Goji berries, red dates and longans are perfect for revitalising the body, tonify the blood and promote overall well being and longevity. Drink this once a day for its maximum benefits. (Yields: 1 cup, Serving: 1, Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 25 mins) Ingredients 5 dried longans 2-5 dried red dates (jujubes) 1 tablespoon…
Often, we overlook what our bodies are telling us. In fact, even when we’re not getting enough sleep or eating properly, our bodies often show symptoms. The important thing is that we recognize these symptoms and do something about it! Not getting enough Sleep You may experience stuffiness on your chest, a slight discomfort around your stomach…
I hadn’t started thinking about this until a couple of months ago when we went to Movie World and I went on a bunch of rides. One of which is the Scooby Doo roller coaster. My husband and I went in expecting it to be all nice and kid-friendly, and then the darn thing turns…
As an emetophobic, I’m always on the lookout for what food may make me sick. After discovering that candlenuts were toxic, I went to do some search on other foods that may be toxic if eaten the wrong way or certain parts, so here’s the list. Ackee This fruit is mostly found in Jamaica and…
My husband absolutely loves sauces and I was determined to make one based on healthy ingredients without so much sugar. He calls this “lifeblood sauce”. (Yields: 1 bowl, Serving: 15, Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 5 mins) Ingredients 3 tablespoon reduced sodium miso paste 4 1/2 tablespoon vegetable broth 1 tablespoon red wine 1/4…
Losing someone we love is hard for every single one of us. There’s no denying that as long as we have a connection with someone, we’ll feel the pain of loss if they’re gone. Although we can’t get rid of grief unless we’re simply alone for the rest of our lives, there are ways to…
Emetophobia is the irrational fear of vomiting. Be it yourself, your family, friends, colleagues or people you work with. It can even be random people on the road! Even the thought of it is unthinkable and sends you into a panic attack. All humans have this amazing way to protect ourselves so that we’d have…
Water is something we often overlook. For years, I’ve never kept up with the 8 glasses of water a day to stay hydrated and healthy thing. Mostly because, whenever I drank over a cup of water, I felt so full and bloated in a weird way, it’s kind of like the beginning of being nauseous…
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,…