Tahini

Tahini or Tahina as it’s called in the Mediterranean region, from which it hails, is jammed packed with calcium, vitamins and a bunch of minerals I’d rather not pronounce. Despite the fact that it’s full of calories & unsaturated fat (the good kind), it is said to help with weight loss thanks to its high…

Big Green Monsters

I recently purchased the Professional Ninja 1,100, the poor man’s Magimix, which reviewers say is just as good at a third of the price. I’ve finally joined the ranks of the yoga generation, and start my day with everything green and fruity, yogurt and milk. I guzzle it down with pride, knowing I couldn’t have…

Spoiler Alert: Brown Rice Is Not Your Friend

Brown rice is not your best friend. Unless you’re into arsenic. So what does that say about those of us who where too good for white rice all these years? I ignored this dirty secret and didn’t corroborate for a good month, because, like you, I really didn’t want it to be true. So I’m…