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During the holiday season, it seems like conversations about weight, body image, and food happen more than ever. You have your cousin talking about her latest diet or your brother commenting on how much quarantine weight he’s gained. In the past, I’ve been at family gatherings where all conversations revolve around diet talk. It gets […]
My mother has two categories of holiday gifts that she considers appropriate. Each year, we will chit-chat on the phone about the big day (which, this year, looks to be a very small day hosted by the worldwide web), and she will inevitably deliver her minimalist’s manifesto unflinchingly: “If I cannot eat it, or wear […]
Whether you’re Jewish, a family member or a friend is Jewish, or you’d simply like to understand a different culture through food, you’ll find several blogs you can browse for Jewish recipes! Food is such a beautiful way to experience and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of all of the unique cultures that exist […]
Like pretty much everyone else, I’m listening to more podcasts these days because, you know, there’s a pandemic happening. I especially love listening to food podcasts while cooking. It helps to calm my stress and anxiety and makes cooking more enjoyable. I usually go with food-related podcasts when in the kitchen because it’s a great […]
Food guilt is one of the most common things we see people struggling with on their journey with eating well. You’ve likely experienced this before because food guilt can be so common in our society. Nearly a third of all food Americans eat makes them feel guilty, according to one study. The study found that […]
1. Remove And Restock If temptation’s in the way, it’s hard to make good choices: in one study from Cornell University in the US, office workers ate four times more sweets when they were moved from opaque containers two metres away to see-through containers left on their desks. If possible, get “binge” foods out of […]
By Katherine Kimber, Registered Dietitian, If you check out on Google, you are going to find lots of information on what you should/shouldn’t eat after having a baby, and in particular, how to lose the pregnancy weight. From taking, green juices, powders, spritzers, and supplements to messages around burning calories, reducing “belly fat” and cutting […]
Food cravings can happen to all of us. Cravings are one of the many ways your body communicates to you, and using mindful eating, we can uncover why you’re experiencing cravings and how you can adjust to give your body what it needs. The more you understand your cravings and determine where they’re stemming from, […]
Here’s a list of 5 foods you can eat to increase your intake of healthy carbs. We’ve all heard at least once before that carb is bad for us. We’ve been told to avoid them, cut them out of our diet, and even restrict them. Far too often we hear extreme examples of carb consumption […]
Building your own small business relies heavily on having the passion to put in the hours and create something that you’re not only proud of, but that people can’t live without. Founders and owners of We Are Food, a frozen-food delivery service based in Durban, Amy Weare and Jane Bisset have passion in bucketfuls. They […]
Do you ever wonder if you’re serving up the right food portion size when you’re creating your snack or meal? Portion sizes and serving sizes can be confusing to say the least. How much should I be eating? Should I follow the serving sizes? How do I know whether or not I need more than […]
A 6 step guide for how you can liven food when it tastes bland! There’s nothing worse than taking the time to prepare a meal only to end up hating it and ordering takeout anyway. Unfortunately, we’ve all been there at least once before. But how do you liven food when it tastes bad? Fortunately, […]
Cravings can get in the way of your healthy diet, making it harder to reach your goals when you give in to temptations. But we’ve all been there! Luckily, there are steps you can take to help eliminate those cravings. Here are nine tips for dealing with your urge to overindulge. • Eat regularly. Don’t skip breakfast, […]
We all have those nights — or even weeks — when getting enough or quality sleep seems nearly impossible. A checklist of to-dos, stress, and worry can all lead to sleep problems, including how much shut-eye we get and how deep we sleep. Or, if you’re a night-owl, shutting down and unwinding in the evening […]
Onion, tomato, and garlic savers $ 26.12 Shop Now Leftover ingredients often get thrown in wasteful plastic bags, put back in the refrigerator, and forgotten. Instead, save your partially used onions, garlic, and tomatoes in this food saver set, which includes four reusable containers, each shaped like the food it’s meant to store. Why it […]