1.

High Protein Cake Batter

Everyone loves cake batter the delicious creamy and rich consistency is coveted by dieters
everywhere. But this indulgence doesnt need to be off-limits. Here is a high protein version that
will satisfy the strongest late night cravings -- and it packs in the protein! To make it, use 1
scoops vanilla protein powder, 3 tbsp heavy cream, tsp pumpkin spice. Combine in a bowl,
and mix with a fork until thoroughly mixed. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed to reach the
desired consistency.
2. Coconut Mango Cream

Who doesnt like cold and creamy desserts? Unfortunately, most of standard store-bought frozen
desserts are packed with calories and sugar. Here is a simple dessert that uses frozen mango and
coconut milk to make a dish your friends will rave about. Combine in a blender 1 cup frozen
mango pieces, cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp hemp seeds and 2 scoops of protein powder. Blend
until pudding consistency. You can add water as necessary to achieve desired consistency. This
makes three,160-calorie servings. To make it vegan, opt for a vegan protein powder like hemp,
brown rice or pea.
3. No-Bake Honey Peanut Butter Cookies

These simple to make no bake cookies contain the great flavor combination of peanut butter and
chocolate along with a little hint of sweetness from honey. The addition of oats adds a punch of
fiber and plant protein that makes them very satisfying. Combine the following ingredients in a
bowl: 2 cup rolled oats, cup natural peanut butter, 3 tbsp honey, cup dark chocolate chips.
Mix thoroughly and then use a muffin tin as the mold to form the cookies. This recipe works
really well with mini muffin tins as well. It makes about eight 250-calorie cookies -- so one is
more than enough. Tip: To cut down on calories, you can make 16 cookies instead.
4. Dark Chocolate

Chocolate is often seen as a forbidden food but not all chocolate is created equal. There is a
big nutritional difference between your average convenience store chocolate candy and cacaorich dark chocolate. The dark chocolate lacks the high added sugar content of traditional
chocolate and instead provides you an antioxidant punch that has been shown to lower blood
pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, fight inflammation and improve your mood. Next time you
need to wind down at night, have an ounce of your favorite dark chocolate (70% cacao or
greater).
5. BCAA Slushy

A slushy is a classic childhood treat, but as adults we may tend to avoid these high sugar
concoctions laden with questionable food dye. Here is a better, no added sugar, version that
contains branched chain amino acids (BCAA), which can help decrease muscle soreness and
stimulate muscle growth. Mix 10 grams of flavored BCAA powder in 4oz water until completely
dissolved. Add BCAA mixture to a blender with 2 cups of ice. Blend until ice is crushed to
desired consistency. Pour into a bowl and enjoy with a spoon. Watch out for brain freeze!
6. Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

Ice cream is a great late night treat but with a half cup packing almost 200 calories, this treat
becomes off-limits fast. A great alternative to traditional ice cream is to make it with frozen
bananas. Mashed frozen bananas provide an ice cream-like consistency without the added sugars,
fat, and calories. Heres the simple recipe: Slice up 2 very ripe bananas and 1 cup of strawberries.
Place them in the freezer until frozen. Once frozen, place strawberries and bananas in a food
processor and process on high until an ice cream like consistency is achieved -- voila, vegan ice
cream. If you get serious about your banana ice cream you might want to check out the Yonanas
machine, a kitchen appliance designed for making banana ice cream.
7. Pistachios (pishtas)

Pistachios in the shell are an excellent nighttime snack as the de-shelling process requires some
work, consequently slowing down how fast you can eat them. The slower you eat, the less you
will consume. Another bonus with pistachios is that you get to eat more nuts per ounce (49 nuts)
than any other nut. The combination of getting to eat more and having to eat them slower makes
pistachios one of the best options. In addition, nuts come with a unique nutritional package since
they contain fiber, biotin, vitamin B6, thiamin, folate, unsaturated fats, and plant sterols -- all of
this makes them highly-nutritious as well as satisfying. If you are looking for something more,
you can pair pistachios with goat cheese or a fruit, like raspberries.
8. Not Your Average Milkshake

With the right kind of protein, you can make thick and creamy milkshakes without excessive
calories and fat. The key is to add casein protein powder or a milk protein powder blend (which
will contain whey and casein). The biochemical properties of casein cause it to act as a thickener.
Casein has been shown to have anti-catabolic properties, helping prevent excessive muscle
breakdown after an intense workout. Combine in a blender: 1 and scoops of casein protein
powder with 1 cup of milk, a drop or two of vanilla extract, and 4-5 ice cubes (the more ice, the
thicker your shake will be). Blend on high until all the ice is chopped up. This nutrient powered
milkshake packs about 40 grams of protein and of the recommended daily intake for calcium.
9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is one of the best flavors that exists. This simple
snack combines those two great flavors along with a creamy texture from cottage cheese. In
addition, this great snack provides a high dose of casein protein. Casein is the slower digesting
milk protein (whey being the other milk protein) which has been shown to boost recovery while
you sleep when taken later at night. In a bowl, combine 2/3 cup of cottage cheese, 1 tbsp of
natural peanut butter, 1/2 scoop of chocolate casein protein powder and 2 tsps of dark
unsweetened chocolate powder. Mix thoroughly and enjoy.
10. Raspberry Greek Yogurt Pops

Popsicles are a simple after dinner snack, but if you buy them at the grocery store they are
essentially made up of sugar and food dye. With this simple recipe for frozen Greek yogurt pops
you can do much better than this. Its a nutritional treat with minimal prep. Greek yogurt is
regular yogurts nutritionally superior sibling, with double the protein and half the carbs per
serving. To make frozen Greek yogurt pops mash cup of raspberries in 2 cups of 2% plain
Greek yogurt. Portion this mixture into Popsicle molds and place in the freezer for several hours
until completely frozen.
11. Pumpkin Seeds

The hallmark of a good nighttime snack is a food that will help fulfill a nagging craving, while at
the same time help you relax, unwind, and get ready for bed. Roasted pumpkin seeds meet this
challenge. One serving of pumpkin seeds contains almost 50% of your recommended intake of
magnesium. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is used in over 300 reactions in your body.
One key area that magnesium addresses is relaxation. Magnesium is a relaxant and high
magnesium snacks are ideal for helping you unwind at night. The slight saltiness of roasted
pumpkin seeds curbs your salty snack craving that is usually reserved for potato chips. Next time
you want to snack on something while watching your favorite nighttime sitcom, reach for a
quarter cup of roasted pumpkin seeds.
12. Warm Milk & Honey

Warm milk has long been a sleep aid, making it a good late night snack choice if you have
trouble falling asleep at night. It is interesting to note that despite people swearing by the
effectiveness of a warm glass of milk in aiding in your relaxation efforts, the effect may be more
psychological than physiological. It was once thought that the tryptophan in milk led to increases
in the feel-good hormone serotonin. However, the additional amino acids in milk can actually
prevent the tryptophan from preferentially getting into your brain. Adding honey to your warm
milk will slightly boost the sugar content of your snack. This extra sugar is easily digested and
can stimulate hormones that drive the formation of serotonin, making your warm milk aid in
your sleep efforts from a psychological and physiological perspective.

13. Frozen Blueberries

This is my favorite evening snack. The cold sweetness of frozen blueberries is very refreshing at
the end of the day. Frozen blueberries are packed with just as many high-powered antioxidants as
their fresh counterparts, because they are flash frozen at peak ripeness. Blueberries are one of the
best foods that you can eat for your health. Research has shown that the nutrients in blueberries
can help improve brain function and heart health. If your diet can afford the extra calories,
adding 2 tbsp of cream adds to the richness and sweetness of the treat.
14. Almonds

Nuts have been traditionally pitted as a bad snack food for weight loss due to their high fat
content. But, a 2012 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that
people who ate almonds lost just as much weight at 18 months compared to people that abstained
from eating almonds. In addition, people who ate almonds experienced greater improvements in
their total cholesterol and triglycerides -- two key cardiovascular disease risk factors. Almonds
are also another food that is high in magnesium. One ounce of almonds (about 1/4 cup) and can
be snacked on raw, roasted, or seasoned with your favorite spice like curry or chili powder.
15. Berries and Cream

The combination of berries and cream is a simple and satisfying dessert. By substituting full fat
plain Greek yogurt for the cream, you can still enjoy a high protein version of this thick and
creamy dessert. Top cup of full fat plain Greek yogurt with cup blackberries and cup of
raspberries.
16. Kale Chips

Kale chips provide you a great salty crunch without the extra fat and calories youd get with
regular potato chips. Kale chips also provide vitamins K, A, C and the cancer-fighting
phytochemicals called carotenoids. These are all things you dont get from potato chips. Kale
chips taste best when they are freshly-baked. The prep time is so minimal that you can easily
whip up a batch while you are making dinner to enjoy them later in the evening. Pre-heat the
oven to 400 degrees. Remove and discard the thick stems. Toss the kale pieces in a small amount
of extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and pepper you can add garlic too. Spread the kale out on a
baking sheet (non-insulated) and bake for 12-17 minutes or until crispy but not burnt.

Ayurveda as Home Remedies (Health Tips)

Constipation: Copper pot, fill it with drinking water, keep it overnight (room temperature), next
morning warm up the water and drink it first in the morning.

Gas Abdominal: Drink Ginger juice 1 ml to 2 ml with warm water. And / Or Drink Club Soda with
some salt & Black pepper powder.

Common Cold: Ginger powder, Ghee (Clarified Butter) & Jaggery (Brown Sugar) mix them
together in same quantity and have it first thing in the morning.

Indigestion: Ginger powder, Ghee (Clarified Butter) & Jaggery (Brown Sugar) mix them together in
same quantity and make small balls size of small marbles and have it after each meal.

Poor Metabolism: Ginger powder, Ghee (Clarified Butter) & Jaggery (Brown Sugar) mix them
together in same quantity and make small balls size of small marbles have it after each meal.

Cough: Apply Vicks Vaporub (or similar products) on the chest & gently massage clockwise. Also
take a 1 glass of milk, add 1 tsp. of Turmeric powder, warm it up, and drink it. You can repeat it
several times of day if you wish or according to the condition of person.

Vomiting: gram of ground cardamom, mix with 1 tsp. Honey and have it slowly. And / Or Drink
Club Soda with some salt and black pepper powder added.

Worms: First thing in the morning, Eat 1 small piece of Jaggery (Brown sugar) then wait for 5
minutes and eat 1 tsp. of Caraway Seeds or Caraway powder.

Acidity: Drink 1 glass of milk with 1 tsp. of Ghee (clarified butter)

Colic Pain (Stomach Pain): Take a gram of Asafetida (Hing Powder / Indian Spice), then mix it
with little water make a paste of it and fill up your Belly button (umbilicus), lie down for 15-30
minutes and you will release some gas for few times, after that you will be fine.

Fat Remover / Weight Loss: Boil 1 glass of water, cool it down then add 1 tsp. of Honey and drink
it. Do this every morning. Or take 5 10 gms. of Triphala Powder boil it with 1 glass of water for
5 10 minutes, then cool it down little as the temperature you can handle to drink, drink it
everyday.

Paralysis: Black pepper powder mix it with Sesame seed oil, warm it up & massage on effected
areas regularly.

Debility (weakness): Take a 1 glass of Milk, add 1 tsp. of Ghee (clarified butter), add little bit of
Ginger powder, warm it up and drink it regularly. And / Or Eat Chick peas, split chick peas, roasted
chick peas. And / Or Eat 5 Dates with Ghee (clarified butter), everyday in the morning.

Eye Problems: 1 tsp of Triphala powder, soak it whole night in the one glass of water, next
morning filter it with cheese cloth and wash your eyes with it several time a day. Do it regularly, it
makes big difference.

Ear Problems: If you have whistling sound eat Pecan nuts (walnuts), And / Or Sesame seed oil or
Ghee (clarified butter) warm it up on low temperature and pour 2-3 drops into ears regularly.

Tooth/Gums Problems: Sesame seeds oil or Clove oil, massage gently with your fingers on teeth
& gums every morning. Always use soft brush, dont brush your teeth more then one time, but if
you will like to then use your finger then brush. There is some great Ayurvedic
toothpowder/toothpaste available at Ayurved Centre, 416-778-9341

Sleeplessness / Insomnia: Massage Ghee (Clarified Butter) or Castor oil on the feet before going
to the bed daily for 5 to 10 minutes.

Mental Disorders: Massage Sesame seed oil / Ghee (Clarified Butter) gently on the forehead,
scalp regularly any time of the day or do it at night, next morning do shampoo. And / Or Soak 2-5
almonds over night in the water, next morning, remove skin of almonds and have it.

Piles: Take cotton and soak it with castor oil and apply and placed on effected areas and keep it for
while.

Bed Wetting: Do massage with Ghee (clarified Butter) on the abdomen (clockwise) for 5 to 10
minutes, before going to the bed on regular basis. And / Or Chew Black Sesame seeds (5 gms),
before going to the bed And / Or Coriander powder with Sugar (10 gms. Each), mix it together &
have it 2-3 times a day in summertime only.

Night Discharge: Small towel soak it with the cool water and placed on the abdomen & then go to
the bed. And / Or First thing in the morning, swallow 3 pieces of Black Pepper, then eat 2 tsp of
Ghee (Clarified Butter) regularly.

Sexual Weakness: 1 or 2 tsp. of Ashwagandha Powder (Indian Ginseng), 1 tsp. of Ghee (Clarified
Butter), 1 cup of milk & sugar for your taste, boil it for 5-10 minutes then drink it with temperature
you can handle as hot or warm. Do it regularly in the morning or once a day. Also eat 1 tsp.
Chyavanprash twice a day, regularly. And / Or Eat Urid Dal (lentils) in your food. Also have warm
milk and butter in your meals. If you have less Sperm Counts then fry 5 to 10 gms. Onions into the
Ghee (clarified Butter), twice a day.

Skin problems / Prickles / Eczema / Acne / Pimples: Gently massage affected areas with Ghee
regularly then after 2-3 hours take a shower or sleep over with it at night. Take a shower only with
Sandalwood soap or Neem Soap only. And / Or make a paste with Milk, Sandalwood powder &
Rose water and apply on effected areas, when its dry take a shower with warm water not a hot
water and again only use above mentioned soaps.

Hair Loss: Regularly do massage on the crown area of the head with Ayurvedic Medicated oil and
use Ayurvedic Shampoos (but when you do massage always use your palm not a fingers because
your nails will cut your hair more).

Eye problems: Massaging Castor oil on your feet regularly not only improves your vision but may
be help you reduce numbers on the glasses.

Low Blood Pressure: First thing in the morning, 3 pieces of Whole Black Pepper swallow it
regularly.