KASTANA!!
Its winter time and Christmas time!!! Chestnuts are one of my favorite winter treats. Actually it reminds me of Christmas and celebration time!! A lot of people ask me how fattening Chestnuts might be...
View ArticleCheese ADDICTION!
Happy New Year Dear Readers!!! It's winter time! So what's better than cheese & wine dinners?! Cheese is a wonderful source of protein, calcium and phosphorus, but it's also a major source of...
View ArticleTabasco Sauce!
It is the Hot Legendary Pepper sauce! A lot of you wonder if it's good to consume Tabasco sauce with a lot of food varieties or is it bad for our health. The nutritional and health benefits of the...
View ArticleLearn to eat Slowly!
Studies have shown that by learning to eat slowly, you can reduce the calorie intake up to 60 percent per meal. Theoretically, this small decrease in calorie intake can add up to a weight loss of...
View ArticleSardine, Another Healthy Fish!
As you know by now, Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to good health and have been proven to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and the growth of cancer cells. They even help battle depression!...
View ArticleZaatar w Zeit Breakfast!
Usually I don't go out for breakfast in weekends, as these are the only days when I can sleep deeply!! But it happens sometimes My breakfast this time was at Zaatar w Zeit. Here are my choices:...
View ArticleSUNKIST JUICE!
SUNKIST is "the market leader in juice drink cups in the Kuwaiti market"!It's the favorite high school orange drink for almost everyone here!! A lot are wondering how many calories does it contain as...
View ArticleSorbet V\S Sherbet
It's summer time! And everyone is surely in need of cold and frozen desserts Ice cream takes a big part during summer, but do you know that you can substitute that by sorbet or sherbet?? Let's talk...
View ArticleOIL EXPLORATION
Sure, olive oil has a big place in our diet for a good reason. But there are a number of other good – for- you fats that can enhance your health and your culinary creations. You just need to know how...
View ArticleHealthy Tuna! In Water or Oil!?
Canned tuna in water or canned tuna in oil?? Which one do you you think is healthier?? Maybe you're gonna say "Tuna in oil" since it is packed with all the good fats, v/s tuna in water which might lack...
View ArticlePESTO SAUCE!
Pesto sauce is an old Italian recipe used mainly as a sauce for different kinds of pasta! And that my new condiment now after mustard!! I use pesto sauce as a spread for my toasts or mix it with my...
View ArticleCoffee Mate
Coffee-mate is the brand name for a line of non-dairy creamers manufactured by Nestle, in 1961. Coffee-Mate has expanded its line enormously over the past few years, allowing customers to choose...
View ArticleWatermelon in Season!!
When we say watermelon, we directly link it to hot summer, beach and sun! No other fruit says summer like this crunchy, succulent, thirst relieve watermelon! Watermelon is not only great for a hot...
View ArticleWhat make 150 calories??
150 calories seem nothing for some of you! While it means a lot for others! And more specifically for people who only need 1000 calories to lose weight! Every person has specific energy requirements...
View ArticleMayonnaise Light!
Who doesn't crave for a tuna sandwich with some mayo for example or for a nicoise salad with some mayo dressing?! But a lot of us are afraid of the word "mayonnaise" as it is known as a fattening and a...
View ArticleJALLAB!
Jallab is one of those drinks associated with hot, lazy summer days! It is also directly associated with the hot season of Ramadan!! What is Jallab?? One of the most popular drinks in the Middle East,...
View ArticleBrown Rice v/s White Rice!
We all know that brown rice is healthier than the white rice! But How many of you really know those differences?? Actually The nutritional differences between brown rice and white rice are not as...
View ArticleLearn to eat Slowly!
Studies have shown that by learning to eat slowly, you can reduce the calorie intake up to 60 percent per meal. Theoretically, this small decrease in calorie intake can add up to a weight loss of...
View ArticleA kind of nuts! Pistachios!
Pistachios! I decided to talk about this nut category as many of you are afraid to eat that thinking that it can be harmful for their health!! Although Pistachios are calorie-dense nuts that can...
View ArticleMEA Airlines Dinner!
I had an urgent trip a a few days. Everything happened so fast that I barely ate during the day before my flight! I got into the plane and felt really hungry. I couldn't' wait honestly to get my...
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