All posts tagged: wellness

The facts of irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, is a disorder that leads to bowel changes, abdominal pain, cramps and other symptoms. Between 9% and 23% of the world’s population suffers from IBS. The cause of IBS is unknown, but an unhealthy diet, drastic lifestyle changes, smoking, stress, anxiety and a lack of exercise have shown to worsen

[Recipe] Whole-wheat pretzels

This delicious recipe is low in sodium and easy to make. These delicious pretzels are about 182 Calories each and makes 12 servings. Ingredients: 12g Dry yeast 2 tsp Brown sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 1 1/2 cups Warm water 1 cup Bread flour 3 cups Whole-wheat flour 1 tbsp Olive oil 1/2 cup Wheat gluten

Some deaths are preventable

We grew up in a world where illness causes death and there was pretty much nothing you can do about it. Today, that mentality is a thing of the past. According to the World Health Organization, about one-third of all deaths in the world daily, are preventable. Over the years our technology has improved rapidly

[Recipe] Lemon Cheesecake

This delicious cheesecake recipe serves 8. Each serving contains about 80 calories. Ingredients: 2 tbs Cold water 1 Envelope unflavored gelatin 2 tbsp Lemon juice 1/2 cup Skim milk, heated almost to boiling 2 egg whites 1/4 cup Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla 2 cups Cottage cheese, low-fat Lemon zest for garnish Method: In a blender,

Nursing your sweet tooth

I cannot imagine a world without sugar. There is nothing better than a sweet dessert after a meal or an ice cream cone in the heat of summer. According to Wikipedia, sugar is the generalized name for sweet, short-chain, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food. They are carbohydrates, composed of carbon, hydrogen,

[Recipe] Tomato basil bruschetta

Something to add on to the summer BBQ or a brunch with friends. This recipe serves 6. Ingredients: 1/2 Baguette, whole grain 2 tbsp Basil, chopped 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, minced 3 Tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup Fennel, diced 1 tsp Olive oil 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Black pepper Method: Preheat

[Recipe] Morning Mojito

Give an extra boost to your day with this delicious morning, non-alcoholic mojito. This recipe serves 6. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Honey 1/2 cup Lime juice, preferable fresh 1/2 cup Mint leaves 2 cups Grapefruit juice, fresh & chilled 2 cups Orange juice, fresh & chilled 2 tsp Lime zest, grated 1 lime, cut into 6

[Recipe] Rustic Berry Tart

This recipe might sound a bit complicated, but it truly isn’t! Preparation time is about 3 hours and this tart serves 12. Ingredients: For the crust: 3/4 cup Whole-wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup All-purpose flour 2 tbsp Sugar, plus 1 tsp for sprinkling 1/4 tsp Salt 4 tbsp Cold butter 1 tbsp Canola oil 1/4

[Recipe] Blueberry Ketchup

This delicious ketchup recipe is great for your health. Blueberry ketchup works great on burgers and for dipping chicken nuggets or french fries. This recipe makes about 3 cups of ketchup and can be either be stored in the fridge for 2 weeks of in the freezer for about 1 month. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups

[Recipe] Antioxidant Smoothie with Pomegranate

Get those antioxidants flowing with this delicious smoothie recipe. This recipe serves one. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Pomegranate arils 1 cup Blueberries, frozen 1 Banana, peeled 1/2 cup Raspberries, frozen 1 tbsp Cacao powder 3 cups Baby spinach 220 ml Almond milk,unsweetened Method: In a blender add the pomegranate, blueberries, banana, raspberries, cocoa, spinach and almond