Traditional dairy yogurt may have many health benefits, but I do NOT support commercial yogurt and never recommend it. Moreover, most of my patients cannot tolerate any dairy and this would be the last thing for me to recommend. As you see in this recipe, we have switched to a non-dairy coconut yogurt. The spicy […]

Dr. Kasia Kines, Nutritionist, CEO and founder of EBV Educational Institute Virtual clinic serving the US and globally [email protected] In this video, I describe an unusual situation that may happen when you use l-glutamine for your gastrointestinal needs, e.g. for leaky gut recovery- when you actually become reactive to this otherwise very safe amino acid. […]

The main ingredient of the homemade tomato bean spread is sun-dried tomato. These specially treated tomatoes are not only contributing to the overall taste of the spread, but they also bring a myriad of health benefits. To start with, a sun-dried tomato can help you avoid anemia. ½ cup of this vegetable contains about 2.5 […]

Egg rolls are variations of fried foods usually made with meat even though they contain vegetables too. People use different types of meat including chicken and pork to prepare this food. In addition, egg rolls are wrapped with a thick wrapper which is based on eggs. The veggies used in egg rolls usually include carrots […]

A well-balanced and chilled pasta salad is an excellent addition to lunch.  I recommend brown rice pasta versus traditional flour/wheat pasta to avoid gluten for individuals dealing with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities, or for anyone trying to lose some weight. Weight concern is also why we move pasta to lunch, the mid-day time when […]

Dr. Kasia Kines, Nutritionist, CEO and founder of EBV Educational Institute Virtual clinic serving the US and globally [email protected] Pay attention to a burning fire, whether it is from wood or pallets.  Do you get headaches at the grill, by a bonfire, or home by the wood-burning fire?  That may mean that you have a […]

Dr. Kasia Kines, Nutritionist, CEO and founder of EBV Educational Institute Virtual clinic serving the US and globally [email protected] Did you know that 80% of Americans own a grill? Now with a new deck, we have joined the grilling club. Being mostly plant-eaters, we never grill meat, and we definitely do not grill to the […]

French fries are one of the most popular foods today. We can all agree that they taste fantastic, but the fact is that they are bad for our health and numerous scientific studies have confirmed that. French fries are rich in bad fats: as the oil is reused it turns into trans fats. But, there […]

If you go to the local store, there is a great chance that you will find some tasty popsicles. However, you should know that it is easy to prepare these refreshing treats at home too. But, why would someone want to do this? Well, besides the fact that they are usually expensive, another good reason […]

The Many Benefits of Nutritional Yeast and Buckwheat in Grain Burgers Veggie and grain burgers are becoming a real hit. Besides their exceptional taste and the fact that they are relatively easy to prepare, most people are fond of this special type of burger due to its nutritional value. They include different ingredients, but the […]

This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission from purchases. Why is Water Filtration so Important for Your Shower? Because, simply put, chlorine, which you have in your shower water, is toxic. It’s not just the water I’m concerned with but the compounds it converts into in the human body that […]

Dr. Kasia Kines, Nutritionist, CEO and founder of EBV Educational Institute Virtual clinic serving the US and globally [email protected] Studies show that most people would rather do their own weight loss program online than join a group that meets regularly. The times of me coming to teach a class are over  too- we are just […]