Food as Medicine

Are you prepared to embark on a transformative journey toward a healthier way of living? If so, there’s no better starting point than revamping your diet! Today, I invite you to explore an exciting array of food items often hailed as "super-foods." These nutritional powerhouses are celebrated not only for their delicious flavours but also for their remarkable ability to enhance Heart Health as well as other benefits.

Every day, I enjoy the refreshing zest of Lime Juice, and it has become a staple in our household, particularly in our Thai culinary adventures. The vibrant and zesty flavour of limes is not just a delightful addition to our meals; it’s a quintessential ingredient in Thai cuisine, elevating dishes with its tangy brightness. In Thailand, limes or ''Manāw'' in Thai, are immensely popular and come at a remarkably low cost during the lime season, making them an accessible and cherished fruit for both locals and visitors alike.

Last weekend, I found myself cocooned in a blanket, grappling with a stubborn cold that had settled in like an unwelcome guest. In search of solace amidst the sniffles, I turned to one of my favourite remedies: a steaming cup of rich, velvety hot chocolate. There’s something almost magical about that first sip; the warmth spreads through you, and the intoxicating aroma caresses your senses, whisking you away to a place of comfort and nostalgia. As I savoured the delectable elixir, a thought began to dance in my mind: “How is Peruvian Cacao Powder made?”

Have you ever paused to consider the intriguing concept of the five ‘Blue Zones’ on our planet? These remarkable regions, where people consistently live longer and healthier lives, offer invaluable insights into the secrets of longevity.

I often find myself reflecting on how deeply unsettling it is that microplastics have infiltrated almost every corner of our planet. From the depths of the oceans to the air we breathe, these tiny fragments of plastic persist, quietly invading ecosystems and leaving a footprint that seems impossible to erase. Each time I learn about the effects they're having on wildlife and even our own health, I can't help but feel a profound sadness, a sense of loss for the natural world we once had, pure and untainted.