What makes a great leader? Is it the technical expertise? Is it the IQ? Does one become a great leader by nature or after receiving an MBA? We can probably agree that a great leader is: somebody who brings out the best of each person in a team; a person who engages team members; somebody who evokes positive emotions and inspires others; a person who resonates with us.

As 2015 closes in, streets and houses are adorned with colourful decorative lighting, there’s an ambience filled with musical anticipation and festive holidays are finally starting. It seems like everything is coming to an end for 2015 and for those of us who have struggled hard over the past twelve months, we’re looking forward to a fresh year in a week's time or so. 

“We live within those restricted four walls; And forget to enjoy the greens, the mountains and the waterfalls.” Indoor spaces can be modified to people’s taste and preferences, but the feel of being out in the open cannot be substituted even by splurge expenses on interiors.  

‘Fat confusion’ is probably an understatement as we now try to accept that fats are not just good, but are critical for our better health. Abuse of the wrong types of fats (e.g. refined oils, shortening, margarines) while consuming more white foods (sugar, flour, oils) as we try to avoid natural good fats, has contributed to the rise in cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and cancer over recent decades.

Delicious cakes do not need to be unhealthy sweet bombs – if you use smaller amounts of healthier sugars including raw molasses, coconut nectar and unsulphured (blackstrap) molasses. Using these type of sugars will provide nutrients that are devoid in refined, white sugar. Blackstrap molasses, in particular, are rich in iron, calcium and have a low GI, and are therefore absorbed slowly.