I love Asian cuisine and salmon so this delicious dish is a winner for me! I don't usually venture into cooking Asian recipes but I loved how easy this recipe is so gave it a go and it turned out great. I even made my own homemade teriyaki sauce! The sauce is sweet, fragrant and … Continue reading Salmon Teriyaki Rice
This nutri-dense salad is bursting with flavors with the mild, licorice-like sweet flavor of the fennel, the crisp peppery celery, mildly bitter arugula, the heat of the chili peppers and citrusy lemon mint dressing topped with crushed hazelnuts- makes this salad so fragrant and delicious. The star of this dish is the Fennel, Both the … Continue reading Fennel & Bulgur Salad with Tuna Steak
Can you choose to ignore the smell and cravings of freshly baked pastries? Perhaps for a day or two maybe, but what about 24/7, 365 days a year when a hormone is “screaming” out to you with increasing loudness to take a bite? Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Although the hormonal “push” for you … Continue reading How to make your Hormones work for you?
Many people believe that weight gain and loss is all about calories and willpower. However, modern obesity research disagrees and scientists increasingly say that a hormone called leptin is involved. Leptin is a master hormone in the body that controls hunger and feelings of satiety. Leptin is a hormone produced by the fat cells … Continue reading What is Leptin?
This recipe is inspired from the Caribbean famous dish Pumpkin Rice and has some amazing health boosting, fragrant ingredients like ginger, garlic, thyme and of course pumpkin. It also includes chicken, transforming it into a protein rich dish that is delicious, hearty, nutritious and simply all made in one pot! I call it the Caribbean … Continue reading Caribbean Chicken and Pumpkin Rice
Ratatouille is a bright and chunky summer vegetable stew, rich with olive oil and fragrant with garlic and fresh herbs. Let's start with some history and background. Ratatouille originated from Provence, a region in the south of France near the Mediterranean Sea, the area around present day Nice. The word 'Ratatouille' actually comes from the … Continue reading Ratatouille
Although eating fatty foods and no exercise are the most common and obvious determinants of obesity, they are not the only ones. Obesity involves more complex factors like the environment we live in, our genes, lifestyle, cultural background, socio-economic status, education level, hormonal issues and even stress. Photo by Daniel Reche from Pexels Weight gain and obesity are … Continue reading Obesity…Is it your zip code or genetic code?
This delicious healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup (or honey). It’s made with oats, coconut oil and your favorite nuts. Make it your own! Recipe yields about 8 cups granola, enough for about 16 half-cup servings. INGREDIENTS • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola) • … Continue reading Healthy Granola
On of the best things in life is making a healthy dessert that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also is made of real healthy ingredients and is nutritious as well! Here is a recipe that does just that. If you are a chocolate lover and you like bananas then this is for you. … Continue reading Chocolate Banana Bread
During these challenging times with the corona virus, business closures and job losses, there has never been a better time than now to practice resilience. There have come many times in my life where I needed to practice resilience on a personal and professional level. No matter what life gave me, I eventually bounced back … Continue reading The Healing Power of Resilience
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