According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, plant-based diets promote health in all stages of human life. Research shows that vegans, vegetarians and people who consume low amounts of lean meat have a lower risk of heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity and cancer. Excluding or reducing meat from your diet is not only good for […]
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Because most store-bought granola contains lots of processed sugar and fat, I prefer to make my own. Homemade granola is easy to make and it tastes better. It’s also versatile. You can substitute the ingredients with other nuts, grains and seeds without changing the baking procedure. You can even add dried fruit. This recipe contains healthy, […]
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How do you make a pizza from scratch? It might seem complicated, but once you get the hang of it, you can make it with your eyes closed. Well, almost. Someone once asked me, “Julie, you cook and eat very healthy, but do you ever eat pizza!?” You bet I do! And I make my […]
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After a week of travelling and eating in restaurants, my daughter Alexandra and I wanted to get back on track with eating well and exercising regularly. Among the healthy meals that we put together, were fresh fruit puddings and smoothie bowls made with chia seeds and natural bifidus probiotic yoghurt. Because we don’t like the […]
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I started eating mushrooms eight years ago. Before then, I didn’t like the idea of eating fungi. Dining out, I used to pick out the mushrooms on my plate and push them aside. Silly me. Edible mushrooms have unique health properties and add a rich savoury flavour to your meals. Low in cholesterol and salt, and high […]
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If you’re lactose intolerant, vegan or you just want to avoid dairy products, cashew cream is the perfect substitute for dairy cream. I always get good results when I cook or bake with cashew cream. In fact, I use it more often than dairy cream. The image above is the cream that I made this morning. […]
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