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Starting on a low carbohydrates diet is easy as long as you know what combinations of food will optimize your weight loss potentials. In today’s post, we are sharing simple tips and tricks to help you create sumptuous but low carbohydrates food: Cooking with Eggs If you are on a low carbohydrates diet, make eggs your new best friend! Apart …

Wild salmon is a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This delicious, highly nutritious fish that is very easy to prepare. Although there are many ways to cook this fish, salmon is very delicate. To ensure a successful meal, the fish has to be cooked carefully. In today’s post, we are listing down the best ways to prepare …

Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. However, improper cooking could lead to nutrient loss. To maximize the vitamins and mineral content of your favorite vegetables, we’ve listed down the best ways to cook your greens: 1. Boiling Boiling is one of the simplest ways to prepare vegetables. All you need is a pot of water to cook …

Citrus fruits – such as orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit – are incredibly versatile. As a quick snack, citrus fruits are refreshing, filling, and teeming with essential vitamins. In cooking, you can add everything from the pulp to the zest to whip up zesty meals the whole family will love! Curious about different ways to incorporate citrus fruit in every …

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 …

Pasta is a staple in the American diet. It’s a noodle made from unleavened dough of semolina wheat. Most dieters avoid pasta like a plague because it’s fattening. To a certain extent, pasta can cause weight gain just like any carbohydrate-based foods. However, there are many ways to enjoy your favorite pasta dishes and keep a trim figure. Losing Weight …

Health experts advise against using cooking oil regularly but for those who can’t resist fried foods, abstaining from cooking oil is a struggle. So if you must eat fried foods, at least use healthier cooking oils. There are different types of cooking oils and it’s important to know which ones are less damaging to the health. In today’s post, we …

It’s no secret that restaurant meals and pre-packaged foods are high in fat and calories. When trying to lose weight, nothing beats home-cooked meals. Unfortunately, not a lot of people have the time to make their own meals at home. In today’s post, we are giving you 5 reasons why you should start prepping your meals to lose weight: Home-Cooked …

It’s hard to eat healthy when you just can’t stomach vegetables. Unfortunately, vegetables make the bulk of nutrient-dense foods. Most people are put off by vegetables’ distinct “green” sometimes bitter taste. Is there a way to eat healthily and cleanly even if you hate veggies? Yes, there is. In fact, there are several methods that can make vegetables palatable to …

Phytic acid is a plant-based compound that disrupts the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. This compound is often found in legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts. Different methods are used to decrease or even eliminate phytic acids in food. In today’s post, we are listing down the most practical preparations to minimize phytic acids in grain, nuts and legumes: Soaking Soaking …