QUICK SPINACH AND LEMON PASTA In nutrition blogs you often find that pasta should be avoided because of the high amount of simple carbohydrates that it contains. But there are two things to take into consideration: the first is that we need some simple carbohydrates,particularly before physical exercise; the second is that not…
CRUSTED SALMON Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, great to support skin, heart and brain health, lower inflammation, salmon is one of the most loved fish in UK, along with cod. All fish can be included in the diet (unless you exclude animal products due to ethical and/or environmental reasons), but oily fish like…
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 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…
GINGERBREAD PROTEIN COOKIES The winter holidays are quickly approaching, and with them we look forward family time, joy, presents, and decadent desserts. Before we know, January comes, and we realise that we are 4 pounds heavier. It is difficult to say no to desserts, and they contain an incredible quantity of sugar, which can…
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…
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…
COCONUT PANNA COTTA If you feel like having a decadent dessert, but you don’t want to eat something unhealthy, look no further. Here is my beautiful panna cotta recipe, that is healthy, vegan and low sugar. I like to use coconut milk and coconut cream on my recipes, because it contains medium chain triglycerides…