Tag Archives: carbohydrates

Diet Recipe: Vichyssoise (Potato and Leek soup)

I first heard of this soup in my elementary French language class. I have been in love with French cuisine ever since. Any food or wine fest featuring this cuisine, I would be there.. well almost. 🙂 Recently watching Julie … Continue reading

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Low Cal Recipe: Greek Chicken and Potato Salad

This is one recipe that I fall back to whenever I am too lazy to really cook (read having to go near the gas stove). This salad is complete with proteins, carbohydrates, good fibre and very less fat. This recipe … Continue reading

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The Scoop on Sugar

Diet equals no sugar. Health implies no sugar. Diabetes obviously no sugar. What is the big deal with SUGAR? Sugar is a type of carbohydrate. It is a simple carbohydrate (the other type of carb is complex carbohydrate) which is … Continue reading

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What is ‘Junk’ Food?

I asked this question to a few people around and the most interesting answer that I got, was from my mom. To quote her, ‘I think in your dietician’s terminology, anything that tastes good would be junk food.’ Obviously, I … Continue reading

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