All posts tagged: health

[Recipe] Cookies ‘n’ Cream delight

This recipes is easy to make and very delicious. Perfect for any occasion. Remember you will have to freeze overnight. This recipe yields about 9 servings depending on your generosity…Each serving contains about 230 calories. Ingredients: 185g Chocolate sandwich cookies, sugar-free and crushed 1/3 cup Pecans, chopped 3 tbsp Margarine (reduced-calorie), melted 4 cups Vanilla

[Recipe] Peanut Butter & Jam Sandwich Cookies

A delicious Diabetic-friendly cookie recipe with a sweet strawberry jam centre. This recipes makes about 20 sandwiches and each cookie contains about 97 calories. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Margarine, softened 1/4 cup Peanut butter, no sugar added 1/2 cup Calorie-free sweetener 1/4 cup Sugar 2 large Egg whites 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups Flour

Reasons why you should start meditating today!

Meditation is a prehistoric concept which involved repetitive and rhythmic chants or “Mantras”. The first documented meditation came from the Hindu religion dating back to 1500 BC. Other cultures who embraced meditation were the rest of India, China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and Israel. Today, meditation is frowned upon in some Christian countries as it is

[Recipe] Barley and Black Bean Salad

This lovely diabetic-friendly recipe can be enjoyed as a side dish or on its own. This recipe yields 4 serving and each serving contains about 350 Calories. Ingredients: 1 cup Pearl barley, uncooked quick-cooking 420g Black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup Diabetic friendly

The Ebola Virus

The Ebola Virus first appeared in 1976. The first two outbreaks occurred in Nzara, Sudan and Yambuku, Democratic Republic of Congo. Ebola can be fatal to humans, there is no known treatment and vaccinations are currently being tested. This virus was first transferred to humans by sick animals or carcusses of bats, chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys,

[Recipe] Delicious Pancakes with Applesauce

This delicious pancake recipe yields about 10 pancakes and contains about 74 calories per pancake. Enjoy this recipe with the whole family. Ingredients: 1 cup Cake flour 1 tsp Baking soda 1/8 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Toasted wheat germ 1 cup Buttermilk, non-fat 1/4 cup Unsweetened applesauce 2 tsp Vegetable oil 1 large Egg, lightly

How healthy are your hands?

When it comes to hygiene I can be a bit OCD. Being clean and neat is of utmost importance, especially when dealing with clients or working in an office with others. Personal hygiene can say a lot about a person. It can make you more approachable and can make your job a whole lot easier.

[Recipe] Fresh Berries with Maple Cream

This delicious dessert is perfect for all diabetics and non-diabetics. This recipe serves 4 and contains about 140 calories per serving. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup Maple syrup 1 cup Blueberries, fresh 1 1/2 cups Raspberries, fresh Method: In a small mixing bowl combine the sour cream and maple syrup. Whisk well.

The benefits of drinking water

We all know how important it is to drink enough water. An average human being can live without water for about 3-5 days. 50% – 60% of your body mass consists of water. In most countries we can no longer drink water from our taps, this is due to the water being treated with high

[Recipe] Seared Chicken with Avocado

This recipe is perfect for any diabetic looking for a delicious dinner recipe. This recipe yields 4 servings and takes about 30 minutes to prepare. One serving contains about 221 Calories. Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp Blackened seasoning 4 Chicken breast, skinless & de-boned 1 tsp Olive oil 1 diced Avocado 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped