I Was on a Diet... Until These Kebabs Arrived

 There are moments when discipline isn't tested in a gym or on a running track.

Sometimes, it is tested at a dining table.

She had promised herself she would stay on her diet. She was focused, committed, and determined to make healthier choices.

Then...

A beautifully presented platter of colorful grilled kebabs was placed in front of her. The aroma filled the air. The vibrant herbs, the smoky char, and the rich spices made them almost impossible to ignore.

For a moment, she simply admired them.

Then came the real test.

Her hand slowly reached toward the plate. Her fingers hovered above one tempting piece.

She paused.

The decision lasted only a second.

Instead of giving in, she smiled gently, withdrew her hand, and reminded herself why she had started her journey in the first place.

Not every victory comes with applause.

Some victories happen quietly.

No one in the restaurant knew she had just won a battle with herself.

But she knew.

That small moment of self-control mattered more than a moment of indulgence.

Because discipline is built one decision at a time.

Today, the kebabs stayed on the plate.

Tomorrow, her goals would still be within reach.

Final Thought

The strongest people aren't those who never face temptation.

They're the ones who smile, acknowledge it, and still choose the path they truly want to follow.

Some victories happen before the first bite.

— Kaavya Unbound by Soren LeClaire

Cooking Quinoa

Uncooked Quinoa

On Stove

One cup Quinoa (250 ml)

Two Cups Water (500 ml) 

(2:1 is the normal ratio, i:e Water should be twice the quinoa)

Combine them in a saucepan.

Let it boil, thereafter lower the heat, cover it up and let it cook for about 15 minutes.

Once Quinoa is soft and tender.

Quinoa is cooked when the center of the seed is no longer white and it is translucent (as shown in picture below)

In the bottom of the sauce pan, ensure there is no water. If there is any water, then cover the sauce pan and allow the Quinoa to sit for about 5 minutes or until water has been absorbed. (However take it off the heat). Remove the lid and fluff with a fork or spoon.

You can also cook it in rice cooker.

Cooked Quinoa

Table for cooking Quinoa

Serving	A m o u n t   o f	U n c o o k e d	Cooked (Yield)
	Quinoa	Water
1	2 Tbsp+2 tsp (40ml)	1/3 Cup (75ml)	1/2 cup (125 ml)
2	1/3 Cup (75ml)	2/3 Cup (150ml)	1 cup (250 ml)
3	1/2 cup (125 ml)	1 cup (250 ml)	1.1/2 cup (375 ml)
4	2/3 Cup (150ml)	1.1/3 cup (325 ml)	2 cups (500 ml)
6	1 cup (250 ml)	2 cups (500 ml)	3 cups (750 ml)

Recipe for Green Drink

Travel Tips

Sanitizing Wipes:
Keep your personal space free of bacteria. Carry sanitizing wipes.
Airplane trays, steering wheel and arm rest of the rental car, Hotel TV remote, light switches to name  a few have been touched by so many people and we do not know how clean they are.
So wipe them with sanitizing wipes before you touch them.

Stomach disorder:
Travelling can cause indigestion, so stay hydrated (liquid helps to move food through the digestive system) and eat enough fiber.
From the breakfast buffet pick up an apple.
Carry high protein, high fiber and low sugar snacks.