3 POWERFUL SUNPROTECTIVE NUTRITENTS High on my to-do list this month is to spend quality time in nature, and surely I am not the only one dreaming to book a holiday on the beach. The next thought that come to my mind is, how to avoid damage to my skin? Growing up, I…
GET STARTED WITH ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIETS What is an anti-inflammatory diet? It is an eating pattern that help to lower inflammation in the body, the main driver of chronic health conditions. Not many people know this, but there are few types of anti-inflammatory diets to choose from, depending on what you need/want to achieve.…
CAN TEA TREE OIL HELP WITH BREAKOUTS? Tea tree oil has been studied for decades for its potential benefits in the treatment of various skin complains, including acne. Tea tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is a small bushy tree from Australia, where the native population use it as a poultice to treat cuts and wounds…
ADAPTOGENIC HOT CHOCOLATE I occasionally find myself in need of a little comfort drink around mid-morning or mid-afternoon, but I have been trying not to rely on caffeine. What has that left me with? Sometimes I go for turmeric latte, but I really crave variety, so I thought why not trying hot chocolate? Being…
CHANA MASALA MY WAY It’s nutritious, it’s warming, it’s delicious, I cannot have enough of it. This is my version of the popular Indian dish that I love so much, with some extra veggies added (just because I am a nutritionist, and I am obsessed with vegetables). Chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre,…
ARE COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS WORTH THE HYPE? When we talk about nutrients for beautiful skin, collagen is always mentioned, and for a good reason. Celebrities have been using it to fight the effects of aging, and now many bloggers are sharing their experiences too. Collagen infused skincare products and oral supplements that can be…
THE POPULAR AYURVEDIC GOLDEN MILK Also known as turmeric latte, it has been used in ayurvedic tradition for centuries, but only in the last few years has gained popularity in the West as an alternative to coffee and tea. Ayurveda supported the use of golden milk as a wellness tonic to calm and strengthen…
CRUNCHY KALE CHIPS Kale is an amazing vegetable to eat during the winter months and it has become quite famous as healthy food, for good reasons. Kale is part of the so-called cruciferous vegetables, along with broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, radish, leeks and many more. It is very nutrient dense, with a 50gr serving…
WHICH COOKING OIL SHOULD I USE? If you are confused about which oil to use for cooking, you are not alone. We use them daily, and each of us has a specific preference to one or another, due to habits or culture. I scanned a handful of random websites to see what information…
SPINACH, KALE, PEA AND MINT SOUP When I think about Autumn I think about cold weather and shorter days, but on the positive side, I like to walk in the park and marvel in front of the beautiful colours. Another great thing about autumn is that I can eat soups daily! Soups are an…