Water is great. We need it to survive, after all. But sometimes it isn’t exactly our best friend. In fact, when it shows up in the wrong place and in large quantities, it can be extremely disastrous. And this is very true when it comes to our homes. Water damage is often underestimated by many people. They underestimate the likelihood that it will occur to their home, but they also … [Read more...]
How To Use Nasal Sprays to Fight Allergies
May 7, 2013 by
Spring and summer are prime allergy season in most parts of the US. Between the pollen from plants, animal dander, and the molds caused by spring rains, this time of year could have your entire family begging for relief. Even if you have a prescription for allergy medication, there are probably times where it does not seem to make a dent. This could be because the allergens are actually stuck to … [Read more...]
Veggie Black Bean Burgers
May 1, 2013 by
Healthy Black Bean Burgers Mother's Day is just around the corner, and I am sure most of you have a grilling BBQ party planned for the same, especially as it falls on a Sunday! Or if you are fishing for BBQ recipes for Memorial Day, especially a healthy vegetarian Burger recipe, then this nutritious and extremely delicious Black Bean Burger is perfect for your menu. Inspired by Divya's … [Read more...]
Spruce Up Your Backyard On A Budget
April 23, 2013 by
Last week I told you guys about the latest project that I am working on - sprucing up my backyard on a very low budget! It wasn't much about creating a new look outside, but sometimes, small changes can make things more meaningful. I wanted to work on the patio since some time now, especially as the weather is getting nice and warm outside. The garden looks beautiful, with flowers blooming all … [Read more...]
You Snooze, You Lose! The Keys to an Amazing Morning
April 23, 2013 by
A lot of people moan about the mornings. But the morning is really the most important part of your day - how you go about it can inform how the rest of your day is going to go in big ways. You need to start your day right - so make sure you get a decent amount of sleep and, instead of hitting the snooze button (never hit the snooze button!), make sure you’ve got all of this down! Be … [Read more...]
How To Zest Up Your Home #1
April 17, 2013 by
Summer is coming along faster than I thought, and thought things are looking less gloomy out there, I feel there's something missing. Things or events haven't exactly been "uplifting" since past couple months, and I badly needed to "spruce up" my life. And though movies, dinners, outings with friends and family do help to perk you up for some time, I thought it was time to take on a project that … [Read more...]
Vegan Tofu Scramble
April 5, 2013 by
5.0 from 1 reviews Tofu Scramble Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 12 mins Total time 17 mins Looking for a quick and healthy yet tasty alternative to weeknight dinner? try this spicy and tangy Tofu Scramble with veggies. And its Vegan too! Author: www.funandfoodcafe.com Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 block (375g) extra firm tofu 3 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes 1 … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Lose Tummy Fat
April 3, 2013 by
Our body fat is a little like real estate – it’s all about location, location, location! In addition to an unsightly pouch, excess belly fat is responsible for all sorts of troubles, as this deep layer affects hormones and proteins that can make your cholesterol levels worse, and contribute to insulin resistance. Everyone has what is known as visceral fat, but problems result when there is too … [Read more...]
Fruits Can Help Fight Diabetes
April 1, 2013 by
Diabetes Diet Plan Should Include Fruit, New Study Finds Doctors who have recommended limited fruit intake in a diabetic diet in the past now have a compelling reason to change that recommendation. A new study by researchers in Denmark has found that more fruit does not have a negative impact on glycemic control for patients with diabetes. In fact, larger helpings of fruit daily could help … [Read more...]
Irish Brown (Soda) Bread Recipe
March 21, 2013 by
St.Patrick's Day is around the corner, which gives us all the more reason to bake some beer bread, and some boozy desserts, served with the very traditional Irish Soda Bread! The basic traditional Irish soda bread was made with flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. That's it! No Yeast, no raisins, no eggs, no bells and whistles - but over time, culinary enthusiasts around the world started … [Read more...]
