Homemade superfoods protein powder

Homemade superfoods protein powder

I have been asked time and time again to give advice on protein powder product or brand to buy. My answer would most of the time be: just eat a variety of the 5 whole food groups daily (vegetables, pulses/legumes, grains, fruit and in much 

Aleks in wonderland of whole plant-based food

Aleks in wonderland of whole plant-based food

“OMG, but what will you eat?” was the reaction of our mums when my husband and I first told them we were not eating meat anymore. And it is perfectly understandable. They had never even heard of plant-based food, in those terms. For the sake 

4 x 5 Cooking basics that you need to start cooking

4 x 5 Cooking basics that you need to start cooking

Let’s say that you are now convinced that cooking more often is the right path to eating healthier and tastier food. After many “I-ll-start-tomorrows” you have decided that tomorrow has finally come and you have even found your favourite cooking blog or an on-line recipe 

Magic powers of garlic

Magic powers of garlic

I remember very well raw garlic sitting on my farmer grand parents’ dining table at almost every meal. They did not really care about the smell because they appreciated its rich taste and above all its health benefits. My grand mother used it in almost 

Butter is for bread, oil is for cooking.

Butter is for bread, oil is for cooking.

I do not use butter for cooking. Except for some desserts. Ideally butter should not be heated and excessive butter consumption can lead to health problems – mostly cardiovascular as it is high in saturated fat. However, it is delicious when melting slowly on a 

There is so much better than white flour

There is so much better than white flour

I cut back on white flour. Considerably. Of course, I still have cravings for croissants and brioches and all sorts of choux pastry, they are irresistible! However, I have also discovered many delicious substitutes for white flour. When kneading by hand, I mix diverse organic