Our body fat is a little like real estate – it’s all about location, location, location! In addition to an unsightly pouch, excess belly fat is responsible for all sorts of troubles, as this deep layer affects hormones and proteins that can make your cholesterol levels worse, and contribute to insulin resistance. Everyone has what is known as visceral fat, but problems result when there is too … [Read more...]
Fruits Can Help Fight Diabetes
April 1, 2013 by
Diabetes Diet Plan Should Include Fruit, New Study Finds Doctors who have recommended limited fruit intake in a diabetic diet in the past now have a compelling reason to change that recommendation. A new study by researchers in Denmark has found that more fruit does not have a negative impact on glycemic control for patients with diabetes. In fact, larger helpings of fruit daily could help … [Read more...]
Irish Brown (Soda) Bread Recipe
March 21, 2013 by
St.Patrick's Day is around the corner, which gives us all the more reason to bake some beer bread, and some boozy desserts, served with the very traditional Irish Soda Bread! The basic traditional Irish soda bread was made with flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. That's it! No Yeast, no raisins, no eggs, no bells and whistles - but over time, culinary enthusiasts around the world started … [Read more...]
5 Recipes To Get Spa Treatment At Home
March 12, 2013 by
While the idea of spending an entire day at a relaxing spa sounds amazing, most of us don’t have the time or money to pamper ourselves to that extent. It would be wonderful to have someone work on your face, body and hair, making you feel gorgeous, even for that one single day. And yet, for most of us, the cost of this indulgence is not something that our budget allows, but that does not mean that … [Read more...]
Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
February 26, 2013 by
Peanut Butter is a staple in almost every household, and though a jar of peanut butter will not cost more than 3 or 4 bucks in a grocery store, let me tell you that it is easier and much less expensive to make this at home. Plus you get the added benefit of serving fresh and healthy food to your kids and family, as homemade peanut butter will not contain any added chemicals or preservatives. With … [Read more...]
Mousse-Filled Chocolate & Raspberry Cups
February 20, 2013 by
Chocolate muffin cups filled with chocolate mousse and raspberries I've been eying several Chocolate Cup recipes lately, some involving balloon cups, and some involving simpler things like muffin pans or silicone molds. As the latter seemed more easier to proceed with, I prefer it for a quick and clean approach if you decide to make these amazingly simple breath-taking dessert featuring chocolate … [Read more...]
Iced Tea & Orange Mojito
February 12, 2013 by
We've been blessed with some warm sunshine in the past few days, and it has actually been good enough to take a book out on the swing in the backyard and enjoy reading in the sun. And to make the most of this moment, I whipped up a batch of Orange & Iced Tea Mojito, with a hint of strawberries in it. I got the inspiration when I was sent some samples of Lipton Iced Tea for review. They have … [Read more...]
5 Types of Herbal Teas That Are Good For Your Body
February 11, 2013 by
Everybody knows that a cup of tea can cure a lot of simple problems. It’s no wonder why tea has been one of the most popular beverages of choice for the last few thousand years. But in addition to warming you up on a rainy day or giving you a bit of extra energy, different kinds of teas have other health benefits, too. The war between which one is more beneficial - Coffee or Tea, has been going on … [Read more...]
5-Minute Microwave Fudge Recipe
January 30, 2013 by
As January draws to a close and February rings in, Love is in the air, literally, and all around me people have started planning for Valentine's Day celebrations. As you grow older, Valentine takes on a new meaning, but that still doesn't stop you from enjoying this special moment of love and appreciation towards your partner. A dinner together, a memorable evening, or just sharing dessert from … [Read more...]
Caramelized Apple Pancakes
January 17, 2013 by
When it comes to Breakfast pancakes, most of us resort to a packaged mix, or one of our staples like Blueberry Pancakes or Banana Pancakes, for a quick turnaround. However, weekends tend to be a bit more relaxing, so you can take your time to revamp a favorite pancake recipe, perhaps use some fresh seasonal fruits to pump it up, and instead of going for individual pancakes, how about whipping up a … [Read more...]
