Author: gabriela

Posted at 29 September, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas by

  This weekend I had a get-together with friends. We always have an excellent barbecue, no matter what the weather. Our stars on the grill were colorful, delicious vegetable skewers and fish. We enjoyed our time together and spiced up our gathering with some charming Greek music. After this delicious feast, all that was left was a large grilled fish. The portion was enough for two people. I always use leftovers to make a nutritious lunch or dinner. Using leftovers is a great way to save money and...

Posted at 27 September, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Weight loss ideas by

    For some people, September means back to school and work. For those who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, packing a healthy lunch can be quite a challenge because we need variety and nutrient-dense meals. When it comes to packed lunches, I make sure they are affordable, nutritious, weight preserving, and easy to prepare. These days, more and more people are allergic to gluten. My brother did not have this gluten allergy until three years ago. When I created this mushroom cake, I thought of him and...

Posted at 16 September, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas by

Zucchini patties     These zucchini patties are easy to make, incredibly delicious, and perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or meal on their own. They are a lunch staple in our house, especially in the summer when they are in season. And a great healthy choice for the lunchbox. I used about three medium zucchini, but you can double the recipe if you want to save more zucchini patties for later or for your lunchbox. Ingredients for my zucchini patties:   If you are trying zucchini for the first time, add...

Posted at 14 September, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas by

  This time of year is full of fresh, delicious, and colorful vegetables. It's my favorite time of year because I am eating more vegans and enjoying these wonderful seasonal vegetables. My homegrown red peppers are looking glorious. So I thought I'd grill some of them and whip up a delicious vegan stew with lentils and grilled red peppers as the main ingredients.     Since it's still the perfect time to grill, I made a big batch of red peppers outside on the grill. I used some for the...

Posted at 5 September, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Weight loss ideas by

I love this time of year with all the colorful and fresh vegetables we can harvest from our garden or buy from local farmers. It's a real boon to our health and our taste buds. This summer, I was blessed with many fresh eggplants straight from the garden. So, I could not resist making my favorite smoky eggplant dip. The secret to this delicious eggplant dip is to cook the eggplant on the grill. Another option is to cook them over an open flame on your...

Posted at 3 September, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas by

    For this Mediterranean bean salad, you'll need simple, inexpensive, fresh ingredients and combine the delicious flavors of summer for a perfect summer dish. The perfect blend of herbs and spices adds just the right amount of flavor to this dish. Feel free to play around with the spices, vegetables, and ingredients you have in your kitchen. You'll love this bean salad: crunchy, colorful, protein-packed, high in fiber, and nutritious. Inexpensive and versatile, this bean salad is the perfect choice for a healthy, nutritious lunch. This Mediterranean...

Posted at 17 August, 2021 in Healthy Lifestyle, Wellbeing by

Since summer is tomato season, I thought of writing a post about this beautiful fruit. Whether fresh, roasted, stewed, or canned, tomatoes are an essential ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine and therefore in the Mediterranean diet. Many Mediterranean recipes use tomato sauce, tomato paste, or fresh tomatoes. Studies have linked the Mediterranean diet to lower death rates from heart disease and cancer. I will not talk about the health benefits of adding tomatoes to your diet,  as you can find much of this information by googling on the...

Posted at 12 August, 2021 in Healthy Lifestyle, Menopause, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

    Hello, Lovelies! Back to you, as I promised, with my insights on ways to lose belly fat. It's not an easy task, but it's not impossible to melt your belly fat. There are no miracle recipes, but you have to focus on INTENSE EXERCISE and HEALTHY EATING! So the first step to losing belly fat is to lose weight. When you lose weight, you start to lose it in the abdominal area, as this fat breaks down faster than other fat. Any exercise and a healthy diet...

Posted at 29 July, 2021 in Healthy Lifestyle, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

What's behind your belly fat? Photo by  S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay   One of my friend's most often asked questions is, "How do you get rid of belly fat?" Are you aware that your belly fat has been quietly pilling up over the years? Please be my special guest if you fall into this category and read this post. You will find the correct info to help you get a clear perspective on this issue and make the right lifestyle changes. Did you know that there is...

Posted at 22 July, 2021 in Healthy Recipes by

Wend ahead, a bunch of fresh veggies, pickled cucumbers, a lovely lamb leg. I am sitting in my garden and thinking of a fun-filled and delicious wend. What am I cooking?     After all those Pandemic restrictions, I crave friend gathering. What about kicking off the new "GATHERING SEASON" with the best juicy and flavored lamb wrap? Easy to make, has lots of flavors and can be made to fit anyone's taste.  You can choose whatever meat you want, chicken, beef or lamb and the spices you...