Try a healthier chocolate mousse with fewer calories but equally tasteful – with avocado! Where to start about avocados! Internationally famous, the avocado is a favorite cooking and pastry ingredient, but surprisingly used in vegan or vegetarian cuisines. Even though it is the main ingredient of the famous and unbeatable guacamole, its uses can be very versatile: avocado toast as …
The Spanish conquerors brought them to Europe when they returned back from their invasions to Latin America, as a gift to their queen, almost 500 years ago. While Venetian invaders brought them to Greece, that is why they are so familiar among the inhabitants of the Ionian Islands. In my family home, we used to eat them grilled whole with …
If you make your own plant-based milk from your favorite nut, it’s time to hear what you can make with the shredded almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, or walnuts that are leftover. We have already mentioned in a previous post “How to make your own almond milk” that you should keep the shredded nuts in the fridge after you have reduced their …
Cashews, with their distinguishing buttery taste and their kidney shape contain L-tryptophan, an important amino acid in which the body turns into serotonin. Serotonin is a critical neurotransmitter for the normal function of the brain and a significant contributing factor in a good mood and mental health. In fact many drugs used to treat depression impact serotonin production in the …
These tiny black-brown-white seeds that irritatingly stick between our teeth come from the chia plant, which is a close relative of mint and is native mostly to Mexico and Guatemala. Even though they only became famous recently, they do exist since the Aztecs and Mayan period. In fact chia is the ancient Mayan word for strength. Chia seeds have the …
A well-balanced meal is full of protein, carbohydrates, and good quality fats that will keep you full for 4-5 hours till your next meal. You will need: 1 Tofu Block. 2 Cups Chopped Mushrooms. 1 Cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes. 1/2 Tsp Paprika. 1/2 Tsp Turmeric. 1 Tbsp Mustard. 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast. Salt, Pepper. 1 Tbsp Olive Oil For Your …
BBQ is always a good idea and a nice opportunity for friends and family to come together. From the moment you start making the bbq shopping list, you can think about your vegetarian or vegan friends. There are more than a few at every party. You can prepare for them skewers with tofu and vegetables or with mastelo cheese and …
Τea is the most famous drink after water and it is made from the leaves of the tea tree (camelia sinensis or camelia thea). The different varieties of tea, white, green, black, oolong and rooibos are the result of the processing of the tea leaves. Only red tea comes from the South African leave Rooibos (red bush). White tea: It …
For years I have been the boring person in my family, as I would always take out my bag of almonds, raisins, and 2-3 pieces of dark chocolate during the movie or tv family time while everyone else was enjoying without any guilt their popcorn, nachos & chips. As a real healthy diet fan, I was not allowed to be …
Banana bread is a type of bread made from mashed bananas. It is a moist, sweet, cake-like quick bread. The beauty of this banana bread recipe is you don’t need a fancy mixer! A mixing bowl, a fork to whisk the eggs and a sturdy spoon to mix the batter are all you need. You can mix everything in one …