Peanut butter is a delicious way to build muscles. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, then peanut butter can be a great source of protein in lieu of meat or dairy. This versatile ingredient has come a long way in our cooking from the earlier classic PBJ or Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. Indeed, you can use PB for cooking savory and sweet items. Let us … [Read more...]

By now, you may have heard about Chia seeds. Chia seeds are ancient seeds that are now being deemed a superfood ; many celebrities have talked about their health benefits adding to their popularity. These tiny seeds belong to the chia plant which is a relative of the mint family. Colors of chia seeds vary-they come in white, black, gray and tan colors and … [Read more...]

Avocados are delicious and healthy and usually available all year round. There are many varieties of the fruit, but the Hass avocado is the most common, delicious and readily available one. You have different ways to eat avocado; especially if you are looking to lose weight or are on special diets like Keto or Paleo etc. Here are different ways to eat … [Read more...]

Cauliflower is the world’s healthiest vegetables and it is also quite easy to cook. You can roast it, fry it or even ‘rice’ it. These days, many people use cauliflower in place of flour or rice to make their dishes healthier and lower in carbs. Let us take a look at some interesting ways to cook cauliflower. 1. Curried cauliflower pickle This is a bold, … [Read more...]

Ice cream may not be a healthy food but it is definitely yummy. And now that the weather is getting warmer, most of us crave this sweet, cold stuff. Why not make your own delicious homemade ice cream recipes using these 4 easy ways? 1. Basic ice cream recipe with milk and eggs Here is the basic homemade ice cream recipe with milk. We will discuss some … [Read more...]

Salmon is one of the healthiest and tastiest foods for a healthy heart and weight management. It is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty-acids which help in muscle growth as well as brain development. People looking to lose weight can definitely benefit from this super food. Likewise, those looking for gaining lean protein can use salmon without worrying about … [Read more...]

Nutritional yeast or Brewer’s yeast has tons of health benefits. It contains many B vitamins as well as vitamins A, C and E. In fact; experts believe that nutritional yeast is one of the oldest super foods available to man. On a daily basis, you can safely take a tablespoon of nutritional yeast which can provide you with all of your daily recommended … [Read more...]

There are nearly 100s of instant Ramen hacks that can transform plain and boring noodles into delicious treats. Instant noodles go way back to the Chinese Qing dynasty. Today, they have come a long long way and you can even use them to whip up a delicious gourmet meal. Let us take a look at some stuff that is good to add to ramen noodles. 1. Noodle … [Read more...]

Dates are a delicious, healthy food and have even garnered a mention in the Quran. It is believed that dates are the world’s oldest fruit to be cultivated. They are even known as the ‘bread of the desert’. Since they are high in natural sugar, dates make an ideal post workout snack for quick energy. The same reason also makes them an ideal ingredient in … [Read more...]

All of us, at some point or the other, have reached out for comfort food. Junk food cravings and sugar cravings are an indication that our body is under stress. We try to release feel good endorphins through food, when in reality, sugary foods and beverages throw our hormones out of balance, lower our immunity and cause a plethora of lifestyle diseases. So … [Read more...]