Crepes with Spinach and Tofu
This recipe is a little bit time-consuming but the result is so worth it! Ingredients: Crepes: 3 eggs 1 cup of whole-wheat flour 1 ½ cup of milk 2 Tbsp coconut oil Filling: 1 package (300 g) frozen spinach, thawed and drained 1 package of firm tofu 2 sections of garlic ½ cup grated cheese Pinch of Celtic sea salt 1 Tbsp coconut … [Read More...]
Introducing the Beautiful Food Project
A picture is worth a thousand words and junk food advertisers know it very well. That is why we get images of junk food flashed at us every day. They are everywhere: on TV, on your computer screen, in the subway, on a bus, in newspapers and magazines etc. How does seeing these images affect our food choices? How much of your “sweet tooth” or the “craving” that you can’t … [Read More...]
Quinoa Salad with Cucumber and Black Olives
Cooking quinoa is very easy, just like cooking rice. I prefer to soak quinoa for about 20 to 30 minutes before cooking it to get rid of saponin that gives quinoa a bitter taste. Make sure to rinse quinoa well after soaking. Ingredients: ½ cup quinoa, soaked and rinsed 1 cup water ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped ½ English cucumber, chopped 1 can (375 mL) sliced black olives, … [Read More...]
3 Easy Fish Recipes
Preparing fish takes just a few minutes, so no more excuses like “I don’t have time for cooking” :). Remember that the secret to cooking fish successfully is not to overcook it. Fish toughen and lose flavor and moisture when cooked too long. When you buy fish, make sure they clean it for you in the store, because cleaning fish is a really messy job. If you buy frozen fish, … [Read More...]
Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk
Cooking healthy meals is not hard or time-consuming – it’s easy and so much fun! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, chopped 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes 1 ripe pear, cored, peeled and chopped into cubes 1 carrot, peeled and chopped into cubes 1½ tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped 900 ml low-sodium organic vegetable … [Read More...]
Winterizing Your Skin Care Routine: Part 2 – Face and Lip Care
Changes in the environment during the winter months can cause our skin to become more dehydrated and our skin type can also change and become drier. For example, oily skin can become combination skin, combination skin can become dry skin and dry skin can become even more dry. So, start by re-assessing your skin type and adapt your face care routine accordingly. Here are … [Read More...]
Vegetable Soup with Bulgur
Do you feel like you need to detox after the holidays? This hearty soup is delicious, cleansing and filling. It's a perfect midday meal to help you lose weight. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 leek, thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 large carrot, coarsely grated 3 Tbsp bulgur 1 can (19 oz/ 540 ml) red beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes … [Read More...]
Homemade Ginger Tea with Mint
I hope that during the holidays, you will take some time to relax with a cup of ginger tea. Ginger Tea with Mint Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp minced or mashed raw ginger 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice 5 fresh mint leaves 2 thin slices lemon 2 Tbsp honey 4 cups boiling water Preparation: Rinse a 5-cup (1.25 L) teapot with boiling water; discard. Place ginger, orange juice, … [Read More...]
How to Stay Healthy (and Not to Gain Weight) During the Holidays
Holiday season should be all about re-connecting with your loved ones, enjoying the spirit of the holidays and looking forward to the New Year. Instead, many of us feel stressed out by family and social obligations, shorter days and colder weather. As a result, we often indulge in fatty foods and sugary desserts which inevitably lead to cravings, compromised immune system and - the most … [Read More...]
Winterizing Your Skin Care Routine: Part 1 – Body Care
As the temperatures outside are getting colder and the air in our homes and offices is getting drier, our skin may start feeling dry, itchy, flaky and uncomfortable. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With just a few changes in your body care routine, you can dramatically improve the health of your skin during winter. Here are 8 ways to winterizing you body care routine as well as … [Read More...]
Super Healthy Cabbage Salad
Most people don’t eat enough fruits and veggies. One way of getting more veggies into your diet is preparing salads with raw ingredients. This Super Healthy Cabbage Salad is easy to make, can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days and is VERY tasty. Try it! Ingredients: 1/3 cabbage, shredded juice of ½ lemon 1 green apple (Granny Smith), grated and tossed in lemon juice 1 … [Read More...]
My Mom’s Recipe – Fish Soup with Millet
This soup is delicious and nutritious. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days or you can also freeze it. Come home every day to a bowl of a tasty fish soup. Ingredients: 11 cups water 1 pound wild salmon, fresh or frozen 1 onion, peeled 1 large tomato, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and grated 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced ½ cup millet 1 bay leaf salt and … [Read More...]
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