by Gill Cummings-Bell BA Hon’s M.Sc. MBA. PGCE. AMCSP
If you have started to store fat around the middle it is the most dangerous place to store the fat rather than on your thighs and bottom as it is more indicative of coronary heart disease, type 11 diabetes or insulin sensitivity. It is also the hardest fat […]
Another great recipe from our resident foody Krissy.
An easy dessert or breakfast cake recipe. Try it over the holidays. Simple food cupboard ingredients, nothing fancy but still packs a punch and healthy
Ingredients
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil or any oil you prefer
1 cup tightly packed pitted dates
2 large or 4 small eggs
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In my first article on gut health I explained how I discovered the microbiome. In this second article, I will be talking about our gut and our microbes.
Our gut
Our gut is a 9-metre long tube stretching from mouth to anus. A recent piece of scientific research in Sweden stated that if we were to take […]
Today’s spice is Quassia
Quassia amara, also known as amargo, bitter-ash, bitter-wood, is a species in the genus Quassia, with some botanists treating it as the sole species in the genus. The genus was named after the first botanist to describe it – Graham Quassi.
Quassia (genus) amara (species) is an attractive small evergreen shrub or tree from the tropics.
The name […]
Today’s herb is Parsley
Parsley is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. The two most common types are French curly-leaf and Italian flat-leaf.
Over the years, parsley has been used to treat conditions like high blood pressure, allergies, and inflammatory diseases.
Parsley provides great nutritional value and offers many potential health benefits:
rich in vitamin K […]
Today’s Herb is Oregano
Botanically known as Origanum vulgare, oregano is a flowering plant from the same family as mint. It is often used as an herb to flavour food.
Although it is native to Europe, it now grows all over the world.
Oregano has been popular ever since the Greeks and Romans used it for medicinal purposes in […]
Ingredients:
3 bananas
100-125g cup peanut butter
200g dark chocolate melted
2tsp coconut oil
Method:
Peel and slice bananas into a.5cm thick slices
Line a tray with baking paper
Put 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter on a banana slice and add another banana slice on top
Keep making these banana sandwiches until all bananas are used up
Put these in the freezer for about […]
Today’s herb is Nettle
Nettle, or stinging nettle, is a shrub that comes from northern Europe and Asia. Its scientific name is Urtica dioica.
It has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times. Ancient Egyptians used stinging nettle to treat arthritis and lower back pain, while Roman troops rubbed it on themselves to help stay […]
Today’s herb is Lavender
Its name derives from the Latin root “lavare,” which literally means “to wash”. The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt. There, lavender oil played a role in the mummification process.
During later times, lavender became a bath additive in several regions, including Persia, ancient Greece, and Rome. These cultures […]
From our resident Food Finder Krissy Billiczky
Today’s herb / plant is Kaffir Lime leaves
Kaffir or Makrut limes (Citrus hystrix) are different from regular limes in that they are very bitter with bumpy skin. In Thailand, the makrut limes are not consumed but are used mainly in producing household cleaning products.
The leaves, however, are very aromatic and can […]