For years, I underestimated the power of protein. I’d focus on eating my greens, choosing whole grains, and avoiding sugary snacks, and eat a little meat (protein) every day. A single egg and a slice of quality cheese for breakfast, some chicken breast or lean pork at lunch, yogurt for dinner… sounds familiar? It wasn’t…
For as long as I can remember, fruits have been a dietary cornerstone in my family. Since my daughters turned six months old, I’ve made it a point to introduce a variety of fruits into their diets. As they grew, this habit blossomed into a family culture of fruit appreciation that we all share. Each…
Lately, I have found Beacon Seaweed Chicken Essence to be an indispensable part of my routine. This incredible supplement helps combat fatigue, improve memory, and strengthen the immune system. Made from pure Beacon Chicken Essence, it is free of antibiotics, hormones, heavy metals, and comes from chickens with Halal certification. Here’s why I’m a firm…
Our girls have been trained to eat lots of vegetables and fruits since young. As such, they have no problem eating a wide variety of vegetables and fruits every day. These are important to us, just as how water is to us. They’ve also been trained to eat raw greens and funnily though, they prefer…
Curiosity often leads me to peek inside someone’s refrigerator, and what’s inside can reveal a lot about a person’s lifestyle, preferences, and approach to nutrition. I’ll take you on a virtual tour inside my two refrigerators to uncover the assortment of foods that not only reflect my family’s health-conscious choices but also make meal preparation…
Tomorrow is Sunday, aka Cheat Day / Refeed Day / Treat Day! ? Thus, today I had a really clean diet, almost meat-free and ate mostly fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. This is my dinner today – steamed organic pumpkin and radish and seasoned with olive oil and ground black pepper, with a tablespoon of…
What is Seaberry? Seaberry, also known as Sea Buckthorn comes from sea buckthorn berries. These berries are found in the mountains and coastal areas of Europe and Asia. It’s a potent omega-7 oil, which has been used in history to treat everything from cracked, dry skin and eczema to coughs and digestive problems. Goodness and health…
I love bread but have for the past few months started to consume bread sparingly, as part of my low-carb diet for better health and for a trimmer bod. I only choose whole grain breads made with wholemeal flour and occasionally buy flour-free sprouted wheat bread. I was really excited when I found out that…
The health benefits of walnuts are manifold and include reduction of LDL (bad) cholesterol, prevention of inflammation, improvement in metabolism, improvement in heart health, boost bone health, weight management, and diabetes control. Walnuts also benefit brain health and act as a mood booster. Walnuts rank second on the list of ‘antioxidant-rich’ foods, just under blackberries! …
I love attending Vitacare Pharmacy’s events and always look forward to receiving invites for its events which focus on healthy eating and living. I never fail to learn something new at each of its event. The latest Vitacare event that I attended was held on 20 April 2018 at The Gardens Mall. Titled ‘Food For…
Today there’s a quiet revolution going on, and it’s a revolution that has to do with restoring people to a perfect state of health. This healthy way of living, feeling and behaving isn’t about taking daily doses of medications and following a rote set of rules. It’s about living well in the perfect state of…
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