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Do certain foods can cause depression and anxiety?  THE ANSWER IS YES! The truth is that nowadays life is very stressful! Some of us have so much going on in our lives, and live with tiredness, anxiety, stress, depression and sleeping problems as a result! Mentioned above are the mildest forms of mental problems, but they do get worse: from attention-defficit disorder to Alzheimers and schizophrenia! According to The World Health Organization, these disorders are on the increase and are quickly becoming the number one health issues in western societies. The truth is that the brain is very sensitive to nutritional deficiencies! Essential fatty-acids known as omega-3 and omega-6 are intimately involved in brain functions that are associated with dyslexia, hyperactivity and depression.  This is why it is very important to consume good fats! A lot of us want to cut out fats, thinking  that it is the best way "to lose a few pounds".  However, the truth is, that not all fa...

Do certain foods can cause depression and anxiety?  THE ANSWER IS YES! The truth is that nowadays life is very stressful! Some of us have so much going on in our lives, and live with tiredness, anxiety, stress, depression and sleeping problems as a result! Mentioned above are the mildest forms of mental problems, but they do get worse: from attention-defficit disorder to Alzheimers and schizophrenia! According to The World Health Organization, these disorders are on the increase and are quickly becoming the number one health issues in western societies. The truth is that the brain is very sensitive to nutritional deficiencies! Essential fatty-acids known as omega-3 and omega-6 are intimately involved in brain functions that are associated with dyslexia, hyperactivity and depression.  This is why it is very important to consume good fats! A lot of us want to cut out fats, thinking  that it is the best way "to lose a few pounds".  However, the truth is, that not all fa...

4 Recipes in one blogpost! This combination is one of my favourites. So healthy, nurturing and very tasty! Falafel: (serves 3) Ingredients: - 1 red onion - Handful of coriander - 2 tablespoon of sesame seeds - Zest and juice of 1 lemon - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1 teaspoon grounded cumin - 1 teaspoon turmeric - Sea salt and black pepper - 2 packs of 400g each of chickpeas Chop up the onion and blend in blender or food processor. With the paste form patties and cook them in a frying pan with a bit of olive oil. Couscous: Place 1 cup of couscous in a bowl. Add dried herbs (I used dry oregano and basil). Pour 250ml of boiling water and cover with a plate. Once water has evaporated and couscous is nice and soft is done. For the spiced dip: I used mayo but you should be using greek yogurt for a healthier option. 250ml greek yogurt 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes sprinkle of turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Simply mix up all the ingredients in ...

4 Recipes in one blogpost! This combination is one of my favourites. So healthy, nurturing and very tasty! Falafel: (serves 3) Ingredients: - 1 red onion - Handful of coriander - 2 tablespoon of sesame seeds - Zest and juice of 1 lemon - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1 teaspoon grounded cumin - 1 teaspoon turmeric - Sea salt and black pepper - 2 packs of 400g each of chickpeas Chop up the onion and blend in blender or food processor. With the paste form patties and cook them in a frying pan with a bit of olive oil. Couscous: Place 1 cup of couscous in a bowl. Add dried herbs (I used dry oregano and basil). Pour 250ml of boiling water and cover with a plate. Once water has evaporated and couscous is nice and soft is done. For the spiced dip: I used mayo but you should be using greek yogurt for a healthier option. 250ml greek yogurt 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes sprinkle of turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Simply mix up all the ingredients in ...

Hi guys. This has been a very highly requested blog post in the last few weeks. It's a very hard one to write because I am not writing this to change your mindset at all. Im only writing this blogpost to communicate my reasons! I am not trying to get you to be all vegetarians! First of all I don't consider myself a vegetarian, really, as I still eat fish 2 or 3 times a week. I think the right term is a "pescetarian", which is a person who, like me, doesn't eat chicken, pork or red meats, but they do eat fish along with eggs and some dairy. I personally haven't drank cow milk since I was like 8, but I do eat cheese every now and then, and eggs 3 or 4 times a week. I was one of those people who would say: " I would never be a vegetarian, I love meat too much". But, since I was pregnant with my first boy (more than 3 years ago now) I started to see on Facebook some horrific videos of how animals are killed. And it planted a seed in me as to how I didn...

Hi guys. This has been a very highly requested blog post in the last few weeks. It's a very hard one to write because I am not writing this to change your mindset at all. Im only writing this blogpost to communicate my reasons! I am not trying to get you to be all vegetarians! First of all I don't consider myself a vegetarian, really, as I still eat fish 2 or 3 times a week. I think the right term is a "pescetarian", which is a person who, like me, doesn't eat chicken, pork or red meats, but they do eat fish along with eggs and some dairy. I personally haven't drank cow milk since I was like 8, but I do eat cheese every now and then, and eggs 3 or 4 times a week. I was one of those people who would say: " I would never be a vegetarian, I love meat too much". But, since I was pregnant with my first boy (more than 3 years ago now) I started to see on Facebook some horrific videos of how animals are killed. And it planted a seed in me as to how I didn...

Guys, I made this pie over the weekend and my husband asked me what was I going to call this dish, I told him: "Shepherds pie". He said I couldn't name it that, as the original Shepherds pie is made with meat. But, I want to make the point that you can eat just as delicious without having to include animal protein in all your meals! I loved this recipe so much, I'm sure it's going to become a staple recipe in my kitchen. This dish is also a great healthy meal for those of us who are budget conscious. Lentils are very cheap, you could make enough for the whole week and freeze the individual portions in tin foil cases like these: Ingredients: (serves 4 portion like the one shown above) 1 cup of lentils vertes or puy lentils 2 carrots 1 onion 1 cup frozen peas 1 vegetable stock cube 1 cup of passata (250ml) 1 cup of water Handfull of fresh parsley For the mash: 1 big sweet potato 2 small white potatoes Pre-heat oven at 200 degrees Celcius 1. Saute in a sauce pan the ...

Guys, I made this pie over the weekend and my husband asked me what was I going to call this dish, I told him: "Shepherds pie". He said I couldn't name it that, as the original Shepherds pie is made with meat. But, I want to make the point that you can eat just as delicious without having to include animal protein in all your meals! I loved this recipe so much, I'm sure it's going to become a staple recipe in my kitchen. This dish is also a great healthy meal for those of us who are budget conscious. Lentils are very cheap, you could make enough for the whole week and freeze the individual portions in tin foil cases like these: Ingredients: (serves 4 portion like the one shown above) 1 cup of lentils vertes or puy lentils 2 carrots 1 onion 1 cup frozen peas 1 vegetable stock cube 1 cup of passata (250ml) 1 cup of water Handfull of fresh parsley For the mash: 1 big sweet potato 2 small white potatoes Pre-heat oven at 200 degrees Celcius 1. Saute in a sauce pan the ...

Here are 7 different menus to have. 1 for each day of the week! This does not mean you have to follow them like that strictly. I have 7 different menus because some people like to eat something different each day of the week. But I personally would do 3 a week. So I would eat the same Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Then, choose a different menu from the below menus on Thursday, Friday and Saturday up until lunch time, because, for dinner, I would have my cheat meal. Different menu for a whole day on Sunday and so on.  Also when I planned this menus I wasn't mainly a vegetarian as I am now so this week will write a blog post about why did I decided to become a vegetarian along with my vegetarian meal plan I will follow in the next few weeks. Meal Plan 1. Breakfast: 1/2 cup of oats prepared with about 1 cup of water or milk. You can add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a dash of cinnamon if you want. Top with a handful of blueberries and if you want a teaspoon of honey 🍯 Mid m...