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When it comes to weight loss, there are unfortunately more fad diets than there are real and sustainable results to show for them. There is one diet (or lifestyle, rather) that consistently emerges victorious in the weight-loss and, super importantly, weight-loss maintenance spheres and that, my friends, is the Mediterranean diet (health and science nerds,Read more

If chana masala and saag paneer had a baby, this would be it. Let me explain. Chana masala, also called chole, is an Indian chickpea curry loved by peeps all over the world. Saag paneer is a spinach and cheese preparation on every Indian restaurant’s menu. It’s delicious but often cream-laden and heavy. Not exactlyRead more

During a recent saunter around my local farmer’s market in Brooklyn, I saw a pot of fresh lemon verbena. I had begun to plant a new herb garden on our rooftop and thought this might be a fun addition, though admittedly, I had never used it before in cooking or anything else! In a momentRead more

I’ve been MIA from blogging for a while. The birth of my daughter in January followed by an across-the-world relocation left me with a ton to be grateful for, and also a sense of complete overwhelm. As I continue to discover my new ‘normal’, I realise how challenging it can be to get dinner on theRead more

Let’s be honest. For many kids and adults, kale is, literally and figuratively, a tough one to swallow. Meanwhile, study after study shows that green vegetables are nutritional superheroes. A 2015 study linked consumption of 1-2 servings of green leafy veggies per day to substantially improved cognitive abilities. Another study demonstrated that a chemical compound,Read more

The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it an insatiable appetite for good food, friends and special moments with family. To soften the sugar blow without compromising on deliciousness, here is a delectable, super simple to prepare, healthy cashew fudge sure to please the pickiest of palates. Loaded with festive cranberries, chocolate chips, honey,Read more

A common misconception is that enjoying the health benefits of spices means eating curry. The truth is that, as much as I love a good curry, these traditional recipes are not the only vehicles for spice. Simple dishes that we all enjoy on a regular basis can be ideal canvases for spices. Some out-of-the-box thinkingRead more

One of the best things about being an expat in Hong Kong is the diverse global community we find ourselves in. At my son’s preschool, there are kids from all over the world: France, India, South Africa, China, America, Lebanon and so on. As a result, the children are exposed to a range of culturalRead more

Nothing beats a one pot dinner on a busy weeknight and this creamy, nutmeg-infused broccoli and chicken pasta bake is just that. I stuck to the classic elements of your typical, comforting pasta bake but elevated the nutritional content by swapping in whole wheat pasta and adding protein-rich chicken (can be omitted for a vegetarianRead more

One of the best things about meeting my husband 14 odd years ago, besides the man himself of course <insert wink emoji>, was getting acquainted with his father. Ish, as he’s lovingly called, is not only an amazing, loving and fun dad, dad-in-law and grandpa to toddler but also, as I mentioned here before, a Cordon BleuRead more