I used to say that the best medicine was preventive medicine. But I no longer think so. Now, I believe that the best medicine is the lifestyle medicine. Twin studies have found that our genes only account for about of 25% of our health spam, which means that we do have a lot of powerContinue reading “Unlocking the Power of Lifestyle Medicine for Better Health”
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Why Choose Plant-Based Eating? Benefits Explained
Plant-based or even vegan lifestyles are becoming more and more popular, and for good reasons: The good news is that you don’t need to necessarily go fully into a plant-based lifestyle to reap the benefits; simply reducing the amount of animal products can make a positive impact. Let’s learn why. Ethics Being vegan reduces theContinue reading “Why Choose Plant-Based Eating? Benefits Explained”
Giving Ourselves Permission: the Key to Self-Acceptance
Some of us spend a lot of time and energy trying to be someone else. Someone thinner. Smarter. Taller. Wealthier. Born in a different country. Funnier. Stronger. Calmer. Less reactive. More disciplined. More extrovert. And the list goes on. This can generate tension and self-acceptance issues, and potentially trigger more severe mental problems. So giveContinue reading “Giving Ourselves Permission: the Key to Self-Acceptance”
Understanding the 90-30-50 Diet: Key Insights and Tips
Recently I was reading a UK fitness magazine that included an article about a diet I had not heard of before: the 90-30-50 plan. Apparently, this diet has been viral on TikTok, but since I don’t use this platform, it ended up reaching out to me through a different way… that’s the power of socialContinue reading “Understanding the 90-30-50 Diet: Key Insights and Tips”
Easy Cold Spanish Soup: Salmorejo with a Protein Boost
Salmorejo is a traditional cold Spanish soup, related to the perhaps more global gazpacho. Traditional salmorejo is made with seasonal summer veggies like tomatoes and bell peppers, all blended raw with some olive oil and stale bread. It is pretty common in Spain during summer months, as a starter. Salmorejo is a powerhouse of vitaminsContinue reading “Easy Cold Spanish Soup: Salmorejo with a Protein Boost”
Easy tofu cream cheese (dairy free and vegan)
If there’s a food that can be challenging to replace when you are on a plant based diet, or you need to avoid dairy, that’s cheese. There are vegan and dairy free cheese options for purchase at the grocery stores, but in most cases, they have null nutritional value; on the contrary, they are basicallyContinue reading “Easy tofu cream cheese (dairy free and vegan)”
Why Moderation in Diet Can Mislead Your Health Choices
Who hasn’t heard that the best diet you can follow is to “eat everything in moderation”? I have heard it too. And honestly, I have even used it to make and even justify bad nutrition choices in the past. But today, with the point of view of a nutritionist, I do not think this isContinue reading “Why Moderation in Diet Can Mislead Your Health Choices”
Craft Your Own Snack Bars: Simple Guide and Almond Date Bar Recipe
Pre-packaged snack bars are convenient and usually tasty. However, numerous options are loaded with artificial additives and sugar, despite the main claim that could be, pretty commonly, high protein content. So, you get the full package (no pun intended): the protein and the sugar. Conversely, if you make your own bars, you are in fullContinue reading “Craft Your Own Snack Bars: Simple Guide and Almond Date Bar Recipe”
Exploring Spiritual Wellness Through Veganism
I have never considered myself a religious person. But recently, I have become a quite spiritual one. Because even if it doesn’t seem obvious, religion and spiritualism are two different things. I am not talking here about energies or taking to our ancestors, but about a way of life, furthermore, a key contributor to ourContinue reading “Exploring Spiritual Wellness Through Veganism”
Easy Beet Hummus Recipe Without Added Oils
Do you happen to have leftover beets? Then, I invite you to prepare this easy variant of hummus. Besides, of course, beets, we will be using some lime juice and fresh dill in it, which enhance the natural sweetness of beets. What we will not be putting in is added oils though. Traditional hummus doesContinue reading “Easy Beet Hummus Recipe Without Added Oils”
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