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Weight Loss Goals: 3 tips for setting effective goals in 2023 (+ my experience)

Is losing weight among your 2023 resolutions? Well, I bet you are not alone! I also bet that many of you might feel frustrated because struggle to achieve your weight loss results. Don’t worry, there is nothing wrong with you and this is more common than you might think. Indeed, oftentimes the problem is that […]

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Blueberry Kale Smoothie (anti-inflammatory and high-protein)

Anti-inflammatory, high in protein, and energizing: boost your health with this Blueberry Kale Smoothie! A Pegan recipe (i.e. paleo plus vegan) with a great taste and all the micro and macronutrients that support our long-term health. 🌸 This anti-inflammatory smoothie is also completely sugar-free, as the bananas and dates in it are naturally sweet. Plus,

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Is Peanut Butter Healthy? The Good and the Bad of Peanut Butter

Peanut butter and strawberry jelly toasts are for sure one of my favorite childhood foods. 🍓🥜 And I bet I’m not alone with this! However, throughout the years I’ve heard many conflicting opinions about the health benefits of this delicious spread, which is often classified as a high-fat and calorie-dense food. Is peanut butter healthy?

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Lentils, the “poor man’s meat”

Extremely cheap but extremely rich in plant-based protein and iron: this is why, already in the past, lentils were considered the “poor man’s meat“. Now that we know how important it is to privilege the consumption of plant-based protein sources over animal ones, the health benefits of lentils are even more appreciated. 🌱 Let’s have

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Does An Apple a Day, Keep the Doctor Away? Benefits of apples for long-term well-being! + Recipes

Sweet, juicy, and crunchy: everybody loves apples! 🍎🍏 But is the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” true? And what are the main health benefits of eating apples? Let’s discover everything in this article! An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: all the health benefits of eating apples! Although there

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Easy Plant-Based Recipes for Beginners: all the best recipes to eat more plants!

Eating more plants is a great way to care for our mental and physical health, the environment, and the animals. However, it’s not always easy to incorporate more plant-based foods into our diet, especially if we are used to eating a lot of processed, animal products. This is why I came up with this guide,

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Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta and Veggies (easy & delicious)

Would you believe me if I told you that this vegan lasagna with tofu ricotta and veggies is not only super delicious but also highly nourishing? And it took me less than an hour to prep all the ingredients for it!? This vegan lasagna recipe has been one of my most successful dishes! Vegan Lasagna

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Dried Chickpeas vs Canned Chickpeas main differences and nutritional benefits

Dried Chickpeas vs Canned Chickpeas: main differences and nutritional benefits

Wholesome, versatile, and rich in fiber and proteins: chickpeas are a true must-have in my kitchen! I love using them in stir-fries, curries, hummus, and even healthy cookies and desserts. In addition, chickpeas can come in many different shapes and sizes: dried, canned, or pre-cooked are only some of the ways in which we can

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