Diet and Nutrition

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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Moringa, also called the ‘miracle tree’, is gaining popularity worldwide. A superfood, its leaves, seeds, and seed pods are all edible and packed with nutrients. Moringa contains several bioactive compounds which have antioxidant and…
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Swedish experts have found that thylakoids found in spinach and other leafy greens work as an appetite suppressant that controls food intake, inhibits weight gain and encourages weight loss. Thylakoids postpone digestion because they attach…
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Spread this delicious, soft cream on cakes, muffins or use it as a dip for fruit and veggies. Ingredients 1 cup coconut oil 1 cup coconut or cow milk 1 cup agave nectar or honey 5 tsp arrowroot powder A pinch of salt…
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These delicious energy balls or laddoos will make a perfect snack mid-morning or early evening. Ingredients 1 and ½ cup cashew nuts, walnuts, and almonds 1 cup dried apricots 8-10 large Medjool dates 4-6 tbsp small dark…
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Say No to full fat dairy cheese. Choose yogurt, kefir and low-fat cottage cheese/Greek feta cheese. Occasionally, you could have some low-fat cheddar or mozzarella – you can sprinkle some grated low-fat cheese on casseroles, multigrain…
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Omega-6 is bad for you if you have too much of it and not enough Omega-3 at the same time. Excessive omega-6 fatty acids from vegetable oils interfere with the health benefits of omega-3 fats. A high balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fats in…
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