Month: December 2018

Soak your beans because it reduces cooking time! Soak your beans because it decreases flatulence! Soak your beans because it decreases antinutrients! Soak your beans because…okay, okay. You are convinced, but how long do you soak beans? 1 minute?….1 hour?…1 day? Let’s find out. First things first When you think of soaking beans, there are … Read moreHow Long Do You Soak Beans?

Quite a number of opinions exist as to why we should soak beans before cooking. Many persons practice soaking their beans without having any idea why. They just saw their mothers or grandmothers doing it and continued the tradition. As with many other traditions, there exists very good reasons why this is usually done. Here … Read moreWhy Soak Beans Before Cooking

Of all the body functions that exist, passing gas in public probably counts as the most embarrassing. No one blinks an eye at a cough or a sneeze. It is true that you might be a little bit embarrassed if you belly rumbles because your pre-lunch meeting is going longer than expected but being identified … Read moreGas and Beans: An Explosive Relationship

Do you feel left out when your friends are having their junk food snacks and you are not because you want to eat healthy? Well you don’t have to feel left out anymore. The answer to your problem….. Nuts. They are healthy, delicious and nutritious and there is such a wide variety to choose from. … Read moreIs Peanut a Nut, Or a Pea

Vegetarianism is very popular nowadays, isn’t it. As a matter of fact, the popularity has increased in modern times as we hear of endorsement of this lifestyle from many famous persons and celebrities. However, vegetarians today still face many challenges. Do you find that some family and friends are not very supportive of your diet … Read moreVegetarians in the Bible. Really?

Legume…It is a weird name isn’t it? Weird… but quite popular especially among persons who consume a plant based diet. To be honest, for years I have been somewhat confused by this class of food. What really is a legume? I have attributed foods to this class that do not belong and removed foods that … Read moreWhat is a Legume

Being pregnant is one of the most special times in a person’s life. Every pregnant couple looks forward to the safe delivery of their precious bundle of joy and they will do all they can to ensure that they have a healthy baby. It is well known that adequate nutrition is vital during pregnancy to … Read morePregnant and Vegetarian: Is It Safe?