Squeeze Your Greens

This new, no-cook technique turns hearty fall greens into a tender salad in minutes There’s an amazing tool for transforming bitter, dark leafy greens into a tender, melts-in-your-mouth salad packed with punchy citrus, garlic and Parmesan. And it’s only an arm’s length away: your hands! A few minutes of judicious massaging (think Rolfing, not Reiki) … Read more

Moral baby (part 1) – Are babies born moral?, Why don’t kids just do the right thing?

Are babies born moral? What exactly does “moral mean? Are any moral absolutes embedded into our brains, or is moral awareness only culturally understood? These questions have occupied philosophers for centuries. The word “moral”, in both its Greek and Latin incarnations, has a strong social underpinning. It originally outlined a code of conduct, a consensus … Read more

Moral baby (part 2) – How moral reasoning develops

Kohlberg, the Harvard psychologist, believed that moral reasoning depended upon general cognitive maturity—another way of saying that these things take time. If indeed decisions have strong emotional roots, as we will explore, I would also argue that moral reasoning depends upon emotional maturity. Though Kohlberg has his critics, his ideas remain influential, as do those … Read more

Your Ultimate Bug-Busting Dinner : Italian Kale, Chicken and bean stew, Orange and almond cranachan

Italian Kale, Chicken and bean stew Serves 2-3 Ingredients ·         3 skinned, boned chicken thighs ·         11/­­­2tbsp olive oil ·         1 red onion, 1 stick celery, 2 carrots, chopped ·         2 cloves garlic, peeled ·         ½ small red chilli, chopped ·         200g can borlotti beans, drained ·         200g canned chopped tomatoes ·         1 level tbsp. … Read more

10 Foods To Keep You Well All Winter

Rather than stocking up on cold cures, feast on foods that boost your immunity and energy, and leave you flu-free. Getting ill this winter is as inevitable as another X Factor Christmas No1, right? In fact, the right diet can prevent you succumbing to seasonal bugs. We’ve identified the top 10 winter wonder foods that’ll … Read more

Guilt-free Canapés (part 1) : Smoked Mackerel Sushi Rolls, Socca

Say no to cocktail sausages and serve up some seriously delicious party treats that boost your wellness, too Smoked Mackerel Sushi Rolls Smoked Mackerel Sushi Rolls Makes 30 Smoked mackerel is bursting with omega-3 fats while seaweed is really rich in fibre and a good veggie source of vitamin B12 Ingredients ·         255g brown or … Read more

Guilt-free Canapés (part 2) : Sweet potato hummus, Chocolate Truffles

Sweet potato hummus Sweet potato hummus Serves 8 Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin B6 and a source of vitamins C and D, iron and magnesium winter-proofing your body against colds and flu. Ingredients ·         1 large sweet potato, baked until very tender ·         400g can chickpeas ·         2 garlic cloves ·         6tbsp tahini ·         … Read more

6 Foods For An Aromatic Breath

Here are 6 foods for an aromatic breath. Halitosis results from cleaning teeth carelessly or health problems. It can be cause by consumed foods. Luckily, some natural foods can eliminate foul breath by killing bacteria causing the issue. Let’s take a look at these recommended foods. 1.     Herbs and additives Peppermint, cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary… are … Read more

6 Black Colored Foods Best For Health

Vegetables and cereals that look black have high content of antioxidants. Many studies have believed that vegetables, fruits… are able to prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes… However, during research, chemical Chemistry Professor Cy Lee from Cornell University (New York) found that those looking black is better than bright-colored ones as they contain higher amount of … Read more

10 Vegetables Lowering Blood Pressure Effectively

Medical experts show that controlling and curing high blood pressure can be treated by regulating central neural system, improving circulation, combating sclerosis and reducing blood lipid. In treatment with natural food, the result is considerably enhanced. We are now introducing you 10 common vegetables that lower blood pressure effectively. Neptunia Owning cold characteristic and sweet … Read more

8 Wonderful Benefits Of Cranberries

Cranberry brings a lot of wonderful benefits to human health. The effects of cranberry on health Cranberry (English name is cranberry, scientific name is Vaccinium Oxycoccus), belonged to Ericaceae family, is a kind of small tree grows and lives well in cold climates, on submerged moss land.    Here are 8 wonderful effects of cranberry. 1.     … Read more

Foods That Beat Influenza

Influenza is often caught in winter when temperature is low plus the weather get colder and drier. Beside medicine, some foods can help to eliminate the sickness. Ginger is good at curing influenza. Influenza affects daily routines with annoying symptoms. To recover fast, aside from following doctor’s guides, you must supplement yourself with some food … Read more

4 Tips To Be Patient With Children

Your hot temper may not give any result. When teaching kid, it’s very important to be patient. As parents, you are vulnerable to get angry when teaching kids. In case you may lose your temper when kids don’t obey, it’s recommended to consider these tips. 1.     Think that your kid is still innocent Kid’s misbehavior … Read more

Release 101 Worries Of Breastfeeding Women

We will help you answer the queries while breastfeeding. Some women are very worried before having the idea of breastfeeding, but no sooner do they become wavering “how about feeding the baby with formula?”, because there are many queries that make the women nervous and the answers are not available whenever you need. When you … Read more

How Much Milk Should A Child Consume Per Day?

Milk increases children’s height. So, how much milk per day should a child consume? According to Professors, a child aging from 1 to 3 must drink 500ml of processed (cow) milk and 300-400ml is for child older than 3 years old. Milk (from cow, buffalo, goat…) is highly nutrient. It contains protein, lipid, sugar, and … Read more

How Should A Child Read A Book?

Not all children read a book in the same way. Children are especially interested in comics and fairy tales. Long times ago, great men, like Confucius, had discussions about the important of reading books. Until now, they continue to tell the story: Why should we read books? What benefits do books bring? What should be … Read more