According to Wikipedia: An expatriate (commonly abbreviated expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country and culture other than that of the person’s upbringing. This does not mean that you are to never return to your home country or that you have to renounce the nationality you were born with. It simply means that you are currently […]
Make Fatteh for An International Breakfast Idea
Fatteh is an ancient dish commonly served in the Middle Eastern areas of Egypt, Beirut, Jordan, Damascus and Palestinian territories. There are regional variations to the dish, but the common ingredients are pieces of stale, toasted bread, flat or pita bread as a foundation upon which various ingredients are added such as layers of chickpeas, yogurt, and pine nuts. […]
Qigong For More Vitality
What is Qigong? Qigong is the integration of physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intentions. The word Qigong (Chi Kung) is made up of two Chinese words. Qi is pronounced “chee” and is translated to mean the life force or vital-energy that flows through all things in the universe. The second word, Gong, means accomplishment […]
A Healthy Snack Idea from Trader Joe’s
We all know what a super food Kale is, but what makes kale so special? Move Over Popeye One cup of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 15% of the daily requirement of calcium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 40% of magnesium, 180% of vitamin A, 200% of vitamin C, and 1,020% of […]
The Health Benefits of Vitamin D
During the winter months, it’s important to get outside when you can to soak up a little Vitamin D and sunshine. Although we have heard for years the negative side affects of the sun, a little natural sunlight goes a long way to promoting good health. It doesn’t take much, only 10 minutes a day. That […]
Increase Your Libido With Fruit
Another reason to eat more fruit! The food pyramid says that we should try to consume 2-4 servings of fruit a day. Well as it turns out, fruit has a lot of health benefits that also improve your sex life. Fruits that contain high levels of certain vitamins and minerals increase your nitric oxide levels […]
Healthy Valentines Day Treats
In case all that Valentine’s Day candy is tempting you in the grocery stores nation wide, don’t despair. There are plenty of healthy sweet treats you can give to your(self) and your loved ones. Researchers have found a link between sugar and unhealthy levels of blood fats which can lead to dyslipidemia or higher triglycerides and lower HDL […]
A Powerful Snack That Travels With You
If you are planning on traveling to a foreign country, or relocating to one, you want to do everything you can to take care of your health. Staying aware of what you put into your body is the number one way to stay healthy! With this in mind, we have a great snack recipe for […]
There Are Health Benefits To Travel!
Travel should actually be considered a healthy activity since there are so many aspects to travel that engage your mind, body and soul. The next time you think about buying a new dish washer over taking a trip, consider this: Change From the Norm – We all know how it is to be stuck in a […]
For All You Early Risers….
Not only does exercising first thing in the morning burn a higher percentage of fat but it’s a great way to start your day off on a positive note. The endorphins you fire off will carry you for hours giving you motivation you need to get outside and have some fun! Not only that, working out […]