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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Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 1: diet)
The month of February is associated with love, as of Saint Valentine, the patron of lovers, is commemorated on the 14th. And love is symbolically associated with the heart. But there’s another important thing to consider in February as well: your cardiovascular health, that is, the health of your heart, your blood vessels, and theContinue reading “Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 1: diet)”
Healthy Black Bean and Kale Chili Recipe
Traditional chili is a comfort Mexican dish made with ground beef on a seasoned tomato base (also known as “chili con carne”). It is actually this tomato base and the spices used which give chili their distinctive flavor, not the meat. Therefore, it is possible to recreate the flavors and texture of a traditional chiliContinue reading “Healthy Black Bean and Kale Chili Recipe”
Oats: A Nutritional Powerhouse for Heart Health
Superfoods… most of us have heard this word, and probably foods like kale or chia seeds come to mind. Superfoods are supposed to have kind of magical powers for our health, due to their extremely high nutrient density, and also to the presence of other compounds like antioxidants and fiber. Even in my Nutritionist CertificationContinue reading “Oats: A Nutritional Powerhouse for Heart Health”
Red lentil and black bean dhal
Creamy and surprisingly flavorful, this comfort dish is perfect for the cooler months! You can cook a big batch and have it ready to heat and eat during your work week. We do this often at home, as our week schedules are usually tight, but we still want to eat a nutritious lunch. But wait,Continue reading “Red lentil and black bean dhal”
Boost Your Health and Wellness Goals with Veganuary 2025
In my previous post I wrote about setting a Wellness Vision for the new year and defining the actionable goals (or resolutions) to help make this vision real. For many of us, improving our eating habits might be one of these goals, either directly like eating more fruits and vegetables, or indirectly like having moreContinue reading “Boost Your Health and Wellness Goals with Veganuary 2025”
Create Your 2025 Wellness Vision: Beyond Resolutions
With the new year around the corner, many of us may be considering setting resolutions to improve our lifestyle. But I have a different suggestion for you: how about setting a wellness vision instead? Unlike resolutions, a wellness vision, sometimes called life vision, is an umbrella goal, a big picture of who we would likeContinue reading “Create Your 2025 Wellness Vision: Beyond Resolutions”
Easy Low FODMAP, gut friendly Hummus Recipe
Hummus, a type of dip or spread made from chickpeas and sesame paste (tahini), is a super nutritious and versatile food. It can be used as a spread in any type of handheld or sandwich, as condiment for grain bowls, appetizer with crudités or crackers, or even as substitute of cheese in quesadillas. It’s packedContinue reading “Easy Low FODMAP, gut friendly Hummus Recipe”
Dairy: Do We Really Need It for Bone Health?
Dairy… some love it, some loath it. Which team are you? Personally I have been in both for many years. I loved cheese but in general didn’t care for anything else.. Regardless our inclination, most of us will eat dairy anyway because it is an excellent source of calcium. And calcium is needed for ourContinue reading “Dairy: Do We Really Need It for Bone Health?”
Intermittent Fasting: Benefits and Risks Explained
Intermittent fasting is having a moment right now. Numerous nutrition and fitness professionals encouraging it for variety of supposed health benefits, from fat loss to insulin regulation, to slow down aging. However, not all proclaimed benefits have been proved with conclusive systemic or meta analysis; but still, it seems to work for many people. InContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting: Benefits and Risks Explained”
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