Do you want to live not only longer, but also healthier? Increase your health span? I have good news for you: the so-called “Blue Zones” have found the key. In this article, I will share what this is, what the reseach has found, and how we can apply it to ourselves for an improved, healthyContinue reading “Blue Zones: Discover the Secrets to Healthy Aging”
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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”
Nutritious Dressing with Chickpeas and Turmeric
This flavorful easy dressing will elevate your grain bowls, baked veggies and of course your nutrition! With a sneaky dose of protein thanks to the chickpeas and the peanut butter, the antiinflamatory powers of turmeric + pepper, the heart healthy fats from olive oil omega 9, and the vitamin B12 boost of nutritional yeast, itContinue reading “Nutritious Dressing with Chickpeas and Turmeric”
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”
Navigating Holiday Traditions as a Vegan
The holiday season can be a magical time. However, this time of the year is steeped in traditions that feel at odds with vegan values, like animal-centric meals (lamb at Christmas, seafood at New Year’s), wasteful practices, and consumerist messaging at every turn. As a result, it can take a toll on vegans’ mental health.Continue reading “Navigating Holiday Traditions as a Vegan”
Healthy Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
The classic Sheperd’s Pie is a staple cool-weather comfort food dish, and has the potential to be healty if the ingredients are chosen carefully. For example, using lean meats instead of high fat ones for the filling, and whole potatos instead of instant mashed potatoes for the top. This recipe goes a step further. WithContinue reading “Healthy Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe”
Healthy Chana Masala Recipe Without Coconut Milk
I absolutely love Indian food and specially curries. There are usually quite nutritious, loaded with chickpeas or lentils and greens. Also filling and comforting during the colder months. Many of them easy to make and using only one pot. But – they tend to be made with coconut milk, which provides the creaminess and… lotsContinue reading “Healthy Chana Masala Recipe Without Coconut Milk”
Delicious Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
Vegan baking may seem an oxymoron, as baking usually requires dairy and eggs. Dairy is a minor hurdle, thanks to the variety of plant-based milk, yogurt and butter options available. But eggs? Eggs are critical in baking due to their essential role as binders. Fortunately, there are actually multiple whole foods plant-based alternatives that canContinue reading “Delicious Vegan Banana Bread Recipe”
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?”
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