Magnesium is one of the vital minerals which we need to get from food. Magnesium deficiency however is widespread all over the globe. There are many reasons for this, ranging from an unhealthy diet to problems with digestion. I take daily a hefty dose of magnesium, one of the many…

Omega-3 fatty acids are among the vital substances for the body that we must get from the diet. These fatty acids are involved in numerous processes throughout the body. For instance, they keep our cell membranes fluid and enable fast stimulus transmission between neuron. That could be the explanation why…

The world of dietary supplements comes in many colors: for commercially understandable reasons, companies like to discover miracle drugs that supposedly improve your health in fantastic ways. OPC grape seed extract is one of the natural substances that are supposed to act like a fountain of youth. Can OPC really…

The hedgehog goatee looks like the hippie of the medicinal mushrooms. Its fruiting body resembles a wild white lion’s mane. That’s why this powerful mushroom carries numerous names like satyr’s beard or monkey head mushroom. The French call it pom pom blanc and the Japanese yamabushitake (hidden mountain mushroom). Currently…

My griddle pan plays a prominent role in my kitchen. For me, it is one of the best instruments for producing dishes that tick all the necessary boxes for slimming recipes: They are easy to do, fast to execute and taste delicious. A griddle pan mimics roasting on a charcoal…

Nature is full of wonders. Medicinal mushrooms prove these words. The term medicinal mushroom refers to certain types of normal mushrooms that are used for medicinal purposes. In fact, this definition is a bit vague. …

When we hear mushrooms, we generally think of culinary delights: many mushrooms taste superb. In addition to aroma, so-called medicinal mushrooms offer a wealth of health benefits: their enormous density of nutrients makes them turbo-charged food supplements. Learn more about the power of medicinal mushrooms! The almost magical world of mushrooms Most people consider mushrooms a…

Losing weight seems to be one of the hardest achievements these days. But shedding some unnecessary ballast can be easy and liberating by avoiding diets. Whenever I want to lose weight, I make these crackers. Losing weight can be easy when you eat healthy food that keeps your blood sugar…

Replacing bread with sweet potatoes fits into a gluten free diet and is great for diabetics. A big plus: It replaces simple with complex carbohydrates and delivers a wealth of nutrition. Sweet potatoes oxidise immediately when they hit the air and turn a rather unappealing darkish-greenish tone. Warning: Sweet potato…