CHICKPEA FALAFEL PANCAKES When it comes to breakfast, we need something filling and nutritious to get us throughout the morning without energy dips. I am more of a sweet breakfast type of person, however a warming savoury one for the weekend is just what I need. So, last weekend I experimented a bit…
NUTRIENTS, CARBOHYDRATE TYPES & PREPARATION TIPS The internet is filled with expert fiercely defending their position as pro or against potatoes as healthy food. Some say, “Don’t eat potatoes; they are full of starch”. Others say sweet potatoes should be eaten every day and are the ultimate superfood. Who is right? The discussion…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF FIBRE RICH FOODS + TOP TIPS How many times have you heard that we should cut out processed foods and increase real food like fruit and vegetables? I bet million times. One of the reasons behind it, is fibre. Fibre is a non-digestible form of dietary carbohydrate that originates from…
THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF POLLUTION AND HOW TO MITIGATE THEM Every time that I come back in the UK from a holiday abroad, I notice how bad the air quality is in London. I have to cover my nose when walking along trafficked roads and I struggle to breathe. So, when few days…
A QUICK GUIDE ON FRESH AND FROZEN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES If I ask you to imagine healthy food, the answer is unanimous: fresh fruit and vegetables. Depending on the season, one might mention a juicy watermelon, crunchy carrots, watery celery or zingy lemons, neatly placed in an organised fridge, ready to be used…
SUMMER GAZPACHO Are these hot summer days leaving you grasping for cooler foods? Forget the ice cream, this gazpacho is what you are looking for, it is nourishing, fresh and tasty. It is packed with powerful nutrients: the lycopene (present in tomatoes) aids the body counteract the harmful effects of UV rays; the…
3 POWERFUL SUNPROTECTIVE NUTRITENTS High on my to-do list this month is to spend quality time in nature, and surely I am not the only one dreaming to book a holiday on the beach. The next thought that come to my mind is, how to avoid damage to my skin? Growing up, I…
GET STARTED WITH ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIETS What is an anti-inflammatory diet? It is an eating pattern that help to lower inflammation in the body, the main driver of chronic health conditions. Not many people know this, but there are few types of anti-inflammatory diets to choose from, depending on what you need/want to achieve.…
CAN TEA TREE OIL HELP WITH BREAKOUTS? Tea tree oil has been studied for decades for its potential benefits in the treatment of various skin complains, including acne. Tea tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is a small bushy tree from Australia, where the native population use it as a poultice to treat cuts and wounds…
ADAPTOGENIC HOT CHOCOLATE I occasionally find myself in need of a little comfort drink around mid-morning or mid-afternoon, but I have been trying not to rely on caffeine. What has that left me with? Sometimes I go for turmeric latte, but I really crave variety, so I thought why not trying hot chocolate? Being…