This red beans stew is a very traditional recipe. Quite popular during the winter months, this stew tends to be cooked more during the colder months rather than summers due to its warming effects and soup-like “character”, I would say. So if you’re having one of those days when you don’t feel like rolling out of […]
Recipes
Gluten-free Frozen Berry “Cheesecake”
More than meets the eye–or palate, this treat is amazingly nutritious for a dessert and highly refreshing–and all-natural, of course. While it isn’t really a “cheesecake”, its frozen texture is instead down to ice-cream or frozen yogurt. And you don’t really miss the breadcrumbs, or the treacly sweetness of sugar. Not when you get an even […]
Sugarless Coconut-Strawberry Creamy Ice-Cream (vegan)
When your loved ones are sweet enough, there’s no need to add any sugar to your desserts this Valentine–especially when using strawberries. What’s so great about this ice-cream is that it offers such a creamy alternative for those who are lactose intolerant. It is such a “breezy” experience, with the mixture of strawberries, coconut, and […]
All-Vegan Chocolate and Peanut Butter Mousse
Gotta love this. Creamy, rich, and dark–but not so decadent–this chocolate mousse is not only low in calories and GI (glycemic index), but it is actually good for your cholesterol levels. That’s because it’s not entirely fat-free–as a matter of fact, it is full of good fats. Not to mention that one serving contains about […]
O ME GA’D!
The focus on Omega 3 fatty acid food sources and supplementation has been gaining a lot of attention for quite some time now and you have definitely heard a lot about its beneficial effects to your health and well being. Let’s look deeper into this magical elixir found in many of our food ingredients to […]
Familial Hypercholesterolemia, a “Response Ability”
” Proactive people recognize that they are “response-able.” They don’t blame genetics, circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. They know they choose their behavior.” – Stephen R. Covey, from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People My zeal for healthy food arose a long time ago, stemming from my struggle as an overweight child. The […]
About Us
Simply put, we are two sisters (who also happen to be sisters-in-law) with a shared passion for cooking (and eating, of course!) Foodwise, we’ve been pescetarians (vegetarians and seafood eaters) for more than 10 years now. Besides marrying into the same family, we share alot more in common: a love for food, visual arts, […]
Review: Flying Sista Fajitas Restaurant (Sydney)
How does a fun night out and a wonderful selenium-potassium ++ meal sound like? There are times where you feel like you need to spice up your day so just head towards Glebe Point Road and allow the fairies of “Flying Sista Fajitas” to work their magic on your tasting buds … while making healthy […]
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No World Cup is complete without a cup of cruditees dipped in mineral-rich hummus. An absolute all-time favorite dip in the Middle East and all around the world, this is the perfect companion to carrot, celery, or cucumber sticks (or any other cruditee you can think of). Check it out: https://beyondzucchini.com/2014/03/01/hummus/
Macrobiotic Brown Rice Tabbouli
Beyond Zucchini 