Broccoli is well known for its richness in vitamin C, vitamin A (mostly as beta-carotene), folic acid, calcium, and fiber – excellent if you want to lose weight. While it is true that the calcium content of broccoli is less … Continue reading
Broccoli is one of the most misunderstood food. You see, children seem to “hate” them. But that is because many people believe that the only way to have “healthy” food is to boil it. Yucks! Boiling removes so much of … Continue reading
Healthy eating does not mean that you have to eat bland or tasteless foods, especially when you are trying to lose weight. Oats have always had a bad reputation with common remarks like “yucks!” and “children hate them”. Frankly, that … Continue reading
Desserts and snacks are the bane of many people struggling to maintain their weight. That is why, it is important to know great recipes for fantastic tasting snacks that do not ruin your diet plan. Try this delicious oatmeal chewies … Continue reading
During your search for healthy foods to help you lose weight, you must have heard about blueberries. It is truly in a class of its own. How often have you heard anyone say that they hate blueberries? But surely, that … Continue reading
Here is a nice simple recipe from http://www.canadianliving.com/ which you might like to try. Ingredients Squares: 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) rolled oats, (not instant) 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange rind 1/4 tsp (1 … Continue reading
Definitely, you will always hear about Avocados when there is any discussion going on about healthy foods to lose weight. The reason for this is simple – its true. Although Avocados are usually found in the vegetable section of the … Continue reading
Doctors prescribed folic acid to pregnant women. Folic acid helps protect the unborn child, this is nothing new. However, the latest news is EXTRA folic acid may reduce risk of autism. A Norway research team led by Dr Pal Suren … Continue reading
Eating the right healthy food can help you to lose weight, and Black Beans would be one of these super foods. The black bean is a variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) typically used in Latin American cuisine. But it … Continue reading
When you try to add healthy food like Avocado into your diet, it can get cumbersome figuring out multiple recipe. Try this unusual recipe and have the Avocado right in the bread itself. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 … Continue reading
Referring to my previous post Hair Care – Treating Dry Hair Naturally with Aloe Vera, I shared about using the gel from the Aloe Vera plant to create a hair mask. It is really a hassle free recipe that works … Continue reading
A team of researchers led by Dr Tim Nawrot at the Centre for Environmental Science at Hasselt University in Belgium confirmed that smoking during pregnancy can stunt the growth of unborn babies and shorten gestation; and that a smoking ban … Continue reading
When I first had hives, I didn’t know it was hives. And definitely I didn’t know the doctors refer to hives as urticaria. Initially, there were just a few seemingly innocent red weals on my abdominal area. They were red … Continue reading
I do my best to check food labels while buying food at the supermarket. However, decoding nutrition information from the food labels can be challenging at times. Especially perplexing is the information on fat content. While reading “Mind Your Body”, … Continue reading
The Institut Nationaal de la Sante dt de la Recherche Medicale (Inserm or National Institute of health and Medical Research in French) said “Contrary to conventional thinking, the risk of diabetes is higher with ‘light’ beverages than with ‘regular’ sweetened … Continue reading