If there’s a food that can be challenging to replace when you are on a plant based diet, or you need to avoid dairy, that’s cheese. There are vegan and dairy free cheese options for purchase at the grocery stores, but in most cases, they have null nutritional value; on the contrary, they are basicallyContinue reading “Easy tofu cream cheese (dairy free and vegan)”
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Why Moderation in Diet Can Mislead Your Health Choices
Who hasn’t heard that the best diet you can follow is to “eat everything in moderation”? I have heard it too. And honestly, I have even used it to make and even justify bad nutrition choices in the past. But today, with the point of view of a nutritionist, I do not think this isContinue reading “Why Moderation in Diet Can Mislead Your Health Choices”
Exploring Spiritual Wellness Through Veganism
I have never considered myself a religious person. But recently, I have become a quite spiritual one. Because even if it doesn’t seem obvious, religion and spiritualism are two different things. I am not talking here about energies or taking to our ancestors, but about a way of life, furthermore, a key contributor to ourContinue reading “Exploring Spiritual Wellness Through Veganism”
10 Tips for Sleep: Improve Health and Quality of Life
Sleep is an interesting topic. While dedicating enough time to sleep each day is still considered a privilege by some, even a waste of time by others, science nowadays confirms that sleep quality and quantity are crucial for our health and wellbeing. Far from being time lost in a state of unconsciousness, a good nightContinue reading “10 Tips for Sleep: Improve Health and Quality of Life”
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”
Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Illness
I have a question for you: If you could choose between taking a prescription pill throughout the rest of your life, or not taking any, what would you choose? I don’t think anybody enjoys taking pills (and much less paying for them), so I am going to assume that you’d rather not take any pillContinue reading “Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Illness”
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”
Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 2: exercise, tobacco, stress, sleep)
As promised, here is the second part of the “Lifestyle for Better Hearth Health” series, where I will be covering exercise, tobacco, sleep and stress. For diet, please refer to the first article. A healthy diet, along with exercise, helps us manage most lifestyle factors related to cardio vascular health: healthy cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure,Continue reading “Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 2: exercise, tobacco, stress, sleep)”
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”
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”
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