Healthy Natural Alternatives to Commercial Deodorants
The most commonly marketed deodorants make many promises, such as keeping your armpits dry and smelling good all day. However, what’s never mentioned in deodorant commercials are the potentially harmful ingredients like aluminum, parabens, and additives that may heighten the risk for breast cancer, weaken kidney function, cause acne, hair loss, and thyroid issues, as…
Why and How To Replace Dairy Products In Your Diet Even If they Are So Tasty (+ 2 dairy alternative recipes)
A lot of people are reducing milk products from their diet due to many factors. There is a lot of evidence to show that dairy products are not the healthy food we were taught to adore when we were young. We were taught that milk is a prime source of two vital nutrients: calcium and…
How to stay healthy and sane during the coronavirus lockdown
The world is in crisis right now, but that doesn’t mean that you have to be in crisis as well. Most of us are stuck at home, which may be a real change. We cannot go out except for a local food store in some places. And even if you do get to the supermarket,…
7 Tips to Get Your Kids To Eat More Vegetables
Any parent who understands the importance of consuming vegetables has probably met with a child’s objection at the dinner table. I personally know that it is not easy to get some kids to eat vegetables… Sometimes you may find greens hidden under their plates or some zucchini under the table, or worse, the child refuses…
10 Reasons Why You Want To Sprout Food And How To Easily Do This
The process of germinating seeds to be eaten is called sprouting. The practice involves soaking the seeds, legumes, grains, or nuts, followed by an incubation period. You soak and incubate the seeds until they grow a tail-like protrusion. The soaking period increases the water content of the seeds and brings them out of a dormant…
5 Dinner Recipes to Make in Under 20 Minutes + Bean and lentil cooking time chart
After a very busy day you come home exhausted, hungry and don’t feel like cooking something special. However, you still want to enjoy a healthy whole-food plant based meal. So for you, here are five delicious whole-food plant based dinner recipes that take under 20 minutes to prepare. These dishes may be made more quickly…
Healthy Cooking: 10 Quick and Easy Recipes When You’re in a Rush
A great way to ensure you’re eating healthy is by preparing meals yourself. When you do your own cooking, you know exactly what ingredients are going into your meals. But what do you do when you’re in a hurry or don’t have a lot of time during the day to prepare nutritious meals yourself? Here…
2 Healthiest Choices For Snacks Between Meals And Why
Hi, this is Galit Goldfarb, nutritionist, and medical scientist, and welcome to my blog where you will find great articles to help you transform your health quickly through practical lifestyle changes based on science. My articles will guide you, step-by-step, to lasting weight loss and better health for you and your family no matter your…
10 Creative Food Preparation Tips That Make Cooking Easier
Sometimes preparing food to be cooked can seem like a tedious job – one which takes up far too much time that you just don’t have. But there are ways to save time with your food prep so you can spend more time with your family or do other things you love. Check out these…
[Recipe] Vegan Crustless Asparagus Bake
Crustless Asparagus Bake Asparagus is an excellent source of anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and antioxidant nutrients. It is also and excellent source of prebiotics which help maintain a healthy gut microbiome, making this an exceptionally healthy dish. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients 10 asparagus spears 2 leeks 1/4 cup coconut…
[Recipe] Vegan Zucchini, Carrot & Sesame Patties
Vegan Zucchini, Carrot & Sesame Patties Serves: 6, 20 balls Preparation time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 7 minutes Using very little coconut oil, this dish is extremely tasty and provides us with important nutrients from the vegetables and sesame seeds used in the recipe. Ingredients for Patties 3 cups zucchinis (grated) 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt…
[Recipe] Healthy Vegan Chestnut and Kale Pie
Healthy Vegan Chestnut and Kale Pie A very nutritious and fancy recipe, great for special occasions. Serves: 4-6 Preparation time: 110 minutes Cooking and baking time: 60 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup chestnuts 12 big leaves of kale 2 tbs coconut oil 1 garlic clove, diced 1/2 cup sliced leeks 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped 2 tsp freshly squeezed…
{Recipe} Healthy Vegan Spinach Pie
Healthy Vegan Spinach Pie A great, nutritious and healthy pie using no eggs. Rich in potassium required for healthy body heart, nervous system and muscular functioning. A diet deficient in potassium can lead to many chronic diseases including high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease and is not uncommon in the Western world due to high consumption of coffee, soft…
{Recipe} Vegan Stuffed Zucchini with Walnut Sauce
Stuffed Zucchini with Walnut Sauce A Fancy Filling And Nutritious Meal! Great For Any Special Occasion. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients for Walnut Sauce 1/2 cup walnuts, shelled 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp whole wheat bread crumbs 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1 tbs olive oil juice from 1…
{Recipe} Healthy Vegan Indonesian Tofu Balls
Healthy Vegan Indonesian Tofu Balls A healthier version of the deep fried Indonesian recipe. Serves: 6, 24 balls Ingredients for Balls 1 1/2 cups tofu 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated) 1 tsp stevia 2 tbs soya sauce 4 tbs whole wheat flour 2 tbs flax seeds (ground) 1/2 cup spring onion (chopped)…