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Recently, I found my grandmother's old handwritten recipe book. There were tons of recipes that she used to cook and I thought that I would share some of them through my blog. So here's the first recipe that I am going to share, fried fish. As the winters are coming up, fish is everyone's favourite thing to have in a chilly night. This recipe is very simple but it tastes amazing. Fishes extremely healthy and loaded with Vitamin B2 and omega fatty acids. It is a great comfort food that also protects the heart. It lowers the blood pressure and according to some studies, it may even help in treating depression and diabetes. Making this recipe once in a while would be a treat for the whole family. Ingredients 2 kg fish Half cup fresh yoghurt 2 lemons 2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon crushed or grounded chillies 2 teaspoon ajwain 2 tbsp crushed ginger and garlic paste 1 tablespoon Garam Masala Gram flour Method Step 1: Before washing the fish, sprinkle salt a...

The versatility of baking soda is unquestionably not an enigma anymore. It is used in the kitchen for cooking, cleaning and even treating for some medical issues but what effect does baking soda have on your hair? Baking soda has some miraculous its benefits for your hair. It is an absolutely safe and cost-effective method to improve your hair care regime. It can replace your regular shampoo and give your hair a much-deserved boost. The natural components of baking soda cleanse the hair very effectively and maintain the hair health as well. Many people have tried and tested baking soda for hair care, the result are outstandingly positive. The right method of using baking soda for your hair health can provide some exceptional results and you may even give up your traditional shampoo. The bicarbonate present in baking soda is the choicest replacement for the people who discontinued the use of traditional shampoos, the functioning of this ingredient with your hair is very simple. Th...

Summers can be pretty harsh especially if you are a resident of Pakistan. The temperature rises very quickly leading to some very annoying health issues. The heat generated by the body can be highly irritating and it gets very difficult to manage the excess heat. However, it should not be left untreated as it can lead to some serious consequences especially for the children such as heat stroke Here are a few home remedies that might help you beat the summer blues. Life gives you lemons? take them!  The incredibly delicious lemon is a high source of vitamin C which is required by the body to function properly and it also provides essential supplements to the body such as Riboflavin, Vitamin B, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous and many proteins and carbohydrates. It maintains the heart functioning and controls the blood pressure moreover it can also be highly helpful in beating the summer stress. Just squeeze a lemon in your water bottle and keep sipping on it throughout the da...

IMAGE COURTESY FETHIYE TIMES. With the rise in temperature, the intake water becomes extremely crucial. The outdoor summer activities can drain the body's energy so it becomes extremely important to increase the water intake as the body loses more water. It causes the body to dehydrate. The major symptoms of dehydration include darker in colour and reduced urine, dry skin, tiredness and confusion & lightheadedness. Mild dehydration can cause uneasiness but severe dehydration must be addressed properly as it can lead to some major complications. It can take a toll on your mood and energy overall. Here are a few clues to identify dehydration: 1. Bad breath 2. Fever 3. A severe headache The elderly children are at a higher risk to be dehydrated as their bodies are more sensitive towards the change in temperature. Upon the detection of any symptoms of dehydration, it is extremely advisable to take the doctor's advice as soon as possible, however, prevention is better ...