We decided to start our frugal living journey and save money by growing endless veggies. Discover below how to save money by growing fruit and vegetables. Harvesting vegetables can be rewarding in many ways. I also compared prices (below) from Aldi, and Walmart and what you could save by growing our own. You could save…
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
Do you know which fruits and vegetables are in season? I know, and I am with you, with our busy lives it is difficult to remember all of them. Also, which ones are good for you? That gives you plenty to think about, doesn’t it? And that is why we created this post. Do you…
Energy boosters
In my opinion, there aren’t any perfect energy boosters. It’s a combination of types of foods. To get a reasonable and balanced energy level on a daily basis think of combining sources of natural energetic drinks, tea, juices, citrus drinks, sleep, exercise, etc. Have you ever felt your energy levels suddenly dropping? To answer this…
Garlic Health Benefits
Discover the mighty health benefits of garlic and why you should include some in your diet. From anti-cancer properties to many more benefits. Keep reading to find out. Throughout the centuries, garlic has been used to treat many types of health disorders. Around 835-850 B.C., the Greek philosopher Homer discovered that garlic had solid medicinal…
8 reasons to eat fruit and vegetables
I will describe the 8 main reasons to eat your fruit and vegetables. Those are now clear thanks to scientific (conclusive) studies. You may or may not know them, and that is why I will remind you of the most important ones based on the findings. All fruits and veggies are naturally packed with healthy…
Food sustainability
What is exactly food sustainability? As a dietician and nutritionist with a primary focus on food sustainability, I’d like to present you with some solid evidences about our food production. We know that our food production, consumption habits need to change if we want the planet to become globally food sustainable. The first question to…
Garlic Scapes
What is it? They are the flower bud of the garlic plant and are removed to encourage growth of the bulb. In late June at the Farmer’s market you might find some fascinating hard green stocks with a closed flower at the end … they are garlic scapes that you can eat! Where does it…
To Peel or Not to Peel Carrots? – Pros & Cons
Every time I grab carrots to cook, I instinctively take out the peeler and start to peel the skins. But why and where is this habit coming from? A reflex perhaps? I guess, you and I picked from our own parents. But the question we’ll try to answer is: “do you or should you need…
Why I decided to give up Meat
I have been a meat-eater ever since I was a child, but that all changed earlier this year when I signed up for a 6 month long “professional plant-based certification cooking class”. I had no idea that it meant vegan cooking. And so my journey began! The class taught me how to prepare healthy meatless meals….
Incentives for eating Fruits & Vegetables
Start a friendly chat with your kids and teach them about the reasons and incentives for eating fruits and vegetables as this is a powerful way to achieve the desired end result. Introducing your small children to food games teaches them to differentiate healthy food from unhealthy foods. This is a brilliant way for them…