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We love snacks don’t we? Yes we do. We love that they’re handy, tasty and filling. Snacks are defined as “a light meal; an item of food eaten between meals” by Wiktionary. Snacks are the food item we turn to between breakfast and lunch, late afternoon before dinner and at night right before bed. When we think snacks, chips, biscuits, cookies and cheese curls come to mind.

Callaloo is a green vegetable traditionally used in Jamaica for breakfast, especially with salt fish, fried dumplings, yam and banana. It is a rich source of nutrients, particularly minerals, vitamins A, B and C, protein, iron, riboflavin, ascorbic acid and amino acid.

Fish has historically been a staple food of the Caribbean, starting with the Arawaks and Caribs who first inhabited the islands. Fish is high in protein and low in fat, a major source of vitamins, minerals and the all-important omega-3 fatty acids.

A Valentine's Day treat is a wonderful way to express your appreciation for your significant other. If you are tired of simply buying a gift and saying “I love you”, perhaps you can repurpose this calendar event with something unforgettable.

Now that the holidays have come and gone,  now might be a good time to pay attention to fibre filled foods. Known also as roughage, fibre is a carbohydrate found in the walls of plant cells and is indigestible by humans. It helps to keep the digestive system in working order.