We started experimenting with spiciness recently, so ever since, we became interested in Mexican food. While tacos are a good option to quickly assemble a healthy lunch to-go, tostadas are my choice when I have guests and I need something easy to make, nourishing and appealing. The crunchy base of tostadas calls for juicy salsas, and anything fresh ingredient-related is definitely a good choice for me. This recipe is one of our summer favorites because it's ready in less than half an hour, it's filling and has a very ...

Japan is my dream travel destination that I'm planning for next year. I don't know if it will become a reality, but I'm planting the seeds in my mind, setting a goal, and I am sure it will happen soon. For this sometimes chaotic European who’s always in a hurry, Japan makes it look like slowing down and discipline were invented there. Everything seems to be in its place, allowing life to ...

Hello to long evenings spent on my terrace, watching the sunset and feeling grateful for everything I have. Summer is officially here, and all the heat and energy accumulated throughout the day needs to be gently dissolved with soothing drinks that remind me of sunlight. Did you ever think of adding turmeric to a cooling drink? For me, this has always been a warming ingredient, until I decided to add it to my summer lemonades. This root works wonders, because it turned my cooling drink into a soothing and balanced elixir, perfect for...

A varied diet is a first step toward a healthier lifestyle, and I always like to search for alternatives to ingredients which tend to be a staple in my meals. Brown, wild, or red rice are never missing from my pantry, and when I get bored, I replace it with barley. As versatile as rice, barley comes with a nutty flavor, a chewy consistency, and a mineral-rich nutritional profile, making it perfect for creating...

This is probably the most popular, most nourishing and most convenient to cook (even for the most unskilled) egg recipe I've ever encountered in my searches and travels. Originally a North-African dish, the shakshuka recipe spread to most of the Mediterranean countries and was adapted according to the local cooking traditions. I love this dish, especially in the summertime when I can cook it with fresh, very ripe tomatoes and hand-picked aromatic herbs, and serve it over hummus or with pita bread. But, it's actually a ...

Our pseudo-summer brought a new vibe, a fresh-ingredient-loaded diet, and new plans. We booked a two-week holiday in Cyprus, and although we'll have a small kitchenette, I have to come up with a fresh and nourishing food plan to help us enjoy this island at its best. During our summer holidays, we usually have fresh and easy breakfasts on our appartment terrace facing the sea, then wander around the island all day long. This first and most important meal of the day has to hydrate us, while providing nutrients to boost our energy and nourish our cells throughout the day without burdening the digestion ...

Spring is playing with us these days, and temperatures seem to simply go crazy even with 10ºC differences from one day to another. I didn't have much time to enjoy the trees blooming, because in a few days the temperature dropped and the wind blew away all the petals. When I was a child, trees were blooming in April, and spring was slowly passing. Today, I don't know if tomorrow is going to be winter or summer. Climate change is not only a cool way to spice up your Oscar speech, it's something our bodies face every day, challenges their ...

Who says that pizza is all about melting mozzarella and decadent toppings? Why wouldn't it be about a healthy and tasty meal your body will actually enjoy? I love pizza in every way, but to have it as often as I want, I'm always experimenting with lighter versions and healthier toppings. And since my fridge is stuffed with spring produce, today’s pizza couldn't be anything but ...

I am not a calorie-counter, but given my hormone imbalance condition, I have to be careful what I eat and when. I always look for smart food combinations and try not to eat after 7 pm to allow my body the time to prepare for nighttime regeneration and not turn its focus on digestion. And, if I see an opportunity to reduce calories and preserve the quality of my food, I'll definitely...

There is more than one month until Easter, and I started my fasting time. I totally excluded eggs and cheese, and I'm basically on a vegan diet now. I'm not doing this for religious reasons, but actually to give my body a pause from metabolising animal protein. Fasting during spring is bliss, because there are so many fresh greens available at the farmers' market, and it's also a great opportunity to experiment with new ingredients. I've had a bag of millet in my cupboard for quite a while now, and it seemed to be just the right time to ...

Life's opportunities have to be grabbed the moment they appear, because those chances might never appear again. Things are similar with nature, but with a little difference. Every year, its cycles succeed once again, giving us a new chance to get the nourishing benefit from its seasonal veggies and fruits. Eating seasonally is definitely an opportunity for supporting the health of our bodies that we just can't afford to miss. Well, as they're only available for a couple of weeks, I see spring nettles as a once-a-year chance to give my body a real ...

The last half of February is definitely more about spring and so much less about winter. I stuff my fridge with fresh greens, open the windows wide to let the fresh air wipe out every bad thought left from the winter darkness and take long walks in the park, concentrating to hear the tree buds making their way to the light. I cannot think about anything bad – my heart is filled with love and gratitude for enjoying a new spring and new beginnings in my life. Green and fresh are the way of translating this onto my kitchen table, and this salad is just as ...

Maybe the evening raindrops or the dense clouds from this morning try to hide them, but there are signs of spring everywhere. The extra hour of daylight, the sound of birds, the first fresh nettles cheering up the stalls at the farmers' market, people sipping coffee or having lunch in the park, those special sun rays from Saturday morning and that smiling gypsy lady selling delicate snowdrops – everything adds just a little more to a good mood, whipping away the winter depression. I can't wait for the flowers and tree buds to bloom, but until then, even though my sandwiches are made with fresh spring ingredients, I'm still ...

Last week I've been fighting a terrible flu which emptied me of my nutrients and energy, and kept me lying in bed for a few very long days. I haven’t caught a cold or flu since I changed my diet several years ago, and this one simply caught me by surprise. I couldn't read or write, nor take photos, but I had enough time to think. It's incredible how much illness changes your perspective, and the way other struggles turn out to be so unimportant when your health is the only thing that you actually need. I started to feel better on a very sunny day, when suddenly everything seemed to ...