Flaxseeds have been consumed for health purposes for thousands of years before they became popular as a superfood. Flaxseeds aka common flax or linseeds was cultivated as early as 3,000 BC and is purported to help the body fight various diseases. Today, flaxseeds can be found in a lot of …
Organic fruits and vegetables should be an integral part of a healthy diet but they can get expensive real fast especially if you have a large family. Shopping online at the stores recommended below cuts down the amount of time you have to spend sorting through a load of fruit …
A lot of people eat almonds as it is or in a dish but almond milk has become popular over the last few years. It might seem like a health fad but have you ever wondered if almond milk is good for you? Or what are the benefits of almond …
The avocado tree can be found in Mexico although they are cultivated in several tropical and Mediterranean regions of the world. It is aka alligator pear. The avocado is the main ingredient in guacamole, and can also be used in smoothies, milkshakes, salads and ice cream or mixed with other …
This is a continuation from the earlier article on 7 Essential Nut Butters to Include in Your Diet for Better Weight Loss. This article will share the best seeds for seed butter, how to make seed butter and best seed butter recommendations. What is Seed Butter? Seed butters are just …
Nut butter is made by grinding suitable nuts into a paste via a blender or food processor. Nut butter is high in protein, fibre and essential fatty acids, and make a suitable healthy replacement for margarine and butter in sandwiches, toast, etc. Nut butter is also suitable for vegan and …
Soy sauce is a common condiment in Asian cooking. It’s made from soybeans and gives dishes a rich intense taste. Unfortunately, it also has high sodium content. A tablespoon of soy sauce can contain up to 1,000 mg of sodium. Foods high in sodium can cause increased blood pressure and …
The cauliflower came onto my radar a few weeks ago via a ton of recipe videos on Facebook. They look similar to broccoli, which I find repulsive by the way, but the end results in the videos looked incredibly yummy. I’ve seen videos for cauliflower rice, cauliflower fried rice, cauliflower …
I’m a fitness aficionado and make an effort to stay on top of my diet and what goes inside my body. However, one of my major challenges with this is finding the right meal to eat prior to a workout. I’m a picky eater and I also don’t like eating …
In case you’ve missed it, juice fasting is the practice of consuming fruit and vegetable juices. This is done to flush out toxins and other undesirable things from the system; a sort of reboot for your body. Juice fasting is a bit controversial because it involves denying your body food …