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11Years Cancer - Free: the truth about life after TNBC

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11Years Cancer - Free: the truth about life after TNBC As I was replying to a message in an emotional health support group recently, a wave of memories from my treatment days came rushing back. It’s been 11 years since I was diagnosed with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) — a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer with limited treatment options. Though my physical treatment ended long ago, my healing journey continues. Every year post-treatment has brought a new layer of understanding, discomfort, learning, and rebuilding. And today, I want to write about the part of survivorship most people don’t talk about: the silent, emotional battles we face long after the doctors say we’re “okay.” 🎗️ Life After TNBC: The Emotional Reality Being a TNBC survivor is a blessing — and sometimes a heavy emotional burden. The fear of recurrence never fully leaves. A new pain or symptom can trigger deep anxiety. There’s the pressure to “move on” when inside, you know you’ve changed...
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!!!

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I wish all my readers a very happy,prosperous and healthy new year.
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Boondi and Sev Bhel-Holi Special Recipes

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My next holi special recipe is the boondi and sev bhel.This is also a quick to make recipe and tastes great. I have used pudina sev but you can also use plain sev.This is a sweet and tangy bhel and is a good holi snack recipe.You can also add sprouts or boiled chickpeas to make is more healthy. Ingredients: Boondi-100 grams Pudina sev-100 grams Tomato-1 small,deseeded and finely chopped Onion-1 small,finely chopped Green chilles-1 finely chopped Green mango/Keiri-small piece,peeled and finely chopped Pudina and coriander leaves-3 teaspoons,finely chopped Green chutney- 3 teaspoons,See RECIPE here http://mamasview.blogspot.in/2012/04/healthy-green-dhania-chutneycoriander.html Tamarind Chutney-2 teaspoons Curd-1 tablespoon Chaat masala-2 teaspoons Fresh lime juice-2 teaspoons Method: -Take a mixing bowl and add all the above ingredients one by one and gently mix with a spoon and serve immediately.
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WaterMelon Smoothie-Holi Special Rcipes

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I wish all my readers a very Happy,Safe and Colourful  Holi.Holi is a time for fun and lots of tasty food.I have tried to post some recipes that and not only tasty but also healthy. This smoothie is a simple and quick to make recipe. Ingredients: Water Melon-1 medium size Suger free powder-1tablespoon Hung curd/Curd-2 tablespoons Vanilla ice-cream -1 scoop Water melon-deseeded and cut into long slices Method: -Peel the water melon and de-seed it. -Cut it into small chunks. -Take a mixer jar and put the cut water melon,curd,sugarfree powder and ice-cream and blend to make a smooth juice. -Take a tall glass and pour the smoothie into the glass and garnish with long slices of cut water melon.
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Split Green Moong Khichri-Unpolished lentils and rice mix

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Khichri is a preparation of rice and lentils and is generally considered as a comfort food.Lentils and rich in protein and khichri is also considered good for growing children.There are several ways of making a khichri and each state in India has it's own version.Today I am sharing an easy to make khichri recipe. Ingredients: Unpolished Split green moong dal-1/2 cup Rice-1.5 cups Cumin seeds-1/4 teaspoons Hing-a generous pinch Beans-5-6,finely chopped Carrot-1small,grated Green peas-1/2 cups Ginger-1/2 teaspoon,grated Curry leaves-4-5 Red chilli powder-1/2 teaspoon(optional) Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste Water-3.5 cups Ghee/any vegetable oil-1 teaspoon Method:  - Soak the split moong dal and rice separately in enough water for 2-3 hours. -Heat a pressure cooker and add oil to it. -Add cumin seeds and let it splutter. -Now add curry leaves and hing. -Add the finely chopped vegetables and stir for 3-4 minutes. -Drain the water from he rice and...
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Banana Tikki-Shallow fried green banana cutlet

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In my previous post i have already mentioned the awesome health benefits of banana. Today's recipe is a simple boiled raw banana mashed with boiled potato to make a tikki.This recipe can be served with any green chutney and can also be had as a starter.It is shallow fried with a lite oil and is extremely nutritious for kids. Ingredients:  Raw banana-2,boiled and peeled Potato-1 big,boiled and peeled Onions-1 small,finely chopped Green chilli-1,finely chopped Coriander eaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped Aamchur powder-1/2 teaspoon(optional) Salt to taste  Oil to shallow fry the tikkis-Olive/vegetable oil Method:  - Peel the banana and the potato and mash it in a bowl. -Add all the above ingredients except oil to it and mix well. -Heat a  pan and add 1 teaspoon of any oil. -Take small portion of the mashed paste and make a round ball and gently flaten it on your palms to give the shape of a tikki. -Place the tikkis on the pan and cook till both sides...
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Whole Wheat Veggie Crepes

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Whole wheat vegetable crepes are packed with the goodness of carbohydrate and vitamins.It's easy to make and makes a good breakfast recipe. Ingredients: Whole wheat flour-2 cups Carrot-1 medium,grated Drumstick leaves-a handful,finely chopped(optional) Onions-1 small,finely chopped Green chilli-1,finely chopped Salt to taste Water-4 cups Olive oil-1 teaspoon for each crepe Method: -Take a big bowl and add the wheat flour and salt along with the above ingredients except oil and water. -Mix well and slowly add water. -Mix to make a thick batter.Make sure the batter is not thin.You can add a little flour if the batter is runny or add more water if you find the batter very thick. -Heat a pan and add little oil and take 2 ladle spoons of this batter and spread it on the pan to make a small pancake/dosa.Add a little oil on the sides of the crepe. -Let it cook for 2-3 minutes on medium flame and flip it and let the other side cook. -Repeat the above step for the rest ...
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Vegetable Sevai Upma-Vermicelli with vegetables

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Sevai upma is another quick and healthy breakfast recipe.It is a popular South-Indian breakfast recipe which is also simple and easy to make.You can serve it with fresh home-made yogurt or pickle or just have it without any accompaniment.Sevai upma can also be served for dinner as it's rich in fibre and is therefore light and easy to digest.Add finely chopped vegetables to make your upma more nutritious. Ingredients: Vermicelli/Sevai-2 cups Green peas-1/4 cup Grated carrot-1 small Onion-1 medium,finely chopped Green chillies-2,finely chopped Capsicum-1/2,finely chopped Cauliflower-2-3 florets,finely chopped Curry leaves-2 sprigs Ginger-a small piece,grated Mustard seeds-1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder -1/4 teaspoon Oil-2 table spoon Water-2.5 cups Salt to taste Coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped Method: -Take a pan and dry roast the sevai for 2-3 minutes on low flame.If you are using the roasted sevai then skip this step. -Heat oil in a pan and add the...
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Happy New year!!!

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Wishing you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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