Posts by vickinutritionist
Jerusalem Lentil Soup
From the famous longstanding Jerusalem Restaurant in Toronto, this recipe proves that a few humble staples as rice, lentils, stock and spices, can transform into satisfying and healthy meal. Pair with quinoa tabbouleh salad and you’re all set!
Read MoreWhy Your Belly Bloats And How To Get Rid of It Fast
Belly bloat, it’s not fat but it might as well be since it causes the same uncomfortable and unsightly belly distension. If you start the day with a relatively flat belly, only to end it with a stomach so swollen you look like you’re a few months pregnant, then read on to find out which…
Read MoreQuinoa Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad traditionally make with bulgur, a cracked wheat. Here I’ve changed things up and substituted quinoa, a whole grain that’s a source of protein, fibre, calcium, iron and B-vitamins. In addition, tabbouleh is chockful of bloat-busting ingredients:
Read MoreXenoestrogens: What They Are And How To Avoid Them
Xenoestrogens are man-made estrogen-like compounds from the environment found in plastics, pesticides, cosmetics, meat and dairy, and hundreds of other common items. Xenoestrogens are dangerous because they’re identical enough to human estrogen, a build-up in the body contributes to estrogen dominance and increased fat storage. Xenoestrogens are abound in our every day life, learn how…
Read MoreDelicious Cashew “Cheese”
This delicious creamy cashew cheese is endlessly useful! Try it as a dip for crudités (your veggies will never be boring again!), or use for spreads, wraps or even in casseroles such as vegan lasagnas or enchiladas.
Read MorePumpkin Seed Brittle
4-ingredient vegan protein snack, loaded with mood enhancing nutrients like tryptophan and dopamine.
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Collagen for Health and Beauty Inside and Out
What do wrinkles, sagging skin, weak bones, achy joints all have in common? They can all be attributed to loss of collagen due to aging. Collagen is the most abundant type of protein in the body consisting of amino acids glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and alanine. It makes up our connective tissue, providing the structure for skin, tendons, joint cartilage, organs, bones, and other parts
Read MoreTempeh – Unusual And Undeniably Healthy
Organic Tempeh, originating from Indonesia, is vegan, gluten-free, protein-rich, probiotic food made from fresh, organic whole soybeans.
Read MoreMatcha Green Tea Powder – The Health Elixir You Can’t Be Without
Matcha green tea powder is one of my personal favourite superfoods. I am hardly ever without my warm cup of matcha green tea. Because of it’s wide array of health benefits – ranging from anti-aging to weight loss – matcha is one of my top recommended superfoods to my clients.
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