What we call "intermittent fasting" these days used to be called "sensible eating habits”. Often times when we eat late at night it is only because of emotional reasons. Are you hungry? Or are you just eating to eat? When you start to examine your...
Chlorophyll is actually the blood of plants. An interesting fact about it is that its molecular structure is similar to that of hemoglobin, which is a critical part of our human blood. The only exception is that the central atom in hemoglobin is iron and...
Waking up fully rested and feeling like you’re ready to take on the world is the best. But how often do we actually feel like that? Unfortunately not enough. It may seem clear that sleep is beneficial, but were just not giving it enough attention....
So happy to be able to get aloe vera here in any supermarket. It is such a great multi purpose plant. Good for your skin: rub it on when you have a (sun) burn or what I love is to make a mask out of...
There are days that I forget how sick I was.. Then someone reminds me by assuming that I probably don’t have much of a life and the life that I do have must be totally boring because I don’t consume animal products or alcohol and...
Cucumbers are a great source of magnesium and make a wonderful addition to your daily green juice! They are also comprised of about 96% water, which makes them an excellent food to ingest for cleansing the body of toxins. They help to keep your body...
I found 100% organic soy beans at my little farmers market and i thought: why not give it a try to make homemade soy milk. It is quite some work though if you don’t have a soy milk maker. Way more work than almond milk, which...
After a great yoga class @ yogainparis.com, this salad is a perfect end to a very fulfilling day 😄 and let me not forget to mention that it is also a good detox salad. Ingredients: watercress, spring onions, endives, #avocado dressed with ev olive oil,...
Looking for an alkaline alternative for an after exercise energy drink? Grab a young green coconut! Coconut water is high in natural electrolytes like potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which are alkaline-forming minerals that support the body’s proper pH balance and thus optimal metabolic function. The...
Quinoa, a nutty seed, is not only a plant based complete source of protein, it is also naturally gluten free! And it’s easy and quick to cook too! Usually served in savory dishes this ancient seed also makes a wonderful breakfast. Its firm texture is perfect for a creamy hot...