The holidays are coming and that means food, food, and more food! Belly bloat is your body’s way of saying, “you stuffed me”. This can be hard to avoid during holidays, when stuffing yourself is expected. Bloating can also be triggered by eating something your stomach doesn’t agree with, chowing down too quickly, and fasting all day and then indulging...
Dairy is a phenomenal source of protein and calcium, which means incorporating it into your diet on a regular basis is great for building and maintaining muscles, as well as keeping your bones and teeth strong. However, for some people, the consumption of dairy is something that can cause much distress! It’s only a sign...
Luxe up your dinner party with this seafood platter rather than the usual antipasto. Image credit: Brett Stevens & Ian Wallace 0:30 Prep | 0:10 Cook | 6 Servings | Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped basil Zest and juice of 2 lemons 4 blue swimmer...
Are you blue most of the time? Then serve more red-colored foods right in front of you. Other than making your meal or snack time appear more colorful, these foods are scientifically-proven to help lift your mood. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some red foods that you should consume regularly to feel happy: Strawberries...
Always bloated? Sometimes it comes from excess air trapped in your digestive tract. Other times it feels like a basketball is stuck in your abdomen, or your entire midsection has been flooded with water. Whatever bloating feels like to you, one thing’s for sure: it’s uncomfortable. And though bloat rarely signals something serious and typically goes away...
Losing weight won’t be that easy as there are many factors for us to take into consideration such as how often to eat, what foods to go on our diet, and how long will we be able to keep at it. Focusing on our diet can help us manage what goes inside our bellies and...
No need for a side salad with this spicy pasta – all the refreshing flavours are right here. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:15 Prep | 0:15 Cook | 4 Servings | Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 250g wholemeal penne pasta 200g green round beans, thinly sliced 400g chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons lemon...
Oxygen is a vital element for our survival. The body’s ability to harness it and utilize it determines the overall health of a person. Apricots Apricots are rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a great sustains the linings of the respiratory tract which then results to the lowering of the risk of infections in the...
It’s not the amount of fat in your body but where it’s stored that may increase your risk for heart attack, stroke, and diabetes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital recruited 200 people and looked at the differences in fat...
As much as 60% of your body is made up of water and when you work out, you can lose quite a bit. Drinking water helps with the functioning of the joints and body tissues, the regulation of body temperature, and the transportation of nutrients. But some of us don’t drink enough. Here’s how to get...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health...
November marks COPD Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its profound...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is observed every October to highlight the devastating impact of breast cancer on Australians. Every...