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Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition & Inspiration from Luvo
Dissecting the Traditional Korean Meal
Posted by Lisa Nguyen |
There’s nothing bland in Korean food. It’s a cuisine of bold flavors and colors, and a balance of rich meats and abundance of vegetables. Packed with ruthless amounts of garlic, onions and the always aromatic sesame oil, combined with a kick from their distinct spicy soy bean paste … Read more »
Teff: The New Quinoa
Posted by Jessica G. |
We’re calling it: teff is the next big thing to hit the grain scene. It’s a grass native to Ethiopia and even though its grain is small in size, it’s packed with nutritional value. High in dietary fiber and iron, with plenty of protein, … Read more »
Spicing Up Your Food Life
Posted by Hana May |
We all have that friend that l-o-v-e-s hot sauce. You know, the one that probably has a bottle in their bag right now. Yes, they’re annoying when every restaurant order is followed by a request for … Read more »
How to Make Naan Bread
Posted by Jessica G. |
If you’re a fan of Indian food (or perhaps you have a severe butter chicken addiction like many people do), you’re likely familiar with the warm, stretchy, chewy rounds of flatbread known as naan. Some eat it plain, dipping it in the rich curries and stews, and some like a little extra flavor with their naan, in the form of garlic, melted butter (or … Read more »
Is Gluten-Free Healthier?
Posted by Samantha Cassetty |
Flip through any tabloid magazine (yes, I’m guilty!) and you’ll likely see a superstar with a slick body (Gwynnie! Miley!) declaring the virtues of a gluten-free menu. My bet is that you also have a neighbor, co-worker, or friend who has hopped on the gluten-free bandwagon and claims to have watched the pounds melt off and be feeling better than she has in ages.… Read more »
Celebrate Zucchini
...and Other Sneaky Fruits and Veggies to Put in Your Bread
Posted by Naomi Vandervelde |
It was National Zucchini Bread Day this past week! The zucchini (also known as a summer squash) is one of the most popular vegetables worldwide, and also one of the most low-calorie with only 17 calories per 100g!
A fantastic source of dietary fibre and antioxidants, these crunchy delights are even proven to protect against colon cancers[1]. In fact, Luvo named the squash one of their Top 5 Healthiest Veggies!
5 Ways to Convert Veggie Haters
Posted by Jessica G. |
Some people think vegetables are boring. Some even go as far as saying they hate them. Saying you hate vegetables is kind of like saying you hate a blank canvas. Sure, a lot of veggies have distinctive and delicious flavors on their own, but it really comes down to how you prepare them.… Read more »