I have a feeling, that not many people like eating pumpkins, especially youngsters. I didn’t when I was younger. Not too long ago, I baked a pumpkin cauliflower pie for my vegan nieces on Christmas Day and it wasn’t well-received. My bad for not asking if they like pumpkins. Anyway, pumpkin has impressive health benefits …
Chia seeds are one of the many superfoods that are rich in nutrients, beneficial to health and overall wellbeing. Superfood or super fad, if you’ve been following this super seed, surely you notice there is the much talked about chia seeds water. Should you like to pick up this trend to gain its health benefits, …
If you’ve eaten granola bars, the commercial ones sold at grocery stores, surely you’ll find most if not all are very sweet. I’ve only tried a couple of them and that’s it. I don’t have a sweet tooth hence decided to make my own granola bars. After much searching and reading recipes, made a few, …
It is rather easy to differentiate flax seeds and chia seeds though certain people who have not seen them would be scratching their heads. I have been using both these seeds for some time now in bread making but funny I never thought of finding out their actual benefits. If you’re here reading this meaning …
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They say people who eat high-fat food are fat. I’ve heard this since a teenager and that’s decades ago. You may still be hearing this now but let me tell you, this isn’t entirely true. Fat in food does not necessarily make you fat. It depends on what type of fat. There are certain benefits …
Very often I come across articles or blog posts about the benefits of eating nuts. Although I’ve written and shared several posts on the health benefits of eating certain nuts, I like to compile a list, of what’s the healthiest nuts to eat so that it’s easier for you to refer to. In case you …
What’s the Healthiest Nuts to Eat. YOU have to know. Read More »
I like dried cranberries for the sweet sourish taste hence you find me using them a lot in my baking, especially granola and scones. Also, I add them to my morning oatmeal or muesli. Dried fruits are somehow processed food and can be loaded with added sugar. So, you ask, are dried cranberries good for …
You may think of walnuts as an ingredient for baking. I did, initially. Back in the days, I used to buy walnuts for baking bread and cakes. Things changed. Besides using them for my baking, I include walnuts in my diet for health reasons. You should consider this too but before you do that, surely …
As with any dried fruits, dried apricots are sweet and thus many would say they are bad for health due to high sugar and calories. This is true but only when eaten in excess. Come, let’s find out what are the benefits eating dried apricots. You’ll be delighted to know of dried apricots laxative effect …
Being a fitness enthusiast, surely you have goals. You may want to be able to run a mile, lose a pound or do 10 push-ups. In order to improve performance and achieve your goals, you need to properly fuel your body. Similar to why a car needs fuel to run from point A to point …
