Although we were told for years that fat is bad, we were not told the whole story. Trans-fats, like the kind found in vegetable oils and margarine are indeed ‘bad’ for you. However, healthy fats are vital to your body as it cannot function properly without them. Not only are the healthy fats of avocados, nuts, and seeds critical to cell life, they also provide our bodies … [Read more...]
2 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
A Healthy Pumpkin Lunch Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of olive oil; 100g (3.5 ounces) onion; 1kg (2.2 pounds) of pumpkin; 150g (5.3 ounces) broccoli; 150g (5.3 ounces) cauliflower; Parsley; Garlic Method: Fry the onions after cutting them in the olive oil. Cut your pumpkin in small cubes and add them in the oil. Fry on small fire. After boiling the broccoli and … [Read more...]
The Easiest Way to Clean Pomegranates! They are incredibly healthy and tasty, but a mess to clean. Not anymore!
Pomegranate is one of the oldest known fruits, found in writings and artifacts of many cultures and native to old Persia. This nutrient dense, antioxidant rich fruit has been admired as a symbol of health, fertility and eternal life. Seeding a pomegranate may look like a lot of work for just a piece of fruit, but getting at those seeds may just be well worth it. The … [Read more...]
Two Healthy Recipes with Chia Seeds
Pudding with chia seeds Required ingredients: 2 spoons of chia seeds; 1 glass of milk (coconut or soy milk); 1 spoon of honey; 1 small banana. Preparation: We start by warming the milk, adding the chia seeds and mixing well. After 10-15 minutes the mixture turns from liquid to gel like. We add the honey and banana slices as a decoration. We now have a … [Read more...]
