Nutrition

Nutrition is an important part of your healthy lifestyle. Our articles and tips are here to help you today.

Harnessing the health power of holy basil, this delicious main dish is fast and easy to prepare! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 8 ounces chicken breast, boned and chopped in small pieces 2 big red chiles, chopped finely 2 handfuls of holy basil (bai krapao) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1…

Desserts can be healthy too! Try this fun and easy treat and feel free to substitute any toppings you prefer! Ingredients: 2 cups oat flour 1 zucchini, grated 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder 1 cup plain or chocolate almond milk 1 egg white ( or flax egg) 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. peppermint extract 48 chocolate chips (can be ve…

Hot flashes can be described as the sudden onset of intense heat and sweating experienced in the torso, neck and face that often disrupts your quality of life. Beginning in the years leading up to menopause, known as perimenopause, hot flashes can last for 5 to 10 years after menopause occurs. Menopause is the permanen…

Many people find the sliminess of okra as a turnoff, but with this fast and easy okra fry you can completely change the texture and open up a world of exotic flavour! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons safflower oil or grapeseed oil ½ teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1¼…

Roasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them, and the maple glaze makes them especially crispy on the outside! Ingredients: 2½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch pieces (about 8 cups) ⅓ cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt Pre…

The powerful all-natural raspberry flavor of this jam makes will ensure you never go back to the store-bought brands! Ingredients:    • 1kg raspberry    • juice of 1 lemon    • 1kg bag jam sugar Preparation Instructions: 1). Pour half the raspberries into a preserving pan and add the lemon juice. Mash the berries to a…

Ingredients 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped scallion 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 Tablespoon Asian sesame oil 1 teaspoon coarse Korean hot red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 cups sliced maitake mushrooms Preparation Instructions 1). Preheat the oven to 350ºF. 2…

Tangy dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and pine nuts revitalize everyday broccoli into this recipe that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. If you’re adverse to broccoli, try this recipe! Ingredients 12 ounces broccoli florets (5 cups raw) 1 tablespoon minced shallots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fre…

The heart is our most important muscle, it doesn’t take a break, so we really need to do our best to take care of it for our lifetime. In this article, I will describe what will make it content, satisfied and to function optimally from a naturopathic medical perspective. Food for Heart Happiness The heart loves a suppl…

Feeling achy? Sore throat? This refreshing Ginger Lemon Tea Recipe is so easy to make, flavorful, and full of positive health benefits! Ingredients 6 cups water 8 2½ x 1-inch strips lemon peel (see Tips) 2 inch piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced 3 green tea bags Sugar substitute (see Tips) (optional) Lemon slices…