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”

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! Loaded with fiber, provided by the lentils and veggies Loaded with complete protein, thanks to the legume and grain combination Abundant in vitamins, like the vitamin C in peppers and carotenoids in carrots (although the heat will limit what’s available in the finalContinue 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”