People in the UAE and the world are placing greater value on what they put into their bodies. It’s becoming clear that health is the new wealth. In fact, according to a recent survey commissioned by Anchor Food Professionals, more than 60 percent of UAE
An increasingly sedentary lifestyle coupled with the rates of obesity in children sky rocking globally, sugar intake is something that needs to be kept in check from a very early age by parents. Here are some recommendations to help… (Note: These guidelines may not apply
Brussels sprouts – Brussels sprouts are loaded with folate and are essential for your diet if you’re trying to conceive or are expecting. Brussels sprouts have also been found to help increase sperm counts for men and help in keeping uterine lining, which is essential
Sometimes in our quest to eat healthy, we lose track of what our body really needs… Here’s help. Using Margarine Instead of Butter While it’s a fact that butter has more fat than margarine, it’s actually not healthy. Margarine contains hydrogenated vegetable oil which is
Bread has gotten a bad rap because eating carbohydrate-containing foods such as bread, temporarily raises blood sugar and insulin levels. People eating large amounts of foods with high glycemic indices have been reported to be at increased risk of type 2-diabetes. But not all bread
Psoriasis, with its accompanying pain, soreness, itching and even burning, can often become unbearable. The good news is that low energy diets and vegetarian diets have helped psoriasis symptoms in some studies and diets supplemented with fish oil (or cod liver oil) have also shown
Far from the Tex-Mex food most of us are accustomed to eating in Dubai, La Tablita serves up real, true authentic Mexican food. And with the soothing sounds of Spanish music in the background and Mexican graphic art on the walls, it felt like we
Do you find yourself eating healthy and balanced meals all month, until that time of the month comes and you can’t say no to donuts and cheesecake? The reality is that even with the willpower of steel, when PMS sets in, even the strongest may give in
Carbohydrates form an essential part of a balanced diet. They contain numerous vitamins and minerals and supply a healthy amount of fiber. However, they can have negative effects when had in excess and one is the predisposition to heart disease. Excess unburned carbohydrates are stored
The diet industry is filled with big promises for weight loss with trending plans ranging from gluten-free to intermittent fasting to juice cleanses and the list goes on… Let’s find out which diet can work best. Customized Diet Plans: Back to Basics This is not
