10 Fruits and Veggies You Can Stop Peeling
Peeling fruits and vegetables is one of those kitchen tasks that you don’t really think about. It’s just something you have to do, and it often makes sense to do this, especially if you don’t know where your produce came from or what pesticides it’s been sprayed with....
Raw Chocolate Benefits, A Delicious Guilt-Free Treat
Most people, if not everyone, loves chocolate, particularly milk chocolate. Who can resist its creamy goodness or endorphin-induced bliss? And unknown to some, dark chocolate is a healthier option as it has more cacao and less sugar. Just the kind I love. I have never...
Discover the Best Foods for Strong Bones
Bone health is very important to maintain our quality of life. The problem is, as we get older, our bones become weaker and more prone to damage. While there are many aspects involved in keeping bones (and associated body parts such as joints) healthy, one way to get...
Top 7 Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is famous for adding color and flavor to curries and other Asian dishes. Moreover, this spice is derived from Curcuma longa, a relative of the ginger plant, and its distinctive warm, peppery taste is sure to pep up any dish. Aside from its colorful culinary...
How to Make Your Own Apple Cider Vinegar
For many healthy eaters today, apple cider vinegar is a must-have in their pantry. With proven health benefits ranging from lowered blood sugar to the reduced risk of certain cancers, it’s no wonder this tasty product has become so popular. ALSO READ: What You Should...
How drinking Pure Coconut Water Can Help You to Shed Pounds
One of the things I love about living in the tropics is the abundance of fresh coconuts. In only a few months’ time, I really got addicted to the water of young coconuts. And the best part, they help lose and maintain weight and taste so much better than plain water....
The Health Benefits Of Amaranth, Quinoa’s Lil’ Brother
Just as quinoa, amaranth, was a staple food of the Aztecs, which means people have been eating it for a very long time to boost energy and health. I’m pretty sure most of you have heard about the super-powers of quinoa (if not check them out here), amaranth, gets far...
Top 5 Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
Natural food fermentation is a process where “friendly” bacteria break down food components such as starch and sugar and convert these into lactic acid. Fermentation has been practiced for ages by various cultures around the world, mainly for food preservation. Over...
How to Remove Pesticides from Fruit and Vegetables
Buying locally grown organic fruits and vegetables saves you from having to worry about pesticides in your food. However, there are some kinds of produce, such as avocados and mangoes, which simply don’t grow in your neighborhood. Or even if you would find them, your...
Batch Cooking 101: Tips & Tricks to Save Time and Money
If there is one thing that can make your busy life a lot easier and healthier, then it's meal prepping and bulk or batch cooking. Spending a few hours, once a week, on prepping meals for the week ahead will save you a lot of time and money. Sometimes you can even...