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 …
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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 …
Decades ago, who would have heard about whole foods? Nowadays, people are talking about it and food companies are using “whole foods” in their marketing campaigns. Why should we eat whole foods? Is it really necessary? Healthy eating habits are important for staying in good health. Thus, food choices play a major role. There are …
Nowadays, having high cholesterol is common among us and is referred to as a modern-day lifestyle disease. While high cholesterol can be inherited, it is often the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices and can be prevented or managed. A healthy diet and regular exercise can help reduce cholesterol. You’ll need to avoid foods that are …
If you have been following me on my Nuttylog, you’ll know I’m not a fan of walnuts. It is the bitter taste that I dislike. But given the health benefits eating walnuts, surely there’s a way or ways to make walnuts taste better. You like to know too, don’t you? Read on… Why Do Walnuts …
Snacking is not necessarily unhealthy and it certainly does not mean you’ll put on weight doing so. If you make the right choice eating healthy snacks then you’re on the right path. Many of you may have asked, what can I eat and not gain weight, you mean to ask what SNACKS don’t make you gain …
