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Oils and fats are essential ingredients for baking breads and cakesto keep your product moist. Shortening is fat that is a solid at room temperature and is used to make brownies, cakes, bread or muffins. Examples of shortening include…
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Carrots and other orange-hued vegetables are rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, both of which fight inflammation. Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Turmeric and black pepper is a powerful…
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Break treats into smaller pieces, or divide them into small quantities, and offer them whenever your pet earns it. Don’t ‘Guilt-treat’ them though. It means avoid giving treats to your pet because you left them alone at home for long hours.…
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Women are usually keen to share their slimming experiences and tips with friends, both online and offline, but according to research, one in three men prefer to lose weight in secret. Why? Some feel embarrassed and don’t want to be…
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Whether you work from home or in a busy office, taking your lunch break can boost your health and wellbeing. There are several reasons why taking an hour away from your desk and walking at lunchtime is beneficial. According to the Mayo…
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Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults, says a study from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Says researcher Professor Selena…
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Black carrots, that get their colour from anthocyanins, are packed with nutrients. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of anthocyanins reduce oxidative stress and ease the symptoms of arthritis. Vegetables like black carrots…
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Apples contain high amounts of fibre that helps you feel full for a longer time. They have pectin that binds with water and restricts the amount of fat that the cells absorb. Apples have high water content and are low in calories. They have…
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This fiery curry is softened by the sweetness of the cinnamon, shallots and the coconut milk. With plenty of blood sugar friendly ingredients this makes a delicious meal for all the family. Serve with barley, quinoa or brown basmati rice…
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These baked eggs make a nice change for breakfast. You can also try spicing it up by adding tomatoes, onions and chilli with the spinach instead of mushrooms and cream. Ingredients 2 cups mushrooms, washed and thickly sliced 1…
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