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Once in a while, I share a sweet recipe. This one is as healthy as it gets. Of course, what always matters most is how much you eat of it (and other carbs). What’s inside? 1½ cups spelt flour 1¼ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas) ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup 70% dark chocolate chips or chunks (optional) How to? Prehea

Turnip is a root vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They contain a high amount of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system, along with dietary fiber that contributes to digestive health and balances blood sugar levels. In Chinese medicine, turnips are seen as a "sweet-spicy" food that helps move Qi (energy) and strengthen the lungs, and symbolizes the peak of winter. To this soup, I added more white friends such as parsley root, celery root, Jerusale

Don't have a lot of time to cook, but still want something nutritious and delicious? Shiitake mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and immune-supporting compounds, helping to reduce inflammation and promote heart health. They also aid in lowering blood lipids and cholesterol levels. Buckwheat is particularly wonderful in winter (warming) and is gluten-free, rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like magnesium, which contribute to balanced blood sugar levels and metabolic healt

A warm colorful salad of roasted beets and purple cabbage, sprouts and herbs that is a feast for the eyes and palate and suitable for any meal. The salad is very easy to prepare, it just requires a little time because of the roasting of the beets :) Health benefits: Purple-black vegetables contain anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants that protect against the oxidation of LDL ("bad cholesterol"), improve blood vessel elasticity, reduce inflammation, reduce blood clots

If you are looking for a warming, light and healthy recipe for the winter, this stir-fry is a perfect solution. The combination of Oyster & Agaricus mushrooms, tofu and bok choy creates a dish full of flavors and nutrients that will warm you from the inside. Health benefits: Tofu: Rich in plant-based protein, provides essential amino acids, and contains calcium and iron, which are essential for bone health Bok choy: A great source of vitamins A and C, improves the immune syst

Winning winter warmer with white beans, roots and kale

A salad which is actually a meal by itself, filled with: Wonderful legumes-black lentils (aka as Beluga lentils). Bursting with protein and fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. They are also rich in anthocyanin , the antioxidant that is responsible for the color in purple foods (berries, pomegranate, etc.), and is linked to a variety of health benefits such as "cleaning" of blood vessels, prevention of cancer, dementia, and anti-inflammatory activity. Cooking lentils in water

I wrote about the wonderfulness of this pulse in another recipe. This ultimate very green salad that both cleanse and nurtures in terms of protein, complex carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Like its little sisters (mung beans, black lentils), it contributes to lowering triglycerides and cholesterol , diabetes and may contribute to weight loss . I've also added celery and fennel which contribute to cleansing (=detox, for those looking for an accessible spring cleaning). W

I already talked about cabbage in a previous post (roasted cabbage), as a wonder vegetable from the cruciferous family that is rich in...

Many ask me what else can we eat for breakfast besides porridge? By and large, porridge , of any kind, would be my first choice and my recommendation to 90% of my patients. But what can we eat when we're bored? In the past I recommended healthy pancakes and now, Ada, a dear friend, has prepared sprouted millet tortillas that are snatched even before you finish making them (as breakfast or lunch/dinner). She chose millet because she knows how much I praise its qualities as

Cabbage is another wonder vegetable from the cruciferous family. You can eat it fresh, as juice (excellent for stomach ulcers and helicobacter), boiled, as soup, roasted or pickled (natural probiotics). What is it a super vegetable? It is rich in vitamins A C K, minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants and dietary fiber. According to Chinese medicine it has a bitter and spicy flavors and these are excellent for cleansing (detox). That's why cabbage is hig

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

A healthy recipe that took me 15 minutes to assemble, even at 6am! You can prepare it fresh and take a with you a healthy meal to work. No excuses! Why Snow peas? A healthy pea, perfect for the transition from winter to spring. The peas are not fully grown, yet sweet. The pods are very slightly bitter and crunchy. Low on starch. Rich in fiber, Vitamins A, C, K and Folic acid. Why Tofu? Protein rich! In addition, studies have shown that regular consumption is beneficial in p

I swear that until I got them from my farmer, one winter evening two years ago, you would have not seen me go anywhere near Brussels Sprouts. The distant memories from my days in England, when they were served as a side-dish in college, boiled forever and washed over with butter kept them away from my kitchen. But in the last 2 years it all changed and in the winter, it is a regular in our weekly menu. Beyond its beauty, Brussels Sprouts, as befits most members of the crucife

According to Maimonides and Chinese medicine we are supposed to "eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a poor man" , but too often I meet patients who miss this important meal or drink coffee and a cookie and think that this will satisfy their body needs - to produce energy (Qi) that will allow them to do everything they need and want. A fascinating study compared a diet which is rich in the morning and poor in the evening to the opposite - poor in th

התורמוס עשיר יותר מכל קטניה בחלבון, סיבים תזונתיים, ויטמינים, מינרלים, פוליסכרידים ייחודים ולעומת זאת דל בסוכרים ואינדקס גליקמי.

A new study from China published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology demonstrated that people who drink green tea at least three times a week have lower risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death . Study included 100,902 participants followed up for ~7.3 years , who had no history of heart attack, stroke, or cancer and were classified to two groups: habitual tea drinkers (≥ 3 times a week) or never/non-habitual tea drinkers (< 3 times a week). Results sho

There are plenty of "grandma" soups that are excellent for all winter ailments. This time, I chose to create and share an Asian, vegetarian soup (but you can also replace the tofu with chicken, meat, fish) that contains vegetables with immune-boosting activity such as Daikon and Ginger, as well as many other healthy and mineral-rich vegetables. The noodles add more "weight" to the soup making it a whole meal and balanced meal. I used Buckwheat noodles, but you can use beans o

This is the first sweet recipe here, in honor of the new year. Sweet, nutritious and a serious booster when you're low on sugars. It's sooo rich that you won't want more than one a day. Remember that dates are healthy but 1date = 2 teaspoons of sugar, so consume in moderation. Another great recipe by my friend Irit Aish, Ayurvedic Medicine Consultant What's in it? 6 Dates Any nuts you like: Pecan, Almond, Pistachio, Cashew Optional: Coconut flakes How to? 1. Roast pecans, pi

Autumn / Winter are officially here and this soup is perfect for your health. I added a few additional ingredients that viruses are less likely to like. Perhaps Covid19 too, but it's not been researched. What's in it? 1/2 medium pumpkin or squash, cubed 2 medium beetroots, cubed 1 Leek, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed ¼ cup fresh thyme 1 cm fresh ginger, grated 2 tbsp olive oil Vegetable or Chicken stock How to? Roast beetroots (with skin) and diced pumpkin. Beets take 45-60 m