Why magnesium promotes sleep

TOP 3 REASONS WHY MAGNESIUM CAN HELP YOU SLEEP BETTER     Sleep is crucial for overall health and brain function. Specifically, during sleep the body regenerate itself, repairing and growing new cells, storing new information in the brain, reorganising neurons while also getting rid of waste. When we don’t sleep well, we might experience…

Flaxseeds

8 ways to use flaxseeds

BOOST YOUR DIET AND LEARN HOW TO INCLUDE FLAXSEEDS   Flax seeds are tiny oil seeds that originated in the Middle East, where they have been consumed for over 6000 years. The Romans called this seed Linum usitatissimum, which means “very useful” and were probably aware of its health properties. Today linseeds have gained popularity…

Crusted salmon

Crusted salmon

CRUSTED SALMON   Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, great to support skin, heart and brain health, lower inflammation, salmon is one of the most loved fish in UK, along with cod. All fish can be included in the diet (unless you exclude animal products due to ethical and/or environmental reasons), but oily fish like…

Courgette nests

Courgette Nests

COURGETTE NESTS   Breakfast is often the most difficult meal of the day. In UK, one in four people skip breakfast most days, which results in eating high sugar foods throughout the morning and poor eating habits. The reason why people skip breakfast is either because they are too busy to cook, or because they…

Chai hot chocolate

Chai hot chocolate

CHAI HOT CHOCOLATE   I cannot believe that I haven’t thought about this amazing combination before: chai latte + hot chocolate = chai hot chocolate. Chai is a traditional Indian drink made of black tea, spices and milk. By adding some of those spices, the hot chocolate elevates to a whole new level of nourishment…

Molasses cookies

Molasses cookies

MOLASSES COOKIES   Let’s make cookies! Yes, because desserts can be part of a healthy diet, when we pay attention to sugar content and portion size. Today I am sharing my molasses cookies, a very old recipe that was developed in the XIX century as a variant of the gingerbread cake. Molasses is an interesting…