THE TFC BLOG

The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to accidental injuries, or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age – Charaka Samhita Despite the ancient Charaka’s beautiful […]

Did you grow up eating tuna sandwiches? I did, and the memories of that creamy, salty taste wedged between two crusty slices of bread are so strong that some days I crave the familiarity of a good ol’ sandwich! Here I’m sharing my updated, “adult” version of the tuna sandwich. I like to serve a scoop on […]

Sushi Kuu ranks among one of Hong Kong’s finest Japanese restaurants. Like the rest of the crowd that eagerly lines up every night of the week for a seat, I go for their melt in your mouth salmon rolls: Soft, flavorful salmon wrapped in lettuce with a special sauce. Every time I leave I say to myself, “I […]

Daunted by so much information on the web that you don’t know where to begin? There are so many good website reads these days, it can be difficult to keep up. We are keeping tabs for you in our monthly column: Links We Love. Each month we collect a small handful of websites to add to your […]

Want to know the health myths that keep you tired, fat and grumpy? If you’ve turned on the TV, flicked through a magazine or visited the doctor lately you’ve probably come across these health lies I’m talking about. They’re touted as the answer to all of your problems: They can banish your fatigue, fix your cranky moods, […]

Something you’re eating may be killing you, and, here’s the scary part: you probably don’t even know it. If you eat cheeseburgers or French fries all the time or drink six sodas a day, you likely know you are shortening your life. But eating a nice dark, crunchy slice of whole wheat bread — how could […]

What makes someone a “fitness fashionista”? It’s not just that she looks as good working out as she does in stilettos. More importantly she’s someone who is as comfortable on the inside as she looks on the outside.  Meet Sadie MacLeod of Hip & Healthy. Before our inaugural Fitness Fashionista became master of the incredibly stylish activewear store and online […]

Happy 4th of July! You don’t have to be in the USA this weekend to find an excuse to enjoy a picnic with your loved ones while celebrating your freedom. Here are four crowd-pleasing dessert recipes I have created that you can whip up easily this weekend, or anytime. They are highly transportable, making them perfect for an outdoor gathering […]

Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body. As by the one, health is preserved, strengthened, and invigorated: by the other, virtue (which is the health of the mind) is kept alive, cherished, and confirmed. – Joseph Addison If you’ve ever read a good book, you’ll know of their magical powers to […]