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If your pet expects food and treats at any and every time of the day and follows you into the kitchen or to the dining area, you need to train them better at respecting boundaries. Set up a baby gate barrier at the kitchen doorway. Tell…
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To beat or whip egg whites, the type of bowl you use is important. Avoid plastic bowls, which, despite washing, can retain a grease film. Unlined copper bowls are best for turning out stable, voluminous whites. If beating whites in a glass…
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Trans-fatty acids (TFAs) are bad fats because they promote inflammation and heart disease. Fortunately, there are a growing number of products in grocery stores that are TFA-free. Look for labels like ‘Nonhydrogenated’ or ‘Trans Fatty…
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If you’re hosting party, be responsible when deciding what food to serve. Pick the lighter options from among your party food favourites. Instead of Doritos and fattening cheese dips, try offering baked corn chips and salsa. Choose baked…
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Packed with green spinach, banana and green apple, this creamy green smoothie will help start your morning with a boost of essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Ingredients 1 cup spinach 1 green apple, peeled and cored…
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Fitness experts know that six pack abs have little to do with how you train them exclusively. It's all about having low body fat which is most commonly a result of the diet. Six pack abs pop out better with building, strengthening, or…
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Homemade freshly-churned white butter is a completely natural food that is high in vitamins, minerals and other power-packed nutrients. Here are some of the benefits of real, grass-fed butter: It contains conjugated linoleic acid,…
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If you’re tired of the regular omelettes or boiled eggs, try these egg muffins. This bite-sized snack is a health powerhouse with all the added veggies, and is also fun to have. Easy to eat, it will appeal to the different age groups in…
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To take steps to help your companion maintain a healthy weight you must recognise the signs of their obesity. Signs include an increase in body mass an increased appetite difficulty exercising due to shortness of breath…
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Research says that cocoa helps to regulate energy use and metabolism while also increasing feelings of fullness. So, although chocolate is commonly associated with weight gain, cocoa powder may actually help to reduce weight while providing…
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