TABLE OF CONTENTS As we continue to search for ways to bolster our immune system, especially due to the current coronavirus outbreak, here comes the Mango. A widely popular fruit with some amazing benefits. This recipe is simple, inexpensive, but nutrient-rich and refreshing. Try it nuh! INGREDIENTS 1 large or 2 small Mangoes (fit and […]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS When it comes to skincare, some ingredients are just more effective than others. Glycolic acid is one such ingredient and should be a ‘must have’ in any skincare and antiaging arsenal. Glycolic acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA). AHAs are chemical compounds that are both naturally occurring and synthetic. As such,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Magnesium, along with calcium, sodium and potassium is a part of the macro-mineral family. It is purported to be the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body after calcium, sodium and potassium (Schwalfenberg and Genuis, 2017). As such, it is a key cofactor in more than three hundred (300) enzymatic functions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Gaining weight in the abdomen, mid-riff or ‘belly’ seems to be the easiest thing to do, yet, the hardest to get rid of which is a common saying by many. As such, losing belly fat, especially those labelled as visceral will take a routine of a healthy diet and some strategic exercise
TABLE OF CONTENTS Callaloo is a staple leafy green vegetable in Jamaica. While it is highly regarded as a breakfast item, it’s one of those foods that can be eaten at any time of the day and with almost anything (rice, bread, ground provisions, crackers etc.) – anything else your creative minds dictate. In this
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TABLE OF CONTENTS No, it is not a big banana 😊). However, it is indeed a member of the banana family. Nonetheless, green plantains must not be eaten raw. Green Plantain is a very versatile food as it can be cooked on its own or fried or steamed as a side dish for many other
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TABLE OF CONTENTS While the body is designed to naturally cleanse itself, we have to ensure that we consume foods that will help to maintain it and thwart diseases. Here is a great recipe that will help you to naturally cleanse or detox the body daily. It is simple, refreshing and most importantly, healthy. Try
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TABLE OF CONTENTS We may have heard about the importance of this antioxidant powerhouse – Vitamin C in direct discussions or even via the media. However, most of the discussions surrounding the benefits of vitamin C have mostly been linked to its oral intake. But, did you know that this superfood is an excellent ingredient,
TABLE OF CONTENTS As a child, I used to long for Christmas to arrive – that feeling of togetherness, attending Christmas functions at both school and church but especially decorating my parent’s house with cutout clippings from old newspapers and magazines. Such was life, simple, yet enjoyable. Now, as an adult, it seems like I
TABLE OF CONTENTS Oh, the power of a little seed, in this case – the chia seed. Yes, that black, dark brown and sometimes white nutrient powerhouse is little but as we would say in Jamaica – ‘Talawah’ (full of spirit and fight). The chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.), is said to have originated in
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