Our body needs a minimum amount of carbohydrates and a large amount of fat. One of the reasons carbohydrates damage the brain is due to spikes in blood sugar. Sugar levels rise after carbohydrate intake. At this time, the level of adrenaline, serotonin (hormone of happiness) and dopamine (responsible for learning abilities) decreases. Along with them, the level of magnesium also decreases. As a result, the functioning of the liver and nervous system becomes difficult. In Amer

Almost all of us suffer from headaches from time to time. We think it is caused by long periods of sedentary work, changes in the weather, and other factors. Most often, we seek help from a pain reliever. If this is a temporary issue, the pain will certainly go away. But what if the migraine persists? Gluten might be the reason. Try a gluten-free diet before you do anything else. The name Gluten translated from Latin means glue. This is a protein, the value of which is to glu

Antibiotics are probably the worst and the most evil invention in medicine. Lately, it is almost impossible to have a visit to a doctor and not get antibiotics prescribed. Feels like that's the answer for everything. My cousin shared recently about his visit to a doctor for his back pain. The doctor ran all possible tests and x-rays. After not finding the problem he told my cousin, "I don't know what is going on. We are not finding any problem. I will put you on very strong a

Our hearts should not be taken for granted. Heart diseases is by far the #1 cause of death in the entire world. Look at this cause of death statistics chart. Do you think you are safe from adding yourself to the top of this chart? Well, you could be! Keep reading and I will show you how you can protect your heart. Coronary artery disease is the main cause of myocardial infarction, heart failure, which leads to early deaths and disabilities. Coronary artery disease develops fo

This recipe was created when I made almond milk for my daughter and tried to use the almond pulp. I was literally mixing into this recipe what I thought would taste good. Turned out these cupcakes are worthy to be on my website. They are really yummy and are super easy to make. The big ones I made in two layers. 1st layer: 1 cup of almond pulp (it can be 1 cup of almonds or almond flour.) 1 cup of coconut flour (can be pretty much any other nut flour) 2 Tbsps of maple syrup 1

I did good research on what cookware is the safest to use. In this article I'll share what I learned. I am also providing my recommendations on the safest out of what I could find. I do not work for any of those organizations and do not get paid for advertising their products. ALUMINUM I'll start with aluminum cookware. Aluminum, while considered safe by many, is actually a very poor option for the food you heat up. When aluminum cookware is heated, it releases aluminum parti

Vaginal dysbacteriosis brings a lot of discomfort to women. Little known fact, research reveals close to 95% of women experience this. It is not dangerous and does not pose a threat to the woman's life but if not treated it can cause infertility. Also, it can cause a miscarriage during pregnancy. What is vaginal dysbacteriosis? Vaginal dysbacteriosis is a bacterial disorder of the flora in a woman's vagina. It is a decrease in the number of lactic acid bacteria, and an increa

I am a big lover of veggie broth. I love a cup of hot broth any time during the day. Since I am a vegan and a big label reader, it became impossible for me to find a good ready to use broth. I went through many different brands trying to find one that only has healthy ingredients. Well... since I'm posting this recipe you know I didn't find any... That is how I decided to develop my own recipe. I searched online and tried different recipes, added my own ingredients and readju

Sweep a tablespoon over the entire surface of your tongue. Place the spoon in a clear bag and zip. Put it under the bright light close enough to let the spoon feel the warmth of the light bulb but not too close to make it hot. Check the spoon after 1 minute. A clean, streak-free, odor-free spoon - no health problems. Is there a smell? If it is putrid and harsh, you have stomach or lung problems. Sweet - you may have diabetes. Smell of ammonia - kidney problems. Colors White

When your body is lacking some minerals or vitamins it’s not the reason. It’s the result of some issues already going on in the body. Healthy body produces and controls all needed minerals it needs. Adding Vitamins and minerals should be seen as a temporary urgent help to your body but not a lifestyle. For the lifestyle we need to choose bringing our body to a great health that it can start controlling all processes again. Here is the list which will help you to recognize whi

This cake is very easy to make. It has fresh-(slightly sour)-sweetish taste and is now my favorite recipe to go with. It has easy to buy ingredients, and you probably have most of them in your house at all times. It has 2 layers, so you will need to make each layer separately. You do not have to wash your processor cup between layers. You can process the next layer in the same cup. I used this kind of pan to shape the cake. I love it because it helps me to remove the cake wit

Testosterone is a key hormone in men which is produced in testicles. This hormone is responsible for many processes in men's body. To name a few: the deep male voice, facial hair growth, muscles growth, bone mass density, mood, confidence, memory, red blood cell production, collagen growth, sperm production, prostate growth, and others. Testosterone production usually rises during puberty and declines after age 30. Here's a good thing to know about testosterone and how an imb

I believe this is an amazing mouthwash for dental treatment which can do magic. Take 500 ml of 40% vodka (no flavors and additives.) Add half a glass of calamus roots. This is the first infusion. To prepare the second one, take another 500 ml of 40% vodka and add 15-20 grams (0.5-0.7 oz) of ground propolis. Close both with a tight lid and put into dark place for 10 days. These tinctures will last for a very very long time. You don’t need to drain them or refrigerate. In fact

Most people say their metabolism is not great. They blame it on hormones, genetics, weak health, or “don’t know why” and “not lucky.” In this straight to the point article, I’ll share what really affects your metabolism and how you can improve it. Meals. Eat at least 3 times a day on a consistent schedule. It is still important to keep in mind what to eat. If your day is highly active you can have higher calorie meals. If less activity, make sure your meals are light. The go

This is a very healthy version of a strawberry poppyseed dressing. It goes great with any salad but my most favorite way to eat it is to serve over fresh alfalfa sprouts. Together they taste so good that it's hard to stop eating. Unlike store bought dressings, this one doesn't have sugar, vinegar and unnecessary chemicals added. All ingredients are natural and healthy to consume. The taste is sour-sweet. To make this dressing you will need to blend together in a blender the f

#1 - Lack of nutrients (especially Iron). This is the biggest reason for fatigue in my opinion. Many foods in stores today are full of empty calories. Even people who consider themselves eating healthy consume approximately 50% of empty calories with their daily meals. "Empty calories" means that this food has no nutrients or have close to zero nutrients. #2 - Not enough sleep. Before electricity was developed people slept about 9 hours each night. Today, with TVs, computers,

If you love eggplants as much as I love them, you will love these stewed dish. It can be served as is, with salad, with mashed potato, on piece of bread or in halved red sweet peppers. Ingredients: 1 large eggplant cut into smaller cubes 1 medium beat cut into cubes 1 large onion chopped fresh cilantro, dill or parsley 1/4 cup soy sauce salt to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper juice of 1 lemon 5-6 Tbsp vegetable oil - Stew eggplant, beats and onion in olive or avocado oil until alm

Hands down one of my favorite salads filled with nutrients and surprising combination of ingredients which taste perfect together! Ingredients: 3 large avocados 1 medium red onion 1 large cucumber 1 cup homemade sauerkraut (click here for my recipe) Salt to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper cilantro, dill or parsley (optional) Sour-cream (click here for my vegan recipe) Chop all vegetables and mix together. For vegan version I recommend my recipe of sour-cream. You can use a regular

This is full of nutrients, healthy option of a pasta salad. For this recipe you can use any of your favorite pastas, I recommend legume versions. Ingredients: about 10 oz of uncooked pasta of your choice 2 Tbsp lemon juice 6 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cumin 1/3 cup tahini 1 cup slightly roasted or sauteed red bell peppers (should still be firm) 4 tsp pine nuts (optional) 2 Tbsp minced parsley - Cook pasta according to instructions of manufacturer,

If you love eggplants, you will absolutely fall in love with this dish made with fried eggplant and fresh vegetables. Ingredients: 1 large eggplant sliced into 1/3 inch wide slices 1 large tomato 1 medium onion 1/3 of a bunch cilantro (or parsley) 1/2 tsp of garlic powder or 1 tsp of fresh garlic 1/2 tsp salt Vegetable oil of your choice (to fry eggplant) 3-4 full spoons of sour-cream (For recipe CLICK HERE) - Fry eggplant on your favorite vegetable oil. - Chop tomatoes, onio

For this recipe you will only need 5 ingredients. I use it for many salads, pastas and other dishes. You can use it as is or by adding garlic, green herbs and a little bit of water to make it a salad dressing. Ingredients: 1 cup of soaked overnight cashew nuts 1/2 Tbsp nutritional yeast 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup water Juice of 1 lemon Blend it all together in a blender and serve. This is one of the simplest and the most "sour-cream like" tasting vegan version. Options: You can sub

I came up with this recipe by a pure accident while was trying to be creative and make something that could be used as cheese for a vegan macaroni and cheese option. No, it doesn't taste like cheese but it turned out to be a truly the best pumpkin soup ever! I had to force myself to walk away from it and stop eating. My whole family loved it too. I am confident even those who don't like pumpkin, will love this soup. If you are using a heating blender, you can put all ingredie

My daughter Sasha, who is 6, likes making her own dishes. Some of them turn out so yummy that she wants me to share them with the world. Here is her fruit salad she made completely on her own to surprise mommy. It's really yummy! You have to try it! Ingredients: Strawberries sliced Raspberries Bananas sliced Raisins Hemp seeds Coconut flakes Granola cereal Dark chocolate shaved Maple syrup for dressing Amounts are not strict. Just mix all together and enjoy this fruit salad f

This is a highly nutritious soup which is also anti-parasitic, alkaline and is good for the whole family. I used blender to cook pumpkin puree. If your blender doesn't have soup setting, you can use instant pot or a regular stove and pot. Add together below ingredients, cook until ready and blend or smash pumpkin pieces. Slice any kind of pumpkin into smaller cubes. About 2 lbs or 1 kg Add: 1 tsp of any salt you like. I added black Himalayan 2 Tbsp onion. Fresh or dry. 1 Tbsp