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 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,…
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,…
GREEN PEA GUACAMOLE How many ways you can make guacamole? Like hummus, the possibilities are endless. This time I wanted to add a source of protein to it, so when I dip my nachos, I have all 3 essential macronutrients (carbohydrates from nachos, protein from peas and fat from avocado). This is a great…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…