Gazpacho and cucumber soups are old favorites–but vary your routine by drawing from the cuisines of other cultures. Savory Vegetable Soups The king of cold soups is gazpacho. This Spanish soup has multiple variations, but the famous tomato-based gazpacho that originated in Andalucia in southern Spain has its roots in Roman and Moorish cuisines. Made… Continue reading
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Skin care with natural products
Natural skin care enables the body to do what it naturally does to keep its skin healthy. That means the natural repairing and regenerating mechanism of the body that works in all its systems lets the skin takes care of its own self without the need of any chemicals and synthetic materials introduced into or… Continue reading
Some easter and healthy salads
Spinach and Strawberry Salad Ingredients * 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces * 4 cups sliced strawberries * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * 1/4 cup white wine vinegar * 1/2 cup white sugar * 1/4 teaspoon paprika * 2 tablespoons sesame seeds * 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Directions 1. In a large… Continue reading
Some healthy recipes for dynamic people
Whole Wheat Pasta Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 4 eggs 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions Stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour and salt in a medium bowl, or on a clean board. Make a hollow in the center, and pour in the… Continue reading
Healthy eating for you and your children
Whether you have a toddler or a teen, here are five of the best strategies to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits: Have regular family meals. Serve a variety of healthy foods and snacks. Be a role model by eating healthy yourself. Avoid battles over food. Involve kids in the process. But it’s not… Continue reading
Sweet apples and nutritional facts about it
Sweet apple history We owe a debt of gratitude to the ancient Roman horticulturists. Without their efforts, the apple would still be a virtually inedible wild fruit. During the 7th century BC, apples were so rare and expensive that newlyweds were required to share one apple on their wedding night. Sweet apple varieties The quest… Continue reading
Healthy recipes from raw products
Raw Vanilla Almond Milk 1 cup soaked almonds (Soak in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight and rinse before using) 3 cups water 1 vanilla bean seeds scooped out 3-5 soft pitted dates (or soak hard dates in water for 1/2 hour) or other sweetener to taste such as honey or stevia To make raw… Continue reading
A low carb diet – what about it
“Diet” is often a scary word, because diet usually means deprivation. But there is a healthier and easier alternative that doesn’t deprive you of the foods you love to eat – the low carbohydrate diet. People diet for two reasons, to lose weight, or to improve overall health – or both. If you’re a healthy… Continue reading