The trend in wedding receptions is moving from ultra-formal to extremely casual. This anything-goes attitude is turning a stiff and stuffy experience into an occasion that everyone can enjoy.
To match the overall atmosphere, wedding fare is no longer the standard dry chicken or over-cooked steak. (more…)
More and more people are starting to really understand just how what they consume affects their body and their mental well being. Thankfully, because of this, many people are starting to live happier and healthier lives. However, there are still those who need a little convincing. Sure, your great uncle might have lived to a hundred eating only once a day and only a bowl of rice, but was the exception, not the rule. You to basically use food as preventative medicine in order to make sure that you do indeed have a good chance of living a long and healthy life. Why eat and drink nothing but junk and then find yourself going bankrupt for medications that you cannot live without, all because of the food choices that you made in the past? That is not a future for you or any of your loved ones. (more…)
You’ve all heard of the Freshman Fifteen. Many of you know firsthand that such a thing exists. Being in college is no easy task, and the stress of student life, along with unhealthy eating habits, can make you suffer from the “first year fatties” as the British would put it. What’s more, many students don’t even realize how bad their eating habits have become. They are unaware of the number of calories they mindlessly consume as they munch away while sitting in front of a computer for hours a day working on homework or online courses.
Here is a list of 5 common college foods, not including fast food since that’s already a given, that you would be wise to avoid if you don’t want to die of a heart attack by the age of 50. There are also low-cost, healthier substitutions listed for each one. Just remember, moderation, even with healthier substitutions, is key. (more…)
Sandwiches needn’t be on the list of foods to avoid whilst dieting. There are numerous sandwiches you can enjoy whilst abiding to a strict diet.
Most dieters are put off by the amount of perceived carbohydrates found in sandwiches, but with only 30gs of wholegrain carbs found in the average brown bread sandwich, they should be embraced rather than avoided! (more…)
Growing your own vegetables can be a lot of fun, not to mention healthy for both your body and your wallet. If you have a piece of land to call your own, a back or front yard, or even a terrace that you can convert into a basic garden, you can grow your own vegetables. Here are fifteen everyday vegetables that you can grow at your home. (more…)
