Vegan

Posted at 23 November, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Vegan, Wellbeing by

  How about a healthy, delicious, antioxidant-rich drink that replaces your coffee while keeping your hormones balanced? Reducing my caffeine intake through coffee was an excellent way to learn about Matcha green tea. This matcha latte with a basil hint is my go-to morning energy kick. It is easy to make, rich in antioxidants, and requires only four ingredients. This emerald-colored drink contains about ½ the caffeine of coffee. So you can have a pick-me-up but reduce your caffeine intake.   After figuring out the tea's subtle bitterness and grassy...

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 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 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 20 May, 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 no-bake lemon energy bars are my favorite on-the-go snack. They are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats with a creamy vegan lemon filling. Since the coffee cake is a standard at my house, these lemony bites are my absolute favorite, especially in the summer, because they are so fresh. My lemon energy bars combine dates, favorite seeds, desiccated coconut, and other healthy ingredients for a nutritious snack.    Why do I love these healthy no-bake lemon energy bars? I usually prepare them on the weekend and enjoy them...

Posted at 11 May, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, Quinoa recipes, Vegan, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

   What is Tabbouleh?   Originally from Lebanon and Syria, Tabbouleh is one of the most popular salads in the Middle East. Thinking of the original recipe, I can describe Tabbouleh as a super fresh and nutritious salad made with bulgur and whose main ingredient is parsley. Cucumber and tomato slices are part of the tabbouleh salad with simple olive oil and lemon dressing. Tabbouleh is my favorite salad in the summer because it is easy to prepare, inexpensive, refreshing, light, and contains many nutrients. I always make sure to grow...

Posted at 17 April, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Quinoa recipes, Vegan, Vegan meals, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  These vegan broccoli quinoa patties are great for anyone committed to a healthy lifestyle. Although I am not vegan, I love them - easy to prepare, delicious, and nutritious - and they go amazingly well with a good soy sauce or garlicky yogurt and a generous salad on the side. Since I started my healthy journey, reducing the amount of meat in my diet has been my top priority. As a result, I play with my favorite healthy ingredients to create delicious vegan meals. I do not particularly...

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 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...