Diet and Nutrition

Kvass, an East European fizzy beer-like drink made from black or rye bread, is low in calories and high in fibre, helping promote feelings of fullness and reducing overall calorie intake. Additionally, the probiotics in kvass can help to…
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A cross between a raspberry, a blackberry and a loganberry, the boysenberry was first developed and grown in the 1920s. Boysenberries have anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. Research shows that the anthocyanins in boysenberries…
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Healthy weight loss is not about depriving yourself. Make your own low-cal and nutritious dessert where you have complete control over the ingredients. What better than Greek yoghurt, sweet strawberries and a drizzle of dark chocolate? This…
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Mushrooms, both cultivated and wild, are low in calories and high in fibre content that will not only help in reducing weight but will keep you full longer. Before cooking, most fresh fungi need only to be cleaned — only a few varieties of…
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A great source of antioxidants, tomatoes are also rich in fibre and are low in calories. Cucumbers, too, are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fibre, making them ideal for promoting hydration and helping weight…
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Cinnamon is widely used both as a bark extract and powder. An effective anti-inflammatory, cinnamon’s benefits are thought to be from one of its antioxidant compounds, cinnamaldehyde, which gives it a rich aroma and flavour and can also…
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Use lime, honey and vanilla to give the dish some natural sweetness. There’s no need for added sugar at all! Use ghee instead of butter or margarine. Medium-chain fatty acids present in it stimulate the fat-burning and energy expenditure…
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With a mix of soluble fibre and essential fatty acids, flaxseed makes a great addition to your yogurt, smoothie, or salad. A natural appetite suppressant, it will help you stay full for long. Berries, too, are high in fibre content and…
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You can use edible flowers as garnishes, or cooked into fritters. Both the petals and their flavours are delicate, so cook them very briefly or add at the last minute. You can even have them candied by brushing them gently with egg white or…
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Goji berries have long been used to promote vitality, energy, and stamina. Research also suggests that goji berries may help improve metabolism that can help you on your journey to weight loss. A 2011 study published in in the ‘Journal of…
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