A few tips to get your body and mind working at their best.
Raisins: a snack with many benefits
Raisins are great to snack on, add to salads, rice and breakfast bowls. Consuming just a handful daily can help decrease appetite, provide a good amount of probiotics and is beneficial for oral health.
Can pre and probiotics improve mental health?
The brain-gut axis highlights the critical connection between what happens in the brain in response to gut health. Anxiety, depression and poor cognitive functions can be due to lack of pre and probiotics.
Lower inflammation with polyphenols
Polyphenols are plant compounds which help with a variety of issues from lowering inflammation to improving insuline absorption, helping with digestion and even enhancing cognitive functions.
Shed some weight with Dandelion
Dandelion flowers, roots and leaves bring many benefits from regulating blood sugar levels to improving insuline resistance which is particularly suitable for those affected by PCOS.
A citrusy tonic to cleanse your lungs
This recipe has the perfect mix of elements to cleanse your lungs and make you feel refreshed. It’s particularly helpful as the flu season is in full swing and care for your respiratory tracts.
Load up on this antioxidant-rich fruit
Fall is pumpkin season. Indulge in this amazing fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) loaded with vitamin A (retinol) which protects your skin from harmful sun rays and hydrates it.
A flavorful salad with forbidden rice
This fabulous salad is simple to make and has a very special ingredient: black rice. It’s loaded with antioxidants and protein, perfect to make you feel satiated and energized for the rest of the day.
Keep hunger at bay with Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt, unlike regular yogurt, contains a high amount of protein and other essential vitamins critical for bone formation and gut health. It also keeps you satiated for longer.
Boost stamina and immunity with Spirulina
Spirulina was used by the Aztec to increase stamina and boost the immune system. It’s high in protein with all essential amino acids but also a unique kind of antioxidants that fight inflammation.
The wisdom of the Mexica: Amaranth
Amaranth is one of the most ancient grains (or seeds) and it has many great properties: it’s gluten free and it’s filled with antioxidants; it’s also rich in essential amino acids which gives the body plenty of energy.
Add Oats to your breakfast routine
Oats are not just a popular breakfast option they are also loaded with fibers, included a very special one that that helps fight inflammation, protein, manganese and a unique skin-friendly antioxidant.
A delicious salad loaded with antioxidants
This salad is going to be your summer hit. Rich in antioxidants, omega 3 and Vitamin K will make you feel satiated and happy.
Fight inflammation with Black Seeds
Kalonji, also known as black seeds, nigella sativa or black cumin, are an extremely versatile seed which comes with a wide array of benefits. Discover more about them.
When peaches are in season…
Summer brings many delicious fruits, like peaches! This simple bowl of greek yogurt with a juicy peach along with other beneficial ingredients can kick off your day on a good note.
Watermelon: a summer fruit filled with antioxidants
Crunchy and juicy this summer fruit has plenty of antioxidants, like carotenoids and lycopene, which help in protecting the skin. It also has something called citrulline a mineral that helps with endurance.
Lucuma: a healthier sugar substitute with many added benefits
Lucuma is an exotic fruit native to the Andes region of Peru and Chile. When dried it makes for an excellent sugar substitute with a sweetened similar to maple and a very low glycemic index. Unlike sugar its has a wide variety of nutrients.
Benefits of adding electrolytes to your water
Drinking water is great but electrolytes add minerals which can help our body perform even better. They can gives us more energy not only to power through our workout routine, but also to keep our mind sharp while we work.
This mint pistachio dip will brighten up your day
This quick and easy dip have very tasty and beneficial ingredients. It’s the perfect snack to pair with a bunch of veggies for a healthy and delicious snack.
Protect your skin from the sun with Carotenoids
Whether is summer or winter we always need to be extra careful in protecting our skin from the sun. Aside from wearing an SPF, and a possibly a hat, we can also add more carotenoids to our diet.
Adaptogen in focus: ginger thermogenic properties
Ginger adds a hot twist to your food and drinks and it comes with a barrage of properties. It’s easy to incorporate this adaptogens into your daily diet. Read more…