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Bought at a Lawson Convenience Store in Kyoto. Inside is a triangular ball of rice , wrapped in Sea Vegetable with a tasty centre - usually a type of fish or maybe even chicken. They make a great nutritious snack & at only ¥130, a real bargain.
Tasty and nutritious spa cuisine recipes from The Oaks at Ojai!
For the complete recipe: www.oaksspa.com/oaks/content%20pages/PumpkinChileSoup2
Like clockwork, the cars begin lining up each day at 11:30am at Surrey Services in Havertown for the hand off of a delicious and nutritious meal, along with a daily check-in from staff and volunteers.
Students enjoying a nutritious meal. At this ECD centre, teachers are provided training in the Science of ECD by AKF including how to create low cost and innovative learning materials and prepare nutritious meals.
Italian vegetable salad is nutritious combination. To make it a main dish, I’ll stir pepperoni slices and cooked cooled pasta into the crunchy, creamy blend.
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A child waits for a nutritious porridge made from locally available products. His mother and other women are learning how to make the porridge during a session led by a health extension worker at the Kihen Health Post in Kilte Awlaelo Woreda.
Kihen Health Post implements Health, Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation programmes with UNICEF’s support targeted at building the capacity of the health system.
Japan media members led by the Japan Center for International Exchange visit UNICEF programmes in Tigray Ethiopia.
Due to the effect of El Nino driven shortage of rainfall, Tigray Region has been affected by severe shortage of drinking water for both people and livestock. The effect was manifested through declining of groundwater levels, drying of water wells and increased malfunctioning of water supply schemes. The main water supply sources for domestic consumption is groundwater source, which is subject to fluctuation of rainfall. ©UNICEF Ethiopia/2016/Sewunet
Power Packed Popcorn Sports Bars
Yield: 12 bars (3 X 2-inch)
Ingredients
Fiber and protein from nutritious ingredients in a handy crispy bar -- and without corn syrup!
* 2 quarts popped popcorn
* 1/2 cup sliced almonds
* 1/2 cup shredded coconut
* 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
* 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
* 1/2 cup roasted soy nuts (or shelled sunflower seeds)
* 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 2/3 cup honey
* 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray; set aside. Place popcorn, almonds, coconut, apricots, cranberries and soy nuts in a large bowl; set aside, In a small saucepan, heat butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla and salt over medium heat.
3. Stir to blend and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly; pour over popcorn mixture.
4. Stir to blend all ingredients and pour into foil-lined pan.
5. With damp hands, press mixture lightly and evenly into pan.
6. Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Cool in pan at least 3 hours before cutting into rectangles to serve.
8. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
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I'm so excited to make homemade baby food for Rafiqh! *wink*
Actually I was quite surprised to see that Rafiqh really loves his food... And until now he always enjoys his mealtime, great hah!
I make a menu list of what kind of foods he is able to eat. Since previous 2 weeks, I already gave him plain-rice-porridge, apple puree, banana puree, rice porridge+dates and avocado. And like what you can see in the picture above, now he is "testing" rice porridge+avocado. So far, I think Rafiqh prefers rice porridge+dates, banana puree and rice porridge+avocado most... Sebelum ni, I just know a fruit name avocado, but never crossed my mind to taste it, I thought tak sedap, tapi sedap jugak ya, lemak2 macam isi kelapa muda. Bila bland halus, jadi creamy, nampak macam aiskrim macha(japanese tea). Rafiqh suka sangat! Masa makan bagi Rafiqh ialah pukul 12 tengahari. Elok saja pakaikan bib untuk dia, dia dah goyang tangan kaki ketawa2 happy, he knows I'm going to feed him... Bila I bacakan doa makan sambil kacau2 makanan dia dengan sudu, dia dah siap nganga mulut, ya Allah, terpaksa baca doa cepat2, haha... Setiap kali test new food, dia sure "buat muka", hehe, pandai betul trace rasa baru... Biasanya within 15minutes, dia dah habis makan. Asyik nganga je, kelam kelibut mamanya nak suap, cepat sangat telan...
His next menu will be pumpkin and sweet potato, I'm sure he will like them... Then if he is free from any alergy reaction, I will try to mix 2 or 3 kinds for each meal...
Sebelum ni, I thought making baby food ni leceh dan susah. Yer laa, bukan boleh main taram je, quality tu kena dijaga, tidak laa sia-sia bagi anak makan, yer tak?
Tapi sekarang, setiap hari buat, rasa syok pulak. Apalagi bila Rafiqh hargai masakan mamanya, licin youuuu... Makin ghairah laa mencari resepi untuk guide menu2 Rafiqh, walaupun hakikatnya berapa kerat benda sangat laa dia boleh makan, tapi tak apa, semuanya adalah preparation awal...
Now, obviously I really enjoy cooking, baking and trying lots of recipes, I am thinking of making not only main-dishes for him, but also his snacks or "junk food", when he turns 1 year laa... Sound nice huh?!... Can't wait to make it...
The Creme de La Creme of Nutritious Treat Foods.
For all medium to large exotics.
A nutritious supplement with more than 35 scrumptious ingredients.
No artificial colors or flavors and no synthetic vitamins.
Each package is date coded for guaranteed freshness.
Variety is essential to your avian pet's well being. May also be served cooked.
Dry roasted nuts blended with freeze dried and dehydrated vegetables, fruits and berries. Beans are cooked and dehydrated for better nutritional absorption. Nuts are without salt. Does not contain peanuts.
Ingredients: Roasted Cashews, Cranberries, Papaya, roasted Almonds, Pineapple, jumbo Pumpkin Seed, Banana Chips, Mango, Golden and Red Grapes, Pepitas, Carrots, Apples, cooked and dehydrated assorted Beans and Peas, Sweet Peppers, roasted in shell |Pistachios, Blueberries, Pine Nuts, Pecans, whole Dates and Figs, Sweet Potatoes, Green Cabbage, roasted Soy Nuts, freeze dried Sweet Peas, roasted Chic Peas, Cherries, shelled Walnuts, Filberts and Pecans, Peaches, Goji Berries and Parsley.
guaranteed analysis: crude protein (min.) 10.5%; crude fat (min.) 9%; crude fiber (max.) 8%; moisture (max.) 5%; ash (max.) 6%
Directions for gourmet Quick Cook:
1. Remove flavor fresh packet from container, add 1 1/2 cups of blend to 3 cups boiling water.
2. Stir, remove from heat and cover. Let stand until cool.
3. Stir again and feed. Refrigerate left over amount for up to 3 days.
Can be cooked ahead of time and frozen to be served at a later date.
Refrigerate after opening to retain freshness.
The McClelland's know that the best organic milk begins in the pastures where cows graze healthy, nutrient-dense plants grown in healthy, well managed soil makes their milk nutritious and great tasting. Pasturing is also good for the environment, the cows provide fertilizer for the native grasses foregoing the need to supplement with grain. Cows are ruminants and meant to graze on grass, they do not normally eat grain but in conventional dairy operations and CAFO's (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) grain is most or all they are fed and have little or no access to fresh pastured grass. If you have ever seen a CAFO, you can see that it is unhealthy for the cow, the land, and people too. Research proves that pastured organic products are more nutrient dense than conventional. It's true, you are what you eat:
Let thy food be thy medicine. - Hippocrates
"Compared to conventional meat and dairy, we can expect organic cows that are raised predominantly on a pasture of grass and legumes to contain the healthiest mix of beneficial fats: less saturated fat, more alpha linolenic acid, or ALA (an omega-3 fat), and higher levels of CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid. (1-5) In fact, CLA levels in organic milk from grazing cows may be five times greater than levels in conventional milk.” —
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Top Ramen, for UK people, is basically Pot Noodle. Each packet contains 66% of your daily sodium allowance. It's delicious and tasty. Yes.
Fruit with chocolate sauce and a pot of Arabic coffee from Deerah Dewaniya Café, Hafr al-Batin, Saudi Arabia.
Students enjoying a nutritious meal. At this ECD centre, teachers are provided training in the Science of ECD by AKF including how to create low cost and innovative learning materials and prepare nutritious meals.
Chef Cat Cora meets with mothers participating in a USAID-funded urban garden program in Ethiopia. Mothers here are each provided with a plot of land from which they can harvest healthy items such as cabbage, onions and tomatoes and prepare more nutritious meals for their families. If they have a surplus, they may sell it at the market to generate income. Many of these women say they now realize the important role nutrition plays in ensuring their children perform well in school, fight off disease and reach their full potential.
Photo Credit: Anne-Sofie Helms/Save the Children
Altering your diet to incude various nutritious foods can better your daily life. Thankfully, the below article provides numerous simple tips that most people can utilize to be able to improve the caliber of food that they're consuming each day.
Ensure you're consuming enough vegetables and fruit on a regular basis. The recommended daily allowance is nine to thirteen servings. Do not feel overwhelmed, it truly is not too difficult. A brand new glass of orange juice or perhaps a tomato-based sauce on pasta can count as servings.
Eat about 600 to 900mg of garlic daily. Garlic continues to be referred to as a natural fighter of numerous diseases, like cancer and cardiovascular disease. Garlic is another natural anti-fungal and antibacterial agent. Think about using cloves and garlic extracts while preparing your meal daily.
The stealth method of better eating would be to sneak healthy food in your usual meals. This is very important for those who have children which are picky as to what they are going to eat, but this can be done on your own, too. A few examples of the sly procedure will be sneaking white beans right into a cookie, cake, pie or bread recipe, and enriching blended drinks and baked goods with dry powdered milk. You are going to all eat more nutritiously, with no one must know.
To get sufficient protein without overeating steak, it really is wise to explore a choice of eating Quinoa. Quinoa is really a rare food which is not meat but nonetheless contains proteins. It's also gluten-free and it has plenty of vitamins. It features a mild, nutty flavor and is also healthy.
Try going a short time without consuming grains. Humans evolved eating easily available, unprocessed foods like vegetables, nuts, legumes, fruits and meat. Humans failed to start eating grains until recently. You can start feeling better by avoiding grains.
Whether you have to beat illness, enhance your appearance, or shed weight, changing everything you drink and eat can definitely improve your life. The body can become a lot more healthier with proper nutrition. www.freshbirdnest.com
our latest assignement was to think of words that start with the 3rd letter in our last name. Then we had to submit 3 photos. I chose naughty, nutritious, & naked. Even though i'm especially pleased w/the naked photo, i'm not going to post it, in order to keep all the pervies at bay. :)
Students enjoying a nutritious meal. At this ECD centre, teachers are provided training in the Science of ECD by AKF including how to create low cost and innovative learning materials and prepare nutritious meals.
Recipients of food baskets containing locally-grown nutritious foods head home. The USAID-funded, Save the Children NOURISH Project in Cambodia aims to accelerate progress in stunting reduction through an integrated approach inclusive of nutrition-sensitive agriculture. During lean months, poor families receive baskets to supplement their diets as part of a larger set of activities that includes micro-gardening, and other nutrition-promotion activities.
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8 Practical Tips For a Nutritious Breakfast, Best Healthy Breakfast
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Nutritionists insist that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. It is the gasoline that the car, in this case, the body, requires. It provides the first energy after a prolonged fast of 6 to 8 hours that we spend sleeping.
But what does a good breakfast consist of? Cereals, yogurt, fruits, bread, cookies are some of the alternatives for eating. However, there are better and worse combinations.
Ideally, breakfast should contain skim milk, a whole grain such as bread or oatmeal, a fruit, and nuts. On the contrary, foods high in sugar, fat, and sodium, such as sugary cereals, pate, or butter, should not be present, since they increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
The brain runs on food, says Dr. Neal Barnard, author of the book "Power Foods for the Brain." If you only eat coffee and cookies, you give your body a sugar bomb, but the energy will only be in the first hours. Then, desperately, you will search for something to eat to satisfy your hunger need.
On the other hand, the costs of not eating breakfast can be, according to the nutritionist María José Cuadra of the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), weight gain and decreased performance of intellectual abilities.
Here are some tips to eat a healthy breakfast and start the day with energy:
1. Healthy carbohydrates
2. Adequate protein and low in fat
3. Fruit smoothie (alkaline foods)
4. Whole grains
5. Include dairy
6. Hydrate well
7. Eat a good amount of food
8. Don't eat too late
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Thai Pongal (Tamil: தை பொங்கல்) is a Tamil harvest festival.[1] Thai Pongal is celebrated over four days, usually spanning January 13th to 16th in the Gregorian calendar. This corresponds to the last day of the Tamil month Maargazhi to the third day of the Tamil month Thai.
Thai Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamil people in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Indian Union Territory of Puducherry,[2][3] and Sri Lanka. Thai Pongal corresponds to Makara Sankranthi, the winter harvest festival celebrated throughout India.
The day marks the start of the sun’s six-month long journey northwards (the Uttarayanam). This also corresponds to the Indic solstice when the sun purportedly enters the 10th house of the Indian zodiac Makara or Capricorn. Thai Pongal is mainly celebrated to convey appreciation to the Sun God for providing the energy for agriculture. Part of the celebration is the boiling of the first rice of the season consecrated to the Sun - the Surya Maangalyam.[4]
History[edit]
The origins of the Thai Pongal festival may date to more than 1000 years ago. Epigraphic evidence suggests the celebration of the Puthiyeedu during the Medieval Chola empire days. Puthiyeedu is believed to represent the first harvest of the year.[5] Tamil people refer to Pongal as "Tamizhar Thirunaal," the festival of Tamizhs.[6] Thai Pongal, also referred to as Makara Sankranti, is referred to in the classic work of Hindu astrology, the Surya Siddhanta.[7]
Etymology[edit]
Thai refers to the name of the tenth month in the Tamil calendar, Thai (தை). Pongal usually means festivity or celebration;[8] more specifically Pongal is translated as "boiling over" or "overflow." Pongal is also the name of a sweetened dish of rice boiled with lentils that is ritually consumed on this day. Symbolically, pongal signifies the gradual heating of the earth as the Sun travels northward toward the equinox.
This day coincides with Makara Sankranthi which is celebrated throughout India.
NameRegion
Thai PongalTamil Nadu
Makara SankranthiAndhra Pradesh, Bengal, Kerala, Bihar, Goa, Karnataka, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur,Telangana Uttar Pradesh
UttarayanaGujarat and Rajasthan
LohriHaryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
Magh Bihu/Bhogali BihuAssam
Maghe Sankranti or Makar SankrantiNepal
Pongal Dish :
Besides rice and milk the ingredients of this sweet dish include cardamom, jaggery, raisins, Green gram (split), and cashew nuts. Cooking is done in sunlight, usually in a porch or courtyard, as the dish is dedicated to the Sun god, Surya. The cooking is done in a clay pot that is decorated with coloured patterns called kolam. Pongal has two variants, one sweet and one savoury. The dish is served on banana leaves.
Bhogi[edit]
The day preceding Pongal is called Bhogi. On this day people discard old belongings and celebrate new possessions. The disposal of worn-out items is similar to the traditions of Holika in North India. The people assemble at dawn in Tamil Nadu to light a bonfire in order to burn the discards. Houses are cleaned, painted and decorated to give a festive look. The horns of oxen and buffaloes are painted in villages.
Bhogi is also observed on the same day in Andhra Pradesh. In the ceremony called Bhogi Pallu, fruits of the harvest such as regi pallu and sugar cane are collected along with flowers of the season. Money is often placed into a mixture of treats and is poured over children. The children then separate and collect the money and sweet fruits.
This day is celebrated in Punjab as Lohri and in Assam as Magh Bihu / Bhogali Bihu.
Thai Pongal[edit]
The main event, also known as Thai Pongal, takes place on the second of the four days. This day coincides with Makara Sankranthi, a winter harvest festival celebrated throughout India. The day marks the start of the Uttarayanam, the day of the Indic solstice when the sun purportedly enters the 10th house of the Indian zodiac i.e. Makara or Capricorn.
In the Tamil language the word Pongal means "overflowing," signifying abundance and prosperity.
During the festival milk is cooked in a vessel. When it starts to bubble and overflows out of the vessel, freshly harvested rice grains are added to the pot. At the same time other participants blow a conch called the sanggu and shout "Pongalo Pongal!"[9] They also recite "Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum" ("the commencement of Thai paves the way for new opportunities"). This is repeated frequently during the Pongal festival. The Pongal is then served to to everyone in the house along with savories and sweets such as vadai, murukku, paayasam.Tamilians decorate their homes with banana and mango leaves and embellish the floor with decorative patterns drawn using rice flour.[2] kolams/rangolis are drawn on doorsteps. Family elders present gifts to the young.
Newly cooked rice and savouries prepped for celebrating pongal.
The Sun stands for "Pratyaksha Brahman" - the manifest God, who symbolizes the one, non-dual, self-effulgent, glorious divinity blessing one and all tirelessly. The Sun is the one who transcends time and also the one who rotates the proverbial wheel of time.
Maattu Pongal :
Maatu Pongal is celebrated the day after Thai Pongal. Tamils regard cattle as sources of wealth for providing dairy products, fertilizer, and labor for plowing and transportation. On Maatu Pongal, cattle are recognized and afforded affection. Features of the day include games such as the Jallikkattu and taming wild bull.[citation needed]
Kanu Pidi is a tradition for women and young girls. During Kanu Pidi women feed birds and pray for their brothers' well being. As part of the "Kaka pidi, Kanu pidi" feast women and girls place a feast of colored rice, cooked vegetables, banana and sweet pongal on ginger or turmeric leaves for crows to share and enjoy. During this time women offer prayers in the hope that brother-sister ties remain forever strong as they do in a crow family.[citation needed]
On this day celebrants bathe and decorate their cattle with garlands. Cows are decorated with manjalthanni (turmeric water) and oil. Shikakai apply kungumam (kumkum) to their foreheads, paint their horns, and feed them a mixture of venn pongal, jaggery, honey, banana and other fruits. In the evening people pray to Lord Ganesh. One ritual is to light a torch of coconut leaves and carry it around cattle three times and then run to the border of the village to drop it. This is believed to remove the evil influences caused by the jealousy of other people over the cattle.[citation needed]
Kaanum Pongal[edit]
Kaanum Pongal, the fourth day of the festival, marks the end of Pongal festivities for the year. The word kaanum in this context means "to visit." Many families hold reunions on this day. Brothers pay special tribute to their married sisters by giving gifts as affirmation of their filial love. Landlords present gifts of food, clothes and money to their tenants. Villagers visit relatives and friends while in the cities people flock to beaches and theme parks with their families. Celebrants chew sugar cane and again decorate their houses with kolam. Relatives and friends receive thanks for their assistance supporting the harvest.
In Andhra Pradesh, Mukkanuma, the final day of Sankranthi festival, is celebrated by worshiping cattle. Mukkanuma is famous among non-vegetarians. People do not eat non-vegetarian dishes during the first three days of the festival, saving them for the day of Mukkanuma.
JALLIKATTU:
History:Jallikattu, which is bull-baiting or bull cuddling/holding, is a Tamil tradition called 'Yeru thazhuvuthal' in Sangam literature(meaning, to embrace bulls), popular amongst warriors during the Tamil classical period.[3][4] Bull fighting was has been common among the ancient tribes who lived in the ‘Mullai’ geographical division of Tamil Nadu[5] Later, it became a sport conducted for entertainment and was called ‘Yeruthu Kattu’ in which a fast running bull was corralled with ropes around its neck. In the Naik era, prize money was introduced and the sport became a display of bravery. The term Jallikattu was coined in this era. ‘Jalli’ referred to the silver or gold coins tied to the bulls’ horns. – R. Sundaravandhiya Thevan, Author of Piramalai Kallar Vazhvum Varalarum.[5] . According to legend, in olden days the game was used by women to choose their husbands. Successful "matadors" were chosen as grooms.
The term jallikaṭṭu comes from the term calli kācu (coins) and kaṭṭu (meaning a package) tied to the horns of the bulls as the prize money. Later days during the colonial period this evolved to jallikattu which is the term currently used. A seal from the Indus Valley Civilization[6] depicting the sport is preserved in the National Museum.
Tamil-style bull-cuddling:
Jallikattu is based on the concept of "flight or fight". All castes participate in the event. The majority of jallikattu bulls belong to the pulikulam breed of cattle. These cattle are reared in huge herds numbering in hundreds with a few cowherds tending to them. These cattle are for all practical comparisons wild, and only experienced cowherds can mingle with them safely. It is from these herds that calves with competent characteristics and body conformation are selected and reared to become jallikattu bulls. Other breeds of cattle that are suitable for jallikattu are the palingu (or naatu) maadu, the umblachery and the malai maadu.Variants[edit]
There are three variants of jallikattu:
vaṭi manju viraṭṭu - This version takes place mostly in the districts of Madurai- Palamedu, Trichy, Pudukkottai, Dindigul, Theni, Thanjavur, Salem. This version that has been popularised by television and movies involves the bull being released from an enclosure with an opening. As the bull comes out of the enclosure, one person clings to the hump of the bull. The bull in its attempt to shake him off will bolt (as in most cases), but some will hook the guy with their horns and throw him off. The rules specify that the person has to hold on to the running bull for a predetermined distance to win the prize. Only one person is supposed to attempt catching the bull, but this rule being strictly enforced depends on the village where the event is conducted and more importantly, the bull himself. Some bulls acquire a reputation and that alone is enough for them to be given an unhindered passage out of the enclosure and arena.
vēli viraṭṭu - This version is more popular in the districts of Sivagangai, and Madurai. The bull is released in an open ground. This version is the most natural as the bulls are not restricted in any way (no rope or determined path). The bulls once released just run away from the field in any direction that they prefer. Most don't even come close to any human, but there are a few bulls that do not run but stand their ground and attack anyone who tries to come near them. These bulls will "play" for some time (from a few minutes to a couple of hours) providing a spectacle for viewers, players and owners alike.
vaṭam manjuviraṭṭu - "vaṭam" means rope in Tamil. The bull is tied to a 50-foot-long rope (15 m) and is free to move within this space. A team of 7 or 9 members must attempt to subdue the bull within 30 minutes. This version is very safe for spectators as the bull is tied and the spectators are shielded by barricades.
Training of jallikaṭṭu bulls:The calves that are chosen to become jallikattu bulls are fed a nutritious diet so that they develop into strong, sturdy beasts. The bulls are made to swim for exercise. The calves, once they reach adolescence are taken to small jallikattu events to familiarize them with the atmosphere. Specific training is given to vadam manju virattu bulls to understand the restraints of the rope. apart from this, no other training is provided to jallikattu bulls. Once the bulls are released, then instinct takes over.
Controversy[edit]
Injuries and even deaths occur in jallikattu. In 2004, at least 5 people were reported dead and several hundreds injured in various villages. Two hundred have died over the past two decades.[7] Unlike in Spanish bullfighting, the bull is not killed. There are rarely any casualties suffered by the bulls. Several animal activists object to this dangerous game every year,[8] but so far these objections have been in vain. In fact jallikattu is loaded against the matadors, unlike in Spain bullfighting. For instance, the bull's horns are sharpened and the matador cannot use any weapons.
The Animal Welfare Board of India took the case to the Supreme Court, which is considering an outright ban on jallikattu because of the cruelty to animals and the threat to public safety involved. Villagers throw themselves on top of the terrified animals in an effort to "tame" them and claim the prize. This is opposed by animal advocates.
A committee was formed called "Tamizhar Veera Vilayathu Peravai" which was headed by P. Rajasekaran from Madurai. With the support of the Tamil Nadu government, he appealed against the claim of Animal Welfare Board in Supreme Court of India.
On November 27, 2010 the Supreme Court in accordance with the law enacted on the regulation of events, permitted the Tamil Nadu government to allow jallikattu for five months in a year from January 15.
A Bench composed of Justice R.V. Raveendran and Justice A.K. Patnaik made it clear in their order that the animals participating in the event were to be categorized as per the provisions of the Act.
The Bench also directed the District Collectors to make sure that the animals that participate in jallikattu are registered to the Animal Welfare Board and in return the Board would send its representative to monitor over the event.
The Act states that no jallikattu would be permitted or will be carried out without the permission of the collector and such permission should be obtained one month in prior to the event and the location should also be informed to the board before hand.
Considering the report submitted to the board, which stated the statistics of 12 deaths and 1,614 injuries at the event, the Bench directed the collectors to segregate the events into smaller and larger ones and also added that large amount should be deposited when the events were set large. The Bench considers the board’s suggestion for framing the rules.
The State also responded stating that jallikattu is an ancient, religious and sentimental cultural game that had been conducted for more than 400 years in rural areas during Pongal in January and also for few church festivals from January to December. However, as per the law directs, the event was restricted to five months between January and May.
The State added that at present two lakhs be deposited by the organizers for the benefit of the victims which also includes the victim’s family, in case of an accident or injury during the event.
The government said that a team of veterinarians would be present at the venue for testing and certifying the bulls for participation in the event to provide treatment for bulls that get injured.After the State Government enacted the 'Tamil Nadu Jallikattu Act', the stringent pre-conditions especially the huge caution deposit of Rs. 2 Lakh for small venues and Rs. 5 Lakh for big venues has caused a huge drop in the number of venues where Jallikattu is being held. Over 3000 Jallikattus were believed to have been held a decade earlier. This has now dwindled to just about 25 to 30 villages. The new rules have also meant that there are negligible reports of animal abuse and also very few cases of injuries to Jallikattu Participants (Bull tamers), spectators and bulls.
Ban by Supreme Court[edit]
The Supreme Court on 7 May 2014 banned Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu bull fights.[9][10] A bench of Justice KS Radhakrishnan and Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose also asked the center to amend the law on preventing cruelty to animals to bring bulls within its ambit.
The court also struck down a 2011 Tamil Nadu law regulating the conduct of Jallikattu. The law provided for conducting Jallikattu from January to May in various places in Tamil Nadu to ensure the protection of not only the participants but also of the spectators.
The ban order came as the apex court allowed an appeal by the Animal Welfare Board of India challenging a Madras high court verdict.
Artistic depictions[edit]
The event has fascinated movie makers for decades. Several movies featuring Jallikattu have been made in Tamil. The most popular among them is Murattu Kalai playing the role of a professional and the most successful bull tamer of the village. Virumaandi, released in 2004, had Kamal HaasSan playing the lead role, and offered the most realistic depiction. He is also known to have acted without stunt doubles.
Another single painting discovered in a cave at Kalluthu Mettupatti, about 35 km west of Madurai, between Madurai and Dindigul, shows a lone man trying to control a bull. Art historian K.T. Gandhirajan estimated that this painting, done in white kaolin, was about 1,500 years old.[11]
Cooking pongal is a traditional practice at Hindu temples during any part of the Temple Festival in Tamil Nadu.
wholesome nutritious vegetatrian south indian meals ..meant to be eaten with ur hands but.......with changing times u can hav a spoon .....BUT ....the flavour taste and joy still remain the same ..OLD WORLD...its gets bettr with time ........ DEFY U TO HOLD THOSE SALIVARY GLANDS
Organic pastured butter from our jersey cows,
Organic leak from farmers market,
Organic 100% pasture raised lamb liver,
Tomatoes from mother-in-law's garden,
Organic carrots from farmers market,
Organic celery from farmers market,
Organic butternut squash from farmers market.
Later added a few bay leaves from friend's garden, a pinch of unrefined sea salt
and organic Roma tomato sauce.
Cook Margaret and her helpers in their new kitchen preparing lunch for 100!
Mama Margaret is an inspiration to us all.
Medical use: Jackfruit pulp and seeds- as a cooling and nutritious tonic, useful in overcoming the effects of alcohol; in South-East Asia, seed starch used to relieve biliousness while the roasted are regarded as an aphrodisiac; heated leaves placed on wounds, and the ash of the leaves burned with maize and coconut shellsused to heal ulcers; mixed with vinegar the latex promotes healing of abscesses, snakebite and glandular swellings; bark made into poultice; wood has sedative properties and its pith is said to induce abortion; root as a remedy against skin diseases and asthma, andextract for fever and diarrhea. Charred and powdered leaves effective cicatrizant for wound due to surgical operation. Root decoction cures diarrhea and lowers fever. Milky juice when mixed with vinegar is applied on glandular swelling for it promotes the formation or discharge of pus. Wood bark used for fever, diarrhea; as expectorant and lactagogue. Against boils.
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At this ECD centre, teachers are provided training in the Science of ECD by AKF including how to create low cost and innovative learning materials and prepare nutritious meals.
Lentil soup was once a food for the poor. Today, it is recognized as highly nutritious and provides a good source of protein, fiber, iron and potassium.
HARIRA SOUP
Traditionally used to bread the fast during Ramadan, Harira soup is a thick, rich, meal in itself.
* 1 lb. lamb, cut into small cubes
* 1 teaspoon turmeric
* 1 teaspoon pepper
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ginger
* 2 Tablespoons butter
* 3/4 cup chopped celery and leaves
* 2 onions, chopped
* 1/2 cup parsley and cilantro, chopped
* 1 2-lb. can of tomatoes, chopped
* salt
* 3/4 cup lentils
* 1 cup chickpeas (canned are fine)
* 1/4 cup fine soup noodles
* 2 eggs, beaten with the juice of 1/2 lemon
Put the lamb, spices, butter, celery, onion, and parsley/cilantro in a large soup pot and stir over a low heat for 5 minutes. Add the tomato pieces, and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes. Salt lightly.
Add the juice from the tomatoes, 7 cups of water, and the lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 2 hours. Just before serving, add chickpeas and noodles and simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly stir in the lemon/egg combination.
Continue stirring to create long egg strands to thicken soup. Season to taste. Dust with cinnamon, to taste.
Makes 8 servings.
Smoothies have got to be one of the fastest, most nutritious and versatile mini-meals out there. This version is coconut-based—it tastes a lot like a coconut cream pie but it’s a lot quicker to make, plus you can leave out the sugar for a healthier snack or even a breakfast. Coconuts are a great source of electrolytes, which make this a refreshing drink for hot summer weather. Coconut milk is full of healthy saturated fat which is a great anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, plus it’s a great moisturizer for skin and hair. This dairy-free treat is a great dessert or snack makefor your vegan or lactose-intolerant family members and friends.
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A nutritious supplement with no artificial colors or flavors and no synthetic vitamins. More than 25 gourmet nuts and fruits for all exotics.
INGREDIENTS: DEHYDRATED CRANBERRIES, DEHYDRATED APPLES, SHELLED UNSALTED ALMONDS, SHELLED UNSALTED ROASTED PEANUTS, SHELLED BRAZIL NUTS, PAPAYA, CASHEWS, MACADAMIA NUTS, BLUEBERRIES, TURKISH FIGS, PINEAPPLE, SHELLED NON-ROASTED FILBERTS, MANGOS, CUBED COCONUT, UNSWEETENED FLAKED COCONUT, DEHYDRATED BANANA CHIPS, DEHYDRATED DATES, WHOLE APRICOTS, DEHYDRATED CHERRIES, PEPITAS, DEHYDRATED WHITE GRAPES, SHELLED PECANS AND WALNUTS, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS CASEI FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, AND DRIED BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, VITAMIN C (AS ASCORBIC ACID USP-FCC) AND VITAMIN E (AS DI-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE USP-FCC) AND NATURAL FLAVORING.
Guaranteed Analysis: crude protein (min.) 14%; crude fat (min.) 15%; crude fiber (max.) 9%; moisture (max.) 5%; ash (max.) 8%
Refrigerate after opening to retain freshness.
This is a great example of how a few simple changes can turn a rich, calorie-laden muffin into a treat you can feel good about having for breakfast! This is also a great use-up for leftover mincemeat from the holidays or your summer canning.
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Students enjoying a nutritious meal. At this ECD centre, teachers are provided training in the Science of ECD by AKF including how to create low cost and innovative learning materials and prepare nutritious meals.
A warm salad with sprouted quinoa, millet, chickpeas, walnuts, green beans, red onion. Served with lemon-tahini dressing.
Nutritious vegetable and a valuable source of Vitamin A, pumpkin belongs to the gourd family. With its subtle sweet and pleasant taste, ripe pumpkin has been a mealtime favourite. Pumpkin is rich in carotene. It is also said to have diuretic properties that help to reduce swelling of pregnant women and for treating people with kidney ailments. [Please remember, people with such conditions should seek advice from their doctors.]
[Blogging: If you are interested in cooking this dish, click on the photo to see the preparation directions.]