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, […]

Borscht is a staple in former Eastern European Countries, including Poland where I grew up and Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Romania. People are very passionate about this soup and every mother and wife has their special recipe passed form generation to generation. I also should specify that today’s discussion is red borscht made of […]

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 the spirit of our favorite DNA-whisperer broccoli, my favorite creamy beautifully green and simple soup. From Vegan Fusion World Cuisine cookbook.

On a hot summer day, it’s tempting to reach for sugary ice cream treats to keep you cool. But in the world of Functional Nutrition, that’s a big no-no. That pint of Cherry Garcia that you love so much will set you back more than 500 calories of unhealthy saturated fat. Instead opt for a […]

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 […]

Beet and Horseradish Relish is to Poland what kim chi is to Koreans. Living in the USA, there are some things I still miss even though I have lived here since 1996. I miss it the most especially around Easter because the Beet and Horseradish Relish is the main condiment at Easter.  If you are a meat eater, you […]

We’ve been getting lucky with some unseasonably warm weather. So in case you’re already getting the itch to grill and plan a barbeque, you should know that the success of this activity usually depends on a few different elements including the weather, people and of course – food. There is one thing that can make […]

There are many people who associate sweet potatoes with Thanksgiving. But, truth is that the sweet potato is a tasty and healthy vegetable that we should include in our meals more often. There are many ways in which people can enjoy sweet potatoes and one of them is baked sweet potato combo. Now let’s see […]

Starting a new journey with healthy eating and proper nutrition, you can begin to miss sweets and treats that you previously enjoyed. If you’re someone who craved sweets, then these Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Cardamom will be a wonderful treat for you. Not mention they are full of nutritional benefits! Season with Cinnamon… Cinnamon […]

Asparagus soup is a great soup for spring and will be perfect for Easter. You can make it creamy by blending it with soaked almonds if you do not have a non-dairy milk, and below is a quick and easy video I made on how to make the milk yourself. You can even make your […]

You can rarely find another food that has so low amount of calories and so many nutrients in it. 100 grams of asparagus contains only 17 calories. Nutritionists believe that besides maintaining healthy weight, asparagus can reduce cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, improve the work of heart, provide diuretic effects and preserve bone health. Asparagus is […]