by Kate Harveston Many people prefer to eat foods tantalizing to their taste buds, but which also improve their overall health. The notion of food as medicine is far from new, but increasing access to information has awakened many as to how to eat more healthfully. Wanting to eat better, however, can prove difficult without […]
Sometimes you just want to have a cookie. Or a biscuit. It’s a treat, just once in a while (you say to yourself). I am not going to deny it, I love cookies, fresh ones, from the bakery. Who doesn’t? It doesn’t happen very often that I would buy these naughty treats though as they […]
The popularity of sweet potatoes has risen in the last few years and that is for all the right reasons. Sweet potatoes are tasty, nutritious and really good for you. No wonder more people search for healthy sweet potato recipes online. I’ve already shared a sweet potato soup recipe on my blog and today I […]
by Kate Harveston Vegetarian and vegan eating has become all the rage for many reasons. Eating less meat protects the planet’s resources and decreases animal suffering while improving overall physical health. Scores of people search the web daily for vegetable-based dishes that provide adequate protein and nutrition. Curries usually fit the bill, but some recipes […]
Contributed by Kate Harveston, Health & Lifestyle Journalist Whether you adhere to a plant-based diet or an omnivorous one, you probably know the importance of a protein-packed breakfast. By starting your day with a dose of protein, you give yourself a sustainable source of energy that will last you through lunch. To that end, you […]
If you are looking for a very simple red lentil and carrot soup recipe, this is it. This recipe uses the minimal ingredients and although I’ve added some red pepper to it, this is optional (it’s actually probably better to skip this option). This is a vegan recipe but you could add a dollop of […]
I love salads any time of the year but especially in summer. If I don’t have a salad one day I miss it and I feel like I didn’t eat properly that day. But I know that not everybody is like that. In fact, many people think salads are for rabbits and men especially, are […]
This recipe for vegan nori rolls has been created by Louise Palmer-Masterton who is a founder of Stem + Glory restaurant and a long-term vegan who’s been experimenting with plant-based foods for more than 30 years. Louise loves clean and healthy Japanese cuisine and says that it’s incredibly easy to ‘veganise’ many Japanese recipes. These vegan […]
If you are after a quick and easy sweet potato soup recipe, you will love this recipe for Cream of Sweet Potato Soup which comes from the book Cooking with Turmeric (by Garance Leureux). The recipe is vegetarian, vegan and really simple. This recipe is great if you want to use turmeric in your cooking more […]
If you have a sensitive stomach and commonly suffer from IBS and digestive discomforts, this low FODMAP fish recipe is for you. The recipe for these healthy salmon fish cakes has been created by Cecilie Hauge Ågotnes who has just launched her new cookbook called ‘Calm Belly Cookbook‘. Also if you don’t suffer from food sensitives, […]
