TABLE OF CONTENTS Pasta salad is a common and favourite for many people, myself included. I truly love a good pasta salad. One reason these types of salads are common is that they are easy to prepare. As long as you have some pasta around, vegetables, fruits or even meat kinds, you can put something …
TABLE OF CONTENTS It has always been said, ‘If it is bitter, then it is good for you.’ Almost all Jamaican adults may have heard that phrase a few times, if not many, especially in childhood. Well, they were right! As neem is as bitter as you can get, but with a chock load of …
TABLE OF CONTENTS Love your yogurt? Well, here is another way to love it even more with another famous favourite – chocolate. This is an idea for a simple, yet healthy and nutritious treat, especially when you are on a weight loss journey and want to get in as much protein as possible. The two …
TABLE OF CONTENTS Most of us love rice, some brown and some white, among other varieties. However, white rice and brown are two (2) of the most consumed varieties with white rice outweighing that of brown rice, when it comes to global consumption. However, brown rice is reportedly a better alternative to white, due to …
TABLE OF CONTENTS Here is another way you can enjoy your oats and oat milk. Oats is a wonderful cereal for your staple wellness routine due to its many health benefits. But sometimes, it can become a bit monotonous. As such, I am always on the quest to find ways to enjoy it in varied …
TABLE OF CONTENTS Do you want to find a way to boost your plain milk? Well, here is one – Banana Flavoured Milk. And guess what? It is not complicated! This banana milk requires just a few ingredients and can be consumed with a little ice or added to your coffee or cocoa tea. It …
TABLE OF CONTENTS To ‘HIIT’ or not to ‘HIIT’ is sometimes the question asked by people who exercise or even fitness trainers. This is often due to the rigour of ‘HIIT’ routines. So, what is ‘HIIT?’ ‘HIIT’ stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. It is an exercise programme that involves short bursts of vigorous activities at …
TABLE OF CONTENTS Barley is a whole grain with a chewy and pleasant texture. While it is not common like some other grains such as oats and quinoa, it does pack a nutritious punch and can be used as a substitute for oats, rice, and quinoa, especially for those on a health and wellness journey. …
TABLE OF CONTENTS Not quite popular in some circles is it? Well for me, sort of true, as I have not eaten cherries or cherry-related products in quite a while. Typically, cherries are not one of those fruits you will readily see at the farmer’s market. However, you can find this nutrient-dense fruit in your …
TABLE OF CONTENTS Regular physical activity is one of the most important habits that we can all adopt for overall health and well-being. Nonetheless, while being critical for health, it is oftentimes one of those activities that can feel like a chore and thus executed inconsistently. However, there is incontrovertible evidence that regular physical activity …
TABLE OF CONTENTS We all want beautiful skin, right? No one wants to walk around with their skin looking blotchy, lifeless or like an acne haven. However, for us to get the skin that we will truly love and others admire, we should first seek to understand the foundation of skincare and that is, having …
TABLE OF CONTENTS Nitrate is an organic or inorganic compound that is a derivative of the elements of nitrogen and oxygen. Inorganic nitrates are formed by bacteria and are typically used as the main ingredient in fertilizers in agriculture (Collins Dictionary; Businessdictionary.com). On the other hand, organic nitrates are manufactured compounds that are generally used …
