Monthly Archive:: August 2020
30 Aug 2020
More Colour on Your Plate = More Nutrients!
It is found that when food is laid before them, people eat first with their eyes, eagerly searching for colour and variation on the plate, secondly with the nose searching for familiar smells and also the wonderful aromas that come from the addition of spices and herbs, and lastly taste with the mouth. So what
22 Aug 2020
Video: Is Gluten that bad for your health?
Wheat flour products have infiltrated our food system and is seen pretty much at every food store or restaurant in Sri Lanka. Are there any benefits from cutting wheat out of the diet? This excellent video from What I’ve Learned channel provides good answers to demystify the topic. Books like Wheat Belly have enhanced the
20 Aug 2020
Healthy Journey: to Soul Resorts
What a relaxing retreat, and a lovely bunch of participants we had last weekend! Thank you to everyone who made it, and special thanks to the warm and welcoming hosts at Soul Resorts who made our stay a uniquely memorable experience! We extend our gratitude to our instructors Rekha Krishnamoorthy for conducting a very relaxing
19 Aug 2020
Going Back to Our Roots: Our Grandparents’ Diet and Lifestyle
This fascinating topic takes us to a timeline 40 to 50 years ago and before. The extended family was intact. So there were plenty of hands to share household chores and quality time to prepare food together from age-old recipes, to eat and to feed children. A number of curries, sambols, chutneys, pickles and short
11 Aug 2020
Matcha for Immunity and Health
Matcha tea is gaining popularity throughout the world in recent years and is frequently referred to as a mood-and-brain food. Various research has demonstrated that three constituents present in matcha tea, l-theanine, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and caffeine, affect mood and cognitive performance positively. Matcha and regular green tea both come from the Camellia Sinensis plant,
02 Aug 2020
Treadmill Workout Mistakes You Could be Making Every Day
A treadmill is a great home workout equipment to have. That way, you can squeeze a cardio workout into your day anytime you like. However, experts say that if you’re not careful, your daily treadmill workout could end up hurting you – rather than helping you. Here are five common treadmill mistakes that you should