MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS AND AUTOIMMUNITY Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian cultures like Chinese and Japanese. They are valued for their potential health benefits, which are primarily attributed to their bioactive compounds. These fungi have gained significant attention in modern times for their various health-promoting properties. Medicinal…
LENTIL TABBOULEH Many people will look at recipes that contain legumes and beans and move away from them. Why? Although legumes and beans are known for being very healthy, they also produce intestinal gas. This is because they do contain a specific type of fibre called oligosaccharides that travel through the small intestine nearly…
CINNAMON TO IMPROVE BRAIN POWER Cinnamon is an ancient spice that has been used in cooking and baking for centuries. It is made from grinding the dried inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree, which belongs to the Lauraceae family. Cinnamon is known for its warm, sweet, and aromatic flavour, and it adds a…
AGUA FRESCA What is better than a cool and refreshing cocktail during the hot summer days? Certainly, we should be mindful of the alcohol and sugar intake, as they can both have a negative impact on chronic conditions and weight. On the other hand, water can be boring, and many people struggle to…
TOFU TIKKA SKEWERS Skewers are often a summer staple, with or without meat, but can be also cooked in the oven and enjoyed all year around. For this recipe I put an Indian spin and created a vegetarian version of the famous chicken tikka masala, but on a skewer. The spices used are turmeric,…
TURMERIC FOR PSORIASIS: EFFECTIVENESS AND HOW IT WORKS An autoimmune, inflammatory condition, psoriasis affects up to 3% of the population (statistics from Europe and north America). It is characterised by skin lesions that looks like flaky red/dark brown patches that produce scales, usually around elbows, knees, scalp and lower back. This condition is…
QUICK SPINACH AND LEMON PASTA In nutrition blogs you often find that pasta should be avoided because of the high amount of simple carbohydrates that it contains. But there are two things to take into consideration: the first is that we need some simple carbohydrates,particularly before physical exercise; the second is that not…
BOOST YOUR HEALTH WITH ANTIOXIDANTS: WHAT THEY DO AND WHERE TO FIND THEM The word antioxidant has become a buzzword, seen on TV, magazines or posters in the supermarket. But it can be hard to know the difference between marketing and the real benefits. As a Registered Nutritionist I like to divide facts…
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…
A QUICK GUIDE ON FRESH AND FROZEN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES If I ask you to imagine healthy food, the answer is unanimous: fresh fruit and vegetables. Depending on the season, one might mention a juicy watermelon, crunchy carrots, watery celery or zingy lemons, neatly placed in an organised fridge, ready to be used…