Diet and Nutrition

Acai berries have numerous health-promoting compounds. It has 19 amino acids, trace minerals, and beneficial fatty acids like oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat also found in avocados and olives. They have compounds with potent…
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Here’s a great green and filling soup to keep you and the kids going during late afternoon or early evening… Ingredients 200g frozen peas 100g frozen spinach 1 garlic clove, chopped ½ chicken or vegetable stock cube…
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Research shows that Goji berries may help increase metabolism, improve energy levels, and even reduce body weight gains. In a study published in 2011 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers looked at the effects of…
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Kebabs are well designed for eating on the go or even in a lunchbox. Have them with a generous salad and a dressing in a small jar. Ingredients 4 small, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced (about 250g) juice and zest of ½…
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Add a small handful of any fresh herbs such as thyme, basil, rosemary, sage or oregano to a mug, or use dried herbal tea. Pour over some boiling water and allow it to brew for at least five minutes. Try out various combinations to find your…
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The combination of polyphenols in cranberries, including flavonoids like proanthocyanidins and nonflavonoids like ellagic acid, gives cranberries their strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Cranberries may help reduce total…
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Like fennel seeds, cleavers or Galium aparine is known to accelerate fat metabolism. It's also a natural diuretic and can help relieve constipation. Combine cleavers with fennel seeds as your daily drink. It may take a month or more before…
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The kids will love this! Ingredients: 4 small fresh eggs 4 small very ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup olive oil 5 tbsp coconut flour 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp…
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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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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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