10 commandments to abide by if you want to enjoy your summer holidays without putting on a gram. 1. Follow a balanced diet. in hot weather we’re often less hungry so we’re more likely to eat raw vegetables instead of a heavy dinner. This can be dangerous because in the absence … Read more
Done correctly, smoothies are nutrition powerhouses that can pump you full of healthy fruits and veggies. Done wrong, they can pad your waistline with excess sugar, fat, and artificial ingredients. The best way to enjoy a smoothie? Make it yourself. It’s refreshing, easy to sip on the go, and packed … Read more
There’s so much to think about when you’re pregnant and getting ready for your little one. But there’s one thing that really is worth thinking about and that’s your diet during pregnancy. You’ll want to do everything to can to protect your baby and make sure that they are born healthy. Making sure you … Read more
When you wake up one fine day and feel a little flabby or when you try to pull on a pair of jeans and realize you can’t button it –it’s time to gear up and hit the gym. However, working out and having a healthy diet go hand-in-hand when it comes to reducing … Read more
Eid ul-Adha; The Festival of the Sacrifice is one of two major Islamic celebrations and takes place on the Islamic month Dhul-Hijjah, in which millions of Muslims from around the world make an annual pilgrimage to Makkah in order to worship Allah and to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Abraham (PBUH) to sacrifice his son Ishmael in response to a command from God.
Eating tomatoes can dramatically reduce the risk of having a stroke, according to a new study out Monday that provided more support for diets rich in fruits and vegetables. The key factor appears to be the powerful antioxidant lycopene, according to the Finish study published in the Neurology journal. The research — based on … Read more
Convenience foods that taste good are one of the luxuries of modern living – it’s just unfortunate that so many of them are full of preservatives and other ingredients you should steer clear of during pregnancy. But there are a number of quick and easy foods that are genuinely good … Read more
Do you find yourself craving salty crisps halfway through the morning, dreaming of pizza late at night or desperately fighting the urge to hit the vending machine for a bar of chocolate at 4pm? There is nothing uncommon about insatiable food cravings but just why are they so powerful and … Read more
1. Sniff a banana, apple, or peppermint You might feel silly, but it works. When Dr Alan R. Hirsch of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago tried this with 3,000 volunteers, he found that the more frequently people sniffed, the less hungry they were and the … Read more
Does this sound like you? You inhale a light yogurt for lunch and eat hardly anything all day so by the end of the day you are so hungry that all your discipline goes out the window. You have a night eating habit and are someone who uses food not … Read more