Our brain is the most complex organ in the body. This 1.3kg control and command centre contains more than 80 billion neurones, which facilitate every action, every feeling and every thought in our bodies. Brain contains also blood vessels and capillaries, which provide brain cells with the oxygenated and rich blood they need in order to thrive. There are also hormones, neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin etc) that help pass neural messages from cell to cell. Photo source:

I love making salads and try out new recipes. For this Christmas, to accompany the the usual roasted pork, roasted potatoes, sauerkraut,...

Borscht soup has been one of our family favourite soups, so I try and make it at least once a month during the colder seasons. In the...

I have been sharing in my several posts in the past about the health benefits of bone broth, as well as an easy recipe if you want to...

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I tried another recipe for a bread since I wanted to make some chicken-liver p âté for this week. Quinoa and millet are better grain...

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Beets are filled with phytonutrients called betalains that support liver detoxification. They contain fibre and vitamins and minerals like folate, manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and iron- all important for heart health, bone health, brain health, energy production etc. Beet kvass is a probiotic drink, similar to kombucha or coconut water kefir - a perfect blood tonic and an excellent liver cleanser. Probiotics are important for our gut health

I am always looking for options to broaden the healthy nutritious breakfast options for my family. And since pears are still in season...

I am struggling to find good quality bars on the market, that I can buy for my kids, that are a good source of protein and energy at the same time- and which are a good healthy snack between their school and daily sports activities. So I am experimenting now creating my own bars. It will take some practice, especially if kids have different preferences for ingredients and flavours. And of course these can be used by grownups as well as a snack before and after exercise. The i

This is a smoothie perfect to drink during autumn and winter- it can be drank room temperature or slightly warmed up as it contains those...

I have been posting a few recipes for muffins in the past, like these autumn inspired muffins , macadamia and cashew nut muffins , or...

A chilly autumn day equals for me with a soup or a slow cooked meal. I combined the two together in a meal, where I had some left-over...

I have been asked many times what is it exactly that I am doing, what is integrative nutrition health coaching. So I thought I'll bring...

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Our microbiome, which is is the collection of microbes, like bacteria, viruses, fungi and their genes, talks to our mitochondria to make...

The last couple of crisp mornings inspired me to try something new for breakfast, that's healthy, has good amount of prebiotics and...

One of the best ways to support your gut health is to consume probiotic foods on a regular basis, whether it's by eating fermented...