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Yuvarlakia: The Greek Meatball Soup made Vegan
This is a reall winter warmer. Traditionally made with meat, this recipe inspired by the Greek chef Akis Petretzikis, has a lemony broth that is both hearty and comforting, and the juicy mushrooms & millet balls are packed with incredible herbaceous flavor.
Gil Barzilay
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs): Eating Yourself Sick
What are UPFs according to the classification?
NOVA Classification
Most research uses the NOVA classification, which groups foods by the purpose and extent of processing, not just nutrients. In NOVA, UPFs are Group 4: industrially manufactured products made from combinations of refined ingredients (starches, sugars, oils, protein isolates) plus additives, with little (or no) intact whole food remaining.
Gil Barzilay PhD Dipl CM
Dec 24, 20254 min read


Qigong: What is it, who is it suitable for and what the research says
צ’י קונג (Qigong) הוא תרגול עתיק ברפואה הסינית שמטרתו לטפח את אנרגיית החיים (Qi). הוא משלב תנועה עדינה ומודעת, נשימה, מדיטציה והקשבה פנימית, כדי לשפר את הזרימה האנרגטית בגוף, להרגיע את מערכת העצבים ולחזק את מערכות הגוף השונות. במשך מאות שנים נעשה בו שימוש בסין הן לשמירה על הבריאות והן כחלק מטיפול במחלות כרוניות ואקוטיות.
Gil Barzilay
Nov 24, 20253 min read


How to Prepare for the Autumn and How is it related to the Metal Element
What shall we eat drink and do in autumn

גיל ברזילי Dr Gil Barzilay PhD
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Trick or Treat: Mushroom, Rice & Herbs Stuffed Pumpkin
This amazing stuffed pumpkin brings love, health and seasonality to the table

גיל ברזילי Dr Gil Barzilay PhD
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Summer Solstice is Here: Embrace Season of Fire!
Today marks Xiàzhì (夏至) , the Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year and the peak of Yang energy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). From this point, light slowly gives way to shadow, inviting a balance between movement and rest, brightness and depth . Welcome to Fire Summer - Summer belongs to the Fire element , linked to the Heart and Small Intestine meridians —governing joy, connection, sleep, and emotional clarity. But too much heat can lead to restlessness, an

גיל ברזילי Dr Gil Barzilay PhD
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Comforting & Healthy, Like Mushrooms After The Rain
Mushrooms are available most of the year as they are grown on tree trunks, in a greenhouse or at home. But in nature they usually grow "after the rain". According to Chinese Medicine, mushrooms are a superfood, rich in complex carbohydrates (with medicinal activity), protein and minerals and are excellent for eliminating "excess" from the body (e.g. fats, cholesterol , sugar , etc.). Most of the mushrooms also have proven anti-cancer activity and calming abilities . This reci

גיל ברזילי Dr Gil Barzilay PhD
Nov 27, 20222 min read
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