What is Gluten?
- September 05, 2021
- by
- Khyra
GLUTEN!
A six letter word,
I determine if you make pastries or bread,
Remove 3 first letters and I represent the sum of your fingers instead,
Remove 2 last last letter and I become synonymous to abundance.
Yes! you guessed it right; Gluten, ten and Glut.
But what is Gluten? Gluten is a mixture of two proteins gliadin and glutenin abundant in the endosperm of wheat grain but also occurring in barley and rye. Their amino acid composition varies but glutamic acid (33%) and proline (12%) predominate. Due to their high content of proline...
Foods that Harm the Gut microbiome
- September 02, 2021
- by
- Khyra
Our gut (the gastrointestinal tracts) is home to trillions of microorganisms! While we inherit our genes, we leave the womb without a single microbe....
Warm Lemon Juice For Weight loss
- March 17, 2021
- by
- Khyra
“If you don’t take care of your body, where are you going to live?”
I love lemons and for good reasons too! From its bright...
Salad For Weight Loss
- March 11, 2021
- by
- Khyra
Salad! A call on rainbow, a visit from the earth. Salads are the weight watchers best friend and the chef’s display of artistry. As...
Overnight Oats and Me: Recipes and Ideas
- October 20, 2020
- by
- Khyra
Overnight oats have become a staple with me – as part of a sumptuous early dinner, a scoop into a small bowl when...
Detox Juices for Weight Loss
- July 11, 2020
- by
- Khyra
Detox juices are here to stay. All over the net, they are touted as your weight loss trigger, nutrition booster, internal cleanser, whatever! Though...
4 Easy Ways To Avoid The Weekend Weight Gain
- August 02, 2019
- by
- Khyra
Whether you use acronyms or not, your body understands #TGIF. You might not scream it loud or use the hashtag on your social...
Three Things You Should Never Forget Before Joining The FitFam Life
- July 31, 2019
- by
- Khyra
Healthy lifestyle choices are your best bet to living a healthy life here on this ‘toxic’ planet (the environment is not as clean...
10 Ways To Lose Weight Without Dieting
- July 09, 2019
- by
- Khyra
This is the ultimate cheat path for those of us who find it difficult to follow through a diet or rigid meal plan –...
10 Ways To Drink Water For Weight Loss
- June 19, 2019
- by
- Khyra
Water for life, for growth, for cleansing, for drinking cooking, washing … in fact water for everything and everyone. Water is...
