THE POPULAR AYURVEDIC GOLDEN MILK Also known as turmeric latte, it has been used in ayurvedic tradition for centuries, but only in the last few years has gained popularity in the West as an alternative to coffee and tea. Ayurveda supported the use of golden milk as a wellness tonic to calm and strengthen…
CRUNCHY KALE CHIPS Kale is an amazing vegetable to eat during the winter months and it has become quite famous as healthy food, for good reasons. Kale is part of the so-called cruciferous vegetables, along with broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, radish, leeks and many more. It is very nutrient dense, with a 50gr serving…
SPINACH, KALE, PEA AND MINT SOUP When I think about Autumn I think about cold weather and shorter days, but on the positive side, I like to walk in the park and marvel in front of the beautiful colours. Another great thing about autumn is that I can eat soups daily! Soups are an…
RAW CARROT CAKE (NO BAKE, PALEO AND VEGAN) Sometimes it is nice to eat something sweet, however the consumption of sugar and refined flours can exacerbate inflammation and autoimmune conditions. It is therefore important to choose foods that can keep our blood sugar balanced and provide essential nutrients. I made this recipe as…
BIRCHER MUESLI I am very fond of this recipe, and I have it for breakfast, with different variations, most days during summertime. The recipe was developed by Doctor Maximilian Bircher-Benner in the beginning of the 20th century in his Swiss hospital. His core philosophy was to heal individuals with the help of a diet…
CASHEW SPREAD “CHEESE” Last summer I started to delve into vegan cheeses options. I tend to avoid dairy products, so I am often looking for plant-based alternatives. Nut cheese can be a great option, because has a good protein profile, healthy fats and fibre. Unfortunately, what is in the supermarkets right now can be…
PALEO BREAD Like most people I love bread. I am Italian, and I grew up with it on my table every day, hence it had been an important part of my diet for many years. Then I started to realise that eating too much bread was giving me some digestive issues, so I…
MINESTRONE What is more comforting than a bowl of minestrone, on a grey day like today? This has been a staple of my childhood winters, my mum used to cook it for dinner and put all the leftover vegetables that she had at home. As I was a very picky child, this was one…
PUMPKIN AND CHICKPEAS SOUP This is a warming soup, perfect for that cold weather that makes you stay indoors all day. This soup is made with ingredients that can be harvested in winter time, so you can find them cheaply in the supermarket. I want to post a recipe that is fool proof, but…
MATCHA CHIA PUDDING I really like chia pudding, pretty much with any combination, particularly because satisfy my sweet cravings and can still be a healthy breakfast or snack option. You can use any type of milk/plant-based milk that you like, however I think that coconut milk works best in this case. This recipe has…