Pass the plants, please
Diet fads have come and gone, but one of the biggest trends in recent years — a plant-based diet — is much less a...
10 healthy teas
While we all know of, or can visualise, the positive psychological effects of sitting down and enjoying a warm cuppa many of us are...
Tips to revamp your eating habits
When it comes to creating and maintaining healthy eating habits, there are a few mistakes people make which will set them back, according to...
The basics of diabetes
Diabetes mellitus, along with high blood pressure and asthma, was one of the three top medical conditions exposed in Cayman’s 2010 Census of Population...
Sorrel and watermelon popsicles
Makes 8 popsicles ¼ cup dried sorrel
¾ cup water
10 mint leaves
2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
5 cups cubed watermelon
1...
‘Handy’ granola
Adapted from a recipe by British chef Anna Jones, ingredients are measured out by handfuls rather than scales, and you can customize away with...
Green hummus
This Levantine dip of cooked, mashed chickpeas is one of our favorite healthy snacks, but also is a delight spread in sandwiches or dolloped...
Energy balls
Instead of reaching for candy or chips when you want a quick snack on-the-trot, whizz up a batch of these wholefood-packed balls that will...
Cooking with coconut…four easy ways
Lauded for its health benefits and the versatility with which it can be used, coconut is truly a superfood in more ways than one....
A guide to good gut health
The expression “listen to your gut” may have more truth than you know. Your gut is infinitely complex and vitally important for your overall...
Mexicali stuffed sweet potatoes
SERVES 2 2 sweet potatoes
½ cup cooked black beans
¼ cup onion, chopped
½ cup yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup...
How to: Smarter grocery storage
Master the art of storage to help your groceries last longer, cut kitchen waste and save a few dollars. There are optimal places to store...
Digesting a trend: Bee pollen
What is it? Excellent question. We’re talking about the pollen produced by flowers that bees gather and take back to the hive, packing it into...
In season
Winter may not be the time we associate with abundance, but in Cayman’s climate we are blessed with many delicious fresh fruits and vegetables...
The foodie diaries: How Cayman’s fittest fuel their lifestyles
They may seem to possess superhuman reserves of energy, but a nutritious, balanced diet is a huge part of the equation for this trio...
Clean green smoothie recipe
Provided to our sister publication Flava, courtesy of Jessie’s Juice Bar Serves 1 1¼ cups coconut water ¾ cup frozen mango ¾ cup frozen pineapple ¾ teaspoon spirulina Handful of...
Teetotal tipples
Being ‘off the bottle’ no longer means having to glug childish, sugar-laden sodas. Alcohol-free has undergone a serious upgrade, and a slew of artisanal,...
Veg-centric cuisine
Plant-based diets have hit the mainstream. We explore why consumers and chefs are adopting a meatless mindset.
A busy lunch time in George Town’s Bread...
Magnificent mango
The mango joins a long list of fruits brought to the Caribbean by early maritime legends, this time Captain Cook, who brought it to...
Summer in a bowl
Originally featured in our sister publication Flava. Courtesy of Anna Lisle, author of “Whole Food, Bowl Food” “Mango, mint and lime – these ingredients take...
The ABCs of vitamins
Vitamins are essential for many bodily processes, and as many cannot be made in the body, or amounts produced are not high enough, they...
Stop the sugar rush
Health professionals have long cautioned about the dangers of consuming too much sugar. Study after study shows that too much of the sweet stuff puts...
A weighty issue
Obesity is weighing heavily on Cayman’s population. More than 30 percent of adults are considered obese, and more than 70 percent are overweight, according to...
Mad for mocktails
Booze is not necessarily needed for a good night out or a successful social event, and those who don’t fancy sipping water or soda...
Kale and strawberry salad
Provided to our sister publication Flava, courtesy of Leanne Thorne Serves 4-6 Salad: 1 head of kale
1 cup strawberries, thinly sliced
¼ cup red onion,...
Turkey bolognese
Provided to our sister publication Flava, courtesy of Bon Vivant Serves 4-6 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
½ large onion, diced
4-5 garlic cloves,...
Give thanks for turkey!
Excitement is building for holiday lovers at this time of year. Canadian Thanksgiving has passed, Americans are gearing up for their own thanksgiving celebrations,...
A guide to fresh juice: The elixir of life
Whether store-bought or homemade, drinking freshly pressed or spun juice is a great way to get your daily servings of fruit and veggies.
Many Cayman...
Super spices: The apothecary in your pantry
Next time you’re looking to stave off a cold, ease indigestion or clear a stuffy nose you might want to turn to your spice...
Sweet dreams: A good night’s sleep is priceless
We don’t realise how important sleep is, until we’re deprived of it.Not getting enough hours per night, or suffering from interrupted sleep, can affect...
Take a deep breath…
Meditation is going mainstream, The ancient practice is shedding its New Age image and entering the secular space, offering Cayman's work-hard, play-hard professionals a...
