I developed my Millet-Buckwheat Groat Muffin Breadsā recipe into muffins that are as springy, but have a sweeter taste. Besides banana, the sweetness comes from oat milk and figs ā my latest favourites to give sweet taste to bakes. Until very recently I only used dates, but after discovering the […]
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Hearty Chickpea-Red Bean Stew
I like to make lentil stews for lunch, but suddenly my 5-year-old got tired of lentils and asked for a meal made of beans. So I made chickpea-red bean stew. I left the base the same ā onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. I added potatoes for starch and corn for […]
Stress May Sabotage Diet Tenacity
Stress can significantly influence whether you are going to make healthy food decision or not, a new study suggests. When you are in a stressful situation, you are more likely to snack on a cake instead of fruits. According to the new study, it was found out that even moderate […]
Why You Shouldn’t Care About ‘Sticking Out’ As a Vegan
At the end of last year, articles like this one were written about a study that showed that out of those who go vegetarian or vegan, 84% end up going back to old habits. One of the main reasons cited is that people didn’t like ‘sticking out’ or being different. […]
The Easiest Lentil-Kale Soup
I need to fix a quick lunch very often and find a red lentil stew or a soup to be the quickest and simplest things to prepare. Red lentils are ready in no time even without soaking and are so hearty and filling besides having a nice flavour. How about […]
Millet-Buckwheat Groat Muffin Breads with Blueberries
I named these healthy goodies muffin breads rather than muffins because they are only subtly sweet. Hence, you are able to taste all the ingredients. There is the divine flavour of blueberries as well as subtle sweetness of peanut butter combined with the taste of banana. And then of course […]
Back to School Lunch Boxes ā How and What to Pack
Kids are going back to schools and kindergartens. Wondering what to pack your kid for lunch? Iāve always provided my 5-year-oldās lunch boxes and snack for kindergarten and I make it super-easy. You can do it too! My kidās kindergarten is very accommodating, i.e. the food can be stored in […]
5 Unhealthy āHealthyā Foods: The Industry is Lying to You!
When it comes to your health and fitness, nutrition is 85% of the equation. However, food manufacturers usually donāt have consumerās health in mind when theyāre creating new products or marketing to the masses. There are also general misconceptions and fads that have been propagated as being facts in the […]
Why Energy Drinks Are a Bad Choice
Using energy drinks to cope with stress is not a good idea. I know this from personal experience. I recently worked a high stress job, where I drank an average of one and sometimes two 12 oz. Red Bulls every day. I worked long hours, didnāt get enough rest, and […]
How Kiwi Can Be Beneficial For Your Health
Kiwi, also known as kiwifruit or Chinese gooseberry refers to an edible berry derived from a plant called woody vine. It is oval in shape and has a dull greenish-brown skin with rows of tiny, black seeds that come with numerous health benefits. Most people like kiwifruit due to its […]
10 Crazy Diets That People Have Actually Tried
Even though Meghan Trainor is currently ruling the airwaves with a relatable song about bringing booty back, a lot of people are still aching to lose weight. It seems like every day there is another diet fad being snapped up by the gullible masses. Whether youāre all about that bass […]
Vegan Health Hacks ā Easy Ways To Remember How To Get All The Nutrients You Need
If you think thereās a ton of new food rules youāre gonna have to learn and memorize in order to stay properly nourished when you embark on a plant-based diet ā relax. It is not so. People and the internet may scare you into thinking that itās very difficult and […]