If you’re guilty, put your hands up- (and make like Usher and ‘bend your knees’)… 😆 As you know, I generally have a positive approach towards fitness and nutrition, but I am not without faults: 1. When I go to a frozen yogurt shop, I have an incessant need to sample all the flavours…despite having tasted …
Autumn is upon us! The ground is full of leaves, the UGGs are making their way out of storage, there is a chill in the air, Starbucks are out with their seasonal pumpkin spice lattes, and Halloween decorations are on the shelves. As ‘magical’ as all this sounds, I wish I could say I was …
Customization seems to be the name of the game. It has become such a phenomenon lately. Everywhere you go, you’re faced with choice: Honey oat or wheat bread as the base of your Subway? 6” or foot long? A red skin for your Blackberry or blue? The iPhone or Blackberry? Skimmed milk or soy milk in your …
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Considering I’m a blogger with a page devoted to healthy recipes, it’s no surprise I love good ol’ home-cooked meals. As exciting as trying out new restaurants is, I get the same buzz from testing out new recipes..when everything falls into place, that is. Fortunately I have a friend who shares this interest (hey Malv :)) so …
Following up on yesterday’s post, healthy living is about adding an ‘oomph’ to your life. By focusing more on the positives rather than on what you’re missing out, adopting a healthy lifestyle will appear both appealing and realistic. I thought I’d share some easy swaps/additions which come to mind. By expanding your horizons and making small …
Isn’t it annoying when something runs out? Breakfast this morning marked the end of my jar of almonds, which meant a trip to Whole foods was in order (psssh because I really need a reason to go to Whole Foods). As I’m all for incorporating exercise into my daily routine where possible, I decided to …
•1 tomato •1/3 red pepper •1 tablespoon of jalapenos •Half an onion •1 garlic clove •Pinch of Agave (or sugar) •Salt & black pepper, to taste To begin with, chop up all the ingredients. Once you have wiped away your onion tears, purée half of the ingredients in a blender. In a heated skillet, ‘fry’ …
To get a yogurt base with a thick & creamy texture, do the following: line a sieve with cheesecloth. Place the sieve over a bigger bowl. Pour low-fat yogurt in sieve and press out as much water as you can. Tie up the yogurt-filled cheesecloth and let the rest of the water from the yogurt …
In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, green chilis, salt, and black pepper just until coarsely chopped and the mixture comes together when gently squeezed. Once pulsed, form the mixture into patties (size the patties according to preference). Fry the patties in a medium-heated pan for a few minutes on each side, …
