Lentil Tabbouleh

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…

Chocolate energy balls

CHOCOLATE ENERGY BALLS   During the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (the last half before bleeding) is very common to experience sweet cravings. This is because of the hormonal fluctuations, particularly around oestrogen and progesterone. During this phase, if you are suffering from PMS, is best to limit the consumption of high sugar foods,…

Loaded sweet potatoes

LOADED SWEET POTATOES   Who doesn’t like oven roasted potatoes? Let’s shake things up and create a tasty variation that can also provide extra nutrients: this is my Loaded sweet potatoes recipe. They are perfect paired with your favourite oven roasted main (be it vegetarian or not). You can also make a bigger batch and…

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…

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…