I was looking back at the resolutions I made earlier this year and realized I’ve accomplished most of them. I wanted to bake more; I did. I was also planning to exercise better and smarter, which is something I now do on a regular basis. I even went to the places I wanted to visit.

I’m in the process of making some interesting resolutions for 2018. New Year is just around the corner and it is always fun to set goals to achieve, isn’t it? If you want to make your New Year’s resolution stick, here are some of the tips you can try. (more…)

Living well means living a fulfilled life. This means having a great work/life balance, of course, but it goes so much further than that. Having a good balance between a job you don’t like and an after-work life you love isn’t fulfilling, it’s passable. To enjoy your life, you need to enjoy all aspects of it, meaning that you should aim to have a job that you love doing.

This could be a job that you find challenging and rewarding, or it could be a job that allows you to do what you love to do, like travel the world. To help you live the life of your dreams, follow these tips:  (more…)

Now, who doesn’t love cake? And the love affair with cake is life-long. Even if you are dieting if given a choice you would happily give up a meal and trade it for cake to stay within calories. And you would happily cheat with your diet with cake. It is one of the most important dishes for a bakery in addition to bread.

In ancient times cakes were offered to Gods. This was practiced across civilizations and cultures. Chinese celebrate their important harvest festival with moon cakes, similarly Russians have blini. No wonder with such an old connection it is so important for us. (more…)

Meat lovers will vote unanimously that nothing can compare with the taste of delicious, freshly smoked meat. The tenderness and the flavours are enhanced when the meat is smoked in a specific way with certain spices and marinades, leading to gastronomic delights.  The kind of smoker you may be using to smoke the meat also has a role to play in achieving that aroma and taste. Even though this method of cooking has gained in popularity due to the lesser time required to cook and the flavour that it adds to the meat, you might be not have the room or even the permission to set up a charcoal or gas smoker in your backyard or on your patio. (more…)

Christmas is just around the corner, winter coats, hats and scarves are out and in some areas, snow has even begun to fall. However, whilst winter may bring along with it the cheer of the holiday season and must-have winter warmers such as hot chocolate and mulled wine, your risk of getting the flu is always higher during the colder months.

If you’re pregnant, breast-feeding, have recently been unwell or are over the age of sixty, then your risk of getting the flu is going to be higher than most. Thankfully, there are various things that you can do to ensure that you stay healthy this winter. These are:

#1. Stay Warm:

It goes without saying that staying as warm as possible throughout the winter months will help you to stave off the flu and cold viruses. When you go out, keeping your head warm with a winter hat and protecting your extremities with gloves and thick socks is an excellent idea. At home, check that the doors and windows are adequately sealed to prevent drafts from coming through and reducing the temperature.

#2. Wash Your Hands:

With the risk of flu higher during the winter, then no matter how warm you’re wrapping up, there’s always the risk that you could catch the flu virus from somebody else. Because of this, it’s important to pay more attention to washing your hands, since germs can be transmitted via physical contact. Bear in mind that even touching something that an infected person has touched, and then touching your own mouth or nose could mean that you catch the flu. So, wash your hands more regularly throughout the day and keep a small bottle of hand sanitizer on you at all times.

#3. Herbal Supplements:

If you like, there are a range of herbal supplements available that can help to strengthen your immune system during the winter and reduce your risk of catching the flu. Although it’s not a good idea to use them as a substitute for getting the flu vaccine if it has been recommended to you by your doctor, you can use zinc, garlic, and echinacea daily to boost your immune system and help heal any viral or bacterial infections. Find out more about taking supplements at Remedy Pharmacist.

#4. Stay Hydrated:

No matter what time of year it is, medical professionals recommend that we drink around eight glasses of water per day for retaining optimal health. Since water helps the kidneys to function properly and flushes out the toxins from our bodies, drinking plenty of water throughout the winter months will not only help you to improve your overall health, but will also aid in your quest to avoid catching the flu. If you have already caught a cold, the good news is that drinking plenty of water will make it easier to get rid of as the water will flush out the infection.

What are you doing to stay healthy and avoid the flu this winter? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.