Another Monsoon Poem

Hi B,

The weather is so pleasant. I can't stop penning down a few lines here and there. Bear with me darling :)

Rain, Rain
What do they say?
You came again
In the morning today.

Rain, Rain
The birds aren't chirping
You made them fly
Far, far away.

Rain, Rain
You smell so good
You woke me up
From grumpy to pleasant mood.

Rain, Rain
How long will you last?
Would it be a repetition of your performance
Like in the days that passed?

Rain, Rain
What do they say?
You come and go so quick
Aren't we puppets in your grand play?

This poem is a little old compared to the time frame we're living in since this was when the second drizzle had come down upon us. And well, the rain was not just a drizzle this time but a little more than that and today as I sit typing these very words to you, the sky is falling down and its raining cats and dogs outside. Oh how I wish for a cup of coffee and my favorite novel.

Adios Amigo. Love forever.
N :)

Water from the Sky

Dear B,

The monsoons are here and I happened to be travelling when the first showers hit the city. So here is something I happened to type on my mobile as my father drove the car to our destination.

A surprise light strikes through the evening sky
A roar bellowing runs close by

A passerby looks up towards heaven
Hoping for a downpour or a drizzle even

Was I awaiting the monsoon season?
Or was I wanting to get away from the bizarre heat oven?

As I looked out the car window at a dog on the street
Drops from the sky fell heavily at its feet

Shivering from the cold, the water and the wind
It looked for shelter, found none but its skin

I propelled forwards thanking the rain gods
When suddenly the rainfall came down with a mighty force

Clattering on the building roofs and heads of men
It sang in my ears again and again

Wonderful I felt and surprised even

For this is the first time rain spoke to a mere human

Hope you enjoy the monsoons too :)

Love,

N

Health, Nutrition and Us

Hey Blog,

It's been long, eh? I was unwell, busy with work and family so was a little ignorant towards you. But now here I am and how. I am going to be writing about something I learnt during this time away from you.

I would like to start off by with the saying 'Health is Wealth' is cliche because of the truth to it. If our body and mind doesn't support, our daily activities might suffer. So how to keep ourselves healthy? I have come across 3 mantras, which are in our control, that affect our health everyday: Diet, Sleep and Water Intake.

Factors like environment, lifestyle, etc. are uncontrollable and hence we can't do much about them. What we can do is ensure we intake the correct nutrition requirement, sleep for the required amount of time and drink plenty of water.

We've all come across articles and doctors telling us to drink at least 2-3 litres of water everyday, which is true because water is the main component that helps throw out toxic waste from our body. And when the waste is flushed out, the body is going to feel better. Stomach related problems, skin problems, hair problems, are all related to how much water you intake.

Secondly, sleep is the most important factor contributing to your overall well-being. Ideal sleep should be of minimum 8 hours but anywhere between 6 hours to 10 hours is deemed suitable depending on your body requirement. This period is required by your body to rest up and prepare itself for the next day. Your body is constantly working like a machine when you are awake and it needs to relax from time to time.

Lastly, another important facet towards a healthy life is your diet. Balanced, nutritional and a complete diet is something which should be eaten on a daily basis. Our body is made up of various organs that require different kinds of fuel to work smoothly. Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, etc are some of the necessary dietary components that, when taken in the right proportion act towards the successful repairing of your body. The actual nutritional requirements of our body are very beautifully explained in a simple 'Balanced Diet Pyramid' by the Harvard University. Noted down is a brief summary of the same (daily basis): (1 serving = 16-20 grams)

1. Vegetables and Fruits - 4-5 servings each
2. Whole Grains - 4-8 servings
3. Plant Oils - 3-4 serving
4. Legumes - 1-2 servings
5. Nuts & Seeds - 1-2 servings
6. Water - 8 glasses minimum
7. Eggs, Fish, Poultry and Plant Proteins - 1-2 servings
8. Dairy, Soy Milk/Calcium Supplement - 1-2 servings
9. Multi-Vitamins
10. Limited intake of red meat, butter, white rice, white bread, soda or any other high glycemic foods (high in carbohydrates/sugar)
11. Plenty of exercise

While on paper, all this sounds easy but when you actually try to incorporate the entire balanced diet pyramid in your daily diet intake, it is a little impractical, thanks to our lifestyle.
Here we can take help from organic health and nutrition supplements. These food supplements are made with an aim to satisfy our body's daily nutritional needs.

Go in for a complete health check up to know your body's basic requirements, approach a nutritionist and ask him or her about how you can make your diet nutritionally rich. But always remember, protein, omega 3 fats and vitamins-minerals; daily intake with help you enrich your and your family's health to new levels!

Cheers and Ta-Ta :)

Love,
N