There are many things in life that doesn’t require a full 100%, such as eating. If you eat too much and feel too full, you’re likely to be bloated and have digestion problems. Which things in life can be done to 80% in order to promote health and longevity? The 2/8 Rule for Health, Longevity…
Even though they say that the pulp left from juicing is mostly the insoluble fiber, I still hate the idea of wasting it, so here are 5 ways to use the pulp. (Image Source) Crackers – You can use the pulp and make some delicious crackers for yourself! They will be full of fiber! Make…
One of the most common obstacles for a person trying to lose weight is emotional eating. Munching down a bag of potato chips out of boredom, depression or even happiness can be a serious detriment to anyone’s weight loss efforts. It’s not easy to overcome because life is full of events that make us change…
It was only recently that I discovered the many different types of oils and how they should be used. Turns out that oil has a smoking point, which basically means how long they can withstand temperatures until they fume out things that will cause you damage. Latest and Newest Info: Use coconut oil for cooking,…
[Guest post from my hubby] One thing I really have always wished is that people would be more willing to try to create new dishes that are healthy but appeal to pallets that are sensitive to bitterness and the standard “vegetable taste”. I know perhaps a lot of parents had gotten used to cooking vegetables…
We’re going to talk about a wonderful mineral called potassium. Potassium has multiple roles of maintaining the balance of fluids in the body, regulating blood pressure, fluids, and acidity. Foods Highest in Potassium: Sweet potato, baked: 694mg Tomato paste, 1/4 cup: 664mg Swiss chard, 1/2 cup, cooked: 655mg Prune juice, 3/4 cup: 530mg Carrot juice,…
You’ve heard of this word, they talk about it with sugar, but what is it? Let me explain that the Glycemic Index is a measure of exactly how fast carbohydrates triggers a rise in your blood sugar. The higher the number, the greater the rise. Low: Lower than 55 Medium: Between 56-69 High: 70 and…
We all know that antioxidants help us fight free radicals, keeps us young and does all kinds of amazing stuff. According to a 2004 study found 20 foods with more antioxidants than anything else. Here they are. Dried Mexican red beans Wild blueberries Red kidney beans Pinto beans Cultivated blueberries Cranberries Artichokes Blackberries Prunes Raspberries…
Very Sweet Figs Wow, I am absolutely shocked that ripe figs are possibly the sweetest things I’ve tasted. If you can get your hand son some figs, you’ve got yourself sweet dessert without even trying. I seem to find that figs in the Asian supermarket is generally cheaper than the ones in the regular supermarket….
I wanted to talk about my favourite spices today. Here are some spices which I keep close with me at all times and find a million ways to use. Used 95% of the Time: Pepper – I love the spicy taste of pepper. It’s the perfect garnish for just about any meal. Himalayan Salt –…
Of all the vegetables, I think these five are the most difficult ones for people to enjoy, so here are my tips on how to prepare them in the best possible way. Broccoli Broccoli can be added to smoothies with barley any taste. Another really great way to cook broccoli is with miso or soy…
OMFG, I can’t believe this. Maybe I’m just totally silly here but for a logn time, I had been looking up and down for coriander . I see it in recipes all the time and I get so frustrated I can never seem to find one. Guess what happened today? I find out that coriander…
For those who are vegans or don’t want to eat meat, there are plenty of replacements that give you a similar texture. Tempeh My new favourite thing. Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans, which is said to be slightly healthier than regular tofu. The one I got was organic and made with other grains. It…
I would say that 95% of the time, I eat a vegan diet. I do that for health, and I find that I’m gaining a lot of benefits (personally) from sticking to this kind of eating regime. From my personal experience, here is how eating mostly vegan has helped me: How eating mostly Vegan benefited…
Okay, perhaps you knew about them ages ago, but I didn’t, until recently. My reaction was like: OMFG THEY EXIT? Chickpea Flour Also known as Garbanzo bean flour, this is made from grinding up chickpeas. You can make pancakes with them, cookies, bread, crackers and such. Millet Flour Who would’ve thought that these tiny little…
We all know that getting enough calcium helps us with our bones, but did you know you can get plenty of calcium from vegan, plant-based sources? Here’s a list to keep in handy. 1. Hemp milk (1 cup, 460 mg) 2. Blackstrap Molasses (2 tablespoons, 400 mg) 3. Collard Greens (1 cup, 357 mg) 4….
Some people may believe that eating a plant based diet will not give you enough protein, so I wanted to make a chart on vegan sources of protein to help everyone know what foods to eat. 1. Tempeh (1 cup, 31g) 2. Soybeans (1 cup, 39g) 3. Triticale (1 cup, 25g) 4. Seitan (1/2 cup,…
Believe it or not, you can actually add a lot of vegetables in baking and have it still taste amazing. Here’s a list of some veggies you can sneak in your next muffin, cake or bread. Zucchini Zucchini muffins and breads are quite popular and it works because zucchini is quite neutral in taste, so…
Wow, every time I look, I see an article saying what amazingness wheatgrass has done, it has even cured a 75 year old man of cancer. So, I did a little research and found this useful little information for you. Wheatgrass is packed with nutrients, this includes Vitamins A, C, E, iron, calcium, magnesium, chlorophyll,…
I love exotic fruits, don’t you? There are some rare ones we simply don’t see often, and I’d like to share some of these. Longans Longans are similar to lychee and is often used as a medicine in China. It can be used for stomach aches, insomnia, amnesia, and has the ability to nourish the…