This August, take advantage of fresh summer produce and toss your salads with a peach vinaigrette. This vinaigrette is easy to make and adds a fresh fruity taste to your salads. This aromatic salad with quinoa, chickpeas, arugula leaves, red currants, fresh herbs and spices is packed with protein, minerals, and vitamins. If your diet […]
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Almonds have excellent health properties. Just a handful gives you important minerals and vitamins. Classified as a low carbohydrate and high protein food, almonds are the perfect snack to fill you up and give you an energy boost. They are packed with antioxidants, heart-healthy fat and fiber, and are an excellent source of Vitamin E, […]
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Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside with warm peppery spices and fresh herbs. You don’t have to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy this savoury falafel! I rarely eat fried foods, but when it comes to falafels, I prefer them fried instead of baked. On the rare occasions that I fry, I […]
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In Switzerland, the historic town of Carouge in Geneva is hosting its famous Tomato Festival – known as “La Fête de la Tomate”. This once-a-year weekend event celebrates the different variety of tomatoes grown locally, in home gardens and organically by farmers. Over 50 different varieties of tomatoes will be showcased. I love tomatoes – […]
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Last year, I wrote a post on date paste as a healthy alternative to white sugar. As you may know, lowering your white sugar intake can protect you from developing Type-2 diabetes, obesity or other conditions that lead to heart disease. I’m not diabetic and I’m not overweight, but I am concerned by the high […]
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Bok choy, also known as leafy Chinese-cabbage, is a nutrient dense food. It is an excellent cruciferous vegetable that helps prevent cancer. Although it’s best to eat vegetables raw, from time to time, it is nice to cook or steam them. This Asian-style bok choy soup is a complete healthy meal that tastes great and […]
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