Imagine this scenario – you’re at a nice Italian restaurant and you just finish swallowing your last bite of fried, saucy, delicious food. As you read over the dessert menu (oh, man, does that tiramisu sound good), you’re hit with a horrible burning sensation. It feels like a ball of fire is traveling up your […]
Jerry, a 32-year-old male, was diagnosed with gout in March 2015. So he booked an appointment with his doctor who gave him a cocktail of drugs, told him to lose some weight and stop eating red meat, legumes and full-fat dairy products. However, although Jerry adhered strictly to his treatment plan – he even loss […]
Fenugreek is widely popular as a spice, but the plant is also used for its leaves. The greens are used fresh or dried and the seeds are used as a spice. This annually growing plant is native to Indian subcontinent and is also used in Egypt, Turkey, Ethiopia and Yemen cuisines. However, it gets its […]
There has been a lot of misinformation and confusing coverage around the release of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s findings linking processed and red meat to cancer. The science isn’t new but the vastness of the research collected by such an influential organization has led to a subsequent media frenzy. As a result, most people […]
There has been a lot of misinformation and confusing coverage around the release of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s findings linking processed and red meat to cancer. The science isn’t new but the vastness of the research collected by such an influential organization has led to a subsequent media frenzy. As a result, most people […]
I am aware I might be late to the party, but is it ever really too late when it comes to Mason jar meals? I personally believe there’s way too much to love for them to ever get old. Portable? Check! Heatable? Check! Freezable? Check! A great way to get your fill of healthy foods […]
From its ancient roots as a simple but important food staple the world over to its unfair vilification as a cholesterol-enhancing, artery-clogging villain, the humble egg has long been overlooked and under-appreciated. The truth is, eggs are actually packed full of powerful nutrients, some of which are extremely rare in modern diets. In fact, they […]
As anyone who has ever arrived late to an important meeting can attest to; frantically looking for the house keys for 15 minutes prior to stepping out the door, all thanks to a memory lapse, can be quite frustrating! And although a few slip-ups don’t necessarily mean you’ll soon be faced with full-fledged senility, you […]
If you are into healthy living and incorporate superfoods in your diet, you must have definitely heard about Kefir. It is fast gaining importance as a probiotic and has become quite popular. Kefir is made from Kefir grains which resemble a cauliflower head and are a rich combination of beneficial bacteria and yeast along with […]
If you are into healthy living and incorporate superfoods in your diet, you must have definitely heard about Kefir. It is fast gaining importance as a probiotic and has become quite popular. Kefir is made from Kefir grains which resemble a cauliflower head and are a rich combination of beneficial bacteria and yeast along with […]
Breakfast aficionados, rejoice! Hectic mornings will no longer keep you away from starting the day off on the right foot. Whether you have 5 minutes or 1 hour to spare for your first meal of the day, these simple yet tasty breakfast options have you covered. Just choose the category that suits you best based […]
Ever heard of Kombucha? Also known as “Immortal Health Elixir” this beverage’s popularity has been steadily increasing over the past couple of years. But kombucha can hardly be considered the new kid on the block, since it’s been reportedly around for more than 2,000 years. And with a wide array of purported health benefits, ranging […]
