It is well recognized that we should be drinking eight glasses of water per day. But what if, like me, you find water bland, tasteless, and tough to choke down? Drinking water is key to flushing your system of toxins and restoring good gut flora.Even if you enjoy water, adding a few simple ingredients found at any supermarket can kick your water up a notch and enhance its health benefits. Even if you…
One of my favourite ways of putting together a quick nutrient-packed lunch, this grilled veggie wrap recipe is a summer hit. Fresh greens, avocado, roasted peppers and halloumi and a simple mustard dressing – this veggie wrap makes a satiating protein-rich lunch that keeps you away from the kitchen during the hot summer days. You can make it ahead and pack to-go, make in bulk to serve at dinner parties or serve warm from the grill. Either way, this veggie wrap has…
In times of uncertainty, restrictions, lack of sleep, extreme diet change and fear, our bodies resent stress within every molecule. Our cells activity is turned upside down, the sleep cycle is disrupted and our immune system weakens. In times like these, the only way to stay balanced is to maintain …
My interest in raising my protein intake made me understand that I need to stop relying on store-bought protein bars and make my own recipe, because I need to be sure that all the ingredients are whole and health-approved. I took advantage of the upcoming Valentine’s Day and created this pinkish low carb protein bar recipe using nut butter, protein powder, nuts and coconut oil. These easy protein bars….
Loaded salads are my favourite dinner dishes, and there is so much you can do to turn a boring salad into a satiating meal. Approaching to my 40’s, I know that my body needs more protein to support the brain function, hormone production and so many other important activities, so I try to eat quality plant protein and/or eggs at every meal. This kale salad with avocado is a great way to rich your 75 g protein a day, because…
From my point of view, a smoothie should be definitely more than a creamy liquid made with fruits and milk. If I go for a smoothie, I need it to replace a meal, be it a breakfast or a fuelling snack, so it has to be loaded with fresh nutrients, healthy fats and protein. While I don’t advocate for a diet or an other, this filling blueberry smoothie turned out …
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