There is something so comforting about warm toasted banana bread. Unfortunately, typical store bought and café style banana breads are generally high in saturated fats and refined sugars, contributing to almost 30% of your daily caloric intake! If like me, you are about balancing culinary delight with health and nutrition, this recipe will satisfy on all levels. It is everything banana bread … [Read more...]
Going veggie: your top 7 questions answered
Summer is just around the corner - that amazing time of year when fresh produce thrives. Many of us will be tempted to stray from our usual diet to try something a little different, whether it's to help shift those pounds or make the most of the gorgeous fruit and veg in season. If you’re tempted to cut back on meat, you may have a lot of questions about maintaining a balanced diet. Here are … [Read more...]
If you booze, do you lose?
When it comes to maintaining health and fitness, we all have our weakness. For many of you, alcohol may be the feel good drug of choice, especially given its rising popularity in many of society’s traditions. However, I’m sure you are all familiar with the well-documented negative effects of alcohol- diminished performance, mental impairment, possible addiction, risk of liver disease. In … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Vegan Biscotti Con Pinoli
Mother’s Day is here in the UK and she deserves nothing less than something as sweet and comforting she is! Try my Vegan Biscotti Con Pinoli from my hometown in Rome. Made with love and wholesome ingredients, these cookies are absolutely delicious (and mama-approved!). Crisp and crunchy, these are typically served with Vin Santo (a style of Italian dessert wine) or taste great with an English … [Read more...]
Flu-fighting vegan minestrone soup
The flu is back in full force this season and just when I thought I could avoid it, it hit me. The coughs, aches and fevers have left me immobile in bed feeling sorry for myself. To me, maintaining a healthy diet during sickness that supports the immune system is crucial. However, often in such situations, many of us either have too little appetite leading to an insufficient caloric intake, or … [Read more...]