Month: June 2021

Pasta is one of the best comfort foods out there. However, even one serving can mean loads of carbs which isn’t ideal for anyone trying to eat healthy or lose weight. But don’t worry – you can substitute the ingredients to create a healthy, low-carb version of your favorite pasta dish without compromising taste and flavor! Healthy Eggplant Lasagna What you need: 1 large eggplant, peeled, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces, roasted 1 egg 3 sprigs thyme, chopped 2 sprigs oregano, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce 2 cups shredded Italian…

Preparing a delicious pasta dish is a tough job, especially when you’re counting calories. Everything is a factor to consider – the type of pasta, the sauce and most especially the toppings. But don’t worry – here are easy low-calorie dishes that don’t compromise taste: Tropical Pesto Pasta Calorie Count: 465 calories What you need: 2 cups spaghetti, cooked al-dente 6 cloves garlic 2 cups loosely-packed baby spinach leaves 1 cup firmly-packed basil leaves 1/2 cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, sliced into cubes 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon…

Since I love music, I find myself continually drawn to associating harmony in any area of life to music. In a typical choir, there are four (4) principal voice types – Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass – and all are necessary to bring full tonal quality and harmony to the choir. We all have a mind, a body and a spirit. It should therefore serve as no surprise that, in order to achieve total health and wellness, we need to take care of all three (3) parts of ourselves – mind, body and spirit. Don’t focus on any one…

Food Therapy should be followed under the supervision from your doctor. Check your sugar level frequently so that sugar levels do not go beyond the recommended level Foods to avoid It is always advisable to avoid some foods if you are diabetic such as refined sugar, sweets, syrups, glucose, jam, molasses, fruit sugar, ice-cream, cakes, pastries, sweet biscuits, chocolates, soft drinks, condensed milk, cream and fried foods. Fats like butter, ghee and hydrogenated vegetable oil should also be avoided. White sugar and white flour should be reduced drastically. Avoid all processed foods, junk food, pastries, cookies, canned and preserved…

The fact that you are reading this already elevates you to the position of a food lover; curious enough to go beyond the typical Konkani image of miles of beaches thronged by tourists who are sunbathing and drinking. You are ready to dig deeper and unravel the mystery behind the spicy and aromatic food of the region. Of course, since we are talking about the cuisine of a coastal area, coconut and seafood are obvious ingredients in the preparation of any meal; however, region and seasons also play an important part in the selection of the rest of the…

The next time you are in the supermarket, think about what types of aphrodisiac foods to add to your cart so you could turn ordinary dinner into finger licking libido boosting sexy dishes. Say goodbye to plain ol’ meatloaf and say hello to exotic dishes to get your blood and your partner pumping. Maybe you can make a meal of each other… The Dish: Badam KheerLibido Boosting Recipe The Libido Boosting Ingredient(s): Almonds and Cardamom This is a nutritious Indian sweet dish served with a meal as a sweet or as a dessert. It has all the goodness of…

You can select blend of certain fruits or a single fruit as well. The advantage of juicing your fruits is that you needn’t add additional sugar, especially if the fruit you’ve chosen is sweet naturally. Certain studies tell that eczema is directly linked to sugar, more so in children. Detoxifying juices for eczema can easily be done at home very easily. You can also go on a juice fast. However, a juice fast should not be carried out for more than one week as you will not get the required quaintly of nutrients when continued for longer periods. However,…

Food is an integral part of our lives and it is imperative that we eat food to stay fit. There are a number of food items available in the market but hardly a few of them are healthy for our bodies. This makes it important to keep a track of what you eat and what you skip. A healthy eating habit and lifestyle, along with proper physical exercise helps overall fitness and increases the chances of eye problems. Here are the top 5 things you should eat to have good eyesight. (A) Green Vegetables: Fresh green and dark green…

A pleasant sunny day can be ruined when the scorching heat behind your chest calls your attention. Heartburn -rightly termed, as a hearty party of the previous night can ruin couple of parties in the coming weekend. Many grabs the over the counter drugs and get rid of heartburn and even the thought of it. This easily available solution does not only stop us from bothering about heartburn, but also blocks us from seeing where our health is leading. If taking antacid is unavoidable, opting for home remedies and treating heartburn naturally will reduce the effect on the health.…

Whatever the season or time of the year, your immunity should be in the best possible shape to keep you protected from avoidable infections and illnesses. It is possible to keep immunity in top shape through exercises, enough sleep and keeping stress levels down, but your diet plays a huge role in just how healthy you remain. Fortunately, there are so many vegetables and fruits you can include in your diet to boost your immunity levels because they have all the right properties. When looking at the vegetables and the fruits the richer and deeper the color the higher…