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Feb

2021

Vegan meals

10 Feb 2021

Vegan meals are not only for vegans or vegetarians . You can chose to make them part of your daily meals to lower the chances of cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Having 2 to 3 vegan meals per week has detoxing effects.

Here are some cues from getting essential nutrients from plant sources:

-Pistachios, cashews, poppy seeds, sesame seeds and rice bran contain the biggest amount of iron. Consuming foods high in vitamin C increases iron absorption such as: carrots, apricots, grapes and tomatoes.

Carrot salads* are very fresh, they are packed with nutrients and vitamins.

-Dried figs,dandelions and sesame seeds contains huge amount of calcium,almost 6 times more than milk.

-Zucchini for example contains beta carotene, which slows down biological aging and have anti carcinogenic effects, include vegan zucchini stews or salad in your daily menus.

Carrot salad* Recipe:

3 grated carrots

1/2 cup orange juice

6 crushed cashew nuts

Coriander leaves

1 tsp Mustard

1 tsp Honey

Prepare the dressing : combine 1/2 cup orange juice with mustard and honey.

Place the grated carrots in a salad bowl. Add the dressing and sprinkle the cashew nuts and the coriander leaves.

Enjoy!

Feb

2021

Coffee benefits

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08 Feb 2021

Coffee has a lot of health benefits but should be consumed in moderation, too much of it can cause heartburn and jitters.The daily dose is 2 cups per day. Drinking coffee may lower the incidence of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The daily dose of caffeine should not exceed 400 mg. Caffeine can be found in chocolate and energy drinks.

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Coffee does not contain any calories but when mixed with cream, milk and sugar, it becomes calorie dense.It is best to mix your coffee with skimmed milk or milk substitutes(if lactose intolerant) and omit the whipped cream and flavored syrups.

If you are a coffee addict, switch to decaffeinated coffee when you exceed the daily dose of caffeine. Mate or matcha tea are a great substitute to coffee as they both contain antioxidants and minerals that will help boost your energy levels.

Coffee lovers appreciate organic coffee as it has a nutty flavor and a unique aroma.

Feb

2021

Bread

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04 Feb 2021

Is bread good for us?

Wheat, in certain individuals, can cause epilepsy, anxiety, migraine, depression, attention deficit disorder, Alzheimer and a lot more health issues. Bread constitutes one of the main food source in many countries.

Enjoying a morning croissant or a brioche has become so unhealthy in the diet industry thus accusing wheat to be the reason behind all those health issues.

Food labs transformed whole wheat grains into genetically modified white grains that would produce appealing white loafs; skin is removed from the grain, which is then bleached; additives and vitamins are injected to replace lost micronutrients. What a process… This is why bread has become dangerous, it was depleted from its core constituent the skin which contains most nutrients and health benefits. Read More

Jan

2021

Food addiction

What is your relationship with food?

Is it love and hate? Never ending love… or a TOXIC one? As weird as it sounds how we react to food determines our wellbeing.

Mindful eating has become crucial for a healthy relationship with food. Social media has influenced the way we react to certain foods. Junk food adds are programmed by neuro-marketing strategies to hit brain areas in relation to addiction!

Obesity has developed into an epidemic because of hormonal imbalances and a bad relationship with food. Mindfulness helps us manage emotions and cravings. Emotional eating will then turn into smart eating; knowing when to eat and how much food is enough for you.

Our body is programmed to maintain a stable body weight. Dieting disrupts the body’s capacity to regulate weight, thus pounds pile up easily after food restriction. A toxic relationship with food is the result of food deprivation. Respect your body’s natural capacity to regulate food intake. Indulging is a natural process, no need to feel guilty.

Embrace your body’s needs without regret!

Jan

2021

Eat clean or count calories?

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24 Jan 2021

Count your calories! Have a high protein diet! Low fat diets will make you lose weight! Keto diets are the best! The diet industry had us confused all along !

We are being tricked to perceive calories as the enemy and that high calorie foods makes us fat thus forgetting the role of crucial nutrients and vitamins found in butter, olive oils, nuts and seeds, healthy fats that are mostly limited in low calorie/low fat diets.

DO NOT COUNT YOUR CALORIES BUT RATHER EAT WHOLESOME FOODS.

Jan

2021

Fat: guilty or innocent?

Many debates revolve around fat; is it here to kill you or to save you from a heart attack?

There are different types of fat, the bad fats: saturated fat (from animal source mainly) and trans fats (created in labs to better preserve industrial pastries) and the good fats; monounsaturated fats (olive oil, canola oil..) and polyunsaturated fats (omega 6 and omega 3 found in fish oil and some seeds).

Saturated fat sources are butter, lard, cheese, and red meat. Trans fats are mainly found in margarine, donuts and industrial sweets.

Jan

2019

Second Trimester Yoga practice

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kc's posts, Prenatal yoga

22 Jan 2019

The second trimester is often the easiest stage, when women start to feel less tired.

Yogis change their whole attitude towards practice as they start to create space ,respect their limitations and accept changes in energy levels.New yoginis will find prenatal yoga very soothing at this stage.

The second trimester requires modifications to stance,creating room for the belly by separating the feet (uttanasana and chair pose),thus providing extra stability.

Balancing poses such as tree pose, eagle pose and dancer pose can be done next to a wall for safety and security.

Jan

2019

Prenatal Yoga asanas for first trimester

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kc's posts, Prenatal yoga

14 Jan 2019

If a women is used to an intense practice ,she should stop that the moment she finds out she is pregnant.The first trimester is the most delicate phase and miscarriages are most likely to occur at that stage.