by Themis Kalogeris | Dec 27, 2017 | Nutrition
Tofu, or bean curd, is a popular food derived from soya. It is made by curdling fresh soya milk, pressing it into a solid block and then cooling it. An excellent source of amino acids, iron, calcium and other micro-nutrients, tofu is a versatile ingredient with...
by Themis Kalogeris | Dec 27, 2017 | Nutrition
Processed junk foods are devoid of nutritional value, and have been engineered to elicit specific responses from the human body. Tripping the reward center in our brains, these foods can even lead to addiction for some. Stick with real foods in the whole and natural...
by Themis Kalogeris | Dec 13, 2017 | Nutrition
You should avoid trans fats as much as possible. They’re bad for your heart health. Trans fats raise LDL “bad” cholesterol and make you more likely to get heart disease. They also lower HDL “good” cholesterol. Most of the trans fat in the...
by Themis Kalogeris | Dec 13, 2017 | Nutrition
Eating a little sugar here and there is fine, but excessive intake can destroy metabolic health. You can wreak the same havoc on your system by eating a lot of refined carbohydrates, which affect the body in much the same way sugar does. Indulging in sugary drinks is...
by Themis Kalogeris | Nov 28, 2017 | Nutrition
Servings: 3 to 4, as an appetizer Time in the Kitchen: 20 minutes, plus 2 hours for meat to chill Ingredients: ½ pound beef tenderloin (230 g) 3 to 4 handfuls of dark leafy greens 2 tablespoons lemon juice (30 ml) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (15 ml) 1 teaspoon Dijon...
by Themis Kalogeris | Nov 27, 2017 | Nutrition
Ingredients 🙁 4 servings) 6 cups chicken broth low sodium 3/4 cups uncooked white rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup lemon juice about 1 lemon 2 in eggs whisked a small bowl 8 oz cooked chicken breast shredded thinly sliced...
