6 Best Foods in Pakistan to Live Longer and Healthy Life

6 Best Foods in Pakistan to Live Longer and Healthy Life

The choice of food and drinks impact our lives. Some food nourish your body with cancer-fighting antioxidants while others contain harmful chemicals. Read on to see which are 6 Best foods to consume to live longer.

• Vegetables

We all remember being told to eat our greens as children, and for good reason. Vegetables such as kale, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are packed with fibres, helping to improve the digestive system, reduce cholesterol and prevent cancer.

• Spices

A study of nearly half a million people found that those who eat spicy food once a week or more are 10% less likely to die than those who didn’t. Spicy foods will also give your metabolism a boost and lower your risk of cancer and heart disease.

• Blueberries

Blueberries are very high in antioxidants, which protect against cancer and aging. They are very effective in repair of damaged cells. Regular consumption can increase your lifespan by around 28%, or an average of 22 years, according to research. For their extreme contribution towards health, they have been crowned as Super Food.

• Beans

These nutritional powerhouses are full of goodness. High in fibres, B vitamins, iron and potassium they’re also packed with protein. Just half a cup of cooked black beans contains 8 grams of protein and less than 1 gram of fat, making them a healthier alternative to other proteins such as read meat.

• Fish

Fish such as salmon, mackerel and trout are high in Omega-3 fatty acids, helping to reduce heart disease and blood pressure with the added bonus of boosting brain function. Just two servings a week can add two years to life and reduce your risk of premature death by a quarter.

• Green Tea

One of the healthiest beverages and options in the world, green tea is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. Its polyphenols have been shown to decrease tumour growth and reduce the risk of breast, bladder, ovarian, lung and prostate cancer. It is highly popular among Chinese and Japanese where people have passed 100 years of age.

What Do The Numbers At The Bottom of Plastic Containers Mean?

Filling the water bottles out is considered to be the greatest achievement to please your parents in brown culture. We often reuse the Cola bottles. Some of us may muster some concerns and actually go to a grocery store to buy fridge dedicated bottles. But are these bottles safe? Have we ever bothered to know what the different kinds of bottles are? Which should be reused and which shouldn’t be. Beware! Asian “jugaadz” aren’t safe every time.
There are 7 + 1 types of plastics. May be some of the curious people among us have noticed the numbers in a recycling symbol. Have you ever wondered what they mean? They signify different kinds of plastic, contents that have been used in them and how much can you reuse them.

Number one is the clear type of plastic mostly used for cola bottles and it is NOT safe to reuse it again. The plastic material used in these bottles are porous in nature and thus can accumulate a lot of germs in them. So, people DO NOT put water in them again and again. Type 2 is opaque and is used for detergent bottles and is considered to be a little safe and has less leaking properties.
Type 3 contains PVC and this type of plastic is used in making of food wraps and cooking oil bottles. They should not be heated ever. The PVC plastic can interfere with your hormonal health and can thus make you infertile or even provoke cancer. Type 4 is made up of low density polythene and is considered to be relatively safe. These are used in bread bags, food wraps, sauce squeezing bottle, etc.

Type 5 are the plastic materials which are heat resistant and said to be microwave safe. But people none of the plastic is safe when heated because we heat it too much sometimes and it can mingle with the plastic chemically. Plastic 6 is very dangerous, all of the disposable bags. It is dangerous because it is highly reactive to heat and emits dangerous chemicals. Plastic 6 if not recycled cannot be decomposed, in other words its non-biodegradable.

Okay so when you hear type 7 this is what you should do: “Run”. Its literally every kind of plastic mixed together and made into a mould. Technological aesthetics, sports and dental equipment and worse, some water and baby bottles are also made out of it.

So, another type 7+1st is the one called BPF free. Which means that it is the angel with a halo type of material that is pure and safe to use. But modern studies have suggested that it also has a life in thousands and thus can be dangerous to health.
Ergo, every kind of plastic is dangerous for us and for the mother earth. Imagine the devil gale we are awakening by clustering the mountains of non-ending things. The only solution and need of time is to say a complete no to plastic, otherwise we may regret it very soon.

Abbottabad the city of pines

Abbottabad the city of pines is one of the leading tourist spot in Pakistan.The city has lot of sites to travel.If you are in Abbottabad and trying to figure out the best places to dine in so here is the list of adequate food court and restaurants.

Usmania Restaurant

This restaurant provides with high quality food and a good atmosphere.You can tantalize your taste buds with the food here.

Mnak Restaurant

The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines and delicious food.The food here is provided with traditional outlook, ambiance is great.You can enjoy your meal either indoor or outdoor.

Chaye Khana

This cafe tenders almost all types of delicious desserts,fast foods and asian fusion.You can have a very impressive breakfast and brunch here.

Biryani Express

If you are a biryani lover then dont forget to visit biryani express.You will be well satisfied by the unique presentation and exceptional taste.It also offers a vast range of delicious dishes too.

Coffity

It is one of the best coffee shop of the town.A wide range of appetizing cakes and pastries makes watery mouth literally.It is recommended to pay a visit at least once.

Afc Abbottabad

It is a fast food restaurant.It also have many branches across different parts of Pakistan.You can dine and take away your meal.It also have children playing area and a cooperative staff.

Cafe Route 35

This restaurant offers one of the best food services in town.The food here is the treat to your tastebuds.BBQ here is just impeccable.

De- Minister Cafe

Steaks are very famous here.You can enjoy pizzas,pastas and burgers.It is a great place for fast food.

Dragon Palace Restaurant

It is one of the oldest Chinese restaurant run by a Chinese family.Chinese as well as Pakistani cuisines are served here.Quality food is served here.

Subway

It is one of the American fast food chain.It provides with healthy,fresh and standard sandwiches,burgers and much more.
Other than these you can enjoy your fast food from ITALIAN PIZZA, RED ONION, MILANO PIZZA PARLOUR, MR.COD and TASTE PLANET.
So now don’t get worried of food there, just pack your bag and enjoy your trip with some delectable food in Abbottabad.

Apparently ‘Architecture’ was born in Multan

Little did I know that a book titled ‘PAKISTAN’ by Tony Holliday, that my father bought from a book stand one afternoon, during our trip to Lahore Museum, would one day lead me 14 years later to actually get curious about my own city and find out all these interesting, never heard before facts about it.
Well no one doubts Multan’s antiquity, and everyone knows about the blue pottery and the Sufi shrines. Today I want to share some of the unique facts about Rome’s twin city.

1. The Hindu Festival ‘Holi’ Originated in Multan.

You heard it right, I was amazed too when I first read about it in Multan Museum.

It goes something like:  The Prahladpuri Temple in Multan is believed to be the place where Lord Narasimha ( an avatar of Hindu God Vishnu ) appeared out the pillar to save Prahalada to save him from his father Hiranyakashyapa ( the devil Holika )
Therefore, according to Hindus this where the festival of Holika Dahan started.
So you’re telling me that Holi, the festival of colors, this hugely popular global phenomena was given birth right here? Like here? Where I’m sitting wasting my life on Netflix.
Meanwhile:

‘Multan Museum’

2. Multan is one of the cities ‘Alexander the Great’ conquered

We hosted Alexander, enough said. And also some historians believe that the arrow that hit Alexander during his quest in Multan, is what actually killed him.

‘Multan Museum’

3. Satan Landed in Multan

Umm Ok.
This one was the most overwhelming one for me personally, when I read it in Tony Holliday’s book titled ‘Pakistan’  in the section about Multan ( Paragraph 2 Page 225 ). It says that when Hazrat Adam was thrown out of the Garden of Eden, Multan is where Satan Landed ( after falling from grace ).
Maybe it is to symbolize the ‘heat’ in Multan, just a personal guess.

4. Apparently ‘Architecture’ was born in Multan. Say What?

According to some historians, the ‘arch’ was perfected here and also the first book on architecture was written here. (Vitruvius might disagree)

I mean come on, that’s just awesome, ok it’s a little far-fetched. But I don’t even wanna go into further details, ‘some’  historians is Ok for me.
Needless to say it is home to some great architecture!

Isn’t it amazing how little aware we are about the very places we live in, I mean isn’t it bizarre to think that probably thousands of years ago, someone from Alexander’s army may have been preparing for battle wearing his metal corset at the very place I’m laying down using a strange typing device?
If you get the free time, you should definitely go dig into your city’s past and you are sure to come across some amazing facts!