Walk down the center aisles of any grocery store, and you’ll be bombarded with words like “natural,” “wholesome” and “light” (or its casual alternative, “lite”). Or foods promising to be “low-fat,” “sugar-free,” “high in protein” and “immune-boosting.” You’ll also see packaging that appeals to specific dietary desires and needs, with descriptors like “gluten-free,” “plant-based” and…
Anyone who has ever suffered in bed after eating three slices of pizza could surmise there is some relationship between food and sleep quality. For Marie-Pierre St-Onge, the director of Columbia University’s Center of Excellence for Sleep and Circadian Research, years of studying the relationship confirmed it. Data from large-scale population studies showed that eating…
Breakfast is a great way to start the day healthily (Image: Getty) A top nutritionist has championed a food often shunned due to its high cholesterol content, claiming it can actually boost our health. Dr Eric Berg, a best-selling author with millions of social media followers, insists that eggs are an excellent way to kickstart…
The world has undergone many changes in recent years. Between the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate issues and the rise of Eco-Anxiety, and the challenges of an ever changing society including the economy, it’s no surprise that everyday individuals are having to constantly struggle with maintaining healthy levels of mental stress, achieving restful sleep,…
Hongkongers love all things Japanese, from going on frequent trips to Japan to queuing up for hours at the myriad of sushi restaurants in Hong Kong. Not only did such a love chart the careers of Keita Wu, Eummie Chik and Kiu Au – which all have to do with Japanese culture – it also…
Ingredients: 2 medium ripe bananas (best with brown spots) 2 eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free (if desired) 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 tsp salt Olive oil, for cooking Directions: Put all ingredients in a blender and blend…
Michelin has awarded a star to four new restaurants in its Toronto guide — but three of them aren’t in the city at all. The tire-maker-turned-tastemaker has expanded the bounds of the guide to cover “Toronto and Region” two years after its first foray into the city in 2022. New star recipients include The Pine in…
Vine time: Two Raw Sisters’ Margo Flanagan, left, and Rosa Power. (Photos / Supplied) Two Raw Sisters’ Margo Flanagan, 26, and Rosa Power, 28, who recently shared their knowledge of sustainable, healthy eating on TVNZ series My Dream Green Home, talk to Sam Clark about their latest cookbook, More Salad. How was your experience on…