Tag: Recipes

You know all about the various ways in which you can use honey. But what about bee pollen? The pollen ball packed by honeybees...

The benefits of eating carrots are plenty as are the number of ways you can cook it. Carrots help boost your immunity, fight infections, heal certain skin disorders, increase metabolism, lower cholesterol, strengthen brain function and help with a healthier pregnancy. Carrots can be baked, steamed or roasted. They can be included in any of your meals from your appetizer, entree, in your salad, in your smoothie and even in your desert.

Sweet potato is rich in nutrients that not only load you with energy but also help you lose weight. Some healthy sweet potato recipes for breakfast include the maple walnut sweet potato bowl, sweet potato and quinoa salad, peanut butter sweet potato bowl, and savory egg and sweet potato scramble. These breakfast combinations are not just filling but also easy to make.

Does weather change make you worry about catching a cold? Don't let the frustration take over! Sip on elixirs made of ginger, lemon, and honey to ward off cold, boost your immune system, and relieve a sore throat. These 3 ingredients have several health benefits and can be used with other spices to make delicious home remedies for the common cold.

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that aid in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, inflammatory bowel disease, and ulcerative colitis. It also prevents colorectal cancer and maintains healthy gut flora. Combine turmeric with kombucha for a gut-healthy probiotic shot. Add it to ginger and apple cider vinegar to relieve stomach cramps, bloating, and nausea. Mix it with honey and black pepper to prevent flatulence and maintain gut health.

Coconut water is a trending beverage, not just a cooling drink but also as one that's healthy. There are multiple ways to use coconut water daily, for skin and hair and to make tasty dishes like iced coffee, salads, and popsicles. Using coconut water instead of regular water will also give your immunity a boost. Read on to know the different ways in which coconut water will make your life better.

If you consume excess added sugar, you might face an increased risk of heart disease and obesity. Some foods that contain excess sugar are cereal, dried fruit, pancakes, granola bars, fruit juices, and flavored yogurt. To reduce your sugar intake, try preparing these foods at home using less sugar. Also, read the labels before buying and go for the ones that are sugar-free or low-sugar.

To make your diet plan more interesting, learn new, healthy dishes. Also, opt for grilled vegetable and season it with herbs and spices. You could also toss a few seeds and nuts or some orange zest to your dish to add more texture and flavor. Another way to make your food more interesting is to have more colors on your plate. In the midst of all this, don't forget to allow yourself a cheat meal every week!

Each and every cell in your body produces toxins while performing different functions that are needed to keep you alive and functioning. Even the food...

Alkaline water has a higher pH ranging between 8.5 and 9.5 than regular drinking water. This water may help neutralize the acid in the body. It may benefit acid reflux patients. It may be helpful in treating diabetes and hypertension due to its ability to lower blood sugar and pressure, respectively. While natural alkaline water is considered safe, commercially available ones should be used with caution.

With the rising number of cancer cases all around the world, we are always looking for ways to prevent it. Common habits like smoking...

Our bodies live and die at a cellular level, which means that the billions of cells that make our bodies work to maintain the...

All of us take measures to clean our homes. Spring cleaning is common all around the world and especially in American homes. Indoor air...

After weeks (or months) of binging on unhealthy, junk food you might feel like it’s time you went on a detox diet to cleanse...

Whenever we have an upcoming event and the acne and blemishes are wreaking havoc on our skin, we become skeptical about attending the event itself....