Apart from providing us with energy, breakfast foods are good sources of important nutrients such as calcium, iron and B vitamins as well as protein and fibre. Breakfast immediately raises the body’s energy level and restores the blood glucose level to normal after an overnight fast. It also raises the muscle and liver glycogen stores…

Aside from the lemon and orange there are other citrus fruits that you need to try. Alternating these yummy citrus in your diet will add a little more flavor to the mix. Here are 8 citrus fruits you probably have never heard or tried Finger Lime This Australian based fruit is known as the “citrus…

The key to maintaining your weight or losing is eating less and exercise but eating feel so good. So, how can we avoid over eating and snacking too much? Easy, eat food that keeps you full longer. Eat healthy, filling and high fiber foods to keep the tummy happy. Healthy food doesn’t mean diet food….

Most people who want to slim down will be quick to think that they should stay away from food. The fact is this is something that must be avoided because it will only make successful weight reduction a task that’s more difficult to pull off. When the body detects that it’s not getting enough food,…

Papaya is a tropical fruit that is packed with flavor as well as health-giving nutrients. It may be eaten sliced or turned into a refreshing smoothie. Either way, there are numerous things that papaya offers you — inside and out! 1. This exotic fruit helps lower bad cholesterol levels in two wavs. First, it contains…

Whole grains have long been touted as an important part of a healthy diet. One of the most nutritious grains out there is brown rice. Brown rice is essentially similar to white rice. The process that produces brown rice removes just the outer layer of the rice kernel, thus helping to preserve most of its…

The Lychee is actually an uncommon sub exotic fruit beginning in South China the location where the lychee is extremely important within their culture and is also well known as “the King of Fruits”. The lychee fruit is all about IV2 to 2 inches in dimensions, oblong to rounded heart shaped as well as the…

Oxygen is a vital element for our survival. The body’s ability to harness it and utilize it determines the overall health of a person. Apricots Apricots are rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a great sustains the linings of the respiratory tract which then results to the lowering of the risk of infections in…

Cooking with brain healthy herbs and spices can boost your brain. Add these 10 spices to your diet to improve your brain health. 1. Turmeric: Found in curry, turmeric contains a chemical that has been shown to decrease the plaques in the brain thought to be responsible for Alzheimer’s disease. 2. Saffron: In three studies,…

Unfortunately, here in west Texas, they are not readily available. But, when we lived near Mobile, Alabama they were in abundant supply! Whether you like them raw, baked, boiled, grilled or fried, oysters are a nutritional powerhouse! I posted my recipe for oyster stew last week which will definitely become part of my menu planning….

Anyone who tells you to not eat fruit for a diet plan is foolish. Stop listening to them, they do not have your best interest in mind. It is true that fruits are high in calories and natural sugar, but not everything is about the calorie count. It should be common sense that a banana…

If you’re having trouble getting some sleep at night, let your mouth spring into action. Experts say that eating about a couple of hours before you hit the sack can actually make you get to Dreamland quickly — and stay there for a long time. Want to know the best foods that can help keep…