I absolutely loved the chickpea dip at a Greek restaurant we recently went to, and unfortunately because most supermarket bought ones tasted like Doritos, I decided to make my own. (Yields: 1 bowl, Serving: 2, Prep time: 10 mins, Cook time: 15 mins) Ingredients 1 can cooked chickpeas 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup water 3…
There’s a number of things we can do to keep us in glowing, healthy conditions in the morning! Let me share a few of my secrets. 1. Drink a Cup of Warm Water (Feel free to add some lemon juice.) Warm water in the morning is beneficial in many ways. It flushes out your kidneys,…
I weigh 46kg at most, and before anyone stares at me green with envy, let me say that I envy those who are actually able to put on some weight, which I’ll explain soon. Most people are so shocked that I could eat all the fatty and sugary junk food but not gain a single…
Note: Leeks go extremely well with rice! (Yields: 1 plate , Serving: 1, Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 6 mins) Ingredients 1/2 leek 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil A sprinkle of salt A sprinkle of black pepper Instructions Chop the garlic and leeks in small pieces, starting from the white part and…
Did you know that eating a handful of nuts five or more times a week can reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer by about 60%? Many research and studies have even documented on how beneficial they are for health because of the rich nutrients found in the nuts. So, what are the most…
Whenever people debate on the good and bad sides of meat, people always say: If meat was so bad, then why do we like the taste so much and why do we just seem to dislike vegetables? Similar to my Food Philosophy post, I want to try and explain my beliefs about why we love…
We all know that fruit are good for us, but sometimes, special parts of the fruit may have even greater health benefits that we weren’t aware of! Grape Seeds Next time you buy grapes, get the ones with seeds, and don’t spit them out! Chew and eat them! A while ago, my mother told me…
Everyone by now should be aware of the health benefits of vegetables and how it increase our lifespan. But the problem is, not everyone likes the taste. In fact, some people hate it so much they avoid eating it completely. My husband is one of those people who absolutely hates the taste of vegetables. He…
Green tea offers an enormous amount of health benefits which will be covered in another article. To me, the most attractive feature of green tea is the greenness colour I see in many photos online. However, don’t you hate it when you go into the super market and buy green tea bags, the picture looks…
One of our favourite home recipes is this tea which promotes overall well being, longevity and helps symptoms of blood defency (anemia), fatigue and insomnia. Uses Promotes overall health and longevity. Great blood replenishment for women, particularly around that time of month, or people who have just gone under blood transfusions. Helps with symptoms of…