Thursday, November 22, 2012

How to Defeat Cancer


Cancer is a disease that strikes fear in the hearts and minds to every human being. It has become an epidemic in every country of the world, and no population is free of it.
Today, cancer is the second leading cause of death and if current trends continue, it is expected to be the leading cause of death.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Cucumber and Yogurt Salad





Ingredients:
  •   2 cups plain or Greek yogurt
  •    1 tablespoons honey or sugar
  •    1/2 cup thinly sliced English cucumber.
  •    1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  •    1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  •     2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  •     1/4 tsp. Salt.
  •     Chopped tomato (optional)
Method:
1.       Place all ingredients in a bowl
2.       Mix well, and add to serving bowl.
3.       Sprinkle cumin over the top.
4.       Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight to let the flavors blend and intensify. .
   Serve on top or on the side of your favorite dish as a dipping sauce.

Note: How to make Greek yogurt at home:
Place 2 /1/2 cups of plain, low-fat yogurt in a strainer lined with several layers of cheese cloth, over a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Discard the liquid collected in the bowl.