Method 1

•   Chop up one big tomato and blend it to a soft silky paste with 1 ¼ tsp lemon juice and 1 ¼ tbsp of oatmeal.

•   Wash face and neck. Apply the tomato facial, leave for 15 minutes. Softly take out the facial mask with a wet and warm face towel and rinse skin with warm water.

Method 2

•   Peel and seed one big tomato and mash it with a fork to get a fine paste. Add 2tbsp cornmeal to the paste and mix well.

•   Wash thoroughly your face, neck, behind the ear area and every area of the body where you want to apply the mask.

•             Apply the mask. Be careful keep your eyes closed and do not ever let the facial mask get into your eyes. Wait for 15 minutes and rinse well with cool water.

Thus, with tomato which is inexpensive and available all the year round, keep your skin beautiful throughout the year!!! m

The tomatoes augment the delicacies to which every time they are added to. And the tomatoes are the most regularly seen things in every kitchen. The tomatoes are the most inseparable part of every kitchen, and are the most inseparable part of every sumptuous meal…can de facto be a lot more useful in your beauty care affair as well.

Tomatoes have long been a part of home cures for oily and blemish-prone skins. Tomato is actually a fruit not a vegetable. These pleasant red fruit contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals, such as A, C, E, iron and potassium, which helps to nurture the skin. Tomatoes also help to remove excess oil from the skin and refine the pores of the skin.

Tomato Juice advantages for Skin
Tomato juice is rich in things which are advantageous for skin. It contains proteins, LYCOPENE, vitamin A and vitamin C. Mainly, LYCOPENE is a CAROTENOID that fights against free radicals in body. It is a powerful antioxidant which gives distinct color to tomato. In short, LYCOPENE makes tomato special and useful for treating skin and health predicaments. Here are some benefits of tomato juice:

Removes excess oil from the skin:
Tomato juice and pulp are used for fighting the problems that are caused by the excess oil secretion by sebaceous glands in the body. Take a ripe tomato and slice it into half. Rub on the face and leave it for about 15 minutes. This helps the juice to enter into pores. Now after 15 minutes rinse with cold water. Do this twice a day for greater results.

Makes skin tone lighter:
The best way to make skin tone lighter naturally is by just rubbing tomato juice on the skin. This is an excellent remedy because tomatoes do not contain any harmful chemicals that are present in fairness creams. It gives you a young-looking skin.

Cleanses skin:
You can use fresh tomato juice to clean skin pores effectively.

Strengthens the skin pores:
The extremely valued advantage of tomato juice is it tightens the skin pores. Just apply fresh tomato juice or pulp to your face or to the desired part of your body skin before going to bed and rinse it off in the next morning to relish a finer, tighter and stronger skin.

Treats skin irritation:
Tomato juice eases itching, scaling, symptoms of irritation and bizarre redness of the skin. The mild acidic character of tomato normalizes pH levels of skin and treats skin irritation successfully. Take equal proportion of unsweetened yogurt and tomato juice. Mix them well. And apply it on the skin or the area where there is skin irritation; rinse it after 15 minutes to find relief from the skin irritation.

Eliminates blackheads:
Tomato juice is an excellent cure for eliminating blackheads. You can just rubdown tomato juice on blackheads area, to remove blackheads.

Treats acne problems:
Tomato is an excellent natural agent for acne cure; just apply tomato juice or pulp on the acne. While its effect is slow, it gives very satisfying result. Just prepare fresh tomato juice and apply it on acne tenderly. Wait for an hour and then rinse it off. Do it on a regular basis till acne vanishes totally.

Makes skin wrinkle free:
Lack of collagen level gives birth to the lines and wrinkles on the face and body skin. According to a number of studies, tomato triggers the formation of collagen that helps in preserving skin suppleness. It is seen that people who consume tomato on a regular basis have softer and smoother skin.

Takes care of sunburn:
Tomato juice is an excellent remedy for sunburn problems. This helps to rejuvenate dead skin cells, and promotes fast restoration of the body skin. Blend well equal proportion of buttermilk and tomato juice. And apply the mixture over the sun burnt areas. Leave for 30 minutes and rinse it off with plain water.

Be prepared as your taste buds will surrender themselves to a whole new breed of delicacies that has emerged in the town at Kumaripati, inside the “Pirate’s Den”. An exquisite restaurant, Pirate’s den guaranteeing you a whole new experience in foods and drinks, was launched on 4^th of May. Offering a high class ambiance, a great taste in the food and a welcoming hospitality, Pirate’s Den is sure to create a buzz in the restaurant culture of the valley. “People want new tastes and a place that offers them a serene atmosphere. We have that all”, said one of the founders of the restaurant. The restaurant boasts an elaborate menu and a complete domestic and imported liquors and liqueurs.

Be prepared as your taste buds will surrender themselves to a whole new breed of delicacies that has emerged in the town at Kumaripati, inside the “Pirate’s Den”. An exquisite restaurant, Pirate’s den guaranteeing you a whole new experience in foods and drinks, was launched on 4^th of May. Offering a high class ambiance, a great taste in the food and a welcoming hospitality, Pirate’s Den is sure to create a buzz in the restaurant culture of the valley. “People want new tastes and a place that offers them a serene atmosphere. We have that all”, said one of the founders of the restaurant. The restaurant boasts an elaborate menu and a complete domestic and imported liquors and liqueurs.

Music, which takes you on a transcendental journey; foods that rekindle your appetite and drinks that tantalize your senses; the Friday Night on 4^th May at Trisara was a perfect rendezvous of all three. “I love this place. The foods are awesome and not to say the ambience of sitting under the bamboos in the open air is magnificent”, said one of the guests at the restaurant. People’s ecstatic faces glimmered in the blue shimmering lights as Jyoti Ghimire, of the band MI4 performed live, which was followed by DJ AK. Singing various English numbers to Deep Shrestha’s ‘mero aakhama har raat’, the band was a real delight to listen to. “We want our guests to enjoy each and every moment of the time they are with us and we don’t want to stay behind in that,” said Sovan Bir Malakar, one of the founders of the restaurant.

Radisson Hotel organized an exclusive gathering of hotel executives, friends and associates at The Corner Bar on 4^th May, 2012. The event was held from 6:00 pm onwards with tickets worth Nrs. 1000 nett per person including one complimentary drink and unlimited snacks. Live performances by The Sign Band rocked the place till 8:30 pm, which was followed by DJ Mix till midnight.

Mr. Nalin Mandiratta has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu on 2^nd May, 2012. Prior to this, he was the pre-opening and opening General Manager at Crowne Plaza Rohini, New Delhi. He will be responsible towards the overall operations and management of this 282 room five star deluxe hotel. Mr. Mandiratta has been with the IHG for over 2 years and has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with significant expertise in the hotel operations, across the reputed hotel brands like Hilton, Marriott and Carlson hotels. He has held various senior management positions in his previous assignments like Front Office Manager, Director Rooms, Resident Manager and Hotel Manager. He holds a diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Bangalore and BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree from the Delhi University.

Aries

A little garnish adds something special to a simple dish. Fresh mint in your lemonade or tea or capers with your bagels –make a meal into something gourmet and special.

Taurus

Replace breadcrumbs with rice or corn flakes. In many recipes, like meatloaf, you can skip the breadcrumbs along with its gluten altogether and it will still work.

Gemini

Almond croissant or frangipane tart? You’re in the mood for something that tastes buttery, rich and flavorful. Enjoy every bite with a cup of French roast coffee.

Cancer

Many cultures treat garlic as a vegetable. Try roasting it, broiling it or mashing it. Eat it plain or with a drizzle of olive oil and butter and a dash of salt. Delicious, and great for you!

Leo

Need something to spark your culinary creativity? Surf, surf and surf. You’ll figure out ways to cook squashes from acorn to patty pan to good old zucchini.

Virgo

Indulge your senses this month. Visit a farmer’s market or go to a local cheese store and sample their latest wares. Food doesn’t just nourish the body — it should fuel the soul as well.

Libra

Create a long-term life by looking at what you eat and figuring out how to create more health with the food you take in. That doesn’t mean certain foods become forbidden — on the contrary, they become the occasional treat.

Scorpio

Lately you’ve been buying way too much food at the market. Use those observational powers to notice what you do before you go. If you find that you’re starving every time you set food at the grocery store, there’s your culprit.

Sagittarius

Say yes to an excursion that will test your culinary creativity, or going camping, where you’ll have to make meals out of what you can carry in.

Capricorn

Stay focused and read recipes this month. A small but essential step does more for the flavor of a dish than you know. So reserve some pasta water for that spaghetti carbonara — it really makes a difference.

Aquarius

Think about squash in a whole new way this month. Acorn, delicate, butternut — pare thin slices, oil them lightly, dredge them in spicy breadcrumbs and Parmesan and bake.

Pisces

Life is rich and varied, and so is food. Seek black rice — unusual and great-tasting. Blue potatoes add a special kick to potato salads. Remember, the deeper and richer the color, the more antioxidants.

Potato! Seemingly, this all through the year, available-everywhere vegetable, isn’t any ordinary. Rather surprisingly it can give you a look that is so extraordinary. Potato that triggers obesity fear can actually eliminate all your beauty care fear. Yeah, with potato it’s stay healthy and beautiful in a newer way. Potato isn’t any more about the obesity; it’s all about looking pretty. So more you will know about the benefits of potato, the more you will become beautiful in TOTO.

Health and Potato

LOL! Yeah, a big hearty laugh will be the first and the foremost reaction of everyone whosoever is told about the health benefits of potato. Mostly, people do not relate potato to health or beauty. They relate potato more with the taste than anything else. But thank God, potato too is loaded with a whole lot of health and beauty benefits.

Helps lanky people to gain weight

Potato is full of carbohydrates and has traces of proteins too. Thus, it becomes an ideal diet for those who are lanky and are really eager to put on weight. The vitamins vitamin-C and B-complex in potato help in proper absorption of carbohydrate. That is why it is an essential part of the diets of the Sumo Wrestlers.

Makes Digestion Easy

Carbohydrates in potato make digestion easy and make it popular among patients, babies and all those who find it hard to digest hard food. But one must keep in mind that eating too much of potatoes regularly may cause acidity. Potatoes contain a good amount of fiber as well.

Good for Skin

Vitamin-C and B-complex and minerals – like potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc in potato are extremely good for the skin. Besides pulp obtained from the raw potatoes, mixed with honey can be used as an effective skin and face mask. Potato pulp cures pimples and dark spots on the face and skin. Potato pulp works as a quick relief for burns and cuts and heals them faster. Mashed potatoes are very good skin softener, toner, scrubber and cleanser as well.

Prevents Scurvy

The vitamin-C in potato helps prevent scurvy – caused due to lack of vitamin-C.

Relieves Rheumatism

Vitamins, calcium and magnesium in potato give relief in rheumatism.

Cures Inflammation

Potato works as very effective cure for inflammation – internal or external both. Potato is soft and easily digestible. Potato is a good source of vitamin-C – Which is a very good anti-oxidant that repairs, wears and tears with potassium and vitamin-B6 and other components. It cures inflammation of intestines and the digestive system. It is a very good food for those who are suffering from mouth ulcers. Raw mashed potato can be used as relief for external inflammation – like burns, cuts and gashes et al.

Lowers High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is caused due to various reasons – such as diabetes, tension, stress, exhaustion, indigestion. Potato relieves High Blood Pressure caused due to tension, indigestion et al. The fiber in potato helps in lowering the cholesterol and enhances the functioning of insulin in the body that lowers blood pressure.

Good for Brain

Appropriate performance and the smartness of the brain rests mainly on the glucose level, oxygen supply, some kinds of the vitamin-B complex and some kinds of hormones, amino acids and fatty acids – like omega-3 fatty acids. Potato replenishes almost all the aforementioned needs. Potato is high in carbohydrates and thus maintains desired level of glucose in the blood which does not let brain to be zonked and keeps the brain fresh and running. And Iron, Vitamin-B complex – the Vitamin-B6 type, Phosphorus and zinc in potato are good for brain.

Prevents Heart Diseases

CAROTENOIDS, LUTEIN, ZEAXANTHIN…substances in potato are healthy for heart and various other internal organs. But excess consumption of potato is not recommended, diabetic and obese people must distance themselves from potato.

Cures Kidney Stones

Kidney Stones – known as Renal Calculi, are caused mainly because of increased level of uric acid in the blood. Potato which is very rich in magnesium prevents the accumulation or deposition or formation of calcium – calcification in the kidney and other tissues and helps in the cure of renal calculi – kidney stone.

Good energy renewing diet for Diarrhea

Easily digestible potato is a very good energy-renewing diet for all who are suffering from diarrhea.

More Usefulness and Cures:

Juice and pulp of potato is a good cure for burns, bruises, sprains, skin problems, ulcers, effect of narcotics, cancer of prostrate and uterus and formation of cysts or tumors.

When it comes to consumption of potato self-control is the key. Ensure for yourself that you don’t indulge in excessive potato eating.

Right use of potato will surely keep you healthy and beautiful. m

Lessen dark circles and puffy eyes

Ingredients:

1 ½             Medium sized potato

Few           Paper napkins

2 ½            Black tea bags

½ cup        Hot water

2                 Ice cube

Quite many girls and women are found to be down-hearted because of the dark circles that come up under their eyes. But there’s nothing to feel down and out. Have heart! There’s a natural way to get rid of them. Lack of sleep and poor diet are some of the main reasons behind these dark circles. Sometimes even allergies can cause these dark circles.

Make up hides your dark circles just temporarily, where your heart actually longs for a better answer to this problem. The real need is a long term solution. This recipe will help you to get rid of the dark circles naturally.

To get started, the first thing you got to do is just massage the under eye area with your finger for 2-3 minutes. This helps in relaxing and stimulating the puffiness under your eyes. After this, take half a cup of hot water. Add tea bags or leaves from the tea bags to the hot water. Let the tea get infused in the water thoroughly. Tea is well known to be rich in tannic acid. Tannic acid helps you to get rid of the puffiness caused by the dark circles. Now, take a spoon and mix the hot water and tea well. Then keep this mixture in the refrigerator to cool for around 5 minutes. So that the mixture becomes soothing cool. Then finely grate the potatoes. Put the grated potatoes on a small plate and wrap it with a cling film. Keep the grated potatoes in a refrigerator for a few minutes. Due to the presence of CATECHOLASE an enzyme in potato, it becomes really effective in skin lightening and helps in the removal of the dark circles. Potatoes are also a good source of vitamin K, which is the essential vitamin in any dark circles removal and acne scars removal beauty products.

Take the tea and the grated potatoes out of the fridge and mix them well in a mixing bowl. Divide the mixture into 2 equal parts. Get two paper napkins and place the mixture in them. Put one of the halves in one napkin, and the other half in the second napkin. Make sure that while placing the mixture in the napkins, have cups placed underneath the napkins to collect the liquid. Then squeeze out the mixture. Ensuring that the liquid that comes out of the mixture falls right into the cups placed underneath the napkins. Open the napkins, you’ll find two set of paste ready to be used by you. Place them on your dark circles i.e. the under eye area for 12 – 17 minutes. Then wash your face with lukewarm water and then pat dry with a face towel. Now it’s time for ice cubes. Rub the under eye area with ice cubes, one for each eye for about 40-60 seconds. Enjoy!

Well, now you know potato isn’t just something what you only eat. It’s a whole lot of things than what just meets the eye. Yeah, it can keep you healthy and beautiful naturally. So, WANNA look beautiful in TOTO? Sure, you can confidently turn to potato.

You can almost hear a collective sigh each morning, as dieters across the world step onto their scales and discover that, in spite of their best efforts, the weight isn’t going anywhere. They’re following the conventional wisdom- eating right and exercising- but the pounds are staying put.

Why is it so hard? “Because it’s about a lot more than calories in and calories out,” says Pamela Wartian Smith, author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight. Indeed, additional culprits- from food sensitivities to stress levels- can sabotage even the best weight-loss efforts. Of course diet and exercise play a crucial role, but if those strategies aren’t working, consider the possible saboteurs that follow and take the recommended steps to combat them.

You’re sensitive

Several recent studies suggest a connection between childhood obesity and food allergies which comes first remains a matter of debate, but a few small trials suggest that identifying and eliminating food sensitivities before dieting can set a weight- loss program off on the right foot. When you eat things to which you’re sensitive or intolerant, you get an increase of epinephrine and norepinephrine. So you literally get a high and this reaction can result in cravings for the very foods we should avoid. Food sensitivities may also lead to inflammation and water retention. To compound the problem, over-the-counter antihistamines bolster appetite and dull energy, studies show.

Try: An elimination on diet: Start by ditching all of the suspected culprits (dairy, gluten, peanuts and soy are common) for three weeks and add them back one by one. During this phase you should not be focusing on weight loss, but on identifying the foods that are a problem for you. it medication tom seasonal allergies is boosting your appetite, try natural antihistamines like the flavonoid quercetin, vitamin C or the herb butterbur.

You’re stressed out and exhausted Chronic stress prompts a surge in the “fight or flight’ hormone cortisol, which can tear down muscle fiber, impair blood sugar metabolism and boost the brain chemical neuropeptide Y, which sparks cravings.

Meanwhile, losing just an hour of sleep each night for three days can prompt a surge in the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, and a slump in the hormone leptin  which tells us when we’re full. Deep sleep, on the other hand, fuels production of the fat-burning human growth hormone (HGH).

Try: Meditating for 10 to 30 minutes a day to help normalize cortisol levels and boost levels of the appetite-suppressing hormone serotonin. To relax your body and keep your digestive system cleansed. try 250 milligrams of magnesium daily. Or take 500 to 1000 milligrams of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) an hour before bed. While studies are scarce, some animal trials and small human trials have shown the amino acid to both ease anxiety and promote fat loss.

Your thyroid is sluggish

Nearly one- third of all men and women have a thyroid that is operating in a suboptimal range, often brought on by stress, a genetic predisposition, working out more than an hour a day, or restricting calories too much (less than 1,700 a day for women; 2,000 for men). The thyroid affects the metabolism of every single cell in the body. You can diet until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of whack, you will not lose weight. Telltale signs of a sluggish thyroid include eyebrow thinning, constipation, weight gain, dry skin and irregular periods.

Try: Having your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels tested.

While 04 to 4 mI/UL is considered “normal”, a value higher than 2 can slow metabolism and hinder weight loss. Consider taking the herb ashwagandha (believed to jump start production of thyroid hormones T3 and T4). Also, eat a few Brazil nut every day (they’re rich in the mineral selenium, which is key for proper thyroid gland function).

You’ve hit a hormonal rut

According to a 2011 study in the New England Journal of Medicine, restricting calories and losing body fat can wreak havoc on insulin, leptin, ghrelin and other hormone prompting a surge in hunger and a slump in metabolism. This typically occurs about 10 weeks into a weight-loss program and can last for more than a year, even after the diet is abandoned. Dieting also prompts dopamine levels to fall, squelching motivation.

Try: Indulging in one higher carbohydrate “cheat meal” per week to bolster your leptin levels. Taking a daily omega-3 supplement can also raise leptin levels and promote satiety. Also, make sure you’re mixing up the intensity and even the time of day that you’re breaking a sweat. You can also try balancing insulin with 300 milligrams daily of alpha lipoic acid. To boost motivating dopamine take 1000 milligrams daily of L-tyrosine (which also bolsters thyroid function). Or, have more sex (also known to elevate dopamine levels!) m