Diet

Yummy and Healthy Sunday Recipe : Pumpkin and Spinach Quiches

November 26 2017

Image credit: Jeremy Simons Try this simple but tasty and healthy quiche recipe for a practical snack on the go. 0:30 Prep | 0:35 Cook | Makes 24 | Capable cooks   INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 small brown onion, finely chopped 300g butternut pumpkin, peeled, diced 50g baby spinach 24 slices wholemeal bread, crusts removed Olive oil spray...


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Worst Foods For Fat Loss

November 25 2017

Let’s face it: Grocery and convenience stores are full of chemical- and sugar-laced foods we should never eat but that make up a surprisingly large portion of most people’s regular diet. People frequently ask which foods are the worst and make us the fattest. Here are 10 of the worst foods you may be eating, ordered...


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5 Muscle-Building Foods

November 20 2017

Boost and energy and build muscles by eating these nutrient-dense foods. Hard-boiled eggs One large egg packs 6g of protein. Try boiling a batch together and storing in the fridge. It is an easy snack to pack for your after-workout. Precooked quinoa It has 8g of complete protein per cup, delivering all nine of the...


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Yummy And Healthy Sunday Recipe : Vegetarian Indian Pilaf

November 19 2017

This recipe has around 300 calories, so makes a great lunch or light dinner when you want an easy meal to make. Leftovers can be microwaved the next day. Food Photography courtesy of Factory59. Servings: 4  | Serving size: 386g Ingredients 1 onion, diced 200g diced sweet potato (or pumpkin) 1 cup cauliflower, cut into...


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6 Surprising Foods That Are Great For Your Heart

November 17 2017

Olive oil. Oats. And of course, salmon galore. Most of us know full well that these are the foods healthy hearts are made of. But they’re not the only ones that can help keep your ticker in tip-top shape. Recent research shows that plenty of other clean eating staples can do good things for your...


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Why Cranberries Are Good For Your Health

November 15 2017

Like all other berries that are very nutritional, cranberries are also anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and have cancer-preventing properties. Theses incredible small, red berries are juicy and have a tart and tangy taste. They mainly grow in the cold regions of the world. Aside from having low calories (80% water and 10% carbo), they contain vitamins C, K, B6 and E,...


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3 Great Reasons to Snack on Pecans

November 13 2017

Nuts have a very well-deserved reputation as a health food. In addition to fiber and plant protein, they’re chock-full of good fat, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. But pecans are one nut healthy eaters tend to overlook. (I’m sure it doesn’t help that pecans star in a few indulgent desserts, like pecan pie and pralines.) The truth is,...


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Yummy and Healthy Sunday Recipe : Banana and Spinach Pancakes

November 12 2017

These hearty banana and spinach pancakes can be whipped up in just 25 minutes and are best served with yoghurt and berries.   Food Photography by David Frenkiel   0:15 Prep | 0:25 Cook | Makes 15 | Easy   INGREDIENTS 4 free-range eggs 2 ripe bananas, peeled 125ml (1/2 cup) plant-based milk of choice 25g baby spinach or...


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Losing Weight Guide

November 9 2017

If you’re overweight, losing weight will bring you a range of important health benefits. The key to success? Making realistic changes to your diet and level of physical activity that can become a part of your daily routine. This guide can help you to start your journey towards a healthy weight. Commit to Change Modern...


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Why You Should Snack On Walnuts

November 8 2017

The walnut is known to contain plenty of important vitamins and minerals that can help with maintaining your overall health. It is also considered as a “brain food” and even has the ability to reduce your cholesterol levels when eaten in the right amount. For those who haven’t really considered walnuts as part of their diet, here...


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