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If you're planning to have yet another glass of fruit juice in the day, try spicy tomato juice instead. Here’s how you could make it: Ingredients Puree of 4 fresh tomatoes 2 tablespoons lemon juice Stevia to taste Salt to…
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Cutting carbs is considered to be a cornerstone of most diets but eating almost no carbohydrates, in the pursuit of weight loss, can be a mistake. Your body can start burning muscle tissue for energy, which produces toxins and makes fat…
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While cooking and baking, you’re better off using a sweetener that comes from natural sources than using artificial sweeteners. Use stevia, raw honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup for sweetness to sweeten beverages – it is low calorie but…
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Fitness and health, though many think the terms are interchangeable, are actually two different, but mutually dependent states. People who are very fit can, at the same time, be ridden with injuries and other unhealthy conditions often…
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Apple Cider Vinegar contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus that your body needs. It helps reduce pain. Along with beta-carotene and acetic acid, it is also rich in antioxidants, which resist the damaging effects of free…
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Make blended juices that your child likes and sneak in some high-nutrient foods while ensuring that the juice is delicious. The trick is to add half fruit for sweetness and taste, then a handful of veggies with a dash of citrus for zing.
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Says a 2010 study in the ‘American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’, consumption of MCT oil as part of a weight-loss plan improves weight loss compared with olive oil and can thus be successfully included in a weight-loss diet. Small changes…
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Mix hard boiled eggs with mayonnaise (without trans fat) and mustard and serve over a bed of greens with veggies. Or, pack separately to spread on whole grain crackers, whole grain sandwich, or as a dip for sliced carrots and celery.
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When baking fries, think beyond the white potato. Add more colours and variety with other tasty root veggies. It will give a power-packed nutritional punch to this favorite food. Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes 2 large…
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In selecting greens, look for crisp leaves with a bright green colour. If the leaves are yellowing, these are old, will have fewer nutrients, and may also have an unpleasant taste. Spinach – Enjoy raw in salad, sauté, stir-fry, or chop…
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