One of my latest recipes: a tasty and healthy vegetarian alternative – Vegetarian Mexican Fajita Cornbread Casserole! I made it with Cinco De Mayo in mind, which is tomorrow. Perfect for your Tex-Mex dinners (here is another great Mexican recipe), this dish is also ridiculously easy to make and packed with both plant and animal […]
Tag: whole food
Dark Chocolate Hummus (healthy dessert hummus)
Would you believe me if I tell you that a decadent chocolate dessert can also be healthy and high in protein, while also being super easy and quick to make? This dark chocolate hummus proves that eating healthy doesn’t mean spending hours in the kitchen or giving up on your favorite treats!
The Link Between Gut Health and Mental Health: Feed the Gut Microbiome to Improve Your Mood!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably experienced times in life when stress, anxiety, or low moods seemed to linger a little too long. Although in the years I have tried several remedies -some more natural than others- I have never delved deeper into the fascinating connection between gut health and mental health until a […]
Carrot Cake Smoothie – Creamy and Healthy
Refreshing, nourishing, and super delicious: in just three words, Carrot Cake Smoothie! Lately, I have been making this super creamy smoothie so often, that I think it has to be included in the list of my top five favorite snacks ever! Making it is extremely straightforward and quick: in less than ten minutes, you can […]
Rainbow Pancakes (No-Dye Needed) ππ
Pride Month is still not over and I am always on the hunt for new, creative ways to celebrate love in all its forms and shapes! Some time ago, I came up with these incredible fruity rainbow pancakes, and I am buzzing to share the recipe with you all on this special occasion! The rainbow […]
Fertility Diet – Best Foods and Lifestyle Tips π€°π½
Did you know that, along with medical interventions, changes in diet and lifestyle can significantly improve the chances of conception? In this article, we will learn more about the so-called “fertility diet“, which comprises both a nourishing eating regime and an overall healthy lifestyle. π As someone who is currently trying to get pregnant for […]
Erythritol has been proven to cause heart attacks. Try these natural sugar alternatives! π
One of the most used sugar alternatives, erythritol has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack, and even death. This is the result of a new study conducted by the Center for Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Prevention at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute and published in the journal Nature Medicine. Even though more studies […]
5 Foods to Eat in Spring – Start the New Season on a High! (with plant-based recipes)
Tiredness, lack of energy, brain fog, weight gain, insomnia, brittle nails, hair loss, and mood swings: Spring is arriving! πΈ I bet we have all experienced, at least once, some of the most common symptoms associated with the change of season. The good news is that, by eating the right foods, we can significantly improve […]
Cherry Gorgonzola Salad π with Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette
Iβm cherry π excited about this Cherry Gorgonzola Salad w/ Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette! Cherry season is fastly approaching and you certainly don’t want to be caught off guard! This healthy salad is an alternative way to consume this amazing fruit, rich in powerful antioxidants, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Plus, juicy cherries along with creamy gorgonzola […]
Chocolate Crostata (vegan and gluten-free recipe)
Surprise your partner this Valentine’s Dayπwith this incredible Double Chocolate Crostata! π« Vegan, gluten-free, and super simple to make, this vegan chocolate cake will easily become your favorite dessert recipe ever! π This vegan chocolate crostata consists of two layers of pure chocolate deliciousness, on a fragrant crostata base. All of them are made with […]