It seems that almost every day a new, trendy diet enters into the mainstream, each one promising unmatched weight-loss and countless health benefits. One diet that has been around for a while now (which is always promising) is the raw food diet. The core elements of the raw food diet are simple: cooking food over […]

To a first time cook, Indian cuisine can seem complex and intimidating. However, learning just a few basic principles will help make the enterprise of cooking Indian food easier. Here are a few tips Select a good cookbook Among the many Indian cookbooks available, Julie Sahni and Madhur Jaffrey have produced some of the best. […]

A little information can be empowering; too much, less so. And one of the aims of the Nutrition Fact panel you'll find on almost every food item you can buy is to present a whole host of information about food in a clear and intelligible way. In some ways, the Nutrition Facts panel is a […]

Eating well doesn't have to be a chore! There's so many flavors and foods in the world and you should make a point to try to experience as many of them as you can. Sure, these five are common, but they're often overlooked. Each makes a wonderful addition to a healthy diet! Broccoli Aside from […]

With vegetarian diets becoming more mainstream and more and more non-vegetarians opting for “meatless Mondays," it’s worth acquainting yourself with a staple food of the vegetarian diet – tofu. Some may cringe at the mere sound of the word, but if prepared correctly, this versatile protein can be quite delicious and satisfying. If you’re new […]