Be Well

I just love different types of fruits, especially exotic and tropical ones. Fruit is filled with vitamins and minerals, and as if that wasn’t enough, they are sweet and delicious! I honestly could live on only...

Water—the cheapest medicine! A few years ago you could read this slogan on large posters in the streets of Vienna. Indeed, a lack of water can cause pain. If we drink a few glasses of water over our thirst, we feel noticeably better. Simply drinking water can resolve confusion. Anyone who has ever suffered from thirst in the desert knows what we’re talking about. Why is water so important?

This dessert is very easy to make and tastes delicious. Guess what? These brownies are so chewy and satisfying that your guest won’t believe that they are made with...

After an invasive diagnostic test to look into my body, the procedure left my heart so damaged that I thought for sure I would go the way of my mother and need heart surgery to repair it. Thankfully, that’s not what happened. Instead, something...

Crepes are associated with tender memories for me. They resemble my aunt’s Norwegian pancakes that she used to serve us when we would come for a visit in the summers. On sunshiny days, these were usually served outside, and what precious memories that created for me. Do not underestimate the value of simple things in making fantastic memories.

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...