Ok, I’ll admit it. Chia seeds are not for everybody. Or at least not everyone dives head-over-heels into a chia-pudding or chia-filled drink as my son and I do. We love it, whether or not it’s good for you. It’s that gelling action of the seeds when soaked in liquid that appeals to us… while making the other half of the family run away screaming. Have you ever tried them? Well, it’s one of those things that you’ll either love or hate. But what are chia seeds exactly? Well, read on to find out. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Say Ciao to Chia Seeds”
Tag: Healthy Eats
What’s New on the Menu?
One of the reasons I love my mom’s cooking is that she is the queen of mixing things up. Never will you see the same dish twice within a short period of time. In fact, I never hear even the slightest hint of indecision when it comes to picking her next meal. She just knows, always changing things up, cooking with the seasons and making the most of what she has around. It’s a skill and while I try to use my full repertoire of cook books, I sure could use a little help in keeping the menu new and interesting. Which is why I love the pile of recipe ideas on my desk. These words on paper scream out to me. They want a chance to turn into successful and well-liked dishes so that they can move from anonymity to prominence in my beloved recipe box. This is how I keep things interesting for the boys who are the ultimate hungry guinea-pigs, and luckily very rewarding in their role. Today I’d like to share a few of my latest discoveries which are taking up permanent residency in our menu of ideas. Hope you take them into consideration as well. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “What’s New on the Menu?”
What is Chronic Inflammation?
Chronic inflammation, weakened immune system, anti-inflammation diet… these buzz words are all over the health news lately, and we’d like to use this week’s post to explain why it’s important to understand the relationship between inflammation, the immune system and how diet impacts the two and thus the quality of our health. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “What is Chronic Inflammation?”
Let’s OK the Okra
Variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to nutrition. As for our brain power, moving out of our comfort zone and doing something we haven’t done before is a great mental exercise as well. This was definitely the mindset I was in when buying my first-ever batch of okra. Honestly, I hadn’t heard of this vegetable until my husband declared that he really likes it and was bombarded simultaneously by it at farmers markets everywhere. In fact, I had to look at cookbooks for inspiration, and the German name of okra in the dictionary for translation (Okraschoten, for those who care). So if you crave okra, read on to see what I learned about this rather unusual vegetable. If not, take this as inspiration to go out and add some lesser-known vegetables such as Jerusalem artichokes or celeriac to your diet. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Let’s OK the Okra”
Juicing, According to the Wall Street Journal
My mother has always been at the forefront of sustainability, health and nutrition. Early on, we learned about the importance of saving the environment, living a healthy lifestyle and making sound nutritional choices. Being reminded to switch off a light bulb when leaving a room, using environmentally friendly cleaning products and taking advantage of public transportation might all be very “old-fashioned”, but they are hard habits to kick. What she also knew back then, is that juicing is good for you. I remember the times when I was pretty much forced to drink what I thought was the most ghastly thing ever: raw beet juice. It looked like blood and tasted like the earth, but my mother insisted that it would be good for me. Well, fast forward to now and we are inundated by juice bars, which are popping up left, right, and even in The Wall Street Journal – not exactly where you’d expect to see information about juicing, or is it? Here for your benefit is the Juicing A-Z according to the WSJ. Come and juice with us! Continue reading “Juicing, According to the Wall Street Journal”
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