Author: gabriela

Posted at 29 July, 2022 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Quinoa recipes, Vegan, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  Are you looking for a refreshing and light meal that will cool you down on these hot summer days while providing your body with nutrients? Here is a simple recipe for broccoli & quinoa lettuce wrap that is easy to prepare, affordable, and nutritious. For me, broccoli and quinoa are those superfoods that have helped me keep endo at bay and get through menopause well over the years. I can call them my health heroes. I love wraps, and whenever possible, I avoid the carbs from tortillas by...

Posted at 18 July, 2022 in Healthy desserts, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, No refined sugar, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

   I love summer for the wide variety of fruits I can enjoy.  My orchard is bursting with colors: cherries, sour cherries, and peaches.  I like to take a little walk through my orchard to treat myself to fresh, juicy fruits right off the tree.   This year I was blessed with lots of sour cherries. Some of them are already on my pantry shelves in the form of jam and compote. Some are in the freezers to bake this Healthy Sour Cherry Cake later in the year.  Sour cherries, also...

Posted at 15 July, 2022 in Healthy desserts, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, No refined sugar, Weight loss ideas by

  I love summer for the wide variety of fruits I can enjoy.  Two delicious and colorful peach trees give me sweet, rosy peaches every year. I like fresh from the peach tree best, but I also love them in baked goods.  Summer always takes me back to my childhood when my mom would make a delicious pie with all the fruit in season. This peach almond cake is a healthy twist, as I replaced half of the flour with almond flour and the refined sugar with coconut...

Posted at 8 July, 2022 in Gluten-free, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy desserts, Low sugar desserts, No baked desserts, No refined sugar, Vegan, Vegan desserts by

  Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious dessert that requires little preparation? I offer you this cheesecake with lemon and cherries, prepared without baking, which will healthily delight your taste buds.  You can enjoy this delicious cheesecake in the summer when cherries are in season or even in the winter when you have cherries in the freezer.   My cherry tree gifted me with lots of juicy cherries this year. After enjoying fresh cherries for a few weeks, I thought about a refreshing combination with cherries.   My gut...

Posted at 6 July, 2022 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Plant-based milk, Vegan by

    Minty oat milk sounds so fresh on a hot summer day. I chose mint for this recipe because it gives us the freshness we need on hot summer days.  Since oat milk thickens when heated, I prefer to let the mint leaves steep for a few hours or overnight so their oils can infuse into the milk. Crush the mint leaves by hand, pour over the oat milk, and let steep.  When it comes to using oat milk, my favorite recipes are smoothies and yummy drinks with...

Posted at 4 July, 2022 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Quinoa recipes, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas by

What's the story behind this Fried Quinoa and Veggie bowl?   "The greatest wealth is health," - said Virgil, the Roman poet, more than 2000 years ago. This famous quote shows so much truth because we can achieve everything in life if we keep our health. Money is also essential, but how can we enjoy our lives and live to the fullest if our health is poor? Sometimes we take our health for granted, which is not the right approach. Healthy eating and an active lifestyle are the...

Posted at 21 June, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy desserts, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, Menopause, No baked desserts, No refined sugar, Vegan, Vegan desserts, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

    These Healthy Chocolate Energy Bars and my Vegan Lemon Energy Bars are my favorite on-the-go snack. They are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats and have a creamy vegan chocolate filling.  Years ago, I suffered from endometriosis. My road to recovery was through nutrition and quality supplements. At the time, I found that every time I ate cakes made with refined sugar and flour, it triggered the inflammation in my body and flared up the endometriosis.  Since I have a sweet tooth and know how addictive and...

Posted at 14 June, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  I made a quiche without a crust to cut down on carbohydrates.   Even though this dish contained dairy, I was very picky. So I chose the best, keeping in mind that my endometriosis flares up when I eat dairy. The best means organic dairy products or goat dairy products when possible. With those choices, I can often indulge in yogurt and cheese without causing inflammation in my body.   This crustless quiche is part of my meatless menu. I am not vegan, but I try to replace meat...

Posted at 13 June, 2022 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  A healthy gut and liver are crucial for hormone balance   There comes a time when we need to take care of our hormones more than usual and pay attention to what we put on our plates. For most women, this is when hormone-related health issues suddenly appear out of nowhere. For me, this moment began years ago when terrible endometriosis turned my life upside down. Over those years, I have understood that what you put on your plate is critical to your hormone balance and overall health....

Posted at 30 May, 2022 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas by

  Almost 13 years ago, I decided to adopt a healthy lifestyle to look and feel better. Changing your eating habits makes all the difference. It is healing and brings so much joy to your inner self.  Why is this delicious herring spread good for you? I prepare this herring spread at least every two weeks, mainly because of its high content of omega-3 fatty acids. It is also an excellent source of lean protein and vitamin D. I used canned herring, but it works wonderfully with canned...