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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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”
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”
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”
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)”
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”
Tofu Scramble Recipe: Colombian Huevos Pericos Made Vegan
Huevos pericos, which perhaps could be translated into English as “Parakeet Eggs”, is a typical Colombian breakfast made of eggs, tomato and green onions. Here I am going to share a plant-based version, using tofu instead of eggs. This variant can be perfect for you if you are avoiding eggs, because of dietary restrictions, byContinue reading “Tofu Scramble Recipe: Colombian Huevos Pericos Made Vegan”
