Archive for Food

Food Trends to Look Out for in 2018

From avocado on toast to fusion tacos, discussing food trends is the easiest way to break the ice in a room full of strangers. With the New Year having rolled in, chef Alper Uzundurukan, from Dusty’s Dubai (a DIFC-based restaurant and lounge) reveals the future

Best Anti-Aging Foods

We fear aging not just because we want to live more, but also because as we age, energy levels dip, your skin starts showing the telltale signs of aging, and other associated problems.    The good news is there isn’t anything impossible and just by following a few simple rules; you can slow down

The Health Edit: All about Almond Milk

A popular beverage, almond milk is a healthy and tasty alternative to milk. Here are the facts you need to know about almond milk.  Made from ground almonds and filtered water, almond milk may also contain starches and thickeners to improve its consistency and shelf life.   It is

Foods to Avoid the Winter Blues

For many of us living in Dubai, winter is the most anticipated time of year, given the months of heat experienced in this part of the world. While people in cold counties experience the winter blues, most people here enjoy the light breeze and occasional rain during the winter.   However, this

Most Surprising Benefits of Quinoa

We’ve all at one point or another fallen victim of overindulgence especially when it comes to our daily dietary intake. Throwing caution out of the window yelling out Y.O.L.O (You Only Live Once) while stuffing our bodies with greasy munchies and sweet treats. But not

Enjoy Your Festive Dinner without the Guilt

You don’t have to give up your favorite holiday dishes in the name of health because most of the key ingredients of a traditional festive dinner are actually full of nutritional benefits.  Turkey  The good news about turkey is that it offers more protein per portion than chicken or beef.

Why Oats Are So Good For you

Most of us are in a great rush to head out of the door early morning, often forgetting that breakfast is the main meal that can kick-start our energy levels. One of the easiest ways to do this is by consuming oats in any form. The following are

Boost Your Health with Cold Pressed Juices

Whether you eat healthy for weight control or to boost your wellbeing, most everyone is on the lookout for a great health drink. Recently launched in UAE, Raw Pressery–India’s first and largest clean label beverage company—boasts an assortment of nut milk, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and

The Ultimate Superfood…Chia Seeds

An award-winning superfood providing sustainable energy, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength” and in fact, plant-based foods have long been associated with a reduced risk of many adverse health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and overall mortality. They have been shown to

Going Loco for Loca…Mexican Food that Hits all the Right Notes

Loca, a longstanding Mexican eatery in Dubai with three branches, invited us to sample their Friday brunch at their Souk Al Bahar branch. With a beautiful backdrop of The Burj Khalifa beckoning in the background, Loca is designed in dark colors and emanates an industrial