LEEK AND ASPARAGUS SOUP This delightful recipe combines the subtle sweetness of leeks with the fresh, earthy flavors of asparagus to create a velvety, elegant soup that’s perfect for any season. Whether you’re looking for a light starter or a satisfying main course, this soup is sure to please your taste buds and…
CHIA PUDDING WITH SEARED PLUMS This Healthy Chia Pudding with Seared Plums is a delightful and nutritious treat that combines the creamy texture of chia seeds with the rich, caramelized flavour of seared plums. Chia seeds are a superfood, packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, and protein, which help support heart health, digestion, and…
TOFU “BUTTER” MASALA Bursting with aromatic spices and rich, creamy pumpkin sauce, this dish offers a plant-based twist on a beloved classic. Perfect for those seeking a flavourful and satisfying meal, this recipe promises to delight taste buds, but also nourish the body with wholesome ingredients. This pumpkin sauce boost vitamin A levels in…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF ONIONS & HOW TO PREPARE THEM FOR OPTIMAL DIGESTION Onions, those humble kitchen staples, have been on our plates for centuries, not just for their flavour-enhancing properties but also for their remarkable health benefits. From ancient medicinal practices to modern nutritional science, the onion has earned its status as a…
MEDITERRANEAN BUDDHA BOWL A mediterranean twist of the famous and versatile buddha bowl. This recipe combines the essence of the Mediterranean diet with the popular Buddha bowl concept, creating a harmonious blend of textures, colours, and tastes. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like crisp vegetables, protein-rich grains, and a medley of savoury and zesty flavours,…
UNLOCKING THE IMPACT OF JUNK FOOD ON YOUR GUT HEALTH: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIET AND DIGESTIVE WELLNESS The human body is home to many tiny living organisms, such as bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes: the gut microbiome. In our belly alone, there are over 100 trillion of these tiny cells, creating a…
5 NUTRITION HABITS TO EMBRACE THIS YEAR As January is nearly halfway through, many of us are eager to make positive changes to our health and wellness. One of the most impactful ways to improve overall well-being is by focusing on nutrition. Making small but sustainable changes to our eating habits can…
OVERNIGHT OATS: 3 recipes in 1 For so many years I used to skip breakfast and go without eating anything until lunchtime, but then I would eat continuously until dinner time. I was constantly craving sweets and carbs and I thought that I just had a sweet tooth. Now I know that by skipping…
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…
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…