HEALTH BENEFITS OF ONIONS & HOW TO PREPARE THEM FOR OPTIMAL DIGESTION Onions, those humble kitchen staples, have been on our plates for centuries, not just for their flavour-enhancing properties but also for their remarkable health benefits. From ancient medicinal practices to modern nutritional science, the onion has earned its status as a…
MEDITERRANEAN BUDDHA BOWL A mediterranean twist of the famous and versatile buddha bowl. This recipe combines the essence of the Mediterranean diet with the popular Buddha bowl concept, creating a harmonious blend of textures, colours, and tastes. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like crisp vegetables, protein-rich grains, and a medley of savoury and zesty flavours,…
UNLOCKING THE IMPACT OF JUNK FOOD ON YOUR GUT HEALTH: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIET AND DIGESTIVE WELLNESS The human body is home to many tiny living organisms, such as bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes: the gut microbiome. In our belly alone, there are over 100 trillion of these tiny cells, creating a…
5 NUTRITION HABITS TO EMBRACE THIS YEAR As January is nearly halfway through, many of us are eager to make positive changes to our health and wellness. One of the most impactful ways to improve overall well-being is by focusing on nutrition. Making small but sustainable changes to our eating habits can…
OVERNIGHT OATS: 3 recipes in 1 For so many years I used to skip breakfast and go without eating anything until lunchtime, but then I would eat continuously until dinner time. I was constantly craving sweets and carbs and I thought that I just had a sweet tooth. Now I know that by skipping…
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…
NUTRIENTS, CARBOHYDRATE TYPES & PREPARATION TIPS The internet is filled with expert fiercely defending their position as pro or against potatoes as healthy food. Some say, “Don’t eat potatoes; they are full of starch”. Others say sweet potatoes should be eaten every day and are the ultimate superfood. Who is right? The discussion…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF FIBRE RICH FOODS + TOP TIPS How many times have you heard that we should cut out processed foods and increase real food like fruit and vegetables? I bet million times. One of the reasons behind it, is fibre. Fibre is a non-digestible form of dietary carbohydrate that originates from…
UNDERSTANDING PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS Probiotics have been getting so much press over the past years, but what are they? And what about prebiotics? Let’s shed some light and understand what they are, and how they can affect our health. The microbiome The gut is home to a variety of microorganisms, divided into colonies and…