Adding cayenne pepper to your diet can boost your wellbeing with a host of health benefits. A moderately hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes; cayenne pepper is both a spicy food additive and natural medicinal supplement derived from the red pepper– capsicum annuum. The active ingredient in cayenne is capsaicin, which
A healthy breakfast should provide calories in the range of 20 percent to 35 percent of your guideline daily allowance and skipping breakfast could lead to overeating throughout the day due to an energy level drop. When we skip breakfast, we start feeling our energy levels drop throughout the day and will generally turn
Smoking: It causes bloating and it is often said that smoking after a meal is equivalent to smoking 10 cigarettes; no matter how correct that is, it’s best to avoid this habit. The digestive system works on the whole body, and nicotine binds with oxygen
Resist the urge to grab a bar of chocolate or a donut when you feel low. Instead, try one of these good-for-you mood boosting foods. Spinach Researchers have discovered that spinach has high levels of folic acid and magnesium, and both of these nutrients are directly linked to
One of the most colorful and nutritious of the Mediterranean food groups, dates add a variety of flavors and texture to the diet. Here are just some of the reasons you need to be eating more of these power packed bundles of goodness. They’re a good source of energy, as 1 date has 20 calories
Losing weight is no easy task, and the fitness world is full of myths, making it even harder. The following are some evidence based tips for a healthier lifestyle… Water Drinking water a half an hour before meals results in eating fewer calories and boosts metabolism by 24 percent to 30 percent. Eggs Replacing a
Carbohydrates are an important source of nutrition for us. However, recently we have noticed many diets advocating people to avoid or cut off carbohydrates completely. This is because of the presence of carbohydrates, better known as carbs in foods you know are good for you like vegetables and
Have you ever soaked beans over a paper towel and watched them grow little green tails? Well, science says, sprouted grains, seeds, and beans provide a variety of health and nutritional benefits. Sprouting whole grains reduces the amount of starch they contain and boosts their
Cooking at home is easier than you think with a Japanese-inspired recipe below, courtesy Katsuya by Starck, a Japanese restaurant located at the Jumeirah Al Naseem Hotel. Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna – Makes 1 portion (4 pieces) Ingredients: Clarified butter – 30 ml Cooked
With the arrival of the winter season, the temperature begins to dip and the cases of cold and flu increase. The air becomes damp during the winter season and this dampened air absorbs pollutants more than dry air. When people inhale such polluted air, they suffer from all sorts
