Healthy Recipes

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 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 15 November, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas by

  As I told you in the Nutritious Chicken Soup post, I always prefer to buy a whole organic chicken. I am very picky because high-quality meat without antibiotics and growth hormones is essential to my health in chicken. I can cook at least three meals from a whole chicken, enough for two people for an entire week: nutritious chicken soup, chicken mushroom patties, and delicious breaded breast. Part of my philosophy when cooking is to add other healing ingredients to the dish. That's what I did...

Posted at 8 November, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas by

    This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad I created is my favorite on a busy day and is almost a meal in itself. This recipe is bursting with freshness, flavor, and color and reminds us that food is not only healthy but should be enjoyed. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad and Health Benefits This nutritious Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is rich in essential nutrients and low in calories, thanks to quinoa, vegetables, and parsley. Feel free to dress up this version of quinoa salad with other healthy ingredients to suit your taste. Shredded red...

Posted at 1 November, 2021 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  I always opt for organic, even if I am on a budget for chicken. The money I pay for a whole chicken returns because I make the most of it. I can cook at least two healthy meals for an entire week if I buy a whole chicken. Why choose organic chicken? I have often wondered if expensive is always better!!! Well, when it comes to chicken, it is. Organic chicken is better for our health: Because it's not infected with salmonella. It does not get growth hormones...

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 22 October, 2021 in Healthy Recipes by

  Anyone who knows me knows how passionate I am about healthy cooking because what we eat today affects our future health and well-being. Cooking healthy food from scratch and preparing diet-friendly desserts is a satisfying and rewarding activity. Everyone has the freedom to choose the best and seasonal ingredients, so we know what goes into our food each day. I believe that food is medicine and how important it is to put a balanced meal on the table. You may be wondering what a balanced meal...

Posted at 21 October, 2021 in Gluten-free, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy Recipes, No baked desserts, No refined sugar, Vegan desserts, Weight loss ideas by

    Vegan lemon cheesecake is by far my favorite guilt-free dessert. Life without desserts would be so dull. I love pairing my morning coffee with a slice of this lemon cheesecake.     My baking philosophy is to use healthy ingredients, organic when possible, no refined sugar, and easy to prepare recipes. The result is a delicious, diet-friendly dessert that healthily satisfies my sweet tooth. Since this vegan lemon cheesecake is very nutrient-dense, remember that moderation is the key to everything, even if it is healthy. When I say it's diet-friendly,...