Eating healthy is not necessarily the same thing as eating health food. In fact, a lot of what you'd classify as "health food" is actually less healthy than the regular alternatives. Protein bars, for example, are often loaded with artificial sweeteners and sugar...

 Your habits make you who you are. They are automatic behaviors that take you in specific directions in life. So an unhealthy habit could make you ill and ruin your relationships, whereas a healthy habit might improve your happiness and success. Nonetheless, it's not...

In today's modern world, most people don't eat anything like their hunter-gatherer ancestors, who only had access to fresh, healthy food. With so many junk and convenience foods easily available, it can be hard to maintain a healthy diet. Instant Gratification of...

Intermittent fasting--whether it be 16 hours every day, two days a week, or every other day--is the latest weight loss strategy embraced by fitness fanatics everywhere. And this version of the time-proven calorie reduction diet may be more than a passing fad....

According to Dubai Carbon, the UAE ranks among the top nations for waste generation per capita in the world with approximately 38% of food prepared everyday wasted. This jumps to approximately 60% during Ramadan. One of the best ways you can reduce your impact on the...

Intermittent fasting is a way of consuming food that has gained major popularity in recent years. Unlike traditional diets, which focus primarily on what someone eats, intermittent fasting focuses on when someone eats. One common approach is to restrict all food...

Superstitions exist in every culture and it’s always interesting to learn about new ones from around the world. These food-related superstitions, in particular, seem very intriguing. Here are five superstitions (and their origin stories) that you may just want to...

Taste is one of the most powerful experiences of all. Some tastes can linger for decades in our memory, like grandma’s famous pie or your mom’s juicy picnic chicken. These dishes often shape our palates for a lifetime. You might even find yourself talking about them...

With the holidays on the horizon, many of us are growing weary. Tables of delicious homemade goodies can seem so alluring this time of the year, but for those who are watching their weight, or just worried about their health, the holiday season can take quite a toll...

"Eat your vegetables" is something almost everyone has heard at least once in their lifetime. Probably more than once. They're healthy, they're nutritious, and your body needs them, but you can't stand another flavorless salad, and you definitely don't want to take...

Whether it's your lunch break or the end of your workday, you have to learn how to let go of your worries about work and simply enjoy peace. There may be a part of you that knows you deserve a much-needed break from your obsessive work life, but mustering up the...