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”
Category Archives: Nutrition
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”
Are Eggs Good for You? Nutrition Insights and Alternatives
Eggs… vilified in the late 1900s due to their cholesterol content, and then promoted as health food, even superfood, in the current times. If you had to pick a single food that has been object of strong controversy, and still is, that would be eggs. No wonder why the jury is still out, because eggsContinue reading “Are Eggs Good for You? Nutrition Insights and Alternatives”
As you get older, your quality of life depends on how many pills you take. Really?
I heard this statement from a close person: that as you get older, your quality of life depends on the number of pills you take. People in their circle seemed to agree. I would probably have agreed years ago too, when I wasn’t aware that there is broader view of health that goes beyond justContinue reading “As you get older, your quality of life depends on how many pills you take. Really?”
Baked Empanadas: A Healthier Twist on a Classic
Empanada, or empanadillas as they are called in my country, are a traditional Hispanic dish, usually filled with meat or fish and deep fried in oil. Served as tapas or as part of a casual meal, empanadillas are delicious, but can also be high in calories and saturated fat. So I came up with myContinue reading “Baked Empanadas: A Healthier Twist on a Classic”
Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Illness
I have a question for you: If you could choose between taking a prescription pill throughout the rest of your life, or not taking any, what would you choose? I don’t think anybody enjoys taking pills (and much less paying for them), so I am going to assume that you’d rather not take any pillContinue reading “Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Illness”
Unlock the Health Benefits of Beans
Beans usually get a bad rap. In my experience, they are thought to be high in calories, high in carbs, difficult to digest, and with low quality protein content (“incomplete”). Furthermore, in some countries, like my country of origin, they are usually consumed in heavy dishes loaded with fat and animal products (judías con chorizo,Continue reading “Unlock the Health Benefits of Beans”
Plant-Based Bolognese: A Nutritious Twist
I came up with this recipe looking for ways to use some canned lentil leftovers, in a way that would sort out a few weekday meals. Lentil bolognese is a classic in plant based diets. Here, I am pairing the lentils with walnuts, for a more complete amino acid profile (that is, complete plant-based protein).Continue reading “Plant-Based Bolognese: A Nutritious Twist”
Healthy Watercress and Turmeric Soup
I love watercress!! Along with Kale, mustard greens, and collards, watercress has the highest nutritional density or ANDI (Aggregate Nutritional Density Index). Watercress is not as common in the USA as their peers, nevertheless it can be found bagged in some large grocery chains, and in bulk in health and Asian stores. I get itContinue reading “Healthy Watercress and Turmeric Soup”
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