Healthy Breakfast Option - Poha

 Hi guys!

Welcome to Prettyladiestalk!! I am sharing the healthy insights to empower your health. Today I’ll do my best to give you a very healthy snack option to keep you healthy and fit! 

I am going to talk about Poha. It is of course a very common and healthy snack option!f If you’re an Indian, you know how commonly this snack is made on Sundays. It is a warm welcome to your weekend and a happy start to your day!

Poha is available in varieties: Thick, thin, big, small. People also call them flattened rice or beaten rice because it is made from rice. The process of manufacturing pohas make it even more healthy as the rice is flattened using iron machines giving it more iron. This snack is full of healthy IRON!

It has so many vitamins: A, B1, B3, C, Folic Acid. And so many minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and zinc. And you know what the brownie point is? This snack is low-calorie.

If you’re an Indian, you’d know how many versions we have of making Poha! Some people add groundnuts, chillies, coriander leaves, seeds and so much more.

Regardless of how you make it, it is so beneficial. Let us understand its health benefits:

1. If you have high blood sugar/diabetes, eating poha can be safe and good for you. Just avoid sprinkling extra sugar in the dish.

2. Poha is said to work like a probiotic that cleanses your gut and colon to keep you healthy. If you have gut health issues, having poha can be very beneficial for your overall health.

3. Of course, Poha is a low-calorie food which makes it a very good option for people who want to lose weight! You can lose weight especially if you make a habit of eating snacks which are as good as Poha. Consistency is the key!

4. Poha is a great source of energy as it has energy-giving carbs and healthy fats that your body needs to convert into energy. So if you’re always low on energy, fatigued, Poha is for you!

5. There’s nothing as easy as Poha for your digestive system. It just gets digested so quickly and easily. It is good even when you’re not feeling good or you want to have a light meal.

6. If you have anaemia or an iron deficiency, you might want to include Poha about two or three times in your weekly breakfast calender. Poha is rich in iron!

7. There are not many healthy breakfast options already because we have biscuits, coffee and every sugary thing. But if you’re lactose intolerant, you’d have even fewer options. Poha is good for people who suffer from lactose intolerance.

8. If you’re pregnant or have a lack of B complex Vitamins, consider having Poha regularly as it has a good amount of Vitamin B complex.

9. Poha also contains Magnesium which is important for you heart and brain development. Pregnant women can have poha to ensure their baby’s brain and heart develop well.

10. The last benefit is of couse, variation! Instead of having the same kind of breakfast, have Poha with variation! You can add onions for a change, potatoes for carbs, groundnuts for energy, chilli for a quick blood purification and coriander leaves for detox.

Isn’t Poha indeed a very good option? Kids and adults love this because it is so tasty, but wait, eat it in moderation or you may suffer from some side effects too.

Too much Poha can cause stomach ache, bloating, gas, IBS, acidity, heartburn and irritate your bowels. Make sure you cook Poha really well!

Let us know how you cook Poha in your style! Keep liking, sharing and do not forget to subscribe to my website.

I hope you take care of yourselves! See you soon, have a good day!

Five Holi-Related Skin and Hair Queries

Five Holi-Related Skin and Hair Queries You Probably Always Had

The most colorful and vibrant festival of India - Holi - is marked with much fun and fervor throughout the country and other parts of the world. Celebrating the triumph of ‘good’ over ‘bad’, songs, water balloons and bright colors are the major highlights of this vivid and lively festival. Bright colored powders, known as ‘Gulal’ are smeared on everyone’s faces accompanied by splashing of colored water. And while the festival brings so much joy, your skin and hair bear the brunt of it. Chemical colours are extremely harsh, long hours of exposure to the sun, irregular meal times and sleeping patterns all contribute to lack-lustre skin and hair.

Does this mean that you should not celebrate Holi, and run into your house and hide? Of course not! With a few simple hacks from Dr. Sangeeta Velaskar, Vice President and Head, Medical Services and R&D, Kaya Limited your hair, skin and nails will feel fabulous in no time.

Does oiling your skin and hair really help?

Definitely. The chemicals in the colour and the exposure to sun strip your skin and hair of their natural oils and moisture. Oil forms a protective barrier, keeps your skin nourished and makes it easy to get colour out. Especially tough to reach spots like ear lobes, belly button etc. So apply two layers of oil to your body, and head out and enjoy some Holi fun without fear.

How many times can I bathe in a day to get the colour out?

After Holi, your skin is already sensitive and has probably even reacted to the colours. In such a state you would not want to further strip your skin of its natural moisture, and alter its PH balance by bathing multiple times a day. Ideally, try not to bathe more than two times a day, unless absolutely necessary. Most importantly, ensure that you moisturize adequately each time.

Is there any way to keep the colour out of my nails?

Nails are porous in nature hence they tend to absorb a lot of color, which makes the holi colour stain more prominent. Apply a layer of clear nail polish or any colour of your choice to prevent them from absorbing artificial colour.

Does exfoliation help get rid of the colour quickly?

Exfoliation is an abrasive activity, and when your skin is already dry, the process would do more harm than good. Any cleanser that has Sodium Laureth Sulfate in it which is known to be a degreaser and strips away colour is a much better way to go about it, follow this up with a good moisturizer.

So, the colour is out, but my skin and hair is still dull and dry, what do I do?

Your skin regenerates and repairs itself at night, so it is the best time to restore essential nutrients, moisture and a natural glow to your skin. Invest in a good serum that can be applied before going to bed, and an overnight hair serum to restore the bounce to your tresses. You would be able to see results within two to four weeks depending on the products used.

The Perfect Hair Regime – Anveya

Hello! Friends,

I would like to introduce this awesome brand called “Anveya”. It is a premium beauty brand. It is fast emerging as the native Indian Brand to offer an exceptional range of Haircare & Skincare products. This brand believes in reconnecting with nature and promises purity. It has a plethora of products to choose, ranging from their haircare, skincare, cold-pressed oils to essential oils. Amongst all the products that they have to offer, I have tried their Keratin range for my hair. It collectively safeguards the treatment done to hair, adds mass to each hair strand and reduces the brittleness of hair.

It is a known fact that good hair not only makes heads turn but also adds on to one’s beauty and personality. It also boosts the confidence and for me caring for my hair is of utmost importance.

With the constant environmental aggressors causing damage to the hair, it becomes all the more necessary to maintain your hair health. To make sure that your hair is healthy, you need to take note of the factors that are adding to your hair woes. Here’s a look at my list of hair issues:

● Hair Fall 

● Split Ends

● Damaged Hair due to Chemical Treatments

● Brittle Hair

● Frizzy Hair

On my quest to find the perfect hair care products, I chanced upon Anveya’s amazing range called the “Protect & Repair Keratin” for thinning, damaged hair and hair fall control This range includes shampoo, conditioner, and serum which are powered with keratin protein, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and ferment oil hair complex. It is free from sulfates, parabens, and silicones. This combo collectively repairs the signs of damage, protects your hair from thinning, adds mass to each hair strand. The unique formulation of this range creates a protective shield for your hair, restores shine, softness, and natural volume. It also prolongs the maintenance of treatments done to hair.

💠Protect & Repair Keratin Shampoo: Deeply nourishes the hair, reduces the split ends, rebuilds the hair strength, reduces dryness and improves the volume of hair.

HOW TO USE: Wet your hair. Apply the shampoo onto your scalp and the lengths of the hair. Massage till it lathers before rinsing it off.

💠Protect & Repair Keratin Conditioner: Prevents breakage of hair, reduces frizz, makes hair softer, revives the damaged hair.

HOW TO USE: Work the conditioner into your hair from mid-length to the ends. Leave on for 2- 3 minutes before rinsing.

💠Protect & Repair Hair Keratin Serum: Protects the hair from the damage caused due to the treatments, detangles the hair, protects hair from pollution, dryness, controls split-ends, acts as a replacement for keratin therapy.

HOW TO USE: Take 2-3 pumps of the serum onto your palms and apply it to the dry or damp hair. Avoid applying it to the roots.

The regular use of Protecting and Repairing Keratin Shampoo, Conditioner & Serum kit for your hair regime prevents hair fall, strengthens your hair, treats split ends and maintains the overall health of hair

I absolutely loved the Keratin Hair Range. And I cant wait to try their skincare range and review it. I highly recommend this amazing range and for more details visit https://www.anveya.com/

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How To Solve Irregular & Delayed Periods Issues - Namyaa Period Care kit

Menstruation marks the beginning of a woman’s reproductive years. My daughter had entered her teens with her puberty stage also. The day arrived when she got her first period marking her to the step towards woman. I remember that day so well, as she cried non stop. She was so tiny for me to achieve this stage. Her periods had evolved into a nightmare which came with the heaviness of the bleeding and really painful. 

Normal Mensuration cycle is of 28 days on an average. But when the cycle is more than 35 to 40 days or even more than that it is called Irregular Periods. During the start days I did not worry about the irregularity of my daughter’s periods thinking that it is early stage and it will take some months for regular cycle. But this Irregularity banged with heavy bleeding, spotting, mood swing, and tremendous pain. She was in such bad state in those days, she would speak nor eat and just cry with the pain and keep on changing and cleaning. This took me to research what was the cause of this irregularity. 

What is amenorrhea in teens?

Amenorrheais when a girl’s menstruation period doesn’t occur. There are 2 types:

• Primary amenorrhea is when the first menstrual period doesn’t occur by age 15 and which can be a lifelong problem.

• Secondary amenorrhea is when normal menstrual period stops occurring for 3 months or more which can be due to the physical cause.

Amenorrhea or  irregular menstruation in her can occur due to the following reasons:

• Hormonal Changes

• Hormonal Imbalance

• Extreme weight loss

• Stress

• Anorexia and Bulimia

After a lot of research and recommendations “Namyaa Period Care kit” was the perfect solution for my daughter’s irregular periods. I started with the Namyaa Anartava regularly 20ml everyday after breakfast and dinner for 90 days span. 

About Namyaa Anartava for delayed and irregular periods 

Namyaa Anartava is an exclusive Ayurvedic syrup that treats Anartava. It is filled with the goodness of powerful Ayurvedic ingredients like, Aloe Vera, Pippali, Karanja, Krishna-Tila, Kultha and other rare and certified beneficial herbs and extracts. It is long-lasting solution for delayed periods and helps regularise the period cycle. It not only helps to restore the natural menstrual cycle to 28-31 days, but also helps to promote timely ovulation, treats hormonal imbalance, removes toxins as it is the best for blood purification. It is free from any kind of dangerous chemicals, harsh metals, fertilizers, pesticides and artificial fragrance. 

Features of  Namyaa Anartava for delayed and irregular periods 

• Suitable for all women

• 100% Organic and Herbal

•Formulated with Ayurvedic certified components

• Treats the root cause of irregular periods

• Regularises the periods flow and cycle on a monthly basis.

• Restores hormone balance 

• It also regularises the ovulation process on timely basis every month.

I could see huge difference in my daughter’s mensuration cycle. Gradually, she had adapted the science of a woman. Her complaint are now negligible. Thanks Namyaa for the amazing support. I see my daughter in pleasant mood in those difficult days. 

I would also like to say about the two other products of this range: Namyaa Aatharva Kshaya and Namyaa Shwetkanika. People facing PCOD and PCOS often suffer from gynaecological complications that also lead to a chain of problems like obesity, hair loss, complications in pregnancy, sudden outburst of acne and pimples. Namyaa’s Aarthava Kshaya is a perfect suggestion to say bye bye to PCOD and PCos naturally. With its completely natural ingredients constitution, it ensures that our issues of PCOD and PCOS gets cured.

One of the other issues that women constantly complain of usually is the problem of excessive white discharge, smelly discharge and consequent itching and tiredness.Namyaa Shwetkanika has been introduced to address the issues of these problems.With its natural ingredients like Kabab chini, Fitkari, Mukta Sukti Bhasam, Chob Chini etc. It assists in curing the issues related to white discharge really soon.

Treating gynaecological issues has never been this simpler indeed.