Love them or hate them, it’s impossible to deny what a cheap and healthy addition legumes are for weekly menu. What health benefits do these beans, peas and lentils offer? They’re good for your heart as they can lower your blood cholesterol; and the fibers clean your blood vessels– they’re like little housekeepers for your body. And on top of … Continue reading
Today I wanted to make a reflection on how we can protect our planet for the futur. Do you know where your recycling ends up? Is it really recycled? Do you know that your table waste that ends up in your local landfill doesn’t biodegrade? Instead, in contact of non-biodegradable items, it produces toxic liquid … Continue reading
Having gluten-free food doesn’t necessarily mean giving up on food we like. In the afternoon, we sometimes like to snack on cookies while having a tea or a coffee! Wheat is not the only solution in baking. There are so many alternatives, and also many different tastes. You have to try and see what you like, then … Continue reading
Raw beet salad This was for me a different way of having one of my favorite root vegetables, the beet. I usually have cooked beets, but today I tried them raw. It was so tasty! I also used two fresh herbs, mint and basil. I only had two big beets, but you can adjust for the amount … Continue reading
I’ve been meaning to make these cooking for a few weeks, but I had to think about the ingredients. They had to be vegan and gluten free. I got the idea on cooking cookies in a waffle maker a few weeks ago when I shared, on my Facebook page, a post showing the technique. I … Continue reading
We are still right in the middle of winter. We have been getting plenty of snow since Christmas, which is good for outdoor sports! In the other hand, the choice when it comes to veggies, is pretty limited. We have the cabbages, root vegetables and the squashes. If we want to eat with what’s available … Continue reading
You may sometime have a craving for a nice chocolate dessert, but you forbid yourself from having it because you know you are going to feel guilty. You will be able to make and eat these delicious chocolaty recipes without feeling any guilt, because they really are made from good healthy ingredients. So enjoy every bite … Continue reading
