TipDeck.com » Nutrition and Lifestyle Eating http://tipdeck.com Home of the how to videos and instructions Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:59:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 How to Get Gmp Certificationhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-get-gmp-certification http://tipdeck.com/how-to-get-gmp-certification#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:02:04 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=11041 How to Get Gmp Certification How to Get Gmp CertificationThe good manufacturing practice (GMP) certification is issued and regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA tries to protect the consumers from buying and using products that can cause some amount of harm, damage or deterioration to their health and well being. The GMP is designed to ensure that the consistent and controlled production is being carried out by following the quality standards prescribed by the FDA. For acquiring the GMP certification a company has to follow a set of regulations, restriction and specification recommended by the FDA. So if you want to get GMP certification for your organization, you have to understand and implement the quality related regulations imposed by the FDA.

Instructions

  • The GMP regulations cover a wide range of quality related issues including recordkeeping, personnel qualifications, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, process validation, and complaint handling. However, the FDA has made the requirements generic and open-ended. An organization or manufacturer can decide the best individual manner to implement the prescribed control. This feature makes the regulations more flexible and versatile, but the individual interpretation of the regulation must be done in a sensible and judicious manner.
  • Sometimes the GMP regulations are also referred as current good manufacturing practice (cGMP). By including the word current, the FDA wants to remind the manufacturer to use the latest and up-to-date technologies and systems to carry out the production by complying with the quality guidelines prescribed by the FDA. Further, the systems and equipments used on producing the medicines and drugs to prevent errors, mix ups, and contaminations have to be adequate as per the current regulations.
  • A company also has to pass the GMP inspections conducted by the regulatory agencies and authorities. The company can get the GMP certification only after passing through the scrutiny and assessments requires as per the certification norms. Further, the company is required to define and control its manufacturing processes in a clear and precise manner. It also has to maintain consistency required as per the preset quality standards. The company is required to control and monitor the processes on a regular basis to identify the flaws having an adverse impact on the manufacturing process and taking immediate measure to rectify the errors.
  • The GMP regulations also require the company to design its procedures and instruction in a simple, clear and unambiguous manner. Any type of information or instruction provided by the management must be simple, clear, concise and easy to understand. Further, the instruction also needs to be executed in an exact and precise manner. Each employee and quality specialist involved in the manufacturing procedures must understand the process in a clear and accurate manner. Only by understanding their procedures in a clear and proper manner, the employees can complete the assigned task by complying with the preset quality standards.
  • The GMP regulations also require the management to examine complains received about the quality of the products available in the market and to recall the defective products with an effective and quick method. If any inconsistencies or deficiencies found in the products released to the market, the company will be deemed liable for the damages. The company has to ensure the well being and safety of the consumers and recall the products from the market with immediate effect.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-get-gmp-certification/feed How to Feel Like a Kid Againhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-feel-like-a-kid-again http://tipdeck.com/how-to-feel-like-a-kid-again#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:07:16 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7716 How to Feel Like a Kid Again How to Feel Like a Kid AgainEver longed to get back to those carefree years of yesterday? If you are tired and stressed out with your fast and hectic life, there is probably no better way to de-stress than be able to feel like a kid again. Childhood years are the best time for everyone and it would be sheer bliss if we can manage to escape into that no-worry zone again. So if you want to feel like a kid again, why not try out some of these simple and crazy stuff that children do!

  • First of all, say a big bye to all your inhibitions and shed away all traces of self-consciousness. Children are what they are because they just know how to have fun and do what pleases them. Don’t be bothered by who is watching you or judging you. Once you let go of your surroundings, you will have taken the first step towards being like a kid.
  • Surround yourself with kids. Once you are in their company, you will find it much easier to be like one of them. Close your eyes and imagine the kind of things you used to do when you were a child.
  • Laugh your heart out. Children don’t require a reason to laugh. Join a laughter club with a group of friends if you want some inspiration to laugh. Though you may initially find it little difficult to go beyond a few suppressed giggles, keep practicing and you will soon become a pro at laughing. Laughter is considered to be the best medicine for all ailments and you will find a lot of your worries disappearing when you laugh.
  • Do all the crazy and silly things you can think of. Wear funny t-shirts and walk around with a mismatched pair of slippers. Hold balloons in your hand and run down the street chasing the ice cream man. Paint your face in bright colors and dye your hair blue. Go to an amusement park and let the kid in you take over. Play in the pool and throw water balloons at your friends. Swing on the swing set and slide down the slide. Do somersaults and climb up a tree. All you have to do is convince yourself that no one is watching you and you will find your task much easier than you imagined.
  • Dance and sing as if you have no cares and worries. Kids always remain in their own sweet world with none of the concerns of life that always seem to surround adults. You don’t need any occasion to sing and dance. Sing whatever your heart feels like, without bothering how you sound or who is listening. Dance with all the zest you can gather and renew your energy levels all over again.
  • Go for picnics and gorge on your favorite childhood delights. Put your health concerns in the backseat for some time and dig into candies, brownies, ice cream and chocolate pies. You will feel the kid in you has become alive again.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-feel-like-a-kid-again/feed How to Make Nutritious Family Dinnershttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-nutritious-family-dinners http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-nutritious-family-dinners#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:02:15 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=6443 How to Make Nutritious Family Dinners How to Make Nutritious Family DinnersEveryone loves to eat things that are mouth watering and immediately abhor the food which has the word “healthy” tagged to it. It is a common myth that nutritious food not only tastes terrible but looks terrible as well. But contrary to this belief, there are many types of food which can be both nutritious and tasty as well. When you think of healthy foods, you must remember to eat a helping of each of these food groups which are fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains and proteins. You can also induce your kids to eat healthy too and find out foods which can be both healthy and tasty. This will help you to try out new recipes from time to time adding variety to your cooking and also making it nutritious as well as within a budget. By making your kids believe in this routine, you can develop a habit of eating healthy which can go a long way in helping them stay fit in their later life.

  1. Try eating at Home – Cooking meals at home and eating them not only helps you to eat healthy but also cuts down your expenses. You can also save on the fuel you would have wasted in driving to a restaurant and also the waiting time. By cooking at home, you can decide just what can add the right kind of nutrients to your meals and which can be palatable as well. When you eat out, you cannot ask for fat free milk or less oil in your food. This will add on the calories and also is harmful for your health. But cooking at home allows you to choose just the kind of ingredients which can be good for you.
  2. Keep the family favorites in place – There is sure to be a fruit or a vegetable which the whole family likes. Instead of cooking meals just for the nutrients, you can choose a healthy recipe which everyone likes so that they can enjoy the meal and not throw it away. If macaroni and cheese happens to be their favorite, then you can choose 1% milk to make it and add some broccoli to make it green and nutritious. You can make a list of favorite foods which are also nutritious so that you can include them everyday in the meals. This will add variety and also make the meal enjoyable. If you want to cook affordable meals, then try buying some fruit or vegetable in bulk and then experiment with different recipes.
  3. Get the Casseroles – Casseroles are a great way of saving time and cooking energy. You can eat proteins in just the way that they should be without any nutrition or letting any energy go waste. You can make leftovers into a new meal by using these casseroles. The right kind of recipe can go a long way in making nutritious, healthy as well as affordable meals within minutes.

It is easy to cook nutritious family dinners by using a little bit of creativity and intelligence. Patience and innovation can make the dinner enjoyable without compromising on the nutrition part.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-nutritious-family-dinners/feed 1 How to Make Healthy Snackshttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-healthy-snacks http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-healthy-snacks#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:03:18 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=6144 How to Make Healthy Snacks How to Make Healthy SnacksIn this era of technology, it’s very important to maintain a healthy diet so as to compete with the rapidly growing world. People work day and night, so they find it difficult to take a balanced diet very day. It’s very important for every individual to have two heavy basic meals in a day. Healthy food habits are a must as various multinational companies have been taking various measures to provide its employees with healthy food.

During adolescence people feel hungry very often, as the human body demands more nutrients for the proper growth. Snacks are one of the better ways to satisfy hunger. But it is very important to choose among what you eat. Stuffing yourself with a lot of fried food may cool down your hunger for the moment but snacks so rich in fat and calories slows us down in the future. To avoid such situations we should look for healthy foods which are low in fat and sugar.

Some of the healthy snacks are:

  • Pickled Celery Sticks
  • Tasty Biscuits
  • Pickled Celery Sticks
  • Collect the following ingredients first. The ingredients are Celery-1 bunch, Lemon-1/2 sliced, Garlic-3 cloves, Hot pepper flakes- ½ teaspoon, Black peppercorns-10 to 12, Sugar-2teaspoon, Bay leafs-2, Mustard seeds-1tablespoon, Water-6 cups, White vinegar-1 ½ cups (with ¾ cup of water) and Salt-to taste.
  • Cut the celery into 2 or 3 inch sections which is about 1/2inch wide.
  • In a pot boil the water and in it add the bay leaves, lemon slices and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Pour the celery in the pot and keep boiling it for 2minutes then let it cool after taking out the celery.
  • Add ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, garlic, hot pepper flakes, mustard seeds and black peppercorns in the jar.
  • Then again add the celery in the jar with vinegar and water. Seal the jar and shake well. Keep them refrigerated for several days before using them as a snack.

Tasty Biscuits

  • Collect the following ingredients first. The ingredients are Rolled oats- 6 tablespoon, Whole wheat flour- 1 1/2cups, All-purpose flour- ½ cup, Brown sugar- ½ cup, Baking powder- 1 tablespoon, Salt- 1 teaspoon, Low fat butter- 5 to 6 tablespoon and Milk- 1/2cup.
  • Keep the oven heated up to 350degrees at least five minutes before and grease the baking sheets.
  • With the help of a blender, grind the rolled oats down to medium size.
  • Mix the ground oats, whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt till they get mixed well, for better results try a food processor or an electric mixer.
  • Then add 1/3 cup of milk and continue mixing them well. The quantity of milk should be enough to hold the ingredients together in the form of dough.
  • The dough then is to be divided into 3 or 4 portions and roll out each portions of it into 1/4inch thickness. Cut out 3 inch wide round sections from those portions.
  • Put those round sections in the baking sheets and make some holes in the rounds.
  • Bake this biscuits for around 10 to 12 minutes in the oven till they turn golden brown.

Now you can Hence it’s better to have a healthy diet then having an unhealthy future.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-healthy-snacks/feed How to Get In Shapehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-get-in-shape http://tipdeck.com/how-to-get-in-shape#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:00:37 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=4594 How to Get In Shape How to Get In ShapeStaying in shape is important in many ways. It keeps you fit and healthy and more than anything else, it boosts your self confidence. Most doctors will advise a proper fat-free diet, water and lots of regular exercise to stay in shape. This can sometimes be very difficult to do. So the next best thing which you can do is make a few changes in the way you live and move about to make a small beginning towards staying in shape. Making these changes will help you become conscious about yourself and will gradually help you graduate to doing more strenuous exercises daily. These steps are very easy and can be undertaken without much strain. Let us learn how to stay in shape by observing a strategy.

  1. Try to keep your car some distance away from the place you want to go to. Find a parking place which is a bit distant. This will make you walk some distance every time you get out of the car. If you do this often in a day, then it will add up to a few miles in a week. Without your knowledge, you will be getting into the habit of walking and also toning up your body in the process.
  2. When you visit a mall or a supermarket, you often get hold of a cart to keep your goods. But the next time you go shopping, opt for a hand basket. Since the basket can get heavy very soon, you will think twice before stuffing something in it. This will of course help you buy only the necessities and not waste money on trifles. At the same time, it will make you carry the basket around the mall which will be equivalent to a workout.
  3. There are certain things which might look silly but can help you stay in shape. For example, put a piece of paper on your desk and blow it to the other end of the table. Again, blow it back. By doing this a few times, you will breathe in and out deeply which can cause the calories to be burnt to produce heat energy. The abdomen will also contract which will bring you back to shape.
  4. Try to pull in your abdomen and hold your breath every time that you change positions. If you are sitting and want to stand up, then draw in your breath and contract your abdomen for a few seconds before standing up. You can do the same before you sit down too. This is almost like doing breathing exercises in yoga.
  5. Dusting and cleaning your own house can be a great way to get back into shape. While cleaning, bend to look under the beds and sofas. Lift up the furniture and dust comprehensively. You can get on your toes to search for dirt on the shelf tops. Make an effort to do a little bit of strength training while doing the cleaning. This will help you work up sweat and also get you into shape.

By being a little more willing to do things which are not very hard and yet can work up some heat in your body, you will be able to get in shape. These small steps can soon transform into bigger ones by including daily workouts in the gym. You will get in shape without much problem.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-get-in-shape/feed How to Lose 10 Poundshttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-lose-10-pounds http://tipdeck.com/how-to-lose-10-pounds#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:00:38 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=4484 How to Lose 10 Pounds How to Lose 10 PoundsYou may sometimes feel the need of losing 10 pounds really fast. Although it is possible to lose 10 pounds quickly, but it depends on the method which you follow so that those 10 pounds stay lost and you don’t gain them back as soon as you lose them. Some people believe in starving to lose fat. You must remember that starvation only lowers down the metabolism in your body which in turn makes it impossible to lose fat fast. Further, if you don’t eat much during these days, you will only be obsessed with the intention of breaking your fast by splurging on all the foods which you missed acutely during the fasting days. This will only bring you back to square one. You will again put back all the weight that you had lost. So it is better to follow a more sensible plan so that you can actually lose the 10 pounds and not subject yourself to much torture.

  1. Water is very essential for your body. It regulates the flow of nutrients in the body, maintains the body temperature and also gets rid of the toxins in the body. When you drink less water than required, you will only force the body to retain water which will disturb the system and also increase weight of the body due to the excess water. When you drink plenty of water, the body functions are carried out well and the body does not feel the need to retain water. This automatically reduces your weight.
  2. Since starvation is not the right route to losing weight, you must eat the correct amount of food, with the necessary nutrients and at the right time. By eating several small meals during the day, you will increase the metabolism of your body which will lead to more calorie-burning. Make sure that you eat your breakfast like a king. Since you are “breaking your fast”, you should eat well but with the right kind of nutrients. At the same time, eat your dinner like a pauper. Your dinner should be very light as the next thing you are going to do is sleep. This will need very little energy so it is wise to eat less.
  3. You should try to replace that fat with some muscles. You can do this with exercise of the right kind. Visit a nearby gym daily and do some exercises under a guidance of a professional. Building muscles will increase your metabolism which in turn will burn calories. Include some cardio exercises about 3 times in a week which will make a lot of difference to your weight. Besides doing exercise, you can change your regular habits to include more activity. Climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator, try to go for walks daily and if you have a penchant for dancing, then this is the time to do it. This will increase the metabolism in the body and help in losing weight.
  4. Don’t deny yourself the casual indulgence in fat-rich foods. Although splurging in junk food is bad, yet you need to eat the food that you love at times to prevent yourself from feeling disturbed at your dietary habits. Try to bring variety in the food which you have to eat for weight loss so that you don’t hate eating it always. If you accept the way of life that you are leading, then you will be happier and this will help you to maintain your body weight even after slimming down.

Make realistic attempts at losing weight without compromising on the health of your body. Your effort to lose 10 pounds may not be visible in a week but if you are persistent, you will surely be able to lose that kind of weight. But make sure that you maintain that attitude so that you can keep looking slim and young forever.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-lose-10-pounds/feed How to Gain Weight Fasthttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-gain-weight-fast http://tipdeck.com/how-to-gain-weight-fast#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:00:43 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=4391 How to Gain Weight Fast How to Gain Weight FastWith obesity ruling the roost, there are very few people who will be interested in really gaining some weight. But, as a matter of fact, there are some people who have are born thin and look rather odd with sunken cheeks and really narrow waistline. It is quite advisable for such people to gain some weight. In fact, it seems rather strange that everyone is in pursuit of that lovely and perfect figure which only models can have and sport. All the rest are either on the lighter side or the heavier side of the border. While it is quite difficult to lose weight once you become obese, it is easier to gain weight as it means that you will definitely need to eat a lot more.

1. It is of course impossible for you to gain weight without eating a lot more. If the body uses almost all the calories that you eat for doing work, you will not be able to put on weight. Therefore, measure the number of calories that you take in per day. Make a note of your weight now with your normal food habit. Then start eating about 500 calories more everyday. You can do this by eating more number of times in a day. Instead of eating 4 square meals, you can eat about 6-7 times in a day. This will help you eat more in a day.
2. While it is important for you to put on weight, you should also take care not to add on to the bulge in the belly. Depending on the kind of food that you eat, you will be able to build your muscle mass and not increase the fat content unduly in the body. There is no use on splurging over junk food. Instead, you should include fruits and vegetables in your meals with plenty of water. A balanced diet should comprise of a good amount of carbohydrates and proteins, with a little content of minerals, vitamins and fat. This will give you a fit and healthy body and also help you gain weight without looking obese.
3. Exercise is the key to helping you eat more food. If you get used to a weight training program, it will help to boost your metabolic rate while building your muscle mass. Do the weight training under the eye of an expert who will teach you the right kinds of weight to lift to exercise the entire body. You can do it slowly and then increase the weights to help tone up your body. An expert will be able to advise you about the required amount of weight training which is necessary for you. Too much of it is also not good as it can tire you out and only help you reduce weight instead of gaining it.
4. There are a lot of supplements in the market which are advertised to help you gain weight. But most of these are only empty promises and even if they help you put on weight, it will not be the right kind of weight. You may end up putting on weight in all the wring places. In fact, there is no substitute for natural food. But if you really feel the need to take a supplement, then you should do it under the advice of a doctor.

It is not that difficult to gain weight if you make up your mind to do so. But the important thing is to know is where to stop. Otherwise, you will be searching answers for losing weight fast!

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-gain-weight-fast/feed How to Lower Cholesterolhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-lower-cholesterol http://tipdeck.com/how-to-lower-cholesterol#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:01:25 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=3963 iStock 000003257049Small4 How to Lower CholesterolNowadays, you find many people dying of heart failures at a very young age. In most cases, the culprit has been traced out to be high cholesterol. Therefore, it is necessary now that we should take care of our health and get ourselves checked for high cholesterol from time to time. In fact, the process should after the age of 20 and as you grow older the frequency of visiting a doctor should increase too. If you find that your cholesterol level is higher than the normal level, then you should start taking measures to see that the level is lowered as soon as possible. It has been seen that if you focus on lowering the levels, then you can find success in 6 weeks time. So let us learn how to lower cholesterol so that we can reduce the chances of heart failures.

  1. If the cholesterol level is only minimally high then you are only at the initial stages of the problem and you can easily control it with regular work out and fat free diet. By bringing about suitable changes in your lifestyle too, you can lower the cholesterol levels.
  2. Exercise is a must if you want to reduce the level. Regular work outs can help burn the extra fat in our bodies which can lead to weight loss. Exercise will also improve the condition of all the organs and keep the cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems in shape. This will prevent clogging of the arteries and hence chances of heart attacks.
  3. Although exercise is a must, but it is not necessary that you should do rigorous work outs. It is important that you seek the advice of a doctor before you plan your exercise sessions. Begin with walks for half an hour and then you can slowly increase the time to one hour. You can then include strenuous games like tennis or squash and also visit the gym. But remember to be regular in what you do.
  4. A lifestyle change can also lower cholesterol. If you are a chain smoker, then reduce your smoking slowly until you completely quit the habit. Smoking can lower your HDL cholesterol which is not necessary. You need to reduce the LDL cholesterol instead.
  5. Diet is of course a very important part of maintaining an ideal cholesterol level. You have to restrict eating fatty foods and animal products. You should also maintain an ideal weight for your height.
  6. You have to say no to butter, cream, cheese and lard. These are trans fats which also includes hydrogenated vegetable oil. Be careful of eating cakes, biscuits and any such processed foods which use trans fats. They can be the cause of increase in LDL cholesterol in the body.
  7. Fatty meats should also be avoided along with dairy products. You can however eat lean meat like chicken.
  8. Among the food that you must take are fresh fruits and vegetables. This gives fiber to the body and can help in restricting the formation of LDL cholesterol. Whole grain foods like muesli, porridge, cornflakes and brown rice are also good for the body. Say no to margarines, yogurts and spreads but start eating nuts like walnuts and almonds on a regular basis.

By following a good and healthy diet with proper exercise, you can lower cholesterol and avoid the risk of heart failure.

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