I grew up in a house where traditional Indian dishes (including all that spicy heat) were part of daily life. Even in the summer, my mom would make curries with cumin, black pepper and cayenne, or rice dishes with Serrano chilies and turmeric. ...
Natural Anti-Inflammatory Spices
Sometimes “getting healthy” seems complicated. Conflicting advice to sort through, new recipes to learn, special ingredients to buy—and the list can go on. But some health hacks have been around for ages … and are probably already in our kitchens!
Have some cinnamon around? Or some cayenne pepper? These ancient spices can turn simple food (or drink) into a flavorful, fat-burning treat.
I’m not a fancy cook, but I never skip a chance to use herbs and spices in my kitchen, both for the amazing flavor and proven health benefits. It’s an addictive way to cook!
After years of struggling to lose weight and feeling just plain feeling crummy, I thought about what I could add to my diet rather than take away. I especially started adding spices known for their anti-inflammatory and metabolism-boosting power … and everything changed.
Soon, I was melting off the pounds, and enjoying my food more! In fact, as a mother of 2, I lost 40 pounds with my new take on ancient spices. I share my spice-filled, fat-melting recipes and the incredible health benefits of spices in my articles here.
The Color Diet: Eat Colorful Foods for Belly Fat Loss
Remember paint by numbers? I used to marvel as the seemingly blank page took its form as a beautiful painting, thanks to the numbers telling me which colors to put where. Sometimes deciding what to eat can feel like staring at a blank page, ...
21 Best Anti Inflammatory Foods For Weight Loss
I used to think I was too busy to follow a healthy lifestyle and that I didn’t have time to think about food. So, I just ate what was there -- chips from the vending machine, hot dogs from a street cart, whatever! But over time, neglecting my diet ...
Why an anti-inflammatory diet is BEST for longevity, weight loss + disease prevention
Has this ever happened to you? You’re getting ready for a meeting, but you feel off. The belly roll you can’t seem to lose is bulging over your slacks. You feel achy, puffy, and foggy. It’s hard to stay focused and upbeat when you feel so miserable. ...
The proven health benefits of garlic for fewer sick days and a healthy weight
Health benefits of garlic include the legend of repelling vampires! I notice that my immune system is stronger and I have the power to overcome colds and the flu in days instead of weeks when I’m eating lots of garlic. The health benefits of garlic ...
