Food

10 Simple Tweaks for Better Cooking

Cooking is an essential skill that everyone should know. But sometimes, it can be challenging, especially for the younger generation. Often, people prefer convenience in this busy era with fast foods and instant meals, but these easy fixes can jeopardize health. That’s why it’s time to head into the kitchen and practice your cooking skills. ...

Viena Abdon

Asian woman cooking a meal at home.

Why Radishes Are a Winter Superfood: Unveiling the Benefits

An old Chinese saying resonates with the season as the cold winter embraces us: “Eat radishes in winter and ginger in summer.” But with radishes being a “cooling” food, is it beneficial to consume them during the chilly months? Let’s explore why incorporating them into your winter diet can particularly benefit your health and what ...

Max Lu

A woman washing radishes in the sink.

Unveiling the Superpowers of Kiwifruit: A Guide to This Nutritional Powerhouse

Kiwifruit, often hailed as the “king of fruits,” “gold in fruit,” and “the vitamin C king,” is a superfruit known for its high nutritional value and low-calorie content. But what are the fruit’s benefits, and how can you maximize its nutritional potential? How do you choose the right fruit, and is there a difference between ...

Max Lu

Kiwi fruit on a plate.

10 Essential Food Rules for Dining in Italy

Italy, known for its exquisite cuisine and rich cultural legacy, provides an unmatched dining experience. Italian cuisine celebrates flavors, customs, and the happiness of dining with loved ones rather than being only a means of subsistence.  A few food rules that extend beyond table etiquette must be understood and observed when dining with Italians or ...

Viena Abdon

Italian food.

Meal Kits Are Booming – But How Do They Stack Up Nutritionally?

Meal kits are a billion-dollar industry selling the promise of convenience while cooking healthy meals at home. Delivering ingredients and step-by-step recipes to the doorstep, meal kits reduce the time and energy to plan, shop, and prepare meals. But do they deliver on their promise of health? While people may think meal kits are healthy, ...

Troy Oakes

A meal kit.

How to Bake Without Eggs: 8 DIY Egg Substitutes

Eggs are a healthy and excellent source of proteins. Not only are they low in calories and rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals, but also there are several ways to use them. They are easy to prepare and quite affordable in most parts of the world.  They also feature in many baking recipes. Eggs help ...

Nathan Machoka

A basket of eggs.

Discovering the Spicy Allure of Indian Street Food

Indian street food differs significantly between regions and even between vendors within regions. The country’s street food leads you to something fresh and wonderful to delight your eyes and taste buds, from puchkas to kathi rolls to paan and jalebi. Want to learn more about Indian street food and how it influenced the locals’ tolerance ...

Viena Abdon

Indian street food.

Amazing Superfood: Why Black Garlic Is Becoming the New White Garlic

Garlic has been used for ages to flavor different meals, from meats and soups. It has also been used for its health benefits and medicinal purposes. The use of garlic can be dated back to ancient India, China, Greece, Rome, and Egypt.  Over time, a trending variation of white garlic has emerged, boasting robust health ...

Nathan Machoka

Black garlic.