What? Asian cuisine has lasagna, no way?! Yes way, and it’s made with “Asian cheese” aka tofu! Organic, sprouted tofu, of course! Enjoy this nutritious, high protein and delicious, super filling one-dish meal tonight with a side salad and invite all your friends over! Ingredients (serves 6-8) 1 box brown rice lasagna pasta (about 10-12 […]
The Cheese of Asia What is Tofu? Did you know that tofu was discovered over 2,000 years ago by the Chinese? It is also knows as “The Cheese of Asia” because it physically resembles a block of farmers cheese but is a tasteless and odorless! This off-white or beige curd is produced from soybeans that […]
How important is protein? Well….without it, we wouldn’t be able to live and it is second to water as an essential part of nutrition, so the correct answer is: VITALLY IMPORTANT! We need it for the growth and maintenance of our body tissues, especially during pregnancy, lactation and during childhood! It is a primary component […]
This quinoa bowl was inspired by BIO RAW, a Toronto based meal delivery service company that is all organic, eco-responsible, B-Corp and just all around delicious and awesome! Their facility even runs on wind and solar power! Their line of superfood protein bowls includes 7 different vegan, gluten-free and nut-free meals. I created my own […]
Confession Time! I never liked Earl Grey tea, in fact it was nauseating! I started liking it when I was in Lisbon, Portugal this past summer. I was working for a British fashion photography crew and they were tea drinkers!!!! So, I walked around the beautiful streets of Lisbon shopping for their English Breakfast tea and […]
This recipe was created out of sheer hunger and not having planned anything to eat, so it had to be quick and easy! High fiber AND protein are very important in my diet so I reached for Maria’s Noodles yellow pea pasta. Next, I wanted something rich and flavourful and sinfully delicious without dairy! Voila […]
I’m Italian and I love pizza! This version is healthier and tastes just like traditional pizza made with white flour. My secret? I added spelt flour to increase fiber, minerals and vitamins. Spelt is an ancient grain and even though it does have gluten, it hasn’t been genetically modified so its easier for people to […]
DID YOU KNOW THAT… Raspberries have the highest fiber content of any fruit and are exceptionally high in Vitamin C! CACAO is super rich in magnesium, potassium and iron and is FULL of fiber and antioxidants! THESE TWO ARE A MATCH MADE IN SUPERFOOD HEAVEN! One or two truffles is all you will need […]
Happiest and healthiest hello, ciao, bonjour to all of you who have taken the time to visit my website and read what I have written here! I want to come clean with a secret that I’ve been keeping for years. I have a tendency to procrastinate and postpone doing things that scare me! Who can […]