I recently attended a workshop and was privileged to interact with people from all walks of life. I especially loved our interactions during lunch break. I noted with a lot of concern, just as I have noted on many occasions, the huge portions of food on people’s plates to a
I met Lucy for the second time last week. The first time we met was in August. Unlike the first meeting, last week she was looking brighter, energetic and more jovial. See, Lucy has been trying to manage her weight for a while now. Last year her physician advised her
For decades, the only salt you could find on shelves was normal table salt. This is however changing with the introduction of other salts like Himalayan, kosher, and sea salts which claim to be premium, healthier, tastier and more natural than table salt. Salt, regardless of its origin, is a
I love dawa you know the ginger, lemon and honey concoction. It has always been a favorite beverage even before it was hyped by the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. It is my go-to drink both at home and when I eat out. A few months ago I was dining out
Do you experience frequent compelling hunger characterized by cravings for carbohydrate rich foods? Well, you may be suffering from carbohydrate addiction. Simple refined carbohydrates like white bread, chapatti, cakes, biscuits, fries and sugary drinks are digested fast causing a sudden rise in blood sugar level which makes a person feel
Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder that occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. GERD usually occurs when the valve known as esophageal sphincter that prevents stomach content from flowing back into the esophagus isn’t working effectively. If you experience mild acid reflux at
Color and a person’s mind are inexplicably linked. Color is an important aspect of human life that taps into our emotions in many ways; a blue sky defines an image of perfect weather, yellow captures the joy of sunshine and communicates happiness. Research has shown that the same relationship exists
Wheat is one of the most nutritious grains available for human consumption globally. One serving of wheat, equivalent to 100 gram, can provide the body with approximately 330 calories and 33% of daily protein needs. Despite the obvious benefits, wheat has been blamed for many health conditions including excessive weight
For many years, eggs have been considered more of a threat than a healthy food due to their high cholesterol content. Often, people want to know how many eggs they can safely consume per day or per week and how the eggs affect their blood cholesterol. Both the egg white
The Holy month of Ramadan is here with us again. With the long hours of fasting and a wide variety of mouthwatering meals to choose from for Iftar and Suhoor, healthy eating can be quite a challenge. However, this need not always be the case. It is possible to maintain