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• Alcohol and Health - Describes scientific medical evidence about the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on health and longevity.
• FOXNews.com: Drinking May Boost Brain Power in Women Over 65 - A WebMD story reports on a study published in the journal Neuroepidemiology, which found that older women reporting at least one alcoholic drink per day tested higher in mental -- particularly verbal -- skills. (June 07, 2006)
• Health 24: Daily Drink, Better for Men - A large, long-term Danish study published in the British Medical Journal finds that both men and women who drink moderately experience a lower risk of heart disease. Only men, though, appear to further benefit from daily drinking. (May 29, 2006)
• Medical News Today: Moderate Drinking Raises Hormone that Protects from Artery Disease - A study done at TNO Nutrition and Food Research, Netherlands suggests that moderate drinkers have better hormone levels than heavy drinkers or people who do not drink any alcohol at all. (May 16, 2004)
• The Globe and Mail: A Drink a Day Keeps the Bats From Your Belfry - A US medical study of people aged 65 and over, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, finds that light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower risks of developing dementia. (March 18, 2003)
• CNN.com: Light Drinking May Cut Stroke Risk - Studies have indicated that drinking alcohol in moderation can cut heart attack risks, and new research supports the theory that the same holds true for preventing strokes. (February 05, 2003)
• ScienceDaily: Alcohol Linked to Decreased Hypertension Risk in Young Women - Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital in the US find that moderate alcohol consumption in women was beneficial to blood pressure and at high levels it was harmful. (March 11, 2002)
• JAMA: Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Heart Failure Among Older Persons - Increasing levels of moderate alcohol consumption are associated with a decreasing risk of heart failure among older persons. Journal of the American Medical Association. (April 18, 2001)
• JAMA: Protective Effects of Moderate Alcohol Consumption on Ischemic Stroke - The protective effect of moderate consumption of alcohol was found in various populations. Journal of the American Medical Association. (January 06, 1999)

Random Indian Recipes:-

• Pulao
  First clean and wash rice.drain all water and keep aside for 1 hour. Cut vegetables in shape as you want. Grate coconut and extract coconut juice with warm water. In a cooker pan take 4 tbsp ghee or oil. to this add cloves,dalchini and pepper. Then add chopped green chillies and onions .fry till onion is brown in colour. Now add rice and saute it for ...
  
  
• Potato Burfi
  Boil potato and mash finely. Grate coconut. In a thick bottom pan mix mashed potato,coconut and sugar. Allow to cook on a low flame (appx. 45-50 min). When the mixture bacame thick remove from the gas. Add elaichi powder and mix well. Pour the mixture on greased platform. Roll out the mixture with roll pin to make 1 cm thick. Cut the pieces as shape as you want. Allow to cool.
  
  
• Mango Milk Shake
  Remove the skin of mango and collect the pulp. In pulp add sugar and 1 cup of milk. Mix above ingredients in mixer to make fine pulp. Now add remaining milk and elaichi powder. Mix well and keep in refrigerator to cool. While serving you may add mango pieces to decorate.
  
  
• Phodnicha Bhat
  Chop onion,green chilly and coriander leaves finely. In a pan heat oil and add mustard seeds. When it starts to splutter add finely chopped green chilly and kadipatta. Now add finely chopped onion and fry for 2-3 min till transperent. Add asafoetida and turmeric powder. Now add cooked rice with salt. Mix finely and...
  
  
• Balushai
  Make the syrup of 2 string consistency and add rose essence and lemon juice. In a plate sieve flour and baking soda together and keep aside. In a big plate take curd,2 tsp sugar and 1&1/2 cup ghee and beat finely for 4-5 min. Now add maida and soda. Knead the dough smoothly. Use curd if necessary.(no water) Make small balls off the whole dough and press them a bit. Make thumb impression in center. Cover with a damp cloth and keep aside for 10 min. Heat ghee in a pan and fry balushai on a ...
  
  
• Puranpoli
  In a big bowl take maida,oil,salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and add enough water to make soft dough. Keep aside for 30 min. In a pan boil dal till soft. Remove extra water and add ...
  
  
• Sarson ka Saag
  Chop the sarson vegetable,palak, chillies and tomatoes and boil them in cooker for 10 min. Cool and grind coarsely. Add some makki ka aata and boil this without covering the pan until all the liquid dries up. In another pan heat ghee and add red chilly powder,garam masala powder,,haldi ,methi seeds and mustard seeds. Then add chopped onions, ginger, garlic and salt. Fry well and add above saag. Mix well and simmer for 2-3 min.
  
  
• Baingan ka Bharta
  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place eggplant in pan, cover with foil. Roast until eggplant is soft. After eggplant cools, peel and chop coarsely. Chop onion, green chilly and coriander leaves. In a big bowl mix all ingredients and serve immediately.
  
  
• Egg Kheema
  Grate eggs and chop onion,tomato and coriander leaves. Heat butter in a pan and add chopped onion and saute it till golden brown. Add green chilly ginger garlic paste,mirchi powder,dhania jeera powder, garam masala powder,turmeric powder and saute for few seconds. Now add chopped tomatoes and salt. saute it till oil seperates. Lastly add grated eggs and chopped coriander leaves to it and stir it for 5 minutes on low flame. Egg kheema is ready. ...
  
  
• Baingan Potato Curry
  Make the pieces of baingan,potato and tomato. Chop the onion and coriander leaves finely. In a kadai heat 1 tbsp oil and fry half portion of onion till brown. Then add grated coconut and fry again till light brown on low flame. Keep aside for 10 min then grind in a mixer. In a pan heat 1 tbsp oil and fry onion till transperent. Then add tomato and baingan pieces. Fry for 1 min and add red chilly powder,turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Add 2 cups of water and allow to ...