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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the land of hardworking and devoted people who lives in the western part of Pakistan. Most Pashtuns are business-minded people and they have taken hold of different businesses throughout Pakistan. The hardworking Pashtuns are not just in business rather in different fields. They are good at studies and hold a prominent position at every level. Pashtuns are famous for their hospitality, and it shows their nature of love and cares towards others. They are also well known for their variety of traditional foods and offer many food items to their guests. It is not about their guests but they themselves have a craze for eating good foodies. Pashtun cuisines are highly influenced by rich cultural surroundings like Afghanistan. Because Afghanistan has a handsome number of Pashtun tribes. The cuisines are a mixture of Pakistani and Afghani items, and they are largely based on cereals like wheat, maize, barley, and rice. The distinct characteristics of Pashtuns, welcome everyone with cordial hospitality at their homes and serve them with delicious foods of their culture.The top five foods of Pashtun land are:

  • TIKKA

Tikka is made up of meat and it is a blend of Persian and Afghan cuisine, and it is famous in Pashtun culture. The small pieces of meat are arranged in a thin iron rod and are cooked over burning coals. Charsi Tikka is surely the definition of love, and it is very famous in Peshawar.

  • KABULI PULAO

Kabuli Pulao draws its origin from Afghanistan consisting of steamed rice mixed with raisins, carrots, and limbs. It is very delicious to eat.

  • CHAPLI KEBAB

Pashtuns have taken Chapli Kebab from Mughlai and it is made from ground beef mutton or chicken with various spices in the shape of patties. It is served with fresh Naans.

  1. LONG NAAN

Long Naan is a special kind of Roti. Mostly, it is cooked on a stone for the best result, and it is made up of wheat flour. They are usually eaten with Tikka.

  • DOGH/SHLOMBEH

Dogh is a famous drink of Pashtun people. Sometimes, it is called “TRIWAI” in Kabul, a drink made from mixing yogurt with water and shaking it extensively. Then dried mint leaves and a small amount of salt are added to increase appetite and taste.

KPK tastes many tasty items, and it offers generously to all food lovers. So, visit KPK and enjoy the delicacies with pleasant weather.

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Pakistan produced an incredible variety of ‘King of Fruits’

Fariyal Mir

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The fertile land of Pakistan produces an extensive number of Mangoes which is better called as ‘King of Fruit’. Pakistan exports Mangoes from corner to corner of the world. Mangoes are not just nationwide but worldwide favorite fruits. This tasty and nutritional fruit reaches the market in May and disappears till the last of September. Though Mangoes are grown in more than 90 nation-states yet Pakistan stands as the fourth number in the production of Mangoes. Moreover presently Pakistan produces more than 1.5 million tons of mangoes about which more than 5% is exported.

Surprisingly, there are more than 1200 kinds of mangoes in Pakistan but we know a few of them. Whereas, around 30 to 35 kinds of mangoes are produced on a profitable scale. Mangoes are the most awaited fruits and people wait passionately for summer to have the taste of the ‘King of Fruits’.

As I have mentioned that there is an abundant number of mangoes kind but here we will discuss a few of them. Some of the most famous and tasty variety of mangoes are given below:

SINDHRI                               

This variety of mango is highly produced in Sindh. It is oval in shape, large in size, and lemon yellow. It tastes sweet and smells pleasant.

Sindhri

CHAUNSA

Chaunsa is the best variety of mango produced by Pakistan. It is the most mouth-watering type of mango which is delightful and full of juice. It also contains merely the smallest of fiber. This variety is out in the market in the summer.

Chaunsa

RED KIND ALSO KNOWN AS LAL BADSHAH

This variety of mango is the unique one. It is assumed to be a creamy mango with a small red color. It has an asymmetrical figure with moderately fixed skin.  

Lal Badshah

ANWAR RATOL

Anwar Ratol is another mouthwatering variety of mangoes that arrives on the market from July to August. This kind of mango is best for making ice cream.

Anwar Ratol

SUNEHRA

This variety of mango is oval in shape dark green in color until ripens. It is full of juice with heavy paste. This delicious variety comes around July and goes back till August.

Sunehra

LANGRA

This variety of mango is highly demanded in Europe in addition to Canada. Because it is a fibreless kind of fruit with fatty flesh. It is a little oval in shape and yellowish-brown in color. This kind remains in the market for two months.

Langra

We are blessed with a land that can produce this much variety of mango fruits. So that we are always grateful to the Almighty. The only thing is we need to take good care of this land and we have to value its production.  

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Health is in Food and Foods are in Hunza Valley

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Almighty has produced the best of His art in this universe and has portrayed the view of Jannat-ul-Firdous in the Holy Quran. He has not just portrayed it in the Quran but He has produced it in real for us as well. Man has developed too much and has produced many things but he can never compete with the art of God and His standard of creation. Hunza valley is one of His best art the place where one can visualize the imagery picture of Jannat. The greenery and the sounds of the waterfalls are the real visionaries and the soothing effect cannot be produced artificially. Hunza is not just the place of beauty yet it is the hub of different kind of traditional foods which are all mouthwatering. These foods are not just to end your appetite but also provide full nutrients and health. Let’s enjoy some of the food of Hunza Valley.

  1. Go-Lee:

Go-Lee is thin, rounded shape, soft Pulka which is mostly taken in breakfast. This is a mixture of egg, flour and water which are mixed and are fried in a small amount of oil. One can enjoy the Go-Lee anytime with a cup of tea.

Go-Lee is thin, rounded shape, soft Pulka which is mostly taken in breakfast. This is a mixture of egg, flour and water which are mixed and are fried in a small amount of oil. One can enjoy the Go-Lee anytime with a cup of tea.

  • Harissa 

Harissa is one of the tastiest dish for all age and gender. It is a very healthy food item which is prepared with much dedication. It is a time taking dish in preparation and is prepared with meat, rice, wheat and green Lintel. Mostly it is presented in wedding ceremonies.

  • Chapshuro

This item is like sandwich and the layer inside it is composed of chopped meat (beef, mutton or chicken) with onion, red chili, tomato, coriander and black pepper. You can take this item in the evening or afternoon. Just taste it, each bite will thrill you out.

  • Diram Fitti

Hard work needs energy and energy comes from healthy eating and Diram Fitti can give you that energy. This item is made up of sprouted wheat flour and is prepared almost in 5-6 hours. It is served with butter oil or walnut oil.

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Ensure your happiness with the intake of Fruits and Vegetables along with daily Exercise

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Fruits and Vegetables are organic items that are full of nutrients. These are good for health and maintain nutritional balance. Research says that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower inflammation and related depression symptoms. Whereas exercise can increase the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin.

Researchers found that eating healthy foods along with exercising regularly gave people a boost in happiness and life satisfaction. Some of this boost in mood may be directly related to delayed gratification.

How Eating a Better Diet Can Keep You Healthy

About the Study

This research is UK-based in which the researchers have looked at data of about 40,000 households that is a long-term study called Understanding Society. The UK Household Longitudinal Study. This study collects information about people’s social and economic circumstances, attitudes, lifestyle habits, health changes, family relationships, and employment.

The researchers found a strong association between these lifestyle factors and better mood by focusing on diet and activity. The lead researcher Adelina Gshwandtner says that although one possibility for this might be that happy people tend to take better care of themselves.

 The Basics of a Healthy, Balanced Diet

Long-Term View

Although healthy dietary choices and consistent exercise provide ample benefits in terms of physical function, the suggested mechanism in the recent study is actually psychological, says Gschwandtner. It is all about delayed gratification. Being able to delay gratification helps you have a better lifestyle, and this better lifestyle makes you happier.

ADELINA GSCHWANDTNER, PHD

Those who undertake these types of behaviors are successful in maintaining them if they have a long-term perspective rather than one that’s reliant on short-term benefits. That kind of emotional investment seems to pay off over the long run.

As she says: “Being able to delay gratification helps you have a better lifestyle, and this better lifestyle makes you happier.”

Gschwandtner adds that there was some variation in terms of results between men and women. The latter tended to eat more fruits and vegetables, while the former did more exercise. But those differences were not enough to skew happiness levels toward one gender over the other.

“This benefits everyone and can reduce the burden of ill health that comes from lifestyle diseases,” she says.

 Here’s How to Get More Fruits and Vegetables into Your Diet

Prevention Strategy

The recent study adds to ample evidence that healthy eating and physical activity can not only help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety but may also prevent them in the first place.

Having the perspective of seeing activity as a source of joy may help many people take steps toward including it in their lives.

BARRETO SCHUCH, PHD

For example, a research review in Current Sports Medicine Reports looked at 49 studies encompassing nearly 267,000 participants and found people who maintained an exercise routine showed decreased onset of depression, and these results were consistent across numerous countries, as well as among people of all ages, from children to seniors.

This study, and others like it, suggest physical activity can be a useful strategy not just for treating depression, but also for reducing prevalence in the first place, according to study co-author Felipe Barreto Schuch, Ph.D., in the department of sports techniques at the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria in Brazil.

“Unfortunately, thinking of exercise as a prevention or treatment option isn’t considered a high priority in many cultures,” he says. “That may be because there is still the perception of this as a chore, which can cause resistance and low motivation. Having the perspective of seeing activity as a source of joy may help many people take steps toward including it in their lives.”

 The Best Exercises for When You’re Feeling Sad

Physical Pivot

In addition to psychological shifts like embracing delayed gratification and long-term happiness. It is well established that exercise can create physical changes that support those mood effects. For instance, Schuch says depression is often associated with loss of neurons in the brain, and exercise may help prevent this.

Consumption of fruits and vegetables also gives a significant boost to the body and brain. A study in Social Science & Medicine titled “Lettuce Be Happy” found that eating just one extra portion of these foods per day could provide as much of a mental well-being shift as walking an extra 7-8 days a month.

So, prefer to eat fruits and vegetables and do exercise on daily basis. Fill each moment with good health, happiness, and satisfaction.

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