Matcha is a type of green tea, and it’s been getting a lot of attention lately, for good reason. It is made from the finely powdered chlorophyll-rich leaves of good quality green tea plants, and is a potent source of nutrients, providing you with a powerful little package that will enhance your metabolism, reduce your stress, boost your immune system, lower your cholesterol and …
If you have trouble sleeping and you don’t have turmeric in your life, you need to change that immediately. For me personally, there are few things more frustrating than not being able to fall asleep, or just not having a good night’s rest. Apart from becoming a tad grumpy because of it, it affects so many other parts of your life too. Your concentration drops significantly and you become …
With Spring not far away, most of us will probably start feeling the effects of perhaps a little over-indulgence during the cooler months. But let’s face it, soul-soothing winter comfort food is a definite winner! One of my favorite things about that kind of food is …
There is something about making curry at home that resembles a ritual. Maybe because you’re adding so many spices together, one by one, maybe because of the cozy smell that brings the whole family together around the table, or maybe because of its healing properties that almost turn it into a digestive medicine. I know for sure that there’s nothing more …
Vegan or vegetarian diet is not just about eliminating meat and animal products. Learning to balance your nutrient intake, and especially the proteins, takes time, and in-between you may experience different health issues such as losing hair, a sluggish metabolism, low energy levels, frail nails, or hormone imbalance. For me, I had most of them, and while I’m still struggling with a slow thyroid, I try to nourish my body with….
You probably know the feeling of wishing for the winter in the middle of summer and vice-versa, and it’s only recently that I discovered its roots. Being more present, participating mindfully, and embracing everything that goes on in your life are simple mind switches that will make us actually enjoy our reality. For me, summer means traveling, hiking, eating tons of blackberries and drinking cooling fresh juices during the long afternoons, and I know I didn’t have enough of these, nor was I present while…
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