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About My Hijjab

I am a Muslim women and I have chosen to wear the hijjab. I am always excited to answer questions about why I have chosen to follow this rule of Islam, but these days no one asks me anymore. This is probably because I am currently based in the muslim majority country of Bangladesh. (WeirdlyContinueContinue reading “About My Hijjab”

How I Cured My Asthma

It’s a very touchy subject. Not for me, but for most of those reading. It’s almost as touchy as a religious topic. But I really don’t care if feelings are hurt or worlds are turned upside down because I am on a mission to inform the world of the truth when it comes to ourContinueContinue reading “How I Cured My Asthma”

GF Oat Pancakes

VICTORY DANCE TIME ! Fluffy pancakes in the house! Instant oat flour is amazing. Just how amazing? As amazing as melt-in-your-mouth buttery pancakes. We have been having this everyday for a week now. I use MyProtein Instant Oats. To my surprise it was already in flour form. And best of all, it is affordable andContinueContinue reading “GF Oat Pancakes”

Functional Medicine! Vent

I never really allow my self to vent over the nonsensical things I hear from doctors in Bangladesh. Rather I used to brush off my shoulders and continue health coaching my clients and sharing knowledge. I believe knowledge is power. But today is different. I have just about had it with these “incomplete doctors” asContinueContinue reading “Functional Medicine! *Vent*”

3 Reasons To Have Protein Smoothie For Breakfast

Let me make your life easy guys! Thinking about what to have for breakfast? Have a big protein meal. It should include eggs…2 eggs and 3 eggs if you dare or something meaty like a beef or chicken sausage. Now don’t start yelling at me just yet. The main point is to have a highContinueContinue reading “3 Reasons To Have Protein Smoothie For Breakfast”

Sustenance

I was stir frying chicken for lunch and she stood on a stool next to me to see what I did. I could hear her licking her lips and hoping for a few pieces. I tried to ignore her to see what she did. She inched a bit closer to get the smell. Her fingersContinueContinue reading “Sustenance”

Pumpkin Soul Soup

Have you ever had such a dish that it touches your soul? If not then you’re lucky because I think pumpkin soup has the ability to touch your soul. It’s not just pumpkin soup but there is an addition of lentils then superbly goes with the taste and adds more soul to this dish. Don’tContinueContinue reading “Pumpkin Soul Soup”

#SheBoss : Pilot Salma AlBaloushi

My name is Salma AlBaloushi and I am a First Officer for Ettihad Airways. When everyone around me doubted me and did not know of my capability I stayed quite, worked hard and proved them wrong. The purpose and inspiration of my work, and success was not only to prove people wrong; rather I workedContinueContinue reading “#SheBoss : Pilot Salma AlBaloushi”

How Yum! Baked Chicken & Veg

Don’t you just hate dry chicken? I hate it…super duper hate dry chicken! Especially after you bake it, it comes out sooo dry, ugh! Well, there’s a trick and it’s kinda simple but mostly weird and I am wondering if I am late to the party once again? I dunno, you tell me. I addContinueContinue reading “How Yum! Baked Chicken & Veg”

BEST Fried Chicken Batter Gluten Free

You know how I am obsessed with stuff that are easy, delicious and super awesome? Well, this is no different! Jumping with joy how easy this is. and here is the secret super awesome part…THIS BATTER CAN BE USED ANYWHERE! Crunchy potato chips? YES. Veg fritters? YES. Anything you like deep fried in honor ofContinueContinue reading “BEST Fried Chicken Batter Gluten Free”