Do you like Chinese and Continental dishes? What about spring onions that are an essential ingredient of these dishes? Well, the next time you eat these cuisines at home or restaurant; make sure you eat more of those green leaves of onions. This is because, in addition to providing a unique taste and flavour to […]
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While not specifically listed on the nutrition label, starches make up a large portion of the total carbohydrates consumed. Because starch is a plant-based molecule, dietary starch is found primarily in plant-based foods. Breads, pastas, rice and tortillas are all excellent sources of starch. Vegetables such as peas, corn and potatoes also contain starch, and […]
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Aug
Aug
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid or L-ascorbate, is an essential vitamin to the human body. It could very well be one of the safest and most important vitamins you could take on a daily basis. Vitamin C is most known as the first thing people go for whenever they have a cold. It […]
With all the conflicting health and fitness information out there, it is easy to become overwhelmed. How do you know what actually works when there are so many options? If you are currently experiencing information overload with regards to healthy eating advice, keep reading. 1) Eliminate Processed Food If you read healthy eating blogs, watch […]
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Apr
Apr
Highlights Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheatberries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham, KAMUT® khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale – a cross between wheat and rye. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together. It can be found in many […]
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Oct
Oct
Oats are often praised as one of the healthiest breakfast options around — but many people are also confused about how they’re made and what makes them different from other cereal grains. Left wondering, “Are oats gluten-free?” some people choose to give them up all together without knowing the full story. So what’s the verdict […]
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Sep
Sep
Few tips on how to live healthier and happier life using these simple methods. Coconut flour is Glutenfree , low in Carbohydrates and high in fibre. It will kickstart your metabolism. As all dairy products might be not the best addition to our meal plan, almond, coconut, hazelnut milk makes great substitute offering higher […]
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Sep
Sep
Drink approx 4 pints of Water – Drinking water helps boost your metabolism, cleanse your body of waste, and acts as an appetite suppressant. Also, drinking more water helps your body stop retaining water, leading you to drop those extra pounds of water weight. Added lemon gives you extra vitamins and minerals. For anybody who […]
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Jun
Jun
THE “WHAT” Coconut milk isn’t actually milk at all and is an exceptional dairy alternative! It is derived from the naturally sweet, creamy meat of coconuts. When you crack open a fresh coconut, the milky, white liquid that leaks out is fresh coconut water. When you blend coconut meat and strain it, the result is a thick, delicious, […]
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Jun
Jun
This weeks’ Superfood Spotlight is a gift from the ocean – Sea Salt! THE “WHAT” Sea salt is produced from the evaporation of current seawater. Pink Himalayan sea salt, known as “pink gold”, is an unrefined form of Himalayan crystal salt that comes from naturally formed sea and mountain beds. It is commonly found in the Himalayas, […]
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Jun
Jun
This weeks’ Superfood Spotlight is all about super Sprouts! THE “WHAT” Bean sprouts are exactly what they sound like… sprouts from beans! These small, finger-like, edible sprouts have a nice crunch with a crisp, nutty flavor. They are typically eaten raw, but can be sautéed for warm dishes also. Bean sprouts are very common around […]
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Jun
Jun
THE “WHAT” Pears are a member of the rose family and are at the peak of their season here in the tropical climate of Florida! There are over 300 known species, from the speckled green Bartlett to the earthy brown Bosc. Evidence suggests that pears are even prehistoric, having been eaten and cultivated for nearly 3,000 years. THE […]
THE “WHAT” Pineapple isn’t just your average fruit… well, technically, it’s not one fruit, rather 100-200 fruitlets fused together. The draught-tolerant, fruit bearing plant can grow up to eight feet tall. The tropical produce is a fruit with a rough, spiky outer skin. Pineapple is both sweet and tart, and has a slight chewy texture due to its fiber-like pectin content. Native […]
Red cabbage is a dark purplish/red, cruciferous veggie that is tasty raw, cooked, or fermented #ProbioticsGalore! It’s also known as purple cabbage, red kraut, or even blue kraut (after being prepared with heat). Of the two cabbage varieties, red cabbage is a bit more peppery, smaller, and denser than green cabbage heads. The purple color comes from the […]
