Diet and Nutrition

Nuts are high in oil and vitamin B and turn rancid if stored badly or for too long. The best way to keep nuts is to refrigerate them in their shells, sealed in glass or plastic containers to avoid being tainted by other odours. Almonds and…
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Peanut butter is an excellent replacement for ordinary butter, and is rich in fibre and protein. Furthermore, peanut butter helps you burn fat because it promotes the building of lean muscle mass, while the fibre content helps suppress your…
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Chocolate lovers will be happy to know that dark chocolate, when you have it in moderation, is a healthy part of an anti-inflammatory diet. Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols called catechins that have antioxidant properties.…
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This jam is spicy, tangy, and fun to eat. The kids will love it. Have it on toast or in a sandwich of goat cheese, arugula, and avocado. Here’s how you could make half a kilo of this jam. It will stay for about 60 days. Ingredients…
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Brown rice is full of the essential fibre that helps to lower cholesterol, lose weight, and increase satiety. Green apples contain the compound pectin, that works as a prebiotic to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut. It can…
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To add honey to your cup of tea, and a hint of cinnamon at the same time, try twirling a cinnamon stick in a jar of honey to pick up the desired quantity, and then transfer to the cup of tea. Use the stick to stir and dissolve the honey. To…
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Excessive body weight the clearest links between inflammation and disease. Carrying extra weight, especially on your abdomen, is a risk factor for inflammation. Abdominal fat is metabolically-active tissue. Metabolically-active fat tissue…
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In Chinese medicine, several herbs are popular among those wanting to lose weight. Citrus aurantium, or bitter orange, is believed to boost metabolism and reduce appetite. Three studies found that it increased metabolic rates and in one…
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These tasty patties are light, healthy and easy to make as a snack. Full of healthy green veggies like spinach, peas and coriander, your family can try them with raita and a crispy salad. Ingredients 100g sweet potatoes, peeled and…
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Research shows that diets that are low in sugar and simple carbs are associated with significantly less inflammation than diets that are low-fat but high in simple carbs. Mediterranean diets or diets that are made up of monounsaturated…
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