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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 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 19 June, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

WHAT IS QUINOA?   First of all, quinoa is a seed of an edible plant considered one of the world's healthiest and most nutritious foods. It is naturally gluten-free and contains a lot of protein. When it comes to protein, this grain is a winner. Quinoa contains a higher protein content than other grains. This superstar is one of the few grains that contain adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids that our bodies need to maintain good health and normal function. When a person eats protein,...

Posted at 19 June, 2021 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Menopause, My Journey, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

  If you decide to include amaranth in your diet, you will enjoy its light and nutty flavor.  Some whole grains can be eaten raw. It is not the case with amaranth.  Let us take a look at the basics!  THE COOKING RATIO.  First, the ratio of liquid to amaranth is critical: for ½ cup of raw amaranth, you need 1 ½ cups of liquid, which can be water, bone broth, or milk of your choice.   COOKING TIME Fifteen minutes or until the water has evaporated. THE SOAKING PROCESS  I always soak the amaranth...