Disease and Illness Prevention, Nutrition

Tuscan bean soup

This soup is a variation of the Tuscan bean soups from the Tuscany region of Italy. Along with cooked white beans, I made it with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, farro, ripe tomatoes and tomato pulp, herbs and lots of fresh spinach. To keep it all tasty and Mediterranean, I sautéed the vegetables, herbs and farro […]

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Disease and Illness Prevention, Nutrition

Chocolate cake

This single layer chocolate cake made with almond flour is simple but incredibly decadent. It’s a chocolate cake that is on the healthy side of the chocolate cake spectrum. It is low in sugar but still sweet. And, instead of butter, I added some heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil. If you like chocolate cake, this […]

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Disease and Illness Prevention, Nutrition

Fluffy almond spelt pancakes

Fluffy, light and full of good things (protein, minerals, fibre and healthy fats), these pancakes will hit the spot at breakfast or brunch. In this recipe, the almond flour adds some sweetness to the batter, so there is no need to add any sugar or sweetener. With maple syrup, they are sweet enough. I mixed […]

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Disease and Illness Prevention, Nutrition

Plant-based banana bread

This plant-based banana bread is a healthy alternative to the traditional kind that is made with animal products. It is my go-to banana bread at breakfast or as a mid-day snack. Nutritious, moist and packed with natural sweet flavours, it is easy to make. For the flour, I use spelt flour because it has a […]

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