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Why eat Wild Argentina Shrimp and Chinese Long Bean? Try this Healthy Shrimp recipe with Chinese Long Bean in light curry stew coconut sauce, with fresh herbs. It is packed with nutrients, and insanely delicious. We use Wild Red Argentina Shrimp is buttery, flavorful, and is perhaps the one of…
What is Red Meat? Red meat typically refers to the meat of lamb, beef, and most curiously pork! When you are in a nutritional deficit, your body craves red meat. For example, vegans fresh off the “vegetable only” band wagon usually crave beef, and lamb dishes. Red meat…
Benefits of Spices in Curries This lamb recipe is incredibly satiating! Curries are delicious, soothing, and warming on a chilly or rainy day. The best part of this lamb recipe is the healing properties of the plethora of spices used in the cooking process. The base of the spice mix…
What Is Chinese Long Bean (Yardlong Bean)? Chinese Long Bean is an Asian vegetable that resembles a green bean, but much longer (over a foot long) and has a deep green color. This vegetable is common in other parts of the world as well. In the Caribbean, it is also…
Intermittent Fasting 16:8 Day 5 Hunger If you are like me, you are probably used to thinking about what you will be having for breakfast upon waking up. However, that did not happen today. It has only been the 5th day of Intermittent Fasting but today there are no…
Intermittent Fasting Day 4 Sleeping Less I have been getting 6 1/2 Hours of sleep since starting my Intermittent Fasting and I wake up energized! I have noticed that I do not need a stimulant such as coffee to “wake up” but instead consume hot coffee because…
Intermittent Fasting Day 3: How I break my 16:8 Fasting Window? I struggled the past two days with the taste of black coffee. It was unappealing and essentially “ruined” my mornings. Today though, I tried Bulletproof Coffee. I blended freshly brewed Original Bulletproof Coffee with 1/2…
What I Ate on Day 2? What you choose to eat when you are fasting totally depends on your health goals, however, Intermittent Fasting (IF) has been shown to work with ANY diet. It has been used in conjunction with a “regular” diet, vegan, carnivore, keto etc. and…
Why Intermittent Fasting (IF)? If you are like me, you have probably heard about the numerous external as well as internal benefits of Intermittent Fasting from books written by doctors such as Dr. Jason Fung, and other books by renowned health gurus such as Dave Asprey and Mark Sisson. The…
Benefits of Herbal Teas Herbal Teas have a plethora of incredible aromas, in addition to being soothing and warming, and often introduces high quality herbs, spices, fruits etc. that you wouldn’t have otherwise introduced into your diets. The ingredients in these teas are specifically chosen for their healing…
Why Make a Lightly Creamed Spinach/Kale Coconut Curry? Curries are soothing, delicious, and comforting, but their health benefits are often compromised by the addition of gratuitous amounts of heavy creams. This dish utilizes just two tablespoons of organic coconut cream/milk, and absolutely no added oils. It is a…
Why Eat Rice? Freshly cooked rice not only has delicious aroma, tastes amazing with meats/fish, and even sautéed vegetables, but also provides various nutritional benefits. Nutrition in Rice Rice is a staple in the daily diets of many countries in Asia, South America, and Africa. The nutrients provided…
Scroll Down For Recipe What is Zinc? Zinc is a trace element that is an essential micronutrient for your health and nutrition. Zinc is utilized by your enzymes, and is necessary for the growth of your reproductive organs, and other gene expression. It is also needed for optimal functioning of…
What is Oatmeal? Oatmeal is a grain that comes in many different varieties. Some are relatively healthier than others. Popular varieties are: Steel Cut Oats The seed inside the husk of the oat grain is called oat groats. Steel cut oats are the broken oats that occur in the de…
SALMON IS DELICIOUS Salmon is incredibly delicious and provides numerous health benefits. It has even been touted as the new “steak.” OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS Salmon is rich in omega 3 fatty acids which is protective against coronary artery disease (CAD). A recent study conducted on Italians reported…
Vitamin C deficiency (Scurvy) is not as prevalent in the US as it was in the past, however, you still need to consume sufficient levels of Vitamin C to maintain a strong immune system capable of warding of infections. Vitamin C Benefits You May be Unaware Of Reduce Serum LDL…
Health Benefits of Pomegranate Pomegranates are not only incredibly delicious but they also provide numerous health benefits. They are known as a superfood with the following benefits: Anti-Oxidant Anti-Carcinogenic Anti-Inflammatory Over the past few decades, pomegranates have been studied in relation to preventing/treating illnesses such as…
Incorporate the Therapeutic Benefits of Essential Oils Essential Oils have been used throughout history to heal and rejuvenate the body, and soul. This Detoxing Chai Tea recipe adds the benefits of fresh ginger, fresh turmeric, as well as the benefits of healing potent spices such as cinnamon. Holy Basil Essential…
What is an Essential Oil? Essential Oils are derived from plants. These are precious oils found in various parts of the plant, for example, rose essential oil is extracted from the petals, whereas, pomegranate seed oil is obviously derived from the seed of the fruit. Essential oils are extracted using…
What Happens as You Age? As you age you are more susceptible to weight gain in unflattering body parts that is difficult, and for most people, virtually impossible to get rid of. Of even more concern is the continual reduction in muscle mass (sarcopenia) leading to frailty and mobility issues…