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Broccoli contains sulfur-containing compounds like glucosinolates, which break down when heated. They release volatile compounds, some of which have a strong, unpleasant smell. To prevent this smell, avoid overcooking. If you’re steaming…
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Your pet dog will eat big if you eat big portions yourself. Research published in the journal ‘Animal Cognition’ shows that an owner’s food preferences and portion sizes can influence the food choices that their dog makes. In one study, a…
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This traditional Spanish tomato bread is made with minimum ingredients and is a quick, simple but hearty dish. Tomatoes can be a beneficial addition to a weight loss diet due to their low calorie count and high fibre content. They can help…
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A study from the American Physiological Society shows that minutes of hard exercise can lead to all-day calorie burn. A single session of sprint interval training increases total daily energy expenditure. Good enough to feel like a fantasy,…
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Pomegranates are a beneficial addition to a weight loss diet due to their high fibre and antioxidant content, which can help boost metabolism, reduce appetite, and promote fat burning. Additionally, they are relatively low in calories and…
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Today, as compared with a few decades ago, parents want to spend time with their children. Economic and social changes, such as flexible work schedules and telecommuting have increased parental availability to children. According to Penn…
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Research published in the ‘International Journal of Molecular Science’ says that curcumin can be an effective and safer alternative for managing obesity. Curcumin's anti-inflammatory properties can help combat inflammation in fat tissue,…
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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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