I’m at home today nursing a viral infection. My symptoms are discomfort due to swollen glands, a sore throat, dry cough and fatigue, lots of fatigue. My priority is to take it easy and rest. I also want to reduce symptoms through natural remedies instead of synthetic drugs. If things get worse, I will seek […]
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If you are shifting to a more plant-based diet, stock-up your pantry with lentils. There are many types of lentils available in supermarkets and they are all good for you. For this recipe, I used red football lentils. Made with a mix of warm spices, veggies, herbs and lemon juice, this Moroccan red lentil soup […]
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Of all the smoothies that I make, this blueberry smoothie is my favourite. The best way to make a blueberry smoothie is with frozen blueberries. I always have a bunch stored in the deep freezer. When I freeze them, I never rinse them out; they should be completely dry. So, I simply store them in […]
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These apple oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies are soft, chewy, healthy and tasty. Low in granulated sugar and made with oats, apple sauce and fresh cashew purée, they’re great as a mid-day snack or to boost your energy before going to the gym. For a decadent, yet nutritious treat, I’ve added dark chocolate (60-70 % cacao) chunks and teff […]
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If you are lactose intolerant, vegan or just want to avoid dairy products, adding cashew purée to a recipe is a healthy alternative to whipped butter. This week, I made a batch of wholesome chocolate chunk cookies with cashew purée. The recipe will be up on the blog soon! 🙂 This velvety purée has only […]
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In our family, we eat mainly fruit, vegetables, pulses and whole grains. But, from time to time, we also eat cheese from dairy. As you may know, cheese contains a fair amount of sodium and saturated fat and can raise your cholesterol level (the bad, LDL kind). However, cheese also contains a lot of benefits […]
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