Tag: nutrition

All about Matcha – the magical green tea powder

All about Matcha – the magical green tea powder

If I have to name one single food item as the absolute number one, I would over and over again give it to Matcha – the beautiful bright and fine green tea powder from Japan that is renowned  for its anti-oxidant and nutritional contents, as 

Asian-style grilled seabass

Asian-style grilled seabass

It’s end of May! This means summer is just around the corner. Time to take out that Grill and BBQ table you stored away in the storage last year! Let’s ease in the season with some springy, citrusy Asian-inspired grilled fish When the temperature heats 

(Vegan) Chestnut Zucchini Bread – oh so gooey!

(Vegan) Chestnut Zucchini Bread – oh so gooey!

After 2 weeks of chocolate brownie marathon, it’s time to change up this week’s dessert menu. As we are moving towards the end of the summer and it’s becoming chillier outside, what is better than some warm and hearty sweet bread… like zucchini bread…fully vegan?! 

Healthy salmon pizza pinwheels

Healthy salmon pizza pinwheels

I’m usually not a pizza person. Pasta, rice, and noodles would always be my preferred choices either outside or at home. But there are days like today, I just crave for something doughy and a little bit indulgent. And  somehow, pizza would always pop up 

Quick brekkie – Microwave banana peanut butter oatmeal

Quick brekkie – Microwave banana peanut butter oatmeal

One of the best resources I have discovered on Youtube on my quest for #foodspiration is the channel of Gemma Stafford, who is the queen of mug recipes. Here you can find a large collection quick, simple, and delicious meals that can be made à-la-minute 

A happy and sweet toast to the weekend!

A happy and sweet toast to the weekend!

These beautiful orange toasts are so simple and can be whipped up in no time. Sleeping-in time is guaranteed! They can be served as brunch side next to a bowl of hot soup or brunch main after a healthy green smoothie, or even as breakfast 

Greek Yogurt Parfait with Apricot and Blueberries

Greek Yogurt Parfait with Apricot and Blueberries

Greek yogurt is produced by straining regular yogurt of excess water, liquid whey, lactose, and sugar, giving it a thicker and creamier texture and a tangier taste. It is lower in calories while richer in probiotics, calcium, and protein, thus, a perfect staple in the 

Morning Glow Ginger Beet Smoothies

Morning Glow Ginger Beet Smoothies

I love beetroot! Not for the beautiful fuchsia tone that this vegetable casts on everything it touches, but for its bitterly sweet flavour that goes with tonnes of nutritional goodness. Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fibers, it is a perfect base for a 

Corn and bean fritters for quick and healthy lunch

Corn and bean fritters for quick and healthy lunch

Fritters are what I call “cleaning-up-the-cupboard-recipe”, the last resort when my fridges and cupboards have nothing but  a few cans of sweet corn, beans, and some eggs. They can turn into a delicious meal à-la-minute and save you all the time grocery shopping to spend on whatever