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01/08/2025

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12/29/2024

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12/26/2024

Don't wait for January 1, 2025 to start improving your health. Did you know sleep isn’t just rest—it’s restoration? 🛌💤

12/02/2024

A healthy brain boosts focus and memory. Stay sharp with exercise, good nutrition, and restful sleep.

11/11/2024

🦷 Why Dental Hygiene is Non-Negotiable 🦷

We all know brushing and flossing are key, but why is dental hygiene so important? It’s more than just keeping your smile bright—it’s about your overall health and well-being! Poor oral care can lead to bigger issues, from gum disease to heart problems.

Here are the top 3 causes of dental trouble you should be mindful of:

1️⃣ Poor Brushing Habits – Skipping brushing or doing it the wrong way leads to plaque buildup, cavities, and more. Twice a day, and don’t forget your tongue!

2️⃣ Sugary & Acidic Foods – Sweets, soda, and even fruit juices can erode enamel and lead to decay. Balance your diet with more water and less sugar.

3️⃣ Neglecting Regular Dental Visits – Your dentist catches what you can’t! Missing check-ups can let small issues turn into big problems.

Take care of your teeth—they’re the gateway to a healthier life! 😁

10/09/2024

Fuel your brain for success!

🍽️🧠 Eating the right foods can sharpen your memory, improve focus, and boost overall cognitive function. Nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens, berries, and omega-3s keep your mind clear and energized. When you prioritize a healthy diet, you’re not just fueling your body—you’re giving your brain the power it needs to think sharper, stay focused, and feel better! 🥦🍇 🐟 Click below for your free brochure on healthy brain foods

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10/07/2024

💪 The Secret to Maintaining a Healthy Weight? Balance, Not Perfection! 🌱

Forget about extreme diets or impossible fitness goals. The real key to long-term weight management is finding balance in your daily habits. 🍽️✨

Here are a few simple tips to get you on the right track:

Move a Little Every Day 🏃‍♂️ - Whether it's a walk, stretching, or a workout, keeping active makes a world of difference.

Eat Whole Foods 🥗 - Focus on adding more fruits, veggies, and lean proteins to your plate. You don’t have to be perfect—just aim for progress.

Stay Hydrated 💧 - Water helps with digestion and can even curb unnecessary cravings.
Don’t Skip Sleep 😴 - Rest is key to balancing your hormones and energy levels.

Remember, it’s all about consistency over time, not a quick fix. Stay patient, stay kind to yourself, and most importantly—enjoy the journey! 🌟

09/29/2024

Try this Meat Based recipe. Different from a strict Carnivore Diet. This diet incorporates some vegetables and more fruit in the diet, offering up a little diversity for the meat lovers.

Grilled Arayes With Creamy Cucumber Salad

Recipe information
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield 4–6 servings
Ingredients
2

lb. ground beef
2

shallots, finely chopped
5

garlic cloves, finely grated, divided
5½

tsp. baharat, divided
3

tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided
6

pitas with pockets, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Vegetable oil (for grill; optional)
3

Tbsp. plain whole-milk yogurt
1

Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
12

oz. Persian cucumbers (about 6), halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1" thick
⅓

cup coarsely chopped tender herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, dill, and/or chives)
Preparation
Step 1
Gently mix 2 lb. ground beef, 2 shallots, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely grated, 4½ tsp. baharat, and 2½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl. Evenly stuff 6 pitas with pockets, halved, with meat mixture and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and turn to coat.

Step 2
If grilling, prepare a grill for medium-low heat; oil grate with vegetable oil. Arrange pitas on grate, cover, and grill, turning halfway through, until crisped and lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes per side. Stand pitas upright, cut sides down and grill until beef mixture is cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Step 3
If baking, place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 425°. Bake pitas on baking sheet until crisped, 6–8 minutes per side. Stand pitas upright, cut sides down and bake until beef mixture is cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Step 4
Stir 3 Tbsp. plain whole-milk yogurt, 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, and remaining 1 garlic clove, finely grated, 1 tsp. baharat, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl to combine. Add 12 oz. Persian cucumbers (about 6), halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1" thick, and ⅓ cup coarsely chopped tender herbs and stir gently to coat.

Step 5
Stack pitas on a platter and mound cucumber salad on the side to serve.

09/24/2024

Here's a tasty Carnivore Meal. For those this is an unconventional lifestyle but from people I have known on this diet, have had healthy weight loss and have received fantastic blood work results.

LAMB CHOPS WITH ANCHOVY AIOLI

One of the more unusual flavour combinations I was introduced to when I started my chef

apprenticeship about 30 years ago was the marriage of anchovy and lamb. The salty nature

of anchovies works so well with lamb, that I have used this combination in many ways since

that first encounter. Try this classic surf and turf for yourself, I know you’ll be convinced.

Serves 4

4 x 180 g lamb forequarter chops

sea salt and freshly ground

black pepper

1 pinch of dried mint

½ teaspoon ground cumin

3 tablespoons coconut oil or good-quality animal fat

Anchovy aioli

6 jarred salted anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry, finely chopped

1 tablespoon finely chopped dill fronds

1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

250 g (1 cup) Aioli (see recipe below)

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place all the anchovy aioli ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the dried mint and cumin.

Heat the coconut oil or animal fat in a large frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the lamb and cook, turning occasionally, for 6–7 minutes for medium–rare (or cook to your liking). Transfer to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes, keeping warm.

Serve the lamb chops with the anchovy aioli.

AIOLI

Makes 470 g

6 roasted garlic cloves

4 egg yolks

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

420 ml (1 cups) olive oil

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Combine the garlic, egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil in a glass jug. Using a hand-held blender, blend, working the blade from the bottom of the jug slowly to the top, until thick and creamy. Alternatively, place the garlic, egg yolks, mustard, vinegar and lemon juice in a food processor and process until combined. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil in a thin, steady stream and process until the aioli is thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

09/18/2024

The Healthy Hive. Thank you for hopping on board to a complete and healthy lifestyle where we focus on the body, mind and soul.

09/15/2024

Here's a pretty simple and easy Keto Diet dessert recipe

Keto chocolate cake

ngredients
4 eggs, separated
15g coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
150g almond flour
100g xylitol or sweetener of your choice
30g cacao powder, sifted
¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
120ml almond or coconut milk
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp baking powder
For the topping
250g Greek-style yogurt
1 tsp cacao powder, sifted, plus extra to serve
1 tsp xylitol
Method
STEP 1
For the topping, tip the yogurt onto a piece of cheesecloth or muslin, put in a sieve set over a bowl and chill for at least 2 hrs, or overnight. Whisk the strained yogurt with the cacao and xylitol, and put it back in the fridge.

STEP 2
Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Soak a sheet of baking parchment in water, then crumple, wring it out and use it to line a 22cm springform cake tin. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks.

STEP 3
Combine the egg yolks, coconut oil and vanilla in a bowl. Add the almond flour, xylitol, cacao, bicarb, milk and vinegar. Fold the egg whites and baking powder into the mixture, and pour into the tin.

STEP 4
Bake for 15 mins, then reduce the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and bake for a further 15 mins. Remove from the oven and leave to cool before releasing from the tin. Put on a platter and spread the topping over using a palette knife. Dust with more cacao to serve.

09/13/2024

Chicken and Chickpea Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

For the Chickpea Chicken Salad

Chickpeas: You can, of course, cook your chickpeas from scratch but it’s really not necessary with this recipe. They will be mashed so the slightly overcooked quality of canned chickpeas is completely fine. Just look for a can without a bunch of extras.

Chicken breast: Any cooked chicken breast works here: poached, pan-seared, or even grilled chicken breast. It’s a great way to use up leftovers! It just needs to be tender enough to shred, so avoid anything that’s overcooked or crispy (or in the worst case you can chop it). Rotisserie chicken is also a solid option.
Celery brings a welcome crunch to contrast the creaminess of the chickpeas.
Shallots add oniony flavor without overpowering.

Sun dried tomatoes add yet another textural variety and bright burst of tart-sweet flavor. I like these all natural vine-ripened sun dried tomatoes from Turkey.

Parsley adds a lemony note and freshness.
For the Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

Greek yogurt replaces the mayo for a more balanced flavor and protein boost.

Dijon mustard gives the dressing a peppery kick and richer body. Stone ground and smooth both work well here.

Lemon juice adds a hit of acidity for balance and freshness.

Garlic brings sweet and savory depth of flavor.

Seasoning: Sweet paprika and Urfa biber add sweet, spicy, bright depth (see “Ingredient Spotlight” below for a deeper dive on Urfa biber. Salt and pepper enhance the flavor.

Extra virgin olive oil brings a richness and nuance that other oils lack. It does vary greatly depending on the quality of oil you’re using. Make sure it’s an extra virgin variety with a pleasant flavor (I love our buttery-smooth Italian Nocellara with this recipe).

Try this recipe out or come up with one of your own and share it right here. We would love to try it. Let's post some delicious Mediterranean cuisines today