What’s a game day without food? Put on your team colors, pull out your cooler, and light the grill — it’s time to tailgate. Whether you’re into the game, or more into hanging out with friends, we believe that great football calls for even better eats, and our collection of game day recipes celebrates bold…
Gut-friendly foods should be part of your diet, but many people tend to opt for instant, processed foods and drinks that can harm one’s health over time. Functional nutritionist Reshmi Verma recently listed down some of these foods that, she said, many “have on repeat”. “Your gut is not mad… it’s just disappointed. These 3…
Magnesium supports healthy heart, blood sugar and bones; however, many adults fall short of recommended intake. Aim for 310 to 420 mg/day and choose whole foods for more well-rounded nutrient intake. Seeds, nuts, greens, beans and dark chocolate are tasty, nutrient-rich sources of magnesium. Magnesium is an essential mineral that supports hundreds of functions in…
Daily intake of processed meats or sugary drinks may raise risk for diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Eating 50 grams of processed meat daily may raise type 2 diabetes risk by 30%. New findings in Nature Medicine stress that small dietary changes can significantly reduce chronic disease risk. We’ve all heard that processed meats, sugary…
Staying hydrated supports key functions, such as temperature regulation and digestion. Besides salty foods, other foods can also dehydrate you, such as spicy foods and sugary treats. Instead of avoiding them altogether, pair dehydrating foods with water or water-rich options. Water makes up 65% of the human body and is crucial for supporting many bodily…
The base of the Tsakonian cuisine is the local products of the earth, in the lowlands or Tsakonian eggplant, Vegetables, citrus fruits and mountains and semi -mountainous livestock products and chestnuts high in the mountains. In the past, the isolation of the Tsakonia area forced its inhabitants to find ways to survive with the few…
Maintaining a healthy gut is crucial for overall well-being, and small dietary changes can make a big difference. Gastrointestinal (GI) surgeon and content creator Dr Karan Rajan recently shared his top four go-to foods for improving gut health, and the choices may surprise you. “Four foods that can improve your gut health according to research……
Do you want to get flat abs? According to fitness expert Denise Austin, you need to start eating a few belly-blasting foods. In a blog postAustin explains that nutrition is a key part of toning your midsection. “A crucial component to blasting belly fat has to do with what you eat! If you aren’t eating…
We love these little seafood staples; the WWF says we eat about 2lb of prawns per person, worldwide, every year. To keep up with demand, there’s been an explosion in tiger prawn and king prawn farms in countries like Thailand, Indonesia, India and Vietnam. The Marine Conservation Society says these farms often use illegal chemicals,…
Ramadan is one of my favorite holidays. It’s filled with quality time with family and friends, and elaborate dinners with tons of food (which is basically a must after fasting during the day and not having anything to eat or drink…not even water!). Deana and I use shortcuts when we can, and thanks to Saffron…
