Archive for the ‘General Healthy Living’ Category

Superfoods: You Are What You Eat

Recent dietary research has uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined “superfoods,” they tend to have fewer calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting antioxidants.

Beans (legumes), berries (especially... read more

How to Make Kefir at Home

How To Make Kefir At Home

If you have no idea what kefir is , check out my previous post on Kefir – The Rediscovered Health Food. If you would like to try making kefir at home, here is a fairly easy step-by-step method to... read more

Kefir – The Rediscovered Health Food (2)

Kefir - The Rediscovered Health Food (2)

How to Make Kefir

To make kefir, milk should be inoculated with kefir grains (5% w/w) and incubated until a smooth yoghurt-like consistency develops. This is generally 12 hours at 18 – 22ºC. Carbonated kefir may be produced by sealing... read more

Kefir – The Rediscovered Health Food

Kefir - The Rediscovered Health Food

My mother in law has recently asked me to try tasting a cup of sour milk. It was so sour that I have problem drinking it. According to my mother in law, some of her friends who tried it have... read more

Goat’s Milk vs Cow’s Milk

Goat's Milk vs Cow's Milk

Many recommend goat’s milk for those who are allergic to cow’s milk. I have also read about testimonials from those who notice significant difference in their eczema after starting consuming goat’s milk. However, please bear in mind that goat’s milk... read more