7 Butter Substitutes For Baking (+ Swaps For Spreads)

If you opened up your refrigerator right now, how many sticks of butter would you find? Chances are, at least a few. Whether you use the popular dairy product as a spread, pop a teaspoon or so in a frying pan when cooking, or add it to your homemade cookies, cupcakes, and pies, it seems the […]

23 Fun & Creative Snacks For Under 100 Calories

We’re not all about calorie counting at Bembu.com, but when you’re looking for a snack, it’s a great idea to keep the calories to a minimum. And more importantly, make them healthy low calorie snacks. Here are some of our favorite snack and dessert recipes that come in under 100 calories…   Should You Be […]

Histamine Intolerance: How to Address the Root Cause

Do you start itching when you eat cured meat? What about random headaches you can’t figure out? Or perhaps your tongue gets all swollen when you eat bananas? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, let me assure you that it’s not ‘all in your head’: you could have a histamine intolerance. Or […]

Is Coconut Vinegar The New Apple Cider Vinegar?

With coconut milk, flour, oil and water leading the coco health craze around the world, you wouldn’t think we could come up with anything else. But the latest to hit the headlines is coconut vinegar – a sweeter tasting fermented vinegar that boasts the same health benefits as apple cider vinegar, but with fewer calories. […]

22 Gluten-Free Appetizers For Your Next Dinner Party

Do you love throwing dinner parties for your close friends and family? Perhaps you’ve never been a host before and a special occasion is quickly approaching. Whatever the case may be, when feeding guests, it’s important to consider everyone’s dietary needs. Some of your diners may avoid meat or dairy. Other’s may stay away from […]

6 At-Home Exercise Ball Workouts That Will Transform Your Body

Exercise balls are fun, easy-to-use and are loved by physiotherapists the world over for their extremely powerful benefits, including core strength, muscle development, flexibility, balance and posture. Using an exercise ball can increase overall health and stability, help prevent injury, and aid in physical recovery…   What Is An Exercise Ball? Exercise balls, also known […]

The Top 5 Health Benefits Of Pumpkin (+ Recipes That Aren’t Just For Halloween!)

Pumpkin has a rich history of varying uses and traditions, from the jack-o-lantern to pumpkin pie to pumpkin spice lattes. But beyond the sugary desserts and Halloween decorations, these vibrant orange autumn fruits (that’s right – fruit, not vegetable!) come with a range of incredible health benefits. Pumpkin has been labeled a ‘superfood’, and that […]

Want To Ditch Dairy? Here’s Your Vegan Milk Guide…

Most of us will remember the adverts on television, the major campaigns in school, and our parents at breakfast and sometimes even dinner telling us to drink our milk if we wanted strong bones and healthy teeth. The reality, however, is a little different, and with so many allergies to dairy in the world today, […]

20 Creative Spaghetti Squash Recipes (+Benefits)

Do you love indulging in a big bowl of spaghetti, but hate the way you feel afterward? All of those carbs can leave you feeling heavy, bloated, and sluggish. That’s not to mention, if you are a regular spaghetti eater, the dish isn’t so waistline and skinny-jean friendly! Since the meal is simply too delicious […]

The Top 7 Health Benefits Of Vinegar (& Which Vinegars To Choose…)

There are actually several types of vinegar around, with different colors and different benefits. They all have that sharp vinegar taste, but that sharpness varies in strength and the taste of whatever the vinegar is made from comes through as well. For example, red wine vinegar has a subtle red wine taste and apple cider […]

21 Best Foods To Eat Before A Workout (+ Bonus ‘Build-Your-Own’ Ideas!)

Everyone’s nutritional requirements are different, depending on their makeup, goals, activities and lifestyle. That’s why pre-workout nutrition is not a ‘one size fits all’ type of solution. That said, there are some fantastic snacks and meals that offer substantial and lasting energy, prevent sugar crashes, and provide the right balance of fats, carbs and protein, […]