The Healthiest Diets: Plant-based Diet vs Omnivorous Diet (Part 1)
When compared to an omnivorous diet, a plant-based diet has shown to improve several important health markers, such as body mass index (BMI), cardiovascular and cognitive health, and decrease risks of cancer and diabetes. This sounds great, however, we need to look more closely into the studies to see what lies behind the term “omnivorous diet”, in order to have a better understanding when comparing these two types of diets.
Read MoreRecipe: Winter blast juice
This juice has a prominent pear and radish taste. However, daikon radish is not as strong as other radishes, and they are rich in vitamin C and a good source of prebiotic fibre, called inulin.
Read MoreMugwort leaf (Ai Ye)
Mugwort leaves have been integral to ancient healing practices around the world. In Traditional Chinese medicine Mugwort leaves have been used for digestive support, menstrual regulation, pain, inflammation, and as a calming agent.
Read MoreRecipe: Pork Chops & Pasta
A perfect and filling family meal! Meat, pasta and herbs - a fabulous combination.
Read MoreFats in plant-based products: Refined vegetable oils or Cold-pressed oils?
Plant-based products, and especially plant-based meat alternatives, have oils added to meet the fat content that an animal product would naturally have. Due to their low cost, refined vegetable oils are mostly used, such as soybean, corn and canola oil. In the process of extraction chemical solvents are used and oil is often exposed to heat which causes oxidation and damage. So, how healthy are such foods really?
Read MoreIntroduction to: Depression
Depression affects millions of people worldwide and can interfere with mood, sleep, motivation, dietary and eating habits, energy levels and other biological functions, depending on the severity and the individual. It’s important to know that anyone at any time can feel “low”, however, that does not necessarily mean that we are depressed.
Read MoreRecipe: Apple Compote
This apple compote recipe is so versatile since it can be used on your pancakes, waffles, with ice cream, as well as a filling in pies.
Read MoreVitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin, and one of the eight B vitamins. It has an important role in our healthy metabolism and immunity, as well as during development in pregnancy and childhood. The biologically active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP) is responsible for more than 100 biochemical reactions in our body, making vitamin B6 an essential nutrient.
Read MoreRecipe: Banh Trang Nuong
Vietnamese Pizza, or Bánh Tráng Nướng, is a classic Vietnamese street food. In just five minutes you can create a base with rice paper and egg, then customise it with any toppings you have on hand.
Read MoreIntroduction to Mindfulness: Enjoy the present moment and appreciate life
Mindfulness means to be aware and present in the moment, which today with our busy lives and so many distractions seems very difficult to achieve. For many, we are simply drifting through life, and we find ourselves most of the time being on autopilot. If you would like to change that, and become more aware of your senses, I suggest starting here.
Read MoreRecipe: Greek Potatoes
In Greece, this recipe is called "lemony potatoes". Mainstay of nearly ever kitchen and cuisine, these potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and divine on the inside.
Read MoreAmla (Phyllanthus emblica)
Amla is a type of fruit that grows on the tree of the same name. It is considered as one of the main herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, and modern research sees it as one of the most antioxidant rich foods available. This means that amla has several health properties, from which even the healthiest among us can still benefit.
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