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Low-fat or fat-free milk, yoghurt, and cheese are excellent sources of dairy. They are rich in calcium and are low on the glycaemic index (GI). Low-GI foods don’t increase inflammation in the body the way that high-GI foods do. The full-fat…
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The more television kids watch at home, the more confused they are about which foods are, and which aren’t, going to help them grow up strong and healthy, says research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Researcher Kristen…
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These rich, moist, divine cupcakes are gluten-free, low GI and more nutritious than your average cupcake. Almonds replace processed white flour, olive oil or coconut oil replaces butter, agave syrup replaces sugar, all added to raw cacao…
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Dietary carbohydrate provides pet dogs with a source of energy and assists in proper gastrointestinal tract functioning. However, only a limited amount of carbs can be stored in the body as glycogen, so when your pet eats dietary carbs in…
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Incredibly versatile, this chutney is a great addition to meals, adding a fresh and tangy flavour. It can serve as a dip or topping for grilled chicken or vegetables. You can even mix it into salads with legumes, veggies, and quinoa.…
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Creating an exercise regimen needs some thought and planning. Your fitness instructor will help you set both short-term and long-term goals related to aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility and your body composition. This will allow…
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While baking breads, use different glazes to produce crusts of different textures and colours. An egg yolk will brown the crust while an egg white will give a shiny crust. Milk, mixed with oil or butter, creates a soft crust while water…
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Misinformation about weight is common in our social and psychological landscape. Here are a few myths on obesity and your lifestyle choices… Myth: Overweight and obese people are basically lazy. Hence the weight gain! Fact: The World…
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Soybean is easily available and is very versatile. Its protein level is among the highest of all legumes, and the combination of fatty acids, with a high proportion of unsaturated fats, is very good for burning fat. Research also shows that…
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According to research published in the ‘Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association’, fat in the diets of companion animals like dogs and cats plays a role in contributing to the palatability and texture of food. This is…
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