Posts Tagged nutrition

Weight Loss: The Final Frontier

Dear World,  We have hit a point where weight loss diets, gurus and fads are coming up with anything and everything to help you see the number on the scales drop. Losing weight may now involve anything from juicing, fasting, following a certain movement or by simply

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Weekend Delights: Curry Bonanza

Curries are one of my absolute favourite dishes as they don’t have to be considered guilty pleasures if the ingredients are tweaked a bit to suit a healthier menu. Here are a few healthy curry recipes to get you in the mood! (Recipes found at taste.com.au) Cauliflower,

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Going Nuts for Seeds

Despite their compact size, seeds are one of earth’s produce, which are packed with nutrients such as fibre, protein, minerals, vitamins and healthy fats. Not only should they be included as a snack, but a part of your daily diet in order to get the maximum benefit

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In the Spotlight: Sweet Connection, The Gluten Free Kitchen, Dubai.

Great accomplishments begin with small steps as seen in the rise of the Gluten Free Kitchen in Dubai, UAE. Speaking to the founder of Sweet Connection, Areej Jomaa, we get a little insight as to how this project started, winning the hearts and taste buds of thousands

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Weekend Delights: Where's the Pasta?

Let me start by simply saying the following: Carbohydrates are NOT the devil, are the best source of energy for your body and DO NOT CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN! You need to realise that you gain weight when you consume too many calories, whether they are from carbohydrates, fats or

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Salad Directory

To kick start the weekend, here’s a list of some easy salad recipes to add a bit of variety to your menu. Who said salads should be boring, unappealing and just “Rabbit-friendly”! For more yummy recipes, everything from mains & desserts to gluten-free dishes, visit my favourite

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Is Sugar better than High Fructose Corn Syrup? by guest expert Margaret Wertheim (RD)

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been in the headlines for quite sometime now for being the evil culprit in the increasing incidence of obesity and associated diseases. What is it, you ask? How different is it from sugar? For all the inside scoop, here’s registered dietitian

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The Updates, the Scoop, the News

Dear Readers, Just sending a little heads up on what’s in store for the coming weeks. The next few segments will be written by guest experts talking about a whole range of topics: The “In the Spotlight” segment will introduce you to the queen of gluten free

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Healthy Fasting: The Ramadan Guide

  Every year, dietitians and nutritionists from all over express their opinions on what a healthy diet consists of during the holy month. As many have mentioned previously, food choice and variety is vital to provide your body with all the essential nutrients it needs as well

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The Low FODMAP Diet: Keep stomach problems at bay!

Being a sufferer of severe IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) & food intolerance, you do come to realise how important watching your diet is. Surprisingly, a very large number of patients come in to my clinic complaining of the same thing – severe bloating after meals, gas &

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