So, you consider yourself a boba tea connoisseur – you know what’s good! You reach for a cup of this amazing drink now and then (probably more often than your friends) you start getting interested in the boba nutrition facts. You may even ask yourself: “Should I be drinking boba …
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By Nerissa Hosein. Wrinkles I can handle, but acne … seriously? As a middle aged woman, I have my share of problems in life. I have finances, stress, kids, housework and the fact that I’m no longer the svelte shining young thing that once was. COCOA CLEANS’R SOOTHING ALL-OVER CLEANSING …
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The sight of sorrel or roselle in Trinidad and Tobago meant the Christmas season has started. Nowadays, it is used all year long for not only does it taste good but it is good for your health too. Several studies have shown sorrel juice to be beneficial in lowering blood …
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By Annisa Phillip. Times are changing, times are constantly changing, they say that the only constant in life is change, so you never really know what to expect. While growing up there were certain things that were expected. For example it was expected in most families that Sunday lunch was a …
Read More »High tea Trini style
By Marissa Armoogam. As the world becomes more and more caught up in the weekly changing health craves, the one that stood out to me the most is the different types of teas that are supposedly really great for improving ones health. Now I would definitely consider myself a tea enthusiast. …
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By Annisa Phillip. “Because of our Trini heritage baby making comes with various notions (some of which are questionable) of what you should and should not do.” “How was the trip?” my friend asked. Confused for a second, I replied, “What trip?” but as the words left my mouth I caught …
Read More »Paw Paw: 15 Amazing uses and benefits of fruit and leaves
The fruit and leaves of paw paw are so useful and beneficial that it makes the argument over its true name, taste, shape, colour, size and spelling insignificant. You may know the long orange fruit as papaya and the round yellow one as paw paw, pawpaw or papaw. The shape …
Read More »Soursop: Enjoy fruit, leaves and boost immune system
The pulpy tasty soursop fruit is enjoyed straight off the tree and makes satisfying recipes in many kitchens. As for health benefits, the fruit and leaves are well known to do wonders to your body. It is high in fibre, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants known to boost immune system. It …
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