Be Well

Sometimes when we change the way we eat, we tend to think about all the food items we can no longer have. Remember that God’s goal is to give us something better. Let's focus our energy on...

I always wondered how certain food combinations are created, liked, and enjoyed universally like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, pita bread and hummus, tortillas and salsa, soup and crackers, salad and dressing, rice and lentils, and crepe and tomato chutney. Whoever created these combinations really did a great job in figuring out the food pair/combo and they taste delicious together. Likewise, our Creator is a...

Gastronomic Warfare. It’s relaxing to watch the swirling, gurgling bubbles that fish thrive on in tropical fish tanks. But it’s a different matter when it is happening in your gut. Is there relief from the burping, belching, bloating, indigestion and bowel trouble that plagues up to...

There is something so comforting about this creamy soup, even now that it is getting warmer outside. Let us pray every day for the true...

To combat stress levels, take a look at what you eat. It may actually help relieve your tension. In fact, certain foods can help stabilize your blood sugar levels, can lower your cortisol, and change your emotional response to stress. Here are seven foods you can eat to reduce stress.

This week, try a new plant-based ingredient from the produce section. Whether it is a new fresh herb you can chop up in your salad or a vegetable you have never tried before. When we eat plant-based food it helps our body...

There's a saying from the Maasai tribe of Uganda that they seek the good of every member of the tribe. Upon greeting each other, the Maasai would ask, “How are the children?" The response would be, "All the children are well." When it is well with you and your children, it is...

Growing up, my loving mother prepared this dish almost every day and it's my favorite comforting dish to this day. I call this dish my survival dish because I can just survive with this one dish almost every day. This popular Indian lentil recipe is seasoned with a variety of spices and it's so comforting, flavorsome, and tastes delicious. You can prepare this dish in 15 minutes.

Are you suffering from stress? Maybe it is time to clear your head and calm down. While the forest is essential for our entire ecosystem, it also does wonders to relax our mind and calm us down. Let us discuss some of the benefits of walking in the forest for a healthier mind, body and soul!

In this recipe, we will bake the potatoes instead of frying them, and replace mayonnaise with veganaise. Additionally, by soaking the potatoes, we can achieve that fried crispy texture and nobody will know you didn’t fry them!

Beets contain nitrates that dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow thus, they help improve blood pressure, increase athletic endurance, decrease the risk of...

“You need to start taking medication to lower your cholesterol,” the doctor told me. I walked out of the doctor’s office and pondered what I had just heard. “I can either change my lifestyle or start taking medication, but I have to do something,” I told myself. I chose to start exercising, and 12 months later, I had...