little things, nothing, and everything. Not SEO optimized, so Search Engines cannot find it. You get to see it because I chose to share it with you and you happen to be in my circle. Read along.

Oh and obligatory announcement – I got my Pfizer COVID 19 Vaccine this afternoon. And so far I feel fine. Also if you are busy, find time and get vaccinated. If you do not trust the vaccine, read some science from credible sources (not Fox News and Social Media) and Get Vaccinated.

Ok now read along. These are some excerpts from my new favorite poetry book called Jingles. It was written by Frank J Medina, and first published in 1919. Everything still holds true, that’s what I thought at least. But I will let you decide.

LIFE’S REALITY

Gather ’round me closely and a story I’ll relate
Of life in different stages—its sad and happy state—
When as a youth, before the storm and all the world is fair,
And then a man of middle-age, with nothing left but care.
Life’s story has a happy hue and the world seems bright,
Yes, life is full of sunshine, we can not see the night,
And we with hearts all filled with plans, look forward and we see
With eyes of hope, our future fights end in a victory.

But when the days of youth are o’er, storms gather thick and fast,
The happiness of childhood has vanished with the past.
Instead of all our victories and conquest to attain,
Our fight is principally in life, our daily bread to gain.
Our plans have all been shattered; castles gone to decay;
Our childhood dreams of happiness have long since passed away.
No sunshine now we see in life, all is grief and despair,
Our joyful dreams of former years turned to trials, toil and care.

In old age we look back to these things we labored after.
Sometimes it causes sorrow; sometimes it causes laughter.
Some of our best days were ill spent in joy and dissipation,
Or mayhap some mistake in life, such as missing a vocation.
Such things will hover ’round our minds when we have all turned gray,
But what’s the use of pining for things long passed away,
For if we had the means wherewith, our lives we could relive;
We’d do the same and to these same hopes we would a nursing give.
Life has its joys and sorrows; its sunshine and its rain;
Its griefs and disappointments; its happiness and pain.
We struggle hard for happiness, think we have a boundless store,
When the monster disappointment comes knocking at the door.

The Ticking of the Clock

The Ticking of the Clock
Far from friends and comrades,
Far away from home,
None to cheer my loneliness
As I sit here alone.
For me there is no cheerful voice,
There’s no familiar knock;
All that breaks the silence
Is the ticking of the clock.

Ah! what memory comes to me
With that clock ticking there;
It has ticked away our joy;
It will tick away our care.
First, when a little infant,
With instinct shrewd and quick,
I said, “Papa, let me listen
To the tick, tick, tick.”

As a boy, quite full of mischief,
By teacher called a fool,
I’d watch the old clock on the wall
To let me out of school.
Later, as a youth when courting,
The maid who had my heart,
When I’d hear the clock strike ten,
It meant, “Young man, depart.”

Next, as a broker, I have watched
The rise and fall of stock;
A fortune lost, another gained,
To the ticking of the clock.
Now that I am old and gray,
With Heaven alone to gain;
Life’s voyage nearly ended,
That old clock ticks the same.

It ticked through all my sorrow,
It ticked through all my strife,
It ticked through my prosperity,
It ticks away my life.
It ticked when I was healthy,
It ticked when I was sick;
All through life I’ve always heard
That tick, tick, tick.

There it stands a-ticking,
Ticking night and day;
Ticking us along through life—
Ticking life away.
These memories now hang o’er me,
As I sit here by myself
And listen to the ticking
Of the clock upon the shelf.

Little Life

Little Life
Little infants,
Little toys;
Little playmates,
Little boys.
Little falsehood,
Little truth;
Little studious,
Little youth.
Little dancing,
Little life;
Little courting,
Little wife.
Little happy,
Little gay;
Little sorrow,
Little gray.
Little aged,
Little bent,
Little tottering,
Life near spent.
Little aching,
Little sore;
Little sickness,
Life is o’er.

Adapted from Jingles, by Frank J Medina Published in 1919

If you like little things, you may also love, my other random posts.

Check this out about Well, It is Groundhog Day Again. And this one about the state of the world in general, and America in particular not broken but simply unfinished…. Oh and do not miss this one about the Tulip-Mania The Big Short. Squeeze. What fury? Citizens.

Want a recipe for my secret breakfast drink to get lean in 21 days? Learn more here – Melt Away Every Last lb of Fat. Become Lean in as little as 21 days with This One Trick.

In the end, one will realize – It is all so simple. It is indeed all so simple.

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On Longevity and Healthy Aging #1

Healthy Aging, Healthy Living, longevity

I am going to be doing a series of articles on longevity and healthy aging. If you have read everything I shared before this post and implemented it You have most likely started losing the weight already. The next logical step to focus on is how to live longer, and age healthier. We are all aging, one millisecond at a time.

If you ever go to St Augustine in Florida, be sure to check out the famous Fountain of Youth of Ponce de Leon. That would be an interesting trip down the history. But In this post I am talking about Longevity, and knowing fully well that so far every one has failed to find the panacea and fountain of youth.

But before we begin, Let me ask you, if you have been hanging around here for a while, have you taken action? If you still need help losing weight see below.

Want a recipe for my secret breakfast drink to get lean in 21 days? Learn more here – Melt Away Every Last lb of Fat. Become Lean in as little as 21 days with This One Trick.

What causes aging?

Aging is a complicated process, caused by many factors. I try to simplify everything for the purpose of my understanding. And I have been looking for an easy answer to pin point that this one thing or gene or process causes aging. However, that is not the case. A series of small changes occur in your body causing the organs, and the body itself to deteriorate, and cause eventual death.

Well, the good news is that the world is becoming an increasingly safer place, in most parts of the world. As is evident from an increasing number of older people in developed countries. This study proves the point – Average Life expectancy has increased by 27 years in this past century alone.

While we have not found that fountain of youth yet, the next best thing you can do is whatever years you live on earth in this body, try to live healthier free from disabilities. Instead of having to take medicines every day, or living in the hospital on life support at the mercy of caregivers.

Enhanced Longevity Secrets of Blue Zones

On the Italian island of Sardinia, it is common for people to live over 100 years of age. According to longevity researcher Susan Pinker, it’s not a low-fat, gluten-free diet that keeps the islanders alive for so long. In this TED talk, she argues that it’s their emphasis on close personal relationships and face-to-face interactions that keep them living healthy over 100 years of age and beyond.

What are your thoughts are about this observation. Comment below and let me know.

I agree that relationships and human interactions are important. But Imagine having perfect relationships and interactions while eating Modern Processed foods out of microwavable boxes. Wonder what would that have done to the aging.

There are four other famous blue zones, beside Sardinia that have been widely studied and each study has attributed longevity to a wide variety of factors. For example, the miracle water of Hunza valley in Pakistan, or the antioxidant and nutrition rich Potatoes or Yams from Okinawa. More to come on these in the series, so stay tuned.

I want to achieve Longevity. What can I do?

Ok, aside from moving to Sardinia to hang around with people, or to Okinawa to eat their potatoes or drink the Hunza Water. I will give you a few different ideas to implement right away if you want to join this longevity and healthy aging movement with me. Let us start with the easy.

Stop Smoking, Skip Alcohol and Sugar.

This headline requires no explanation. Want to live longer? Do not Smoke. Drink Water instead of Alcohol. Cut out processed Sugar.

Eat your Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Start eating the recommended 2 servings of Salmon, Sardines or other Omega 3 Rich foods every week.

Based on this study, there is a correlation between omega-3 fatty acids and longevity and that a longer life span can be achieved with increased consumption of fish oils. I talk about fish in this post Low Fat. High Fat. Or The Right Fat | Eating Healthy and a few more How to use Sardines in a Recipe? and Easy Curry Fish: A Good Fish Curry Recipe. And don’t miss out on this one – What are some delicious foods for brain health?

What are some other foods I can eat for healthy aging?

Ok. Now we are talking. There is living longer, and then there is healthy aging, to make those long years count.

I a m going to leave it right here with some post suggestions. All of these post discuss eating these foods to boost your immunity and prevent all kinds of diseases. Have you tried any of these yet?

Health Benefits of Olives: Superfoods Snack #1

Health Benefits of Bay Leaves

Did you know eating Cruciferous Vegetables like Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli and Brussel Sprouts helps prevent Cancer?

Much ado about fasting.

Fasting is all the hype and mega trend in the health and diet community these days. But have you ever wondered why all of the ancient religions prescribed a variety of mandatory yearly fasting regimens? I am almost certain it was universally known that fasting will help you cleanse, purify and heal. And thus age much better and healthier. There is way too much scientific data as well as proof from the new Fasting converts, healing all kinds of metabolic diseases by fasting. This study tried to mimic the metabolism of the people that won the genetic lottery of healthy aging and longevity by means of nutrition, fasting and calorific restrictions.

Dom D’Agostino’s Diet – A Primer On Starving Cancer Cells through Fasting and Ketosis.

Longevity Escape Velocity

Paraphrasing Futurist Ray Kurzweil, “Longevity Escape Velocity” is defined as follows. The longer you live, there will be at a point where you have lived long enough that the technology is going to allow you to live for as long as you want.
At EatPlayFit, we may or may not be in the quest for longevity escape velocity yet, but we sure want to make the years count, and however many years you live, you live them as healthy as they can be without medicines, or having to depend on life support systems.

Reminder for self, write part #2 soon to discuss more on longevity-related food and lifestyle choices and technological advances related to aging. Stay tuned …

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #103

Vegan Protein Bowl with Peanuts and Avocado

Healthy Living, Ramadan, Vegan, Weight Loss Recipes

Learn how to assemble this versatile Vegan Protein Bowl. The main ingredients in mine are Avocados, Peanuts, Lettuce, or any other greens, and lots of Cilantro and Peppers for Flavor. Who said you cannot get enough protein as a vegan? Beans, Nuts, Seeds, Most Grains and Lentils will provide you enough protein for your daily requirements. And anything goes in this vegan protein bowl.

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Ingredients and Method to make Vegan Protein Bowl

Peanuts – 1 cup
Onion – 1/4 cup chopped finely
Tomato – 1/2 cup chopped finely
Green or red chilly peppers – 1 chopped finely
Cucumber – 1 cup cubed or sliced
Carrot – 1 cup cubed or sliced
Lemon Juice, Salt and Pepper to Taste
Avocado – 1 cubed or Sliced
Chopped up Lettuce or any other Salad Greens.
Sesame Seeds or Chia Seeds for garnish
(Totally Optional) Some Noodles or Brown Rice for Carbs
(Optional if you are fancying Poke) This Poke Sauce – 1 Tbsp

To Assemble the Salad Bowl, Start with a bed of Lettuce.

Top with Peanuts, Avocado, Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot, Chilly Peppers.

Add your noodles or rice at this time. Squeeze Lemon juice on top. Sprinkle the Chia or Sesame seeds.

Squeeze of Lemon, Salt and Pepper.

Or if you are using Poke Sauce, Add that and mix.

Variations of Vegan Protein Bowl

Like all my recipes, this is a mix and match whatever recipe. For Protein, substitute peanuts with chickpea, almonds, or other nuts, or this Schezwan Tofu. Or these Curry Roasted Chickpeas – No one can eat just once. Or any of the Canned Beans. You could also use other vegetables such as shredded cabbage, bell peppers, radish Spinach, Broccoli, Arugula, Moong Bean Sprouts.

Once you learn to assemble a vegan protein bowl (or for that matter a protein bowl with meat) you will never get bored, and never go hungry again. That is for sure.

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Haha I thought this was pretty funny. #justdoit

My 13 years old daughter has a great sense of humour, she drew this today! from funny

Fast 2 Fit: Your Ultimate Guide to Losing Weight This Ramadan

Healthy Iftar Meals, Healthy Living, longevity, Ramadan, Self Care, Suhoor, Sunnah

Losing weight this Ramadan? Are you out of your mind? I gain 20 lbs after a month of excruciating fasting!! Well at least this is what I hear and witness year after year in the Muslim households. Ramadan is a food fest. People fast from Dawn to Dusk. As the time for Iftar nears, mostly women start preparing delicious meals fried carbohydrates, sweets, sugars, and all kinds of delicacies. And when the time for breaking the fast arrives at the sunset, everyone eats whatever is in sight. Essentially nullifying all of the health benefits of Ramadan.

And the other view I hear from people that do not know much or anything about Ramadan Fasting is.

Whattt??!! Not even Water?

Yes. Not even Water.

And No. It is not dangerous or harmful for you.

How do I know? Its only because Muslims have been observing the fasting in the month of Ramadan from Dawn to Dusk. For Over 1400 years, and no one has ever died from Fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is prescribed in Islam and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. For a period of 29 (or 30 days), People do not eat, or drink from Sunrise until the Sunset. They are supposed to spend time in the prayers (Ibadah), to raise consciousness (Taqwa) and mindfulness.

I am seeing that modern science is finally catching up to all of the benefits of fasting. And Health and Wellness Gurus are re-inventing all sorts and modes of Fasting. So far. So good.

But Are there any Health Benefits of Ramadan Fasting?

Numerous scientific studies have been conducted during the Ramadan fasts and it was found that there are multiple health benefits including, but not limited to losing weight in Ramadan, managing diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Sleeping Better.

Among the proven health benefits of Ramadan and other time-restricted forms of Eating include Weight Loss, Reduction in BMI and Body Fat, Improved Sleep, and Mental Clarity.

Fasting has been found to reduce depression and anxiety, as well as prevention of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. Ramadan fasting has been proven in multiple scientific studies, that it successfully prevents chronic health problems such as high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity, as well as improves mental health and wellbeing.

You can download the Free Report below to learn more details of the studies here.

Show me the Scientific Study about Losing Weight and Health Benefits in Ramadan

Do you feel guilty of spending your Ramadan in the Kitchen instead of inner reflection and purifying your soul?

Is this you? As the month of fasting begins, Do you feel the dread of low energy, fatigue, hunger, and thirst?
Do you feel tired all day? Scared of extreme hunger pangs multiple times a day? As the day passes by the feelings of weakness and lethargy that come from fasting.

And then instead of self-reflection, and reading and understanding the Quran and Salah, you rush through your prayers and spend all the time in the kitchen making a feast. You meal prep your Samosas, Pakoras, dahi bhallas (or whatever the food of your region is), and Sweet delicacies to indulge in. And the time of Iftar and Dinner becomes a Big Night Time Food Fest with a variety of foods. So instead of Losing Weight this Ramadan, you are well on your way to put on some more.

What if you could actually get all of the health benefits of Ramadan this year?

It is no easy task when the physical restraints of fasting are so laborious on your body. A constant reminder of hunger various times a day teaches you the importance of food and water and the various bounties that Allah has created for us.

But I can tell you, there is a way. Rise to the challenges that Allah (SWT) set for us during this time, and develop a healthier outlook, all while losing weight, living our best lives, and remaining balanced as we progress through this holy month. The Fast 2 Fit Guide has Ramadan Meal Plans and Easy Recipes to multiply the Health Benefits of Ramadan for you multifold. And if Losing weight This Ramadan is your main goal, it comes with a promise of up to 22 lbs or 10 kg of weight loss this month – if you follow the program exactly as is.

“Allah is with those who restrain themselves.”
Quran 16: 128.

Show me the way. How can I lose weight this Ramadan?

Some Ramadan Meal Plans

Here are some Ramadan Recipes. Meal Plan ideas, that are super simple and healthy such that you will enjoy the delicious food and not have to

Health Benefits of Watermelon, Summer Superfood #4,

Easy Meatballs Recipe with Spices and Herbs, Quinoa Recipe with Almond and Pistachio,

Curry Roasted Chickpeas – No one can eat just once.

Some ideas for Suhur – Chia Pudding, Suhur Chai, Slimming Morning Drink

What is in the Fast 2 Fit Guide?

In the Fast 2 Fit Guide, You will find proven Ramadan Recipes, Sunnah, and Islamic ways to Weight Loss and lose up to 22lbs or 10 kgs this Ramadan. This book is an easy-to-follow guide for anyone that wants to lose weight for the holy month of Ramadan. The book contains delicious recipes using the foods mentioned in the Noble Quran. These recipes help you shed weight, burn belly fat, and build muscle. We also discuss ways of conduct during Ramadan for fasting, eating, and drinking as well as Prayers so not only you lose your physical weight you strengthen your Iman and Increase your Taqwa and Piety and Consciousness of Allah (SWT).

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What would you look like on Eid Day, 22 lbs (10 kg) lighter?

Let those gross bulging stomachs, flabby arms, and triple chins become a thing of the past! If you already have your Eid Clothing, Resize it to 2 Size Lower. Imagine if you could eat and drink all of the favorite foods of Prophet Mohammad (SAW). And follow the guidelines of Sunnah for this month of Ramadan. The guidelines were laid down 1400 years ago. Narrated, Followed, and Committed to over by the generations before us in the Hadith and Sunnah of Our Beloved Prophet (SAW).

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Losing Weight This Ramadan

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Health Benefits of Watermelon, Summer Superfood #4

Healthy Living, longevity, Weight Loss Recipes

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Summer is almost here so I wanted to take a minute to write about the amazing Health Benefits of Watermelon. Watermelon is a juicy and delicious summer snack that is a good source of vitamin A and lycopene. Watermelon is 92% Water. Duh! that’s how it got its name. Its sweet water in a huge ball and perfection to combat the summer heat. I am sure you have been told by your various “Diets” that you cannot eat watermelon and lose weight. I call them out to prove it.

Have they gained weight from eating watermelon? not likely!

Why should you eat more watermelon this summer?

Besides the fact that it is delicious, and an extremely healthy substitute for Soda and Coffee and any other means of hydration. Watermelon is rich in this magic Antioxidant called “lycopene”. Lycopene is what gives watermelon its pink color. For reference, Lycopene is also present in tomato, and pink guava, etc. According to this study, Lycopene in the watermelon helps prevent cancer, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and eye diseases. Lycopene helps reduce insulin growth factor and hence prevents cancer.

We are usually not hungry, but we are chronically dehydrated. If you do not like water, make sure you snack on watermelons. And watch the hunger, as well as dehydration, go away. Cut it up in fun shapes, or blend it up in a cool refreshing drink. It tastes great as is, do whatever fancies your eyes and taste buds.
Sharfunnisa

What makes watermelon good for me besides the water and lycopene?

Watermelons come from the same family of fruits as cucumbers, gourds, squash, and pumpkins. According to this study, 100 g serving of watermelon is 30 kcal if you are counting.

Watermelon is good for hydration. It contains about 92 % water and 7.55 % of carbohydrates out of which 6.2 % are sugars and 0.4 % dietary fiber. Delicious Hydration that is. No better way to Substitute Water, if you ask me.

Watermelon is good for your eyes. The real magical superpowers of watermelon are in its micronutrients, vitamin C, citrulline, carotenoids and flavonoids. It is rich in Beta-carotene (an antioxidant that is good for eyes) and a precursor of vitamin A.

Oh did I say Watermelon is fat and cholesterol-free – if you are into diets and calorie counting.

Watermelon is rich in Vit B1. B6, and Magnesium and Potassium.

Anti Cancer Properties of WaterMelon. According to one study, Cucurbitacin in watermelon has antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties.

Conclusion:

So the point is when watermelon is in season and your grocery store has large bins of watermelon out. Do not get Intimidated. Buy them. Cut them up in various geometrical shapes – squares, rectangles, spheres, cubes, or fries (Is fries a geometrical shape?). Dress them up with lemon, or mint, or both.

Dont want to eat Watermelon? Cut it into random shapes and blend it in a large blender jar with some ice cubes and berries to drink it straight up. Freeze them and Blend to make a delicious Watermelon Slushie.

TLDR; Eat the Watermelon to stay hydrated, live longer and healthier.

Tell me about some other Superfoods.

The three Superfoods that I eat as part of my everyday diet, whenever the food is available locally and seasonally are below. And you should eat them as well, if you are trying to live healthier, longer and better. 1. Olives Health Benefits of Olives: Superfoods Snack #1, 2. Black cumin Seeds Immune Boosting Properties of Black Cumin Seeds. Superfood Spice #2 and 3. Garlic Health Benefits of Garlic, the Superfood Herb #3.

Here are some others on my list that I am researching and already consuming – The plants that are rich sources of bioactive molecules include garlic, ginger, tea, ginseng, black cumin, mulberry, raspberry.

Do you have a desk job? You sit at your desk all day and the job stresses you out. You follow through with a cycle of stress eating the first thing you get your hands on. If you want to finally lose all your excess weight and keep it off forever – without giving up great food, without sweating in the gym. Download this free ebook to learn How to start losing your “computer belly” without counting calories, dieting OR sweating in the gym.

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #95

Watch the funny of the day here 🙂

The way I screamed after watching the end of this video! 😩😩😩😂 pic.twitter.com/gTmu58sezO
— Stepmother of Dragons 🐲 (@cheembeam) April 12, 2021

Immune Boosting Properties of Black Cumin Seeds. Superfood Spice #2

Healthy Living, longevity

Today, I wanted to share the Immune Boosting Properties of Black Cumin Seeds. Also known as Nigella Sativa – by the scientists, Nigella Seeds by the people. And Kalonji or some similar names by the South East Asians. Also why you need to have this one spice in your pantry, even if you do not buy the 8 others that I always use in my recipes.

Is this the Panacea?

Panacea comes from a Greek word meaning “all-healing”. Panacea was the Greek goddess of healing. In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, alchemists who sought to concoct the “elixir of life”. Elixir of Life would give you eternal life. And “philosopher’s stone” – which would turn ordinary metals into gold. They also tried to formulate the panacea.

From all of the new scientific research, it looks like we have a winner.

If there is only one spice you want to start eating, make sure it is the Black Cumin Seed. This spice is used in probably all of the ancient cuisines, from many centuries and for a good reason. From what you will read below – It seems this one spice gives you superpowers against a variety of sickness and diseases.

There is a method to my weight-loss nutrition. If I use an ingredient, there is a reason behind it (and a whole bunch of research goes into it). But hey I have done the research and writing about it here, so you do not have to re-invent the wheel.

How to use Black Cumin Seeds in Recipes?

You can use it in any recipes from bread, yogurt, pickles, sauces, and salads. I love to use mine in stir fry, curries, and lentils. I know some people just swallow a tsp of seeds as is, but I am not as brave. I am going to stick to using it as a seasoning.

How much should you use?

I am so bad at measurements, but one rule of thumb with spices is that – less is more. I use about 1 tsp every time I heat oil for cooking. Usually, I cook for 4. And If you eat a little of it every day I am sure you are getting plenty in a long run!

The scientific name for Black Cumin seeds is Nigella Sativa. The main ingredient in the black cumin seed is thymoquinone, which is extracted from black cumin seeds and also sold as an essential oil or in capsules if you want to start taking it as a supplement and not as a spice.

If you wonder what Black Cumin Seeds look like, here it it in the picture marked by Red Oval. I buy mine from a local Asian Grocery Store, but you can order here online, like everything else these days.

So what exactly are the Immune Boosting Properties of Black Cumin Seeds?

Black Cumin seeds protect you against chronic neurological and mental illness, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, and infertility as well as various infectious diseases due to bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6535880/#B8

Black Cumin seeds is also a cure for airway disorders, and chronic headache and back pain, diabetes, paralysis, infection, inflammation, hypertension, and digestive tract related problems. It has also been used topically where it is applied directly to the blisters, nasal abscesses, orchitis, eczema, and swollen joints.

This randomized controlled clinical trial in fifty volunteer obese subjects also demonstrated that an Extract of Black Seed Oil along with a less caloric diet significantly diminished the superoxide dismutase (SOD) level and helped with weight loss [1].

There is this study that offers a suggestion for using Black Seed Oil as a preventive measure against COVID‐19; There have been no clinical tests done yet, but I would be keeping an eye on it.

And for your tiny dose of fun today, Enjoy this silly music video from the nineties ! The lyrics are taken from a famous essay — written in 1997 by Mary Schmich, a columnist with the Chicago Tribune! http://tinyurl.com/schmich-sunscreen

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #95.

Kale Mustard Stir fry with Indian Spices (or Sarson ka Saag with a twist) Recipe

Healthy Recipes

This delicious Kale Mustard Stir fry with Indian Spices also known as Sarson ka Saag is a delicious super green powerhouse. Like all of my ramblings around here, you will have to learn all about glucosinolates and the health benefits of kale and mustard greens before you could get to the recipe. Sarson ka Saag is typically made with Spinach and Mustard greens, but we will be making this with Kale and Mustard instead. The recipe in itself is easy but how can I not convince you first of all why you should even eat the Kale and Mustard at all.

Health benefits of Kale and Mustard Greens

As per this study, Kale is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, lutein and glucosinolates. Lutein is beneficial for your eyes. And glucosinolates boost your metabolism and prevent inflammation. According to this study, Mustard greens are loaded with glucosinolates, also vitamin A, lutein. And you get all of this good without the harmful oxalates that are present in Spinach. Read more about Health Benefits of Spinach here.

Ingredients for Kale Mustard Stirfry:

1 bunch of greens usually weighs 7-8 Oz. So this recipe is for 1 bunch of kale and 1 bunch of Mustard greens. About 14 oz of greens. Even if the kale and mustard has been pre-washed, wash it again. These greens are notoriously loaded with grit and dirt. If it has not been pre-washed, wash it may be 4-5 times in your largest utensil or sink.

Kale leaves 1 bunch wash and chop
Mustard Greens 1 bunch wash and chop
Ginger – 2 inch piece
Garlic – 1/4 cups
Onions chopped – 2 cup
Green chilies – 5-6 (Optional)
Pinch of Asafetida.
Cumin Seeds. – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Cayenne pepper powder – 1/2 tsp. (Avoid if you cannot eat spicy)
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Salt and Pepper to taste

Here is how you cook your Kale Mustard Stir Fry:

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add a pinch of asafoetida, cumin seeds and mustard seeds when the oil is hot.
Now add ginger, garlic, and onion and sauté for two to three minutes until the onion becomes slightly translucent.
Add salt, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper powder, and coriander powder and mix well.
Add green chilies, kale, and mustard greens to the pan and stir.
Let it cook over medium-high heat covered till the greens turn soft, about 10-15 minutes.
(Optional step) Let it cool and grind to a coarse paste using an immersion blender.
Serve with these whole-grain tortillas, or paleo coconut wraps, or rotis, with a dollop of butter on top.

Another variation of this kale mustard stir fry recipe is this on made with Spinach Recipes – Green Curry Sauce

Want a recipe for my secret breakfast drink to get lean in 21 days? Learn more here – Melt Away Every Last lb of Fat. Become Lean in as little as 21 days with This One Trick.

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #94

And here is an excerpt from Charlotte’s Web by E.B.White. Lots of learning in this one little excerpt. If you have not read the book, may be you should get a copy from the library.

Backstory – Charlotte has to save her friend Wilbur, the Pig from becoming Christmas dinner. Its already Summer, and she patiently meditates for an idea to come to her.

Finally, one morning toward the middle of July, the
idea came. “Why, how perfectly simple! ” she said to
herself. “The way to save Wilbur’s life is to play a
trick on Zuckerman.

If I can fool a bug," thought Charlotte, "I can surely fool a man. 
People are not as smart as bugs."

Wilbur walked into his yard just at that moment.
“What are you thinking about, Charlotte?” he asked.
“I was just thinking,” said the spider, “that people
are very gullible.”
“What does ‘gullible’ mean?”
“Easy to fool,” said Charlotte.
“That’s a mercy,” replied Wilbur, and he lay down
in the shade of his fence and went fast asleep.

How to Practice Self Care In Your Busy Life

Healthy Living, Lifestyle, longevity

How to practice self-care in your busy life is a guest post by Brad Krause. Brad left the corporate world to help promote the simple notion of self-care through his writing and consulting. In this article below Brad covers the mental health benefits of self-care, using basic but overlooked practices. Let us know in the comments what you think of this article and if you would like to hear more from Brad, you can find him at his blog here.

Over to Brad Krause!

Simple Ways to Practice Self-Care in Your Busy Life

Busy people don’t have time for themselves. They’re dedicated to their careers, passion projects, families, volunteer work, partner’s dreams, friends’ problems, neighborhood functions, professional organizations, and children’s schools. When you’re a busy person, there’s just no time for you because your time is being used up in so many other ways. This is how you’ve functioned for years…until you finally get burned out. This is when you need to practice self-care and focus on you. It is possible to take care of yourself when you lead a busy life, and here’s how.

Go on a lunch break.

Many busy people work through lunch either because they have too many things on their plate (except food), they’re overly devoted to their jobs, or they think everything will fall apart without them. Don’t be this person. Take a break, even if it’s only for 30 minutes. You need to eat, and your brain needs a mental break. Your creative thinking suffers if you don’t. You might even need a social conversation with coworkers to make your job feel a little more fun. The work will still be there when you get back to your desk, and you’ll probably be more effective at your job after that break.

Don’t bring work home.

Unless you work from home, you should never take work home. Home is your sanctuary and safe space. It’s not an extension of your office. If you do work from home, keep your bedroom off limits for work-related activities. Not only will working from the bedroom make it harder to focus on work, but you’ll also have trouble falling asleep because the stress from work carries over into your place of slumber.

Sleep in.

If you’re not already sleeping at least seven hours a night, you’re probably sleep-deprived. It might seem impossible to sleep earlier because by the time you’re done with dinner and dishes, it feels like you barely have any night left. You can change that by sleeping in later. Make Sunday meal prep day so you have grab-and-go breakfast and dinner ready to reheat during the weekday. Get your morning routine done at night. Exercise after work and take a shower at night to save yourself an hour each morning. Set out your clothes and pack your work bag before bed. When morning comes, getting ready will be a fast and easy process. To improve the quality and quantity of Sleep try these Foods for A Good Nights Sleep.

Eat a variety of food.

Self-care means feeding your body healthy food, but it also means letting yourself live a little. You’ll get bored eating the same foods every day, so treat yourself with a variety of healthy foods and an occasional cheat meal. Healthy eating will make you feel better overall, but monotonous eating can be hard to stick to. Change up the menu to prevent boredom with your diet choices and to increase the likelihood of maintaining healthy habits. If you can’t come up with new ideas to cook every day, subscribe to a blog that gives you new, healthy recipes to follow every day.

Practice stress management techniques.

De-stressing looks different for everyone. It could be meditation, exercise, going out into nature, playing with dogs, coloring, or a Zen garden for your desk. It’s whatever relaxes and calms you. Find your Zen and tap into it anytime you feel stress coming on.

Say no to negativity.

Whether it’s at work or in your personal life, don’t let negativity permeate your life. That means saying no to anything that doesn’t serve you or make you happy. That means removing negative influences from your life. That means cutting off ties with people that cause you pain. That means setting boundaries at work.

You don’t need to spend hours each day or even a full day each week to practice self-care. It can happen in the little things that you might overlook—the things that take minimal effort while making a big difference. As you continue to practice these things, you might actually graduate to giving yourself a real break.

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Best Cauliflower Recipes

Healthy Living, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Time to share my best cauliflower recipes, that only take under 20 minutes to cook. I warn you that if you spend hours making your cauliflower taste like Rice, this is going to change all of that. Cauliflower tastes so much better as a vegetarian main course or side. You do not have to put all that effort to make Rice out of it. Just my unsolicited opinion anyways.

Oh and make it a weekly habit to eat a few of these cruciferous vegetables because they give you some serious immunity boost without adding calories and carbs. Read more here – Did you know eating Cruciferous Vegetables like Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli and Brussel Sprouts helps prevent Cancer?

So I have three of my best cauliflower recipes pictured above. All of the seasoning and spices in these recipes are optional, but if you have been following this space for any length of time, get some of these ingredients and try them out. And usually they last a long long time. Here is a few you will need for your cauliflower. If you do not have an Indian grocery store near by order them online once, and it will probably last you 6 months – 1 year even if you use these every day. Cumin seeds – 1 Tbsp, Mustard seeds – 1 tsp, Nigella seeds (Kalonji) – 1 tsp (optional), Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp (optional), Asafoetida – 1 pinch

Best Cauliflower Recipes #1: Cauliflower And Peas Stir fry:

Any quantity goes. I cook whatever quantity will cook in my large Stir Fry Pan. Wash and Cut One Medium Size Organic Cauliflower into Small bite-size florets. Wash about 1-2 cups of frozen peas. Heat a Large Pan or Wok on High heat. Add 1 Tbsp of Butter. Add a pinch of Asafetida, Cumin seeds – 1 Tbsp, Mustard seeds – 1 tsp, Nigella seeds (Kalonji) – 1 tsp , Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp. Immediately add Cauliflower and Peas and Mix. Add Salt, Pepper and about 1/2 tsp turmeric and mix. Add about 1/2 cup water and Cover. Cook for 5-10 minutes until water evaporates. Let rest for 15 minutes and then Garnish with 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice. My favorite way to eat this will be with a healthy whole grain tortilla or wrap like these.

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Best Cauliflower Recipes #2: Cauliflower, Carrot, Potato and Peas Curry

The second recipe is a mixed vegetable curry. if you have this sauce Indian Curry Sauce Recipe – Brown Curry Sauce in your refrigerator, then this recipe is a breeze to cook. Start with One medium Sized organic cauliflower, Wash and chop into small florets. Set Aside. Wash and Cut up some carrots in 1-2 inch pieces. about 2 cups. Cut up one large potato, in 1 inch pieces. And wash some peas about 1 cups, and set them aside as well.

In a large pan add a pinch of Asafetida, Cumin seeds – 1 Tbsp, Mustard seeds – 1 tsp, Nigella seeds (Kalonji) – 1 tsp , Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp. Add about 1 cup of this Indian Curry Sauce Recipe – Brown Curry Sauce. (Totally Optional) but if you have 1/2 tsp of Turmeric Powder and 2 Tbsp Coriander powder Add that now. It helps thicken the curry, and also extra turmeric is always good for health. Add the potatoes and cover. Let the potato get a head start with cooking only because they take longer to cook. Open the lid in about 5 minutes and add Salt and Pepper to taste. add all the other vegetables and 1-2 cups of water. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let rest and then garnish with cilantro and squeeze in a juice of half a lemon. Now this cauliflower curry is best served over steamed rice or quinoa.

Best Cauliflower Recipes #3: Cauliflower and Peas stir fry with Pepper Flakes

This is an easy stir fry, spicy but very quick to prepare. Chop One medium cauliflower into florets, and wash and drain. Wash the Peas and drain. Heat butter or oil in a deep pan oven over medium-high heat. Add a pinch of Asafetida, Cumin seeds – 1 Tbsp, Mustard seeds – 1 tsp, Nigella seeds (Kalonji) – 1 tsp, Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp. Immediately add Cauliflower and Peas and Mix. Add Salt, Pepper and sprinkle lots of chilly flakes. And Stir fry in the open for about 5-10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon juice. Wrap it up in a whole grain wrap with sourcream or yogurt. And enjoy.

Try all three of them and let me know which one do you like best. Once you learn the technique, you can throw in any vegetables together in stir fry, curry, or whatever you want to prepare.

Pop Quiz – What is the difference between the Recipe #1 and #3? And which one did you like better?

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #92

Easy Chicken Do Pyaza Recipe

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This Chicken Do Pyaza recipe is loaded with onions, garlic, ginger and spices. And like all my recipes this may be the easiest you will find on the interwebs. You may have seen the name “Do Pyaza” used with a variety of meats at an Indian restaurant menu. “Pyaz” is the Hindi word for Onion. Do-Pyaza literally means double the onion, in the recipe. There you have it- A chicken curry cooked in lots and lots of Onion! And No discourse on the health benefits of onion today. Recipe being served straight up.

First step to making the Chicken Do Pyaza is to marinade the Chicken. Here is how.

Marinate the chicken night before or at least 2 hours prior to cooking. Or if you are a weekend meal prepper, marinate all your protein on weekends. Here is everything you need.

A Large Whole chicken cut into (16-20) pieces. But if you are not a whole chicken kind of person, then get another cut of bone-in chicken, such as chicken thighs about 3 lbs.
Ginger fresh grated – 2 Tpsp
Garlic chopped fine – 1/4 cup
Whole Milk yogurt – 1 cup
Turmeric – 2 tbsp
Cayenne pepper powder – 1 tbsp (or a little less if you are not into spices)
Coriander Powder – 2 Tbsp
Garam masala powder – 1 tbsp
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Salt and Pepper – To Taste

How to marinate the chicken?

First of all, Wash and drain the chicken in a colander and set aside to drain properly. In a large tray or mixing bowl, mix all of the marinade ingredients. And finally add the chicken and apply the marinade on all of the pieces. Refrigerate. or Freeze if saving this for cooking during the week.

Now to actually make the Chicken Do Pyaza, here is everything you will need.

lots of chopped Onions – 2-3 lbs
(Optional) 3-4 Green chilly peppers – Thinly sliced
3-4 bay leaves, 1 large cinnamon stick, (Optional) 1 Tbsp Caraway Seeds
1 pinch of asafetida (optional)
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
(Optional) 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
(Optional) 1/4 cup Dry Coconut Powder
Olive oil – 2 Tbsp
Salt and Black Pepper – to taste
Cilantro chopped finely – 1 cup

And finally cook the curry this way.

If in the freezer, Remember to Take out the chicken from the freezer and put it in the refrigerator the night before. Or let it defrost outside on the counter for 4-6 hours until you are ready to cook it.
Heat a large pan or wok, add olive oil.
Next Add asafetida, add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and caraway seeds.
Next add onions, Salt, Pepper, and Green chili Peppers. Stir and cook about 5-10 minutes until onions are translucent and start to turn slightly pink.
Add marinated chicken and mix everything. Cook on medium-low heat covered. Stir the chicken every 5 minutes or so to prevent burning. And to allow even cooking on all sides.
Takes about additional 10-15 minutes for the chicken to cook. At this time open the Lid, add tomato paste and coconut powder, and mix. Let cook until the extra liquid evaporates so you get the dry consistency of the Chicken Do Pyaza.
In the end, Garnish with cilantro and mix well.
Enjoy on top of steamed rice. Or these Whole grain Tortillas. Remember to warm up the Tortilla before serving!
I also eat it mixed in this Lentil Barley Soup Recipe aka Haleem’ish.

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Hear the chicken joke at 29 seconds of this cute and adorable video!

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #91

Lentil Barley Soup Recipe aka Haleem’ish And Health Benefits of Barley

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This Lentil Barley Soup made with Spices and Herbs is delicious. It is a recipe to feed a crowd. It is freezer-friendly too. Make the soup and eat it vegan or add meat during the week to change it all up. And you can add pretty much a handful of every lentil and bean into this and still come up with the most delicious concoction.

What on earth is Haleem’ish?

So Haleem is “The Original Lentil Barley Soup”. Since Haleem traditionally contains meat (usually lamb or goat) but This recipe of Lentil Barley soup is vegan, hence the name Haleem’ish.

Pair this soup with spinach or kale or other greens, or any seasonal vegetable of choice. Or else you can serve it with a meat or chicken curry such as this The Chicken Stew , or this Goat Meat Stew make it an actual Haleem.

The Many Health Benefits of Barley.

Barley is an ancient grain, and a high yield and low maintenance crop. Archeologists have found evidence of Barley along the river Nile in Egypt, dating back at least 17,000 years. That is some extreme ancient grain as far as I am concerned. A lot of ancient cultures eat Barley in so many forms. Most religious scripture and the folklore and grandma’s anecdotes will tell you all of the benefits of Barley soups and bread. But I had to look it up at my usual “Scholarly” sources.

So here is the insider scoop from this one study, regular consumption of whole grain unprocessed barley reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases. Barley contains a Super Fiber called β-glucan along with many useful phytochemicals and antioxidants. Barley is supposed to lower cholesterol and protects you from heart diseases.

There are many more potential health benefits of barley that are under study to prove that Barley combats common nutrition-related diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.

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Ok. Ok So before you start eating this soup every day to cure your diabetes and manage your cholesterol. First of all, Please do not do that. Eat even the good foods in moderation. Here is my standard reminder about the advice on the internet.

What do you need to make this Lentil Barley Soup recipe?

Ofcourse you need the Lentils and Barley. But to make it simpler let me give you an actual list. I usually have most ingredients on hand so use it all, but do not get intimidated by ingredient list. Use what you have in your pantry or order a few you will absolutely use eventually. The main ingredient is ofcourse lentils of your choice and Barley 🙂

Whole Grain Barley – 1 cup
All other lentils – Use any or all of Whole Red Lentils, Mung Beans, Urad Daal, Pigeon Peas(Toor Daal) and Chana Daal. – Altogether about 1 cup
Beans – Use Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Eyed Peas – Also altogether about 1 cup
Grated Ginger – 1/4 cup
Minced Garlic – 1/4 cup
Garam Masala – 1 tsp
Turmeric – 1 Tbsp
Salt and Pepper – to taste
(Optional) Bay leaves – 3
Cinnamon Stick – 1

How to cook Lentil Barley Soup?

Since you are starting with dried beans, this recipe requires advance preparation. I soak my beans and lentils for a few days, sometimes even with baking soda and citric acid to get the phytates out. (post for another day). You atleast need an hour of soaking time.

Take the Barley, Lentils and Beans in a mixing bowl as measured. You should have about 3 cups of dried ingredients at this time. Wash this mix a few times. And soak in plenty of water for upto 8 hours. Or more if you fancy. Change water every few hours if soaking longer duration.
An Instant pot makes this recipe easy to cook. Or else a Slow cooker might do too if you have one.
Once the beans-lentils-barley mix is all soaked up. Drain the water. Rinse a few times. And add to Instant pot.
Fill with about 10-12 cups of water. You may need to add more water later to get the soup consistency. But start with 2-3 times more water at this point.
Add all other ingredients.
Close the lid and start the Instant Pot on the Bean setting.
If using Slow Cooker – Cook on high for 8-10 hours.
After the Slow Cooker/Instant Pot shows done, Open the lid.
At this point, you can mix everything, give it a taste and set it aside in meal prep containers, and freeze.

Ok. So we are not done yet. You need some more ingredients and steps to actually eat this recipe. Read on..

How to eat Vegan Lentil Barley Soup?

So. While the Soup is cooking Steam your vegetables on the side, and Add to the soup. Or at the end, After you have separated what you want to use right then, you can add your vegetables and water to the soup and cook an additional 10 minutes on high pressure to get the vegetable soup.

Garnish for the Lentil Barley Soup – Cilantro, Lime juice, and Thinly Sliced Onions fried in ghee or butter. If you can tolerate the spicy, hot peppers add some thinly sliced Thai chilly peppers and grated ginger to the garnish as well.

How to make the Haleem – The Lentil Barley Soup with Meats?

Make a Curried Goat or Chicken Recipe such as these – Curried Goat, Goat Meat Stew, Easy Keema Saagwala (Easy Peasy Minced Meat With Spinach), Pepper Chicken or this The Chicken Stew.

Mix the Soup and Meat of choice. Add Water to get the desired Consistency you need in your soup.

Use the same garnish as above. Cilantro, Lime juice, and Thinly Sliced Onions fried in ghee or butter. If you can tolerate the spicy, hot peppers add some thinly sliced Thai chilly peppers and grated ginger to the garnish as well.

I may have to dedicate an entire article to the health benefits of barley alone, but for now, here is what you do add Barley and various lentils and beans to your grocery list, and learn how to make this delicious lentil barley soup.

AI Poetry of the day is:

Ah The Lentils and Barley,
 Soup is good for the soul,
 And good for those that are old,
 Its good for those who are young,
 Good for me, Good for you
 Good for everyone.

Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #90.

Okra Stir Fry (Bhindi ki sabzi)

Healthy Living, Weight Loss Recipes

This Okra Stir Fry recipe might sound super unusual to anyone that has been cooking Okra/bhindi ever. But It is so simple that it would be criminal if you keep cooking Okra in your old ways. This Okra Stir Fry recipe takes under 30 minutes from start to finish. And it is not the yucky-slimy-ooey-gooey okra that everyone loves to dismiss.

And pair it with a whole-grain tortilla like this, and you have a perfectly balanced dinner ready. Perhaps add a fruit salad for dessert. Ok. Someone, Please Remind me to teach you how to make a savory fat-burning fruit salad someday!

Fun-fact for those that do not know Okra is also known as Lady’s Finger. I am not lying. Check Wikipedia. And its called “Bhindi” in “Hindi”. I was not intending for it to Rhyme, but it does. ha.

And Oh before I forget.

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So, what is the secret behind this Okra Stir Fry recipe?

This is really a low-touch and over-simplified and nutritious/healthy version of Okra stir fry using traditional Indian spices. The secret is this (or any) cast iron skillet, and dump everything in and stir, kind of stir fry recipe. I add all ingredients within the first 5 minutes of cooking and then cook the stir fry uncovered (just like stir fry’s should be prepared). The end result is just a heavenly accompaniment to your Whole Grain Wraps and Roti like never before!

These are the Ingredients you will need to make this Okra Stir Fry.

Okra chopped and ends trimmed (like shown in the picture) – 6-8 cups
Onion (preferably red onion) finely chopped – 3 cups
1 Jalapeño or 3 green chilies, thinly sliced – (can reduce the quantity if you cannot deal with spice)
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
(Optional) Nigella seeds (Kalonji) – 1/2 tsp (optional)
(Optional) Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp (optional)
(Optional) Asafoetida – 1 pinch (optional)
Amchoor (Dried Green Mango Powder) – 1 Tbsp.
Turmeric – 1 tsp
Cayenne pepper – 1/2 tsp (or less as per taste)
Olive oil – 3-4 tbsp
Salt And Pepper – to taste
1/2 cup cilantro. cleaned, chopped for garnish

And finally here is how you cook the Okra Stir Fry:

Heat oil in a wide Cast Iron Pan pan over medium-high heat. Any other wide non stick pan or Wok will work as well.
Add cumin, mustard, nigella, fenugreek, and asafoetida. You should hear the spices sizzle and also release an aroma!
Immediately add onion, green chilies (or Jalapeño), okra and mix evenly.
Stir and mix everything and in about 5 minutes add salt, cayenne pepper and turmeric and mix well again.
Cook uncovered stirring every 5 minutes until all the okra slime evaporates! Should take about 15-20 minutes. **This step is extremely important, otherwise, okra does get really slimy and yuck**
Turn the heat off, Sprinkle the Amchoor powder and garnish with cilantro. Mix.

Serve hot as a side with Roti, or a wrapped inside a Whole grain Tortilla or 1/3 cup cooked steamed white rice and this Curried Lentils Recipe – Easiest Lentil Recipe with Immune-Boosting Spices

If you like this Okra recipe, also check out my Roasted Okra Recipe – Crispy, Crunchy, Delicious. That should tell you how much I love Okra. Yes. I make it pretty much every week, much like the bok choy.

_{Jerry Seinfeld Experiment: Don’t break the chain. Post #89..}

Ok. Ok.

Wait for it.

Here is my Poetry of the day.

Oh My Okra, 
Oh My Okra, 
You are the reason I'm so happy, 
You can't imagine What you mean to meeeee

Oh my Okra, 
Oh my Okra, 
How do you solve a problem like meeee

- Written by AI. Admired by me.

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First step to making the Chicken Do Pyaza is to marinade the Chicken. Here is how.

And finally cook the curry this way.

These are the Ingredients you will need to make this Okra Stir Fry.

And finally here is how you cook the Okra Stir Fry: