Healtherprise

There is a huge stigma on salt in general but are there better substitute for “regular” salt? Is sea salt a better option and if so, why?
I’m curious to know your opinions, knowledge and experience.
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̇ywianie

This is one of the best ways to help stabilise your gut microbiota and bring probiotics to your GIT.
And it’s pretty easy to make at home!
Kimchi - a Korean fermented cabbage.
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1 jar = 1 cabbage
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I tried different recipe and I came to the formula and ingredients proportion to suit me.
If you are interested, let me know, happy to share my recipe!
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̇ywianie

Chicken Hawaiian Salad: amazing lunch idea for a hot, summer day!
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1. Grilled chicken
2. Grilled pineapple
3. Spinach
4. Corn
5. Red kidney beans
6. Avocado
7. Tomatoes
8. Cucumber
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Lime, olive oil and coriander - all a must to keep this freshness 😄
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Make sure you choose organic spinach and tomatoes as they are a part of the list for products containing most pesticides ☠️
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̇ywianie

Raise a hand if you’ve never been on any sort of a diet. There are hundreds of food regimens, some being successful, some not. But what about the pace? If we lose weight quickly, for example being on a low-carb diet, would it mean that we won’t be able to keep it off?
What is your history with diets? Can you relate?
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̇ywianie

The Ocean Salad: we underestimate the great things that the sea and ocean give us so I decided to make something to use that treasure.
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Quinoa boiled in kombu with:
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- smoked salmon
- edamame
- kombu from quinoa boiling
- cucumber
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All seasoned with sesame, lime and plum vinegar.
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Amazing source of finer, iodine and magnesium.
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̇ywianie

Thank you hundreds for the great plates!

Being a Pole, cottage cheese is a huge part of one’s diet! We eat a lot, and I mean a lot of it and very often.
But what if you love it but want to be vegan or simply can’t digest dairy very well?
Fear not, I’m hear to save the day.
This vegan cottage cheese tastes just like the traditional one!
All you need:
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A) 1/2 cup of cashews
B) 4 tablespoons of lemon juice
C) 4 tablespoons of almond milk
D) 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast flakes
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All you need to do is soak cashews in cold water overnight and the blend everything together.
I eat it just like at home: with chives.
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There is a question that haunts many people interested in nutrition: are other forms of produce as good as fresh ones? Especially frozen?!?
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I invite you to discuss on that topic and let me know 🖊 📥 in the comments what you think!
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̇ywianie

That dish is one of my favourite ones with the cruciferous vegetable of all times: cauliflower.
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Lots of raisins, garlic, ginger, curry and onion - a health bomb.
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A healthy snack in between meals: roasted fennel & pak choi with dry tomatoes and olives. All seasoned with Himalayan salt, olive oil and grapefruit juice.
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It’s always a good idea to roast or grill vegetables that you have in your fridge, especially those that you don’t know what to do with!
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Fruits = health
But is juice made of our favourite fruits always a good option to the fruits itself? Are store bought juices equally good for us?
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I am curious to know your opinions and experiences! All answers welcome!
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P.S. a person who will make a most compelling case supporting this statement in either Myth or Fact direction, will have a chance to choose a meal from my previous post that I’ll happily cook for them :)
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̇ywianie

Didn’t feel like cooking a big meal so fixed a quick pasta. Keeping few rules of replacement to make it still nutritious 😋
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1. Spelt pasta
2. Spinach
3. Garlic
4. Ricotta
5. Lemon
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I added lemon zest on top for an extra freshness kick!
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̇ywianie

Why avoiding desserts if they can be made at home, without refined sugar and in a healthy way?
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I got very ripe avocados 🥑 at the vegetable market I shop every week. They would have thrown it away but I decided to take them and make a simple yet delicious dessert!
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Avocado-Chocolate Mousse!
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- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ripe banana
- 3 tbsp of cashew butter
- 3 tbsp of cocoa powder
- 1 tsp of stevia
- 1/4 cup of almond milk
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All blended together until smooth.
I decorated mine with roasted almonds, coconut and hibiscus (for a nice sour kick)
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̇ywianie

There is a lot of hate towards microwaves since forever. But are they really detrimental for our health? Is so, do they influence our food and it’s nutritious content?

Open discussion: who has scientific data is welcome to share 😃
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̇ywianie

Whole grains are a huge part of my daily diet.
Today: Queenoa - the Queen of Whole Grains.
I boil it with kombu: edible ocean kelp contains high amounts of iodine and dietary fibre.
This time I prepared it with green peas and lentils.
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Tofu balls with cashews on top, all seasoned with lime, avocado oil and teriyaki sauce.
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Decoration: dry rose buds and arugula chips.
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̇ywianie

That creamy soup was a result of totally unexpected mix: peas boiled in almond milk, mint and WASABI - it twisted the taste to a completely new level!
I tuned it up with grilled Brussels sprout and sunflower seeds.
A taste to try out ASAP! 😋 🥣
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̇ywianie

Fat - such a stigmatised concept and word. When we think about fats, we have mostly bad associations with it. But should we be so scared of fat? Is fat necessary in our diet in a first place?
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Rainbow 🌈 on the plate is an irrefutable evidence that we are doing something right! For me, it’s was a brunch baked veggie slices:
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And friend egg 🍳 in the middle.
That can’t go wrong!
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The season for beetroots and beet leaves is here!
This magical veggie is a nutrients bomb (vitamins C, folate, manganese and more), has anti-inflammatory properties and keeps your blood pressure in check! And, of course it’s delicious!
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I prepared baked beets, grilled zucchini with a simple stir-fry: brown rice, beet leaves (called also Swiss chard) and some tahini. All seasoned with lemon and lemon zest!
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When we see fit, sporty people we usually assume they are super healthy! But is that always the case? Do all of them follow healthy and nutritious diets?
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Mustard & lemon marinated chicken
Quinoa & lentils dhal with coconut, curry and lime leaves.
Many might say whose two are conflicting worlds but I love experimenting. What is your favourite, unobvious cooking combination?
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And if you like this one is for you!
Mango & Coconut Sherbet!

When asked, most people would say that in order to lose weight you must avoid
But is that really necessary? How much carbs daily should we eat in order to lose a few pounds?

Vegan Banana & Peanut Butter Ice Cream!
If you have a sweet tooth, instead of artificial sweeteners - treat yourself to that awesome dessert!

I don’t dare to say Vegan Bolognese (for the sake of keeping my Italian followers) but that’s minced tofu substitute, if spiced properly is a blast!!!
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Many people say you can get all essential micronutrients from your diet (and sun).
If that’s true, so we need supplements? Is it always a waste of money!?
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Saturday evening - I felt a bit carb-y so I treated myself to a homemade “fast-food”
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1. Whole grain sandwich with:
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• beetroot burger
• lettuce
• tomato
• cucumber
• pickled onions
Sauce: tahini mayonnaise
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2. Sweet potato fries with thyme and Himalayan salt
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Let me know if you want to know how to make those beetroot burgers 🍔
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When I go shopping, I love just buying different veggies and then letting my imagination work the magic!
I had few eggplants so this time I baked them & stuffed them with bulgur, hazelnuts, olives, raisins and garlic. Few leaves of mint to freshen the dish up + few drops of 🍋
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I am sure each and one of us at least once in their life heard that statement. But is it actually true? What’s so special about breakfast that it shouldn’t be skipped?
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Salmonballs with couscous together with a fresh and super healthy salad 🥗 :
- celery
- apple
- pickled fennel
- carrots
- corn
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Seasoned with lemon, olive oil and soy sauce.
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Perfection!!!
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I just had a cauliflower in my fridge and just followed my gut (pun intended)
Roasted cauli with ginger, garlic and curry + raising and peanuts. On top we have a coconut-crumbled tofu.
It was a blast

I’ve heard so many people saying granola is healthy cause it says “fit” on the box. What do you think about it? Have you ever read ingredients label on the box?
Maybe you make your own granola?
Share your opinion in the comment 👇🏻👇🏻

No time to prepare your lunch? No worries! Make this 5 items salad:
1. Lettuce
2. Tomatoes
3. Halloumi cheese
4. Pine nuts
5. Dry cranberries

Just top it up with your favourite vinegrette and here you go. And how nutritious!