Food & Drinks

Why wait at the end of a meal for desserts when you can have a sweet treat first thing in the morning? If you love sweets for breakfast, try whipping up these yummy recipes: 1. Blueberry Muffin Energy Balls You will need: 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews 1 cup roasted almonds 1 cup date 1 cup dried blueberries 1 ½ …

A post-workout protein shake is an excellent way to get all the nutrients you need to energize the body and replenish lost fluids after an intense workout! In today’s post, we are sharing yummy post-workout protein shake recipes that you will love: 1. Almond and Strawberry Protein Shake You will need: 1 cup almond milk 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 …

Raw mixed nuts are a popular snack. These unsalted, raw nuts are packed with essential nutrients including beneficial fats and magnesium! In today’s post, we are giving you 7 reasons why you should eat more raw mixed nuts: 1. Low in Carbs Watching what you’re eating? You’d be glad to know that raw mixed nuts are low in carbohydrates. Raw …

Buttermilk – also known as chaas – is a dairy drink made from watered down curd. As with most dairy products, buttermilk is extremely high in essential nutrients including calcium. But unlike average dairy products, chaas contain less fat so it’s good for the heart! Want to know more about the nutritional benefits of this soothing drink? Below are 8 …

Here is a little trivia for you: all types of tea – black, green, white, and oolong – are made from the same plant. These tea types achieve different color and taste during the processing. Different varieties of plucking and processing methods resulted in different tea categories, individually loved all over the world. In today’s post, we are walking you …

It’s been a bad week for bacon after the World Health Organization or WHO declared all types of processed meats are carcinogenic. WHO placed processed meat in the same category of cancer risk as asbestos and cigarette smoking. The health agency also said that red meats – such as beef, veal, and pork – could also increase the risk of …

Chaga mushroom is a type of fungus that belongs to the Hymenochaetaceae family. This parasitic fungus is harvested for its incredible nutritional and health benefits. In Russian folk medicine, chaga mushroom has been used for centuries as a treatment for various health problems including cancer and gastrointestinal disorders. Lab tests do confirm that chaga mushroom may be used as an …

Buttermilk is a type of fermented milk liquid left behind after churning cream or butter. This type of liquid is referred to as the “traditional” buttermilk. Buttermilk is also referred to as tart dairy drinks made by adding lactic acid culture to regular milk. The tartness of buttermilk is due to the lactic acid in milk. The acidity comes from …

Olive oil is a type of fat derived from pressed olive fruits. The oil is often used in cooking, cosmetics, soaps and pharmaceutical products. Unlike other cooking oil, olive oil is rich in essential nutrients, making olive oil one of the healthiest types of oil to use in cooking. The fruity flavor of the oil coupled by a pleasing mouth-feel …

Just when you think you are finally eating healthy, you discover that even “healthy” foods aren’t really good for you at all. In today’s post, we are listing down the hidden dangers of these “healthy” foods: 1. Muesli Muesli is loved by dieters because it’s filling, delicious and healthy! But is it really healthy? Turns out, muesli is even more …