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…

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A 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…

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Phytic 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,…

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