Characteristics:
The menu usually features rich curries, creamy sauces, a variety of intense flavors, and many vegetarian dishes. Spices play an important role.
Common Ingredients:
Rice is a staple of many dishes. A variety of breads... Read more
There are a lot of really good reasons to quit smoking: Lung cancer, bad breath, decreased sense of smell and taste, and yellowed teeth and nails, to name a few. But if you are a smoker living with chronic heartburn, quitting smoking can have an adde... Read more
When you're living with chronic heartburn, you don't just need to watch what you eat; what you drink is important, too. For many people, alcohol can have a negative impact on heartburn symptoms. But does that mean alcohol has to be comp... Read more
For many years, a little piece of plastic controlled Beth MacKenzie’s life. "When I was younger, I bought things that I honestly could not afford,” the 30-year-old admits. "I racked up a lot of credit card debt trying to make... Read more
Seems like everything worthwhile takes time but it's not always easy being patient. Getting to the gym 3 times a week seemed difficult after work but I managed 2 times fairly consistently. My weight loss was stuck and so was I. Then the gym added one... Read more
I have noticed that "MANY" of the success story people, and other spark people, keep their calorie tracker's private.
I really don't understand why. It's so very helpful for me to see what they eat and the calories they consume.
Is it because the... Read more
I have had the same conversation with two different woman (both relatives) that leave me with a bad feeling. I like the honesty that they could not do this, but who are they to speak for others saying adoption is good but you know other mothers could... Read more
During and after pregnancy, I gained 20kgs...from 57kg to 77.8 kgMy desparate move started 10days ago to stop sweets and thinking positive...today I am 700gms less..Hope to continue the same speed to be healthy and get back into shape.... Read more
My Avurveda Doctor, Sunanda Tai advises the use of 1-2 tbsps.of Butter or Ghee daily with your Meals restricting the use of any Oil to minimum.This is because it easier for the Body to break this down and absorb it since this is a Natural By Produc... Read more
If you're a vegetarian, vegan, semi-vegetarian, or just interested in a cruelty-free lifestyle, join us here! Get tips for making the transition, dining out, cooking and more.... Read more
A recent study published in the April 2013 issue of the International Journal of Obesity examined whether people would lose more weight on their own (sticking to a prescribed calorie goal) or by eating pre-packaged diet foods that totaled the same n... Read more
Meet Erin. She's 30 and lives in Florida. Happily engaged and recently promoted at work, she loves her life. She wakes up feeling great, rarely stops moving throughout her waking hours, and goes to sleep each night with a smile on her face. Life... Read more
If people only ate when they felt true hunger, few of us would struggle with our weight. So why (and where) are we eating so much, and what can we do about it? Start here.