Food

Some Traditional Pumpkin Recipes for Autumn

Pumpkins are a treasure trove of health and nutrition. Although they are sweet to eat, they are a low-sugar food. You don’t have to worry about putting on weight if you eat it. Pumpkins are packed with dietary fiber and can help with constipation. People who often eat irregularly can also eat pumpkin as a snack ...

Nspirement Staff

Harvested pumpkins.

Autumn Is a Good Time to Eat Eggplant

Eggplant is nutritional and affordable. Eating it in the fall is especially good for the body. According to traditional Chinese medical studies, it has multiple health benefits. Lowers blood lipids and combats fatigue Eggplant contains saponin, a chemical compound that can remove heat, calm, and modulate the body. It is effective in fighting fatigue and ...

Nspirement Staff

Eggplants in a crate.

How to Make Avocado Brownies

Planning on making something sweet to finish off tonight’s dinner? Try some lip-smacking brownies made with avocado. Not only is the dessert gluten-free, but the use of avocados also ensures that every bite gives you some amount of nutrients as well. The recipe To make the brownies, you will need ½ cup cacao powder, ½ ...

Armin Auctor

Avocado Brownies.

How to Make Faloodeh, Ancient Persia’s Favorite Dessert

For people in Iran, Faloodeh holds a special place — it is arguably their favorite dessert. Created during the time of ancient Persia, Faloodeh consists of rice noodles mixed with rose water and lime. If you ever visit Iran, you will find that most ice cream shops have two traditional desserts on their menu — ...

Armin Auctor

Faloodeh

What Is Mochi and Why You Should Be Careful When Eating It

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from short-grain glutinous rice called mochigome. Though it is eaten all year round, it is particularly popular during the Japanese New Year since it is considered to be the traditional food for the day. It also has a reputation for being dangerous, particularly for elders and kids. Harmful ...

Raven Montmorency

Japanese mochi.

6 Famous Teas From China

China has many famous teas. It is the biggest producer of tea in the world, accounting for almost 30 percent of global production. Tea has been a popular drink in China for centuries. One of the earliest records of using teas in China is a medical text from the 3rd century A.D. It became a ...

Emma Lu

A cup of tea on a saucer.

5 Nutritional Tips When Going Vegan

When you adopt a vegan lifestyle, there is a risk that you might end up suffering from nutritional deficiency. Moving away from meat products will inevitably deprive you of certain types of nutrition. And this deprivation can trigger various health issues. For pregnant women, this might mean trouble with delivery or the physical constitution of ...

Raven Montmorency

Foods for vegans.

Recipe: Making Nutella at Home

Nutella is one of the most popular spreads in the world. Made by Italian chocolate maker Ferrero, it was first created during World War II to solve the cocoa shortage in the country. Today, many people eat it for breakfast on toast, waffles, and pancakes. However, some are wary about the product due to its ...

Raven Montmorency

Nutella sandwichws.

These Foods Are Good Sleep Inducers

Some food when eaten at night can help you fall asleep easily because they are good sleep inducers. The following recommendations are especially good if eaten half an hour prior to sleep and they are gentle enough for everyone’s use. Foods that act as sleep inducers Lily buds Lily buds calm the mind and nurture ...

Helen London

A bed and pillows.