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Thursday, February 28, 2008

[chottala.com] Top secret Super Foods


Here's some food for thoughts, I mean literally that could really do your health some good, particularly for those mature (ok, aging) Chottalans...... so, consider taking a break from analyzing mostly 'after the fact' socio political events and put some 'super fuel' in your most complex engine! Keep in mind.... once your bodily engine starts to malfunction, it brings down the whole world around you!!
 
Happy reading
 
Rana
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Quinoa: The Top-Secret Superfood
Packed with protein, loaded with fiber, and older than Peru, quinoa is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet
 
Courtesy of Men's Health
 
Francisco Pizarro might have known a thing or two about New World conquest, but he would have made a lousy nutritionist. After toppling the Incan empire in 1532, the Spanish conquistador filled his ships with potatoes and corn--destining them to become major players in the European diet--while leaving a third crop to wither. Turns out, the fields Pizarro neglected to harvest were filled with the world's most nutritious grain: quinoa [pronounced KEEN-wah].
 
"Quinoa is a true wonder food," says Daniel Fairbanks, Ph.D., a professor of plant and animal science at Brigham Young University. "It has about twice the protein of regular cereal grains, fewer carbohydrates, and even a dose of healthy fats." Plus, it's considered a "complete" protein, which means that, like meat, eggs, and dairy, it packs all of the essential amino acids your body needs to build muscle.
 
Pronounced KEEN-wah, this hearty grain is being touted as the newest superfood and it's easy to see why. Rich in protein, with only a few carbohydrates and a bit of healthy fats, quinoa is nutritionally superior to rice, corn, and wheat. It's easy to prepare and can be served in a variety of ways from a dessert dish to breakfast cereal.
 
Packed with protein, loaded with fiber, and older than Peru, quinoa is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet
 
Francisco Pizarro might have known a thing or two about New World conquest, but he would have made a lousy nutritionist. After toppling the Incan empire in 1532, the Spanish conquistador filled his ships with potatoes and corn--destining them to become major players in the European diet--while leaving a third crop to wither. Turns out, the fields Pizarro neglected to harvest were filled with the world's most nutritious grain: quinoa [pronounced KEEN-wah].
 
 
"Quinoa is a true wonder food," says Daniel Fairbanks, Ph.D., a professor of plant and animal science at Brigham Young University. "It has about twice the protein of regular cereal grains, fewer carbohydrates, and even a dose of healthy fats." Plus, it's considered a "complete" protein, which means that, like meat, eggs, and dairy, it packs all of the essential amino acids your body needs to build muscle.
 
Unfortunately, not much has changed in the almost 500 years since Pizarro pillaged the Incas. More than ever, nutritionally inferior foods, such as corn, potatoes, rice, and wheat--especially the refined versions--fill our plates, while quinoa gathers dust on grocery-store shelves. And that's a shame, because besides being great for you, quinoa is the rare culinary triple threat: delicious, easy to prepare, and ultraver-satile. Ready to harness the full power of this superfood? Here's everything you need to know to make it a staple at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
 
The User's Guide to Quinoa
 
Quinoa has an addictive nutty flavor, cooks up quicker than rice, and can be used to make pilafs, risottos, salads, soups, and even desserts. The downside: Few men know where to find it, let alone how to prepare it. Typically, you can locate quinoa in the rice aisle or the health-food section of your grocery store. You can also stock up at edenfoods.com.
 
As for preparation, the simplest way is to cook quinoa like pasta: Fill a large pot or saucepan with water, and bring it to a boil. Add just about any amount of quinoa, turn the heat to low, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the water and allow the quinoa to cool.
 
Cook up a big batch and store it in Tupperware in your refrigerator, and you'll have a ready-to-eat side dish--like rice or pasta--that goes with just about any meal. (To warm, microwave it for 60 seconds.) Or you can be far more creative. For instance, quinoa can be used to...
 
Power up your breakfast: Combine a cup of cooked quinoa with 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, and microwave for 60 seconds. This makes a great alternative to oatmeal.
 
Redefine dessert: In a blender, puree two very ripe bananas with 2 cups whole milk. Combine the mix with 2 cups cooked quinoa, 1/2 cup raisins, a tablespoon of sugar, and a teaspoon of cinnamon, and simmer for 10 minutes. If you're celebrating, add a glug of dark rum at the last second. Creamy and sweet, it's a healthier version of rice pudding.
 
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Blueberries
These amazing berries are on anyone's list of super foods. Recent research shows that they're brain food -- feeding blueberries to rats actually slows their age-related mental decline. Blueberries contain pterostilbene, a plant compound recently shown to have cholesterol-lowering properties. Their ORAC value (antioxidant rating) is the highest of any fruit. And blueberries are rich in fiber. Tip: Try them frozen. They taste like sherbet!
 
Guava
Among the super foods of the world, guava is a sleeper. With a taste that's been described as "part strawberry and part pear," one low-calorie cup of this vitamin-rich fruit contains a whopping eight grams of fiber. And in one widely used test of antioxidant power, guava scored second only to blueberries, right behind kale. Guava also contains cancer-fighting lycopene.
 
Kale
Kale is a member of the brassica family -- vegetable royalty that boasts cabbage and broccoli among its relatives. It's rich in potent cancer-fighting substances called indoles, and loaded with bone-building vitamin K. Kale has the highest antioxidant rating of any vegetable and is ridiculously low in calories. Try it tossed with olive oil, a few dried cranberries and some pine nuts.
 
Sardines
These little fish are the best kept secret in the world when it comes to health foods and the secret weapon of travelers looking for a cheap, portable, easily available source of protein. Sardines are rich in omega-3 fats, and one of the least contaminated of any seafood since they rank so low on the food chain. Eat them out of the can or throw them on some salad.
 
Apples
The juicy red or green apple's reputation for keeping you out of the doctor's office is well deserved. Loaded with pectin (an important fiber), apples are one of the best sources of boron, a little-known nutrient that helps support strong and healthy bones. An apple with a glass of water is a great natural appetite suppressant. Highest antioxidant value: Red Delicious
 
Coconut Oil
This superb oil has been long neglected as a healthy oil because it contains saturated fat. But not to worry: The saturated fat in coconut is a very healthy kind called MCT (medium chain triglyecerides) which is easily burned by the body for energy. Coconut oil also contains lauric acid, a natural anti-viral and anti-microbal. And today's excellent virgin coconut oil -- unlike the inferior products of a few decades ago -- doesn't contain trans fats.
 
Green Tea
A superstar beverage if there ever was one, green tea helps with weight loss and helps fight against cancer. It contains EGCG, a catechin (plant compound) which stimulates metabolism and has anti-cancer properties to boot. Green tea also contains theanine, a natural relaxant which helps explain why the caffeine in green tea doesn't make you nearly as jittery as coffee.
 
Flaxseeds
Flaxseed oil is one of the only plant sources of omega-3 fats, but the flaxseeds themselves provide the added benefit of fiber along with omega-3. Flaxseeds can be thrown on salads, tossed into smoothies, or sprinkled on vegetables. They also contain lignans, a group of plant nutrients that have been studied by the National Cancer Institute for their cancer preventive properties.
 
 


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Re: [chottala.com] What Moin can learn from indian army........................................

It also  needs to earn for the politicians the quality of honesty  the quality of efficency to do lawful politics for establishing lawful democracy in the country.
But
if the politicians become cheat,
if the politicians become money greedy chur chandabaj & corrupted 
then 
What will be the duty of the Police & Army???..
So it is first needed  for CTG  before conducting election to introduce nation wide  a quality sytem to provide  nation wide quality education to all  category  people for creating quality efficient politicians,  to make professional people quality skilled proffessional persons, to teach the voter to be quality voters & to do trial for making corruption free society..

mahathir of bd <wouldbemahathirofbd@yahoo.com> wrote:

http://www.somewhereinblog.net/blog/radachurablog/28774477

ভারত সফরে জেনারেল মইন প্রকৃতই যা অর্জন করতে পারেন।

২৭ শে ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০০৮ সকাল ১০:১৬

                       
জেনারেল মইনের ভারত সফরের উদ্দেশ্য বা লক্ষবস্তু কী তা আমরা কেউই জানিনা। তবে সত্যিকার অর্থে তিনি যা ভারতীয়দের কাছ থেকে অর্জন করতে পারেন বা শিখতে পারেন তা হলো কীভাবে একটি পেশাদার সেনাবাহিনী গড়ে তুলা যায়। এ বিষয়ে কোন সন্দেহ নাই যে আমাদের প্রতি ভারতীয়দের আচরণ নিয়ে অনেকেরই মধ্যেই একটা তিক্ততা আছে। এতদ্সত্ত্বেও ভারতীয় সেনাবাহিনীর পেশাদারীত্ব এবং অন্তত নিজদেশ এবং নিজদেশের মানুষের প্রতি কমিটমেন্ট নিয়ে মনে হয় কোন সন্দেহ নেই। দীর্ঘ ষাট বৎসরের ভারতীয় সেনাবহিনীর ইতিহাস, কার্যারলী তাই প্রমাণ করে। এই দীর্ঘসময়ে ভারতীয় সেনাবাহিনী কোন প্রকার রাজনৈতিক কর্মকান্ডে প্রবেশ করেনি কিংবা রাজনীতি নিয়ে মাথা ঘামায়নি। কোন সেনপ্রধান টিভিতে সাক্ষাৎকার দিয়ে দেশের সংবিধান পরিবর্তনের কথা বলেননি। ভারতীয় সেনাবাহিনী বিসামরিক প্রশাসনেও নাক গলায়না। ।

ভারতের ষাট বৎসরের ইতিহাসে কোন সেনানায়ক ( অবসরপ্রাপ্তরাও) সরকার প্রধান কিংবা রাষ্টপ্রধান হননি কিংবা হওয়ার চেষ্টা করেননি। এমনকি বর্তমান ক্যাবিনেট কিংবা অঙ্গরাজ্যের মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর পদেও একজন সেনানায়ক খুঁজে পাওয়া কষ্টকর হবে। এক্ষেত্রে ১৯৭১ পরবর্তী একটা ঘটনাকে সুন্দর উদাহরণ হিসেবে প্রসঙ্গক্রমে বলা যেতে পারে। ১৯৭১ সালে বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধের সময়ে ভারতের সেনাপ্রধান ছিলেন জেনারেল স্যাম মানেকশ। যুদ্ধে জয়ের ফলশ্রুতিতে তিনি জেনারেল থেকে ফিল্ডমার্শাল উপাধি পান এবং সে সময়ে ভারতের সবচেয়ে জনপ্রিয় ব্যক্তিত্বে পরিণত হন। এই জনপ্রিয়তার কারণে তিনি একবার গর্ব করে বলেছিলেন যে, আমি এতোটাই জনপ্রিয় যদি আমি দেশের সর্বময় ক্ষমতা নিয়েও নেই তবে জনগণ তা মেনে নেবে। এ বক্তব্যের পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে তিনি দেশের জনগণ ও তার সহকর্মী জেনারেলদের দ্বারা এতোটাই সমালোচিত হয়েছিলেন যে বছর তিনেক আগে মৃতু্র আগ পর্যন্ত তিনি কোনদিন উচ্চবাচ্য করেন নি। অনেকটা নীরবেই প্রথিবী থেকে চলে যেতে হয়েছিলো ভারতীয় সেনাবাহিনীর ইতিহাসের অন্যতম সফল এ সমরনায়ককে। ভারতীয় সেনবাহিনী তাই প্রকৃতঅর্থেই একটি পেশাদার সেনাবাহিনীর রোল মডেল। সীমান্তে দেশের জন্য যুদ্ধ করে জীবনদান করাটাই তারা তাদের সার্ভিসের একমাত্র কাজ বলে মনে করে।

আমার মনে হয় আমাদের সন্মানীত সেনাপ্রধানের ভারত সফরের সবচেয়ে বড় অর্জন হতে পারে যদি তিনি ভারতীয় সেনাবাহিনীর কাছ থেকে শিক্ষা নিতে পারেন কিভাবে একজন পেশাদার সৈনিক হওয়া যায়। তিনি যদি ভারতীয় সেনাবহিনীর আদলে নিজে পেশাদার সৈনিক হয়ে তার সৈন্যবাহিনীকেও একটি যথাযথ পেশাদার বাহিনীতে পরিণত করতে পারেন তবে দেশের মানুষ তাকে সত্যিকারের সন্মান জানাবে এবংতার মৃতুর পরেও তাকে মনে রাখবে।

বিঃদ্রঃ- (আমার এই লেখাটিকে ভারততোষণ বলে মনে করে ভুল বুঝতে পারেন। তবে আমি মনে করি নিজের শত্রুরও যদি কোন ভাল গুন থাকে তা স্বীকার করতে কিংবা তাকে অনুসরণ করতে দোষের কিছু নেই। বরং তা প্রকৃতঅর্থেই বুদ্দিমানের কাজ এবং মহত্ত্বের পরিচায়ক)।
 


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[chottala.com] Most Muslims 'desire democracy' (From BBC NEWS)

Most Muslims 'desire democracy'
 
 
The largest survey to date of Muslims worldwide suggests the vast majority want Western democracy and freedoms, but do not want them to be imposed.
 
 
The poll by Gallup of more than 50,000 Muslims in 35 nations found most wanted the West to instead focus on changing its negative view of Muslims and Islam.
The huge survey began following the 11 September 2001 attacks in the US.
The overwhelming majority of those asked condemned them and subsequent attacks, citing religious reasons.
The poll, which claims to represent the views of 90% the world's 1.3 billion Muslims, is to be published next month as part of a book entitled Who Speaks For Islam? What A Billion Muslims Really Think.
New policies
According to the book, the survey of the world's Muslim community was commissioned by Gallup's chairman, Jim Clifton, shortly after US President George W Bush asked in a 2001 speech: "Why do they hate us?"
The radicals are better educated, have better jobs, and are more hopeful with regard to the future than mainstream Muslims - but they're more cynical about whether they'll ever get it
John Esposito
Author, Who Speaks For Islam?
Mr Bush wondered why radical Islamist militant groups such as al-Qaeda hated democratically elected governments, as well as "our freedom of religion, our freedom of speech, our freedom to vote and assembly and disagree with each other".
But one of the book's authors, John Esposito, says the survey's results suggest Muslims - ironically even many of the 7% classing themselves as "radical" - in fact admire the West for its democracy and freedoms. However, they do not want such things imposed on them.
"Muslims want self-determination, but not an American-imposed and defined democracy. They don't want secularism or theocracy," said the professor of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University in Washington.
"What the majority wants is democracy with religious values."
The poll sought to answer a question asked by George Bush
Mr Esposito said "radical" Muslims believed in democracy even more than many of the moderate Muslims questioned.
"The radicals are better educated, have better jobs, and are more hopeful with regard to the future than mainstream Muslims," he added.
"But they're more cynical about whether they'll ever get it."
The research also indicates most Muslims want guarantees of freedom of speech and would not want religious leaders to have a role in drafting constitutions.
Those polled also said the most important thing the West could do to improve relations with Muslim societies was to change its negative views towards Muslims and respect Islam.
The authors said the conflict between Islam and the West was not inevitable, but needed decision makers to listen and consider new policies if the extremists on both sides were not to gain ground.
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