Author: gabriela

    This time of year, cauliflower is a star at the market. Since our health can benefit from seasonal vegetables, I decided to add this nutritious beauty to my shopping list. The cold weather demands more comfort food, so I devised a hearty recipe for a creamy cauliflower rice quiche. For keeping the carbs in check, this recipe is a crustless quiche. The two kinds of cheese I used, organic goat cheese and feta cheese, are good for our digestive system. I cook cauliflower for its health benefits, as it...

  Now that fall is in full swing, I love making the most of seasonal vegetables and fruits. Cooking with seasonal vegetables is of utmost importance to me as it benefits my health. We are in the midst of fall and its bounty of delicious and health-promoting root vegetables. Store at the market as often as possible to take full advantage of the freshness of the vegetables. And grow your fresh herbs in pots on your patio or windowsill. One of the staples of fall is pumpkin and butternut squash....

  When you start eating foods that make you feel good, not only does your weight balance out but so do your hormones. Your energy level goes up, your mind calms down, and even your menopause goes smoothly. And that's how you fall in love with cooking and eating healthy. Just remember that healthy does not mean boring. We have endless ways to make delicious, healthy food with fresh, all-natural ingredients.  After years of experimenting, I can say that eating healthy will take your health to the next...

   Summer is still in full swing and this scorching weather and holiday mood inspired me to make another healthy ice cream recipe. It's perfect for cooling you down on those hot summer days while boosting your levels of antioxidants. This healthy version of blueberry ice cream is easy to make, gluten-free, and kid-friendly.  Since blueberries are still in season, make the most of them and turn them into a creamy, sweet, and tangy ice cream. The bright flavors of lemon zest and juicy blueberries will delight...

   I call this raspberry ice cream healthy because it is made with Greek yogurt instead of cream and coconut sugar instead of white sugar. It also uses three tablespoons of maple syrup for the entire batch. It contains no preservatives or other additives.  I am excited because I know what is in my ice cream and can also control the amount of sugar. This ice cream is full of raspberry flavor, creamy, and can be made in minutes.  It is a guilt-free treat made with only a...

  This article is for you if you love coffee and can not live without it. If you struggle with hormone issues, this post is for you because I want to share my four secret ingredients that are the key to healthier and more hormone-friendly coffee. In other words, I want to reveal the unique ingredients that will transform your coffee into a healthy version without triggering any side effects. Remember, more beneficial coffee does not have to be boring. In the meantime, remember that we are all different,...

  The scorching weather today inspired me to create a light, nutritious and endo-friendly dish which is super easy to prepare, affordable, and refreshing.  This Mediterranean quinoa and bean salad is super delicious, packed with nutrients, gluten-free and vegan if you omit the feta cheese.  With quinoa, pinto beans, and fresh veggies, this salad is a nutritious and balanced meal that will nourish your body and healthily delight your taste buds.   It is a filling meal on its own.   Who is this Mediterranean quinoa and bean salad for?  Anyone committed...

  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...

   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...

  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...