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I began a health and fitness challenge at the beginning of this year after falling off the wagon late last year. I’m a big fan of Beachbody videos and started the year with Shaun T’s Focus T25. I have only a few days left on this fabulous workout program. At …
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 a …
Herbs are plants used for flavouring food, in medicines, perfumes and spices. I’ve recently started getting more interested in herbs and have incorporated a wide variety of herbs in my diet this year with outstanding results. They are usually leafy green and used either fresh or dried. I prefer the fresh …
Why you should add pine nuts to your diet now was discussed in a previous article. I covered the health benefits of pine nuts and pine nuts nutrition. However, did you know oil is also derived from the seeds of the pine tree? This cold pressed oil is known as pine …
I’m a latecomer to the goodness of pine nuts for some reason. I discovered them while researching homemade pesto recipes earlier this year. Pine nuts come from pine trees and are technically the seeds of the tree, not nuts. They can be found in Siberia and Canada. Another variation of …
As I’ve progressed with my fitness challenge for the year and paid more attention to ingredients and calorie content, I’ve developed a love for salads in general. I now include a different salad in my diet at least once a week. I prepare it at the beginning of the week …
My earliest memories of spinach are of Popeye slushing down a can and turning into captain superman in the cartoon. I’m sure it must also have been part of our family diet but I was and still am a very picky eater and don’t remember eating it at all. However, …
I began a health and fitness challenge in January to get my body into the best shape of my life this year. One of the things I’m trying to do is cook over 90% of my meals at home and healthy options at that. I have my favorites which I …
I love using turmeric powder in cooking because of the rich orange colour it gives food. It is also a key ingredient in a lot of Indian cuisines. Turmeric has a spicy/bitter flavor and pleasant smell. The powder is derived from the root of a plant known as Curcuma longa. Turmeric powder …
Olive oil is a versatile and delicious oil derived from olives. Traditionally found in the Mediterranean, olive oil is one of the most popular oils. Olive oil is used in cooking, hair, beauty, and skincare. There are various types of olive oil with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) being the …
I’m trying to live up to my ethos this year by starting off with a protective style challenge. In the last few weeks, I have also incorporated a fitness challenge into my health goals for the year. I am not out of shape. However, I let my fitness goals lapse …