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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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”
Easy Vegan Lentil Soup for Optimal Nutrition
Let’s learn how to cook and extra healthy and easy lentil soup! Even if technically it is not necessary, I always advice to soak your lentils. This reduces the “anti-nutrient” content (phytates), helping with digestion and increasing nutrient absorption. It also shortens the cooking time, although lentils cook fast anyway. I like to add limeContinue reading “Easy Vegan Lentil Soup for Optimal Nutrition”
The Health Benefits of Soy: Myth vs. Fact
Soy (or soya, like they call it in other English-speaking countries)… interestingly, this food has been a staple for centuries is the Western cultures, whereas in the Eastern world, it has been controversial. Fortunately, the misunderstanding around soy consumption has been sorted out and now it is considered a nutrition dense food anywhere in theContinue reading “The Health Benefits of Soy: Myth vs. Fact”
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