Posts Tagged ‘beans’
My lesson in food shopping
What is one thing every single person does that intimately links our health to the environment? Eat. We are interconnected with our ecosystems, nature, and the Earth. When things start sliding off course, it affects us internally. The changing climate impacts weather patterns that can cause floods, droughts, excessive heat, extreme weather events, and food…
Read MoreA traditional Cypriot bean dish-Fasoulada
Fasoulada is Cypriot Bean Soup/stew with Vegetables. The Cypriot name is Fasolia Yiachni and growing up in a Cypriot household beans were a staple and served in all manner of delicious ways. This soup is one of my favourites, quick easy and loaded with antioxidant foods. Ingredients: 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed (any type…
Read MorePhytic Acid-The Mineral Reducer
You may have heard of phytic acid as a “mineral reducer,” and this is very true. Eating raw nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes can prevent your body from absorbing some of the minerals from your food. But phytic acid has another side too. It has some health benefits. Do you soak or sprout your nuts,…
Read MoreCelery, an overlooked vegetable
You probably haven’t given much thought to celery, an often overlooked vegetable. But think again, this inexpensive vegetable is chock full of nutrients that pack a punch when it comes to our health. Let me tell you about a few of those health benefits, some that may surprise you: Low calorie, no surprise here and…
Read MoreMy life long adventure with food
My eating habits went off the rails when I moved to Canada back in the early 80’s. Growing up in London in a Greek/Cypriot household meant eating mostly beans, lentils, grains, fruits and vegetables. Of course, there was always olive oil and full-fat plain yoghurt. This style of eating, labeled the Mediterranean Diet now, has been sanctioned…
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