My Spicy Winter Casserole

This recipe was pulled out of a store magazine and with a bit of a twist, I made it mine. The good old casserole is a pleasure in most homes during winter. It is not only easy to pull together, it is worthy of every time spent cooking it.

I used potatoes, parsnips, carrots, red onions, kidney beans, chopped tomatoes and chicken, however, this recipe could be easily adapted to your taste. Adding a mix of bell peppers would balance the taste and texture. (more…)

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The Causes of Belly Fat

 

Having belly fat is not only unflattering, it is unhealthy. Excessive belly fat has been associated with many diseases such as heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and much more. Belly fat is a pointer to unhealthiness. Anyone with excessive belly fat has an increased risk of health-related problems.

Belly fat is also known as visceral fat and this fat surrounds the internal organs such as liver and vital organs.

Here are few of what causes belly fat

Sleep Deprivation

Sleep is important to health. Not having enough sleep can lead to weight gain. People who sleep less than 5 hours daily have more chance of gaining weight than those who sleep 7/8 hours daily. Sleep disorder may also cause belly fat. So to reduce your belly fat, you need your beauty-sleep. (more…)

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10 Things you do that make you fat without you knowing.

There are ways you are making yourself fat without even having a clue. You complain of adding extra pounds without knowing why. Well, have a look at the following to see what you are doing wrong.

Are you eating extra for exercise? 

Just because you ran a marathon or work out in the gym does not mean you need to go on food comma. Eating extra because you are exercising not only make you fat, renders the effort you put in worthless. The purpose of working out or engaging in any form of exercise is to keep fit, putting in double of the calories you burn right back would only make you fat. (more…)

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