Healthy Lifestyle

Posted at 10 January, 2022 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

      When we were kids, our grandmothers or mothers taught us that vegetables were good for us. Whether it was broccoli, spinach, or cauliflower, we learned that our bodies needed them to be healthy. I remember my mother and grandmother cooking everything from scratch, and the taste was fantastic. And I still do today, despite my busy lifestyle. We live in a very different world. Supermarket shelves are full of more convenient, ready-to-eat foods, but are they what our bodies need? I, for one, like to know what's in my...

Posted at 15 December, 2021 in Healthy Lifestyle, Menopause, Wellbeing by

Why should menopausal women include almonds in their diet? During menopause, a woman's body goes through significant changes. This new chapter in your life needs to be the starting point for a healthy lifestyle, even if it was not part of your life before. Remember, it is never too late to make healthy lifestyle changes to protect yourself from various health problems. The key to optimal health lies in choosing a healthy lifestyle that suits you, rebuilding your relationship with food, and understanding your hormones. Almonds are good for bone...

Posted at 12 December, 2021 in Healthy Lifestyle, Menopause, Wellbeing by

I believe almonds are the most popular nuts in the world. They provide protein, fiber, healthy fats, and other essential nutrients (vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, manganese, copper, and phosphorus, etc.) for your diet. In recent years, almonds have become known for their health benefits and versatility. Almond milk, almond flour, and almond butter are excellent choices for those who maintain a gluten-free lifestyle, as almonds are naturally gluten-free. Almonds are very easy to incorporate into your diet: Garnish your porridge Add a few soaked almonds to your salads to make them...

Posted at 8 December, 2021 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

  Today I am reporting back with an early, delicious Christmas gift for lovers of healthy desserts. Who's up for a Christmas treat that will not make you put on extra pounds? After a few days of trial and error, here I have the winning version of Sweet potato chocolate bars with the humble sweet potato as the guest star!!!! Yes, you heard me right. It's great to take advantage of the natural sweetness of this nutritious root vegetable. Its creaminess also makes the sweet potato a...

Posted at 27 November, 2021 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  At this time of year, cauliflower is a star in the market. Since our health can benefit from seasonal vegetables, I decided to add this nutritious beauty to my shopping list. The cold weather calls for a comforting soup, so I came up with this roasted cauliflower and pea soup recipe. Aside from pickled cauliflower, I can not say I like this vegetable. Cauliflower health benefits. I cook cauliflower for its health benefits, as it is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It contains almost all...

Posted at 17 November, 2021 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Plant-based milk, Vegan, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  What is behind my decision to make coconut milk? I am one of those people who read food labels. It's a must because it helps me understand what's in the food I buy. Four years ago, I was in a big supermarket in Kingston. Coconut milk was on my shopping list. I grabbed a carton and started reading the label. I was shocked to realize how little coconut was in that milk. That day, I decided to make my coconut milk. When I hit menopause, I decided...

Posted at 26 October, 2021 in Gluten-free, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, No baked desserts, No refined sugar, Vegan desserts, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  Let us start the week with a drumbeat of happy flavors: Cashews, lemons, cacao, coconut oil, cacao butter, coconut milk, etc. As we go through a tough time due to this pandemic, our stress levels are sometimes hard to keep under control. And a delicious slice of this vegan chocolate cheesecake can put a smile on our faces and relieve our stress.   We need a robust immune system to overcome this covid thing and protect ourselves from contagion. Sugar is not a friend to our health. So...

Posted at 8 October, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  Today we are talking about the apple, perhaps the most popular fruit on the planet. Walnuts and apples are in season right now. This powerful combination of antioxidants reminds me of my late grandmother, who always had nuts and apples for snacks during the winter months. That was my first lesson in healthy snacking and how to take advantage of the healthy treats in season. I was only five years old at the time, and the memory is still vivid. I still remember my mother, bless her...

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...