I recently listened to a podcast on cravings, overeating, emotional eating from Food Matters . It's something that is affecting or has...

I belong to the club of 'Chocolate lovers'. Dark chocolate contains magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, potassium, zinc,...

This recipe was shared with me by a friend and is from one of the very first health promoting persons, Jessica Sepel , I started to...

It's almost impossible to find a healthy granola from the shop in Estonia- majority of them have added ingredients like cane sugar,...

Anxiety disorders affect an estimated 301 million people worldwide, making it the most common mental health issue globally (source: WHO,...

I have covered bone broth topic in the past , but feel it's such a great addition to a health-promoting diet, I wanted to cover it again...

A topic that I covered in two of my last health and nutrition presentations, one to an international school secondary class students and...

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...

The title of this article might sound a little black-and-white — “best” versus “worst” fruits — but in reality, things are not that...

Have you ever wondered what your body might be trying to tell you? Subtle changes like fatigue, brittle nails, or even mood swings could...

Halloween is not far and I am all for it to try and consume the whole pumpkin that's left from pumpkin carving (the flesh and seeds),...

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...

Nutrition influences much more than body weight. Every meal affects metabolism, immune function, the gut microbiome, blood sugar regulation and the body's inflammatory processes. While no single food can cause or cure chronic inflammation on its own, the dietary pattern you follow over months and years can influence whether your body maintains a healthy inflammatory balance or gradually shifts towards chronic low-grade inflammation. The encouraging news is that food is one of

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...