Archive for the ‘Healthy Eating’ Category

Macadamia Oil: Healthier Than Olive Oil?



But there’s ANOTHER oil that runs circles around olive oil in terms of health benefits, but almost nobody knows about it for some odd reason. (more…)

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Chia 101 – A Superfood Primer

7 Basics to catch you up on Chia:

  1. Chia seed comes from the desert plant salvia hispanica, native to parts of Central and South America.
  2. Evidence shows humans have used chia seeds as far back as 3500 B.C.
  3. Chia served as fuel for Aztec warriors before going into battle and Aztec messengers used it on their cross-empire journeys.
  4. Chia was thought to have magical powers (more…)
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PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter: Low Calorie, Low Fat Peanut Butter

Bell Plantation PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter




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Are Egg Whites a Good Late Night Snack?




egg whites healthy late night snack

Tuna Stuffed Hard Boiled Eggs


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Is Avocado a Healthy Late Night Snack?

Avocado is one of the most nutrient-dense fruits. It is a superfood that is good to have as a late night snack.

Why Avocado is a Healthy Late Night Snack (more…)

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Miracle Noodles Review

What are Miracle Noodles?
Miracle noodles are made from glucomannan, a water soluble fiber of the tuber root of konjac plant. They are available in various styles such as angel hair, fetuccini, linguini, penne and rigatoni.

Features of Miracle Noodles
– low calories
– low carb (more…)

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Where to Buy Shirataki Noodles?

Depending on where you live, you may be able to find shirataki noodles at Asian grocery stores. Otherwise, you can easily buy them online here.

There is a better range of shirataki noodles and konjac glucommanan food products online. I usually buy shirataki noodles from Miracle Noodle site .  If you are a pasta lover, they offer konjac pasta in various shapes that are low in carbs and calories.

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Shirataki Noodles: The No Carb & No Calorie Noodles

What are Shirataki Noodles?
Shirataki noodles are made from the root of the Konjac plant (similar to yam).

The primary component of the konjac root is glucomannan which is a water soluble dietary fiber. It can be made into konjac glucomannan foods such as noodles, rice, pasta, jelly (konyaku), etc.

Appearance and Taste of Shirataki Noodles (more…)

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How To Use Coconut Oil For Weight Loss

the good fat diet review, eat fat lose fat review, sally fallon, mary enigBeing on a low carb, moderate protein and high fiber diet has helped me lose excess weight, but it is not without shortcoming. I often get carb/sugar cravings right after meals and in between meals.

Having read The Good Fat Diet book by Mary Enig & Sally Fallon, I realised that my fat intake was too low. So I added several tablespoons of coconut oil to my diet, as suggested in the Quick and Easy Weight Loss Plan of the book.

The most noticeable and immediate changes were feeling of satiation and no more cravings! Since my food intake was reduced, I lost inches off my waist.

Coconut Oil: Potential Weight Loss Agent


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Book Review: Eat Fat, Lose Fat



Here’s an overview of this book: (more…)

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