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 …
Yes, you can read everywhere that detox is overrated and your body does it naturally. Well, I have a different opinion. Our body cells definitely do their natural work of pumping out and neutralising toxins, but they definitely need consistent help. Fibre, whole foods loaded with minerals and vitamins, fermented vegetables – they all boost the natural cleanse process. After a period of overeating, stress and indulgence in every way, I like to take maximum advantage of the soup season and give …
If you are looking for a simple and cheap way to improve your sleep, assist the treatment of anxiety disorders and boost the immune system, I must introduce you to my newest staple food, GABA rice. As a result of the sprouting process, germinated brown rice contains an increased amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter with calming effects on …
While comforting soups and stews are all I need for dinner, Fall is also when I feel like experimenting with my go-to recipes and this spicy hummus is definitely one of them. I used to be reluctant to adding new ingredients to my daily hummus, but the pumpkin and spices combo was a winner. It still is a healthy hummus recipe and its nutritional load was actually improved with extra fibre,…
As winter is slowly fading, my craving for fresh foods is getting more intensive as my body feels weak after so many days of extreme temperature changes (from outdoor to indoor), lack of outdoor exercise and mostly cooked food. Especially after the days with unusual temperatures for the season, I feel …
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