Chai hot chocolate

Chai hot chocolate

CHAI HOT CHOCOLATE   I cannot believe that I haven’t thought about this amazing combination before: chai latte + hot chocolate = chai hot chocolate. Chai is a traditional Indian drink made of black tea, spices and milk. By adding some of those spices, the hot chocolate elevates to a whole new level of nourishment…

Molasses cookies

Molasses cookies

MOLASSES COOKIES   Let’s make cookies! Yes, because desserts can be part of a healthy diet, when we pay attention to sugar content and portion size. Today I am sharing my molasses cookies, a very old recipe that was developed in the XIX century as a variant of the gingerbread cake. Molasses is an interesting…

Summer Gazpacho

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…

Chana masala

CHANA MASALA MY WAY   It’s nutritious, it’s warming, it’s delicious, I cannot have enough of it. This is my version of the popular Indian dish that I love so much, with some extra veggies added (just because I am a nutritionist, and I am obsessed with vegetables). Chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre,…