Diet and Nutrition

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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Ingredients 1 cup mixed, diced vegetables like carrots, peas, corn, green beans, red pepper etc. You could also use zucchini, olives and even raisins. 1½ cups of vegetable stock 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained ½ teaspoon…
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Green beans are low in calories but high in vitamin C, protein, iron, fibre, minerals and other nutrients. Both iron and vitamin C aid weight loss. Protein and fibre help weight loss. Vitamin C catalyses fat molecules to generate energy.…
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It not only looks very pretty, it also packs in nutrients. Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. Greek yogurt is a great source of calcium and also contains probiotics for a healthy gut. Ingredients 1 cup fresh…
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Instead of cooking vegetables with oil you can sauté them using vegetable or chicken broth. Vegetables will tenderise nicely. This way you can avoid oil altogether, which will help you cut down on calories. This is better than steaming or…
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Aloe Vera has anti-inflammatory properties. It inhibits the cyclooxygenase pathway and decreases the prostaglandin E2 production from arachidonic acid, which is inflammatory. Inflammation is generally caused by oxidative damage for which…
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Zucchini is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has a high fibre content and a low calorie count. Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 3 tbsp. chopped onion 2 beaten eggs 6 to 8 tbsp. almond flour 1 tsp. salt…
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Healthy weight loss is not about depriving yourself. Here’s a wonderful dessert that’s healthy as well! Ingredients ½ cup fresh strawberries or raspberries ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon of wet dark chocolate Method…
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All fat doesn’t lead to body fat. Many people avoid nuts because they're high in fat and calories, but they're actually good for you. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, pistas, cashews and sunflower and pumpkin seeds may be high in…
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Like fruits, fresh vegetables are better than those that are canned. Try to eat your veggies raw. If you must cook them, try to roast, steam or blanch them to the point that there is still some crispness to them. Don't soak them in butter.…
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