BODY IMAGE: ARE WE RAISING A GENERATION OF INSECURE PEOPLE? I was sent a picture by my husband recently. While we always share photos and links with eachother, this particular picture was a bit disturbing. It was a side-by-side picture of an influential young lady in her bikini. The picture on the left was a photoshopped picture which looked like…
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EASY, HOMEMADE CASHEW NUTS, ALMONDS AND CRANBERRY GRANOLA RECIPE
THIS MIGHT BE THE EASIEST AND TASTIEST GRANOLA YOU WILL EVER MAKE You all may already know that I love oatmeal. In one of my earlier posts, I shared one of the ways I eat my oatmeal – with fruits. In todays post, I share another means of eating the healthy, delicious, versatile oatmeal. My husband and I try to…
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MOVIE NIGHT SNACKS – ROASTED CHICKPEAS
DELICIOUS SAVORY ROASTED CHICKPEAS During the cold months, I am very comfortable just sitting at home and watching one of my favorite shows. I know very well that when watching a movie or show, I am very likely to get peckish and snack on whatever is available at home. In these moments, you are left with what is in your…
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WHAT IS A PLANT BASED DIET?
I EAT A MORE PLANT BASED DIET. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? VEGETARIAN? VEGAN? PESCETARIAN? SEMI-VEGETARIAN (FLEXITARIAN) I was never one to look at the vegetarian foods on a menu card. My meals were centered around the animal protein. Scenario: I receive my menu card, skip the starter because I would rather have dessert. I head on to the beef and…
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CRISPY TOFU IN SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
CRISPY TOFU IN SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE | VEGAN DINNER RECIPES My husband and I were recently at a lovely restaurant here in The Netherlands. It was a buffet dinner so we had a whole lot of options to pick from. This included meat dishes, sushi, cheeses and tons of desserts. Right at the corner was a Wok chef. You…
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HEALTHY NO-COOK FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SNACKS ON-THE-GO
WHAT HEALTHY, TASTY, NO-COOK FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NIBBLES CAN YOU TAKE TO WORK? – YOU ASK! You may never have heard this before but I will tell you now that The Netherlands has the yummiest snacks I have tasted ever. They may not have the best dinners, as it is typically all just mashed up – Stamppot; or fries. But…
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PIPE RIGATE PASTA WITH MUSSELS IN PESTO CREAM SAUCE, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL
PIPE RIGATE PASTA WITH MUSSELS IN PESTO CREAM SAUCE, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL | A DEFINITE “MUST TRY” Ever wondered how to pick the right pasta for your meals? I have a very simple rule. With really thick, creamy sauces, I tend to go with tubular pastas such a rigate or penne. Because of their shape, these kind of pasta…
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IMPORTANT TIPS FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY TRAVEL
HEALTHY TRAVEL TIPS: STAYING HEALTHY WHEN TRAVELLING Ever experienced the joy of a healthy travel? Recently I have been travelling a lot and my last trip was to Nigeria. I have seen people who go on long trips across continents and return feeling really ill. I have also heard of people who do not survive after an infection or some…
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SMART SKIN CARE HABITS FOR SPRING – ACCORDING TO DERMATOLOGISTS
WHAT SKIN CARE HABITS SHOULD YOU TAKE ON THIS SPRING FOR HEALTHY AND GLOWING SKIN? We finally crossed into Astronomical spring on the 20th of March. Astronomy is one of those interests that surprises people when I say I find it very fascinating. “You Cheryl?” Well, I drowned myself in some research on that day because I needed to understand…
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DANDRUFF OR DRY SCALP? WHAT ARE YOU TREATING?
DANDRUFF OR DRY SCALP. WHAT ARE YOU TREATING? Dandruff or dry scalp? These two skin conditions affect more than half of the population. Is dandruff the same as having a dry scalp? As a woman, I love my hair and I go the extra mile to see that it looks presentable. It is interesting to know that men are the…
