Are you Nuts about Almonds? I am! Almonds are good for the heart they lowering cholesterol, and reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. Almonds are a great source of vitamin E, copper, magnesium, and high quality protein. These nuts are one of the richest sources of vitamin E, which seems to protect against […]
Here’s one of my favourite melons, all the way from Xingjiang area of China. Oblong in shape with yellow skin and green streaks throughout, the Hami melon has a juicy orange flesh. Its flavor profile is a lot like cantaloupe, with more flavor and firmer crunchy texture. The Hami Melon is low in calories (100 g fruit […]
I am a big fan of this Red Beauty.., the Dragon Fruit, Aren’t you ? It’s juicy and sweet, but surprisingly low in calories. Low in calories and filling, dragon fruit makes a good choice for anyone watching his calories. One small dragon fruit, weighing 150 grams, but has just 60 calories, i.e. it has […]
Here’s my favorite spiny, spiky fruit! The Pineapple. Much better then the Durian! One cup of Pineapple has 70 to 85 calories only. A pineapple is the result of many flowers whose baby fruits have joined around the core. Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that may help arthritis pain by easing inflammation. They are also a […]
Fat will kill you. That’s what we were told growing up. These days, we know that it is in fact, sugar that will kill you, and certain good fats will actually prolong your life. Science had indeed done a 180° where saturated fats are concerned. Coconut oil is made up of beneficial medium-chain fatty acids, […]
Fab mangos we picked up over the weekend. Sometimes, after a run or a hard workout, all I want to eat are Mangos. Somehow my body just knows what I need – not dry, hard, food, but rather plump, juicy, succulent and nutritious Mango. And did you know that one medium-sized mango contains 100 calories, […]
Right.. so more talk now on nutrition and eating clean… Today’s ingredient is the sesame seed. Sesame Seeds are making a comeback and they should. Not only are they tasty, especially when toasted, sesame seeds and sesame seed oil is actually a potent medicinal food ..high in calcium and magnesium, scientific evidence has proven sesame […]
We live in great times! I remember growing up, and my parents used to tell me the complete opposite of what science has discovered today. Well, it’s not their fault – they only passed on, what was passed on to them. BUT now we know. Here are 5 massive myths to help you add nutritional value […]
It always surprises me, what bad flak whole grains get… discouraging folks to ingest gluten like it’s radioactive crap.. especially if you happen to NOT be gluten intolerant. I mean, do folks actually know what amazing nutrition they are cutting from their diet, if they omit whole grains? Just because it is a hot trend […]
One of the tasty things to eat in Yangon, as a part of Myanmar diet, is the banana heart. Usually these are eaten with rice, as a vegetable side dish, and the nutritional value is amazingly high. Walking around Yangon markets, we were fascinated with this pseudostem. 100g of banana flower has the following nutrition […]
