Stir fry is a very simple and quick cooking technique that is so popular today. There are hundreds of meals that you can prepare easily using just a well seasoned wok or a good pan and a stovetop. Broccoli and bok choy stir fry is one great examples of a healthy stir fry. Tamari sauce, […]

Vegetable curries are popular and especially warming in winter months. Indian cuisine does not abstain from potatoes, which have recently been given bad rep in the functional medicine and nutritional circles. However, not only onion and curry but potatoes as well bring many health benefits. While we will have a recipe blog on potatoes as […]

What has happened in this industry reminds me of the salmon health kick. Now, farmed salmon is so aggressively marketed, but in the process, food industry created a food item that has the highest concentration of PCVs to the extent that its consumption increases risk of cancer, based on research done by EWG. We consume […]

Sweet potatoes are usually associated with Thanksgiving, but they have much to offer all year round. Sweet potatoes are rich in many different nutrients like vitamin C, magnesium, manganese, copper, potassium, B5, B6, niacin, biotin, thiamin, riboflavin, carotenoids and calcium, and so, not surprisingly, they have many health benefits. Beta-carotene, for example, is a precursor […]

Asian buckwheat noodles deserve your attention. But before I write any further, let me clarify any confusion. First of all, buckwheat is not wheat at all despite its name. In fact, it is related to rhubarb family and is gluten free. It is not even a grain, technically speaking. HOWEVER, and that is a serious […]

Don’t we all agree that chocolate desserts are the best desserts? And how about a guilt-free torte??? What makes this orange chocolate torte special is that it is not only tasty – it’s also quite healthy and is all about high quality ingredients and nutrients! Health Benefits of Dates Did you know that dates grow […]

If you are tired of spaghetti and macaroni, maybe it is the right time to try a different kind of pasta – linguine. This ribbon-like pasta tastes fantastic when it’s consumed together with a specially-made red sauce like this one made with lentils – basically, a lentil bolognese! The linguine red sauce recipe includes many […]

It may be called poor man’s meal, but this Indian Rice and Lentils recipe is a sturdy, nutritious and simple meal that can be easily dressed up for variety and has many health benefits! Loving the Health Benefits of lentils Even though there are numerous studies that have confirmed the health benefits of lentils, people […]

If you are looking for a healthy appetizer that is easy to prepare, then you should definitely consider beetroot hummus. The ingredients found in this tasty side dish are ideal not only a vegan diet but also for those trying to support the liver and detox. Health benefits of beetroot People can easily recognize beetroots […]

More and more people are interested in black beans for their health benefits. It turns out that they have been used for hundreds of years in many different cuisines, they contain many important nutrients, and they bring many different health benefits. Dishes based on black beans come in many forms, but according to some experts, […]

In case you are interested in an energy-boosting soup that will activate all your taste buds, then you should definitely give the lentil soup a try. Lentil soup was used for hundreds of years in different cultures because of the many health benefits it brings. In addition to the main ingredient (lentils), the lentil soup […]

Radicchio is also called Italian or red chicory. It has crisp leaves, ideal for those who live a crunch, and a combination of sweet and bitter taste. Lactucopicrin (intybin), a sesquiterpene lactone, makes it bitter, and which is a potent antimalarial agent and has a sedative and analgesic (painkiller) effect. It has a reddish color, […]