Is olive oil good for you? Olive oil is one fat that, when eaten with moderation, is good for our health and is considered a superfood. It contains mostly monounsaturated fat (oleic acid) that has anti-inflammatory properties, with a small amount of polyunsaturated fat and saturated fat. To benefit from its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, […]
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Do you suffer from brain fog? Is it impacting your daily life? We are all experiencing it: we go shopping, park our car but then when we return, we need a little while to remember where we did park it… Or we want to say something to our partner but when we are free […]
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Both kale and mushrooms are in season right now and are a great combo for a delicious dinner full of good things. And they are super easy to prepare. This is how I cooked them last night. You can use whatever quantities you want, it will keep for a few days once it is […]
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Spinach is a leafy green vegetable, low in calories, packed with good nutrients and antioxidants. It is an excellent source of fibre as well as vitamins (A, C, E, B6, folic acid/B9, K1) and minerals (iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium). It is mostly made of water so is a great way to boost hydration. It […]
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Sardines are one of the most nutritious food you can choose. They are an excellent source of protein, vitamins (especially B3, B12 & D) and minerals (calcium, selenium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus). They are also a great source of healthy fat, in the form of omega-3 which are anti-inflammatory. They are a very […]
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In part 1, we saw that anxiety is the result of a dysfunction in our nervous system with an over-activation of the sympathetic nervous system to the detriment of the parasympathetic one. We learned that through the gut-brain connection, we can manage the symptoms of anxiety by strengthening the parasympathetic nervous system. Simple steps […]
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Serves 1 🍅 150 g (1 large) Roma tomato 🍅 100 g avocado 🍅 100 g (2 slices) heavy bread (such as rye, spelt) 🍅 60 g ricotta or cottage cheese 🍅 10 g fresh herbs (such as basil, coriander, parsley, chives) 🍅 salt and black pepper, to taste 🍅 2 teaspoons dukkah (optional) […]
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