Almonds are extremely nutritious nuts for hair, beauty and body. One of the derivatives of almonds is sweet almond oil; a light non greasy oil ideal for hair conditioning and smoothing but did you know you can also derive milk from almond nuts? This nourishing milk has immense benefits...
What is Krill Oil? Krill oil comes from a tiny crustacean found in Antarctica, Canada & Japan known as krill. The oil is extracted from the crustacean and stored in capsule form. Krill oil is used to treat various ailments such as PMS, painful periods, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,...
Olive oil is one of the most popular oils for cooking. I use it in cooking a lot and have shared a few of my recipes in the Cooking with Oils series. Olive oil is a heart healthy oil that’s a staple part of the Mediterranean diet. It contains...
Pumpkin seeds aka pepita in Mexico are the nutrient rich edible seeds found inside the pumpkin. They are flat, light green and oval-shaped. The seeds from the oil are pressed to produce pumpkin seed oil. However, pumpkin seeds are also good for you. The Benefits of Adding Pumpkin Seeds to...
Chickpeas are the latest ingredient I’ve included in my fitness challenge meals. The chickpea is a legume common to the Middle East. It is aka garbanzo beans around the world, and as chana in India. Chickpeas are packed full of protein and fiber. 1 – 1½ cups of chickpeas...
Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad made from various edible herbs grown locally. It’s a fast and easy dish that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is around 200 calories for a side serving. Traditionally, it’s served as part of a mezze but it can be...
Chia seeds are black and white seeds derived from the salvia hispanica. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, thiamine, niacin, calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus and zinc. Flax seeds, on the other hand, are brown or golden yellow seeds, which contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, lignans and a...
Flaxseed oil was discussed previously in the Healthy Hair from Inside Out with Oil, Part 2 as a part of oil supplements. Flaxseed is rich in omega 3, lignans and fiber. It also helps lower your cholesterol levels. However, if you’re not big on swallowing pills, there is another...