Asha - Nutrition and Health Expert

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20/07/2022

We made it 🌞☺️🙌

08/04/2022

22/06/2020

Olive oil or coconut oil: Which is worthy of kitchen-staple status? The winner is… olive oil!!!! The benefits of using nontropical plant-based oils remain very promising, making olive oil a natural choice in the kitchen. Try oil and vinegar on a fresh summer salad, or in place of mayo in potato or tuna salad. Consider a drizzle of olive oil instead of a pat of butter or margarine when cooking vegetables. And keep coconut fat to occasional use, say, to enhance the flavor of a vegetable curry, or as a substitute for butter in baked desserts.

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02/05/2020

Home made Danish bread ❤️ Easy and super tasty. A bit timely though - but it’s all worth it :)

22/04/2020

Did you know that the gut and its microbiome helps to regulate your immune system response? The gut microbiome affects the body by controlling the digestion of food, immune system, central nervous system and other bodily processes and maintaining the right balance of these microorganisms is vital for physical and mental health, immunity, and more.

The gut is home to billions of microorganisms. Many of these are beneficial to overall health. In this article, learn how to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and balance the gut microbiome.

21/04/2020

Many people have been asking me what is the best to eat to be healthy.. Well, I think it is important to have a balanced and varied diet rich in healthy plant based foods and relatively lower in animal foods, with a focus on fish and seafood. - based on healthy unprocessed Mediterranean foods..just like my grandma would do :)

This is a detailed meal plan for the Mediterranean diet. Foods to eat, foods to avoid and a sample Mediterranean menu for one week.

05/04/2020

Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables not only tastes better, but it is cheaper and more sustainable if you buy from your local producer this spring. Here are some spring veggies and their benefits :)

1. Asparagus: are one of the best veggie sources of, a B vitamin that could help keep you out of a slump. Folate is important for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, and these are crucial for mood.
2. Spring onions: The slim-you benefit of this seasonal treat lies in a compound called allicin, which gives garlic its pungent smell. Allicin may keep you from overeating by stimulating satiety in the brain.
3. Legumes: Beans are one of your best bets if you're trying to drop pounds. Your body has to work to break down the bean to get through the fiber, so you're actually expending energy to digest it. Even better, the protein in legumes activates an "I'm satisfied" message in the hunger center of your brain.
4. Spinach: These tasty leaves are a great source of Iron (especially if you don't eat meat), which is a key component in red blood cells that fuel our muscles with oxygen for energy.
5. Artichokes They're loaded with a mineral vital for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body—including generating energy. If you're not getting enough magnesium, your muscles have to work harder to react and you tire more quickly. About 68% of us aren't getting enough of this mineral. Other top sources include, legumes, and whole grains.
6. Radishes: improves detoxification, can help decrease piles, can improve urinary system, help boost weight loss, lowers oxidative stress, can lower instances of cancerous cells, can help raise bile levels, may help treat the skin, decreases kidney problems, help relieve symptoms associated with dehydration, can improve liver health and can improve breath.
7. Cabbage and kale: Kale specially is a powerhouse, and packs in much higher levels of most nutrients than green cabbage Antioxidants help the body remove unwanted toxins that result from natural processes and environmental pressures.
8. Arugula. (And other leafy greens like Romaine and Red Leaf Lettuce) Arugula health benefits includes supporting bone density, facilitating the regenerating of muscle and blood clotting, supporting weight loss, protects the eyes, may help fight cancer, support quicker healing, contains chlorophyll that clears the body of toxins, support healthy digestion, support healthy pregnancy, boost the immune system and help fight inflammation.
9. Carrots: are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are also a good source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients present in plant-based foods. They help the body remove free radicals, unstable molecules that can cause cell damage if too many accumulate in the body.
10. Strawberries: They’re packed with vitamin C and potassium, which can help your immune system stay strong. Strawberries also have a type of nutrients called flavonoids. These natural chemicals can help reduce inflammation in your body.