Hubby just picked up these golden dragon pitaya from the market! If you think the shape looks familiar, it’s because they are related to the dragon fruit. Nutrition for these golden pitaya include: Low in kcals! 60 calories per 100 gram serving only. High in fiber – 1 gram of fiber per serving Energy packed- […]
Fruits! I must say I cannot go one day without them. They are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Everyone knows to eat fruits to prevent vitamin C and vitamin A deficiencies. People who eat fruit also have a reduced risk of chronic diseases. USDA’s MyPlate encourages making half your plate fruits and vegetables for […]
Kale. I am obsessed with Kale! I need to have it in every veggie smoothie I make in the mornings.. Good thing my husband grows ours in his garden. But I bet u didn’t know some things about Kale. 5 Thing you didn’t know about KALE… 1. It Has More Vitamin C Than An Orange! […]
Here’s one way to make homemade Yogurt. Saves money and u can feed the entire family! This one makes 2 liters at a time and once a week. USE: 2 liters whole milk (can use raw milk, organic milk, or regular milk…but never pasteurized) 1/4 cup Plain Whole-Milk store-bought Yogurt, use a good quality brand that […]
If you work out daily, like I do, you are bound to get sore muscles. Here’s my big (well maybe not so big) secret, how to help muscle repair, and shorten recovery time. One of nature’s most potent classes of flavonoids is anthocyanins. These powerhouse nutrients are responsible for the deep colors in some berries, […]
Tart and tangy with an underlying bittersweetness, some folks find grapefruit hard to swallow. But believe me, it is a great choice for breakfast. I like to have my omelets, followed by grapefruits whenever I travel or am on holiday. It keeps me fit and I don’t easily fall sick while moving around. Grapefruit is […]
So, I’ve recently taken to drinking Goat’s milk every morning for breakfast, and I am happy to report, that my lactose intolerant tummy, has been able to tolerate it. I get a little bit of gas, but not too much. But this is a far cry from drinking cow’s milk which will have me immediately […]
If you’re eager to boost your body’s levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants, look no further than the walnut. Walnuts and Almonds are the superhero’s or should I say, super nuts of the world. They are incredibly high in antioxidants, which can fight the free-radical damage that contributes to cancer, heart disease, premature aging and cell death. […]
I love Jackfruit or locally known as, Nangka, don’t you? Sweet and an immediate energy booster, what’s there not to like? One yellow fleshy piece minus the seed has, significant amounts of vitamin-A, and flavonoid pigments such as carotene-ß, xanthin, lutein and cryptoxanthin-ß. Together, these compounds play vital roles in antioxidant and vision functions. Vitamin A […]
Shopping for mushrooms today! Portobello mushrooms are delish. Best thing is that they are nutrient dense too. They have a great balance of macronutrients ie. – protein and carbs, and they are low in fat. A 100-gram grilled serving contains just over 3 grams of protein, about 4 1/2 grams of carbs and just over […]
