Many people rely on a big cup of coffee in the afternoon to put them back on track after half day at the office and the (sometimes not-that-nurturing) lunch, without knowing that caffeine is really just a band aid approach to sustainable energy. Don’t get me wrong, I love coffee, but I can always predict that rise in energy, that can only go in one direction-and that’s down! What the body is truly craving are …
Breakfasts on the run or afternoon snacks – if you’re dealing with a hormone imbalance, you need to be prepared with nutrient-packed bars to not hijack your diet and support a healthy hormone production throughout the day. Especially when your cortisol levels are high (especially when you’re under high levels), your body craves certain ingredients, like fats and sugars. I try to always keep in hand home-made bars for those times when I can eat a whole jar of …
I can’t think of a better way to get grounded and comforted in a cold winter day, than this curry loaded with flavors and nutrients from vegetables and Ayurvedic spices with health-boosting, healing properties. I love to explore different spice blends across my recipes, and I certainly haven’t been shy with …
There’s one thing that vegans seem to master in the kitchen, and that’s any kind of vegan chocolate. This vegan chocolate cake is a guilt-free pleasure, as it boasts its own health benefits, which is a long way from anything you’ll find on a …
I can almost guarantee you that I’ll glance over anything sandwich on café menus as I always envision nutrient stripped white bread with mundane ingredients, that never seem to truly satisfy my taste buds. I decided to come up with my own nutritious vegetarian-friendly chickpea salad sandwich; one that offers diverse flavors and is jam packed with…
The awareness of gut health is one area of medicine that has absolutely exploded in the Western World. On the contrast, in the East, they have known for many centuries that all disease begins in the gut. This is due to over 80% of your immune system actually being located in the gut, or digestive system to be exact. Therefore, maintaining a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut, serves as a strong focus if you’re looking towards….
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