Food & Diet

Proteins are one of the most fundamental components of our diet. We gain amino- acids from protein which build up many cells in our body. Proteins are responsible for production, repair and maintenance of skin, bones, hair and rest of the organs of our body. Proteins also produce enzymes and hormones. This is why protein is considered as the integral part of balanced and healthy diet. Balanced protein diet can help to lose weight effectively. Continue

We hear a lot that too much of caffeine consumption can pose a threat to our health. Many of us rely on caffeine to wake up from bed and to keep us going through the day. This is the favorite stimulant of most Americans because it stimulates our nervous system and hence alleviates tiredness. It is said that caffeine is safe for healthy adults when consumed in moderation. Continue

The lack of antioxidants in our body can cause various diseases and lead to significant damage to our body. Antioxidants protect the body from harmful free radical created by oxidation and works as a scavenger, sweeping them up before they can wreak havoc on our body.  Boosting body’s defense mechanism with natural antioxidant foods can go a long way in reducing the chances of many serious diseases like cancers, high blood pressure and slows down the process of aging. Continue

No matter how much motivated you might be to lose weight, it is a very difficult to accomplish it. A sensible diet plan can help a great deal in helping you achieve that goal. Maintain a food diary and keep a record of everything you eat. Write all your feelings associated with that particular food. This will help you in self realization. Continue

Baked apples

Baked apples are a traditional holiday treat and are not only low calories and healthy, but also delicious.

Ingredients

Large apples, peeled and seeded (4 nos.)
Brown sugar (3 tbsp)
Cinnamon (1 tsp)
Chopped Pecans (3 tbsp)
Currants (3 tbsp)
Margarine (1 tbsp)
Boiling Water (2/3 cup) Continue

In today’s world where everyone is extremely health-conscious, it can be quite challenging to find some delicious treat that one can enjoy and yet not harm their figure. However, there are some delicious recipes for making healthy cakes which are not just delicious but also very healthy. Continue

Chicken is undoubtedly the most versatile meat that one can cook. It is eaten all over the world in a variety of ways. It can be made either by baking, stewing, frying, cooking of rotisserie, barbecuing, blackening or grilling. It can be eaten in the form of a salad, main course dish, soups, dressing, pasta, rice or chili recipes. Continue

Increased LDL cholesterol has become a big concern in today’s society. Only in America, millions of people are suffering from heart diseases. Many different cholesterol lowering herbs are preferred over modern drugs to avoid side effects. Intake of these herbs in right quantities can prevent the development of heart diseases. Continue

We all know that fast foods are not the healthier kind of food that we need to eat for maintain good health. They are mostly high in sugar, fat and salt. But for parents who are short of time, career women and men, they are like blessings. That is why America is called the ‘fast food nation’. Almost one out of five American eats fast food everyday. Continue

Baked beans as you can guess it from the name it is a dish where beans are baked. Most of the baked beans are made up of haricot beans which are also known with the name navy beans. Continue

It is a well known quote and perhaps heard by anyone that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” but one more thing which can’t be denied is that “A healthy salad a day keeps the illnesses away”. Continue

Pizza and Pasta are iconic Italian dishes and everyone who loves to eat it would love to make it in the truly Italian Way. To cook the traditional Italian pasta, you need to follow some special tips and tricks which will bring out the flavor of everything that will be used in it. Let us learn to make Pasta – The Italian Way. Continue

For many of us, the flavor of the store bought candies is nothing compared to the amazing taste of homemade candies. Many people wrongly believe that preparing candies is an extremely difficult and complex process, but that is not true. There are various candy recipes that are not just easy to prepare, but can also be prepared in little time. Let us see some of these delicious and easy to make candy recipes. Continue

Many of you might have made a new year’s resolution this year to try to lose weight. But for most of us, trying to stick to a completely healthy diet makes us crave even more for a tasty treat once a while. Continue

Have you every heard of the fact that dark chocolates are very good for the heart? If not then it means that you do not have much knowledge about the benefits of dark chocolate. Continue