Be Well

Growing up on the island of Jamaica, avocados (called "pear" by most Jamaicans), while in season, were a staple at almost every meal. We were chasing through the brush to bring back the prized pear to our families or simply sit and eat it as friends. Everyone in my town knew where a pear tree was to be found and...

There are so many kinds of flat bread that's served in India. This recipe requires only 2 ingredients (spelt flour and warm water).

Abraham Lincoln was no stranger to depression. His melancholy tendencies combined with an impoverished childhood, failed businesses, and unfulfilled love seemed to point only to defeat. At one time he...

"You have three months to live, tops!" proclaimed the doctor. This was the death sentence told to Lydia. Lydia knew she was older, a senior citizen, but to be told she only had three months to live was...

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...