Cayenne pepper is a natural herb extracted from the seeds of the fruit of a tropical shrub known as capsicum. Different species of the same shrub produce green and red peppers. Cayenne has a hot pungent spicy taste and has many uses in homeopathic practice as well as a hot spice for general cooking. It can be bought from most supermarkets as it is natural, safe and effective.
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Today I tried something completely new: pasta made from zucchini with a rich cashew sauce. Yes, it is raw and the pasta is Julienne zucchini!
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The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking – Albert Einstein.
Do you meditate daily? 90% of the population does not. Until recently, I never sat in silence except at the end of my weekly Ashtanga yoga practice – that was for 20 breaths only. During these 20 breaths however, I would feel a sense of peace, joy and serenity.
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Superfood to me is food that is in season, local and fresh. It means that the food has not suffered from air miles, it will be more nutritious, tastier and you will be supporting sustainability.
Asparagus is in season in Europe, so make sure you enjoy its wonderful health properties. Read my previous post to find out about all the benefits to include asparagus in your diet.
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About eight weeks ago, I hurt myself badly. I mean, really badly. At first I was misdiagnosed and, as a consequence, was left with unbearable pain radiating throughout my whole body, day and night. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t walk, and I was completely overwhelmed by the pain and its consequences. Feeling the pain was my only experience of the day, and being in pain was literally the only thing I could possibly do. I just couldn’t focus away from it. I thought I had already experienced how painful a sick body can be when I was in Africa, but my dysentery was a fricking walk on the beach compared to what I was now experiencing.
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If you guys know me, you know that I looove chocolate. Chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner; that´s me-;)
Today I have another 3 minute treat for you: a divine chocolate mousse. The idea of the recipe came from an Irish raw food chef who made me taste an avocado-based mousse. Wait I know what you are thinking: “a salty mousse?” As weird as it sounds, I can assure you that you cannot taste the savory avocado in it – but only appreciate its wonderful creamy texture mixed with some ripe and sweet bananas. It’s insanely good! I can never keep the cup in the fridge filled for more than a day; I literally eat it all in one go!
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Do you like asparagus? I am not personally a huge fan of this white, green or purple vegetable but I have to admit that they have amazing health properties. Seeing as it is spring time here in Berlin, asparagus are in season, delicious in salads, on pizzas or as a fish accompaniment.
More than eating, fresh and local vegetables, eating asparagus right now will provide amazing health benefits to your body.
I think I have found my favorite snack! This raw bites recipe is a great one for treats throughout the day. These bites literally melt in your mouth! I am completely addicted and I am sure you will also as they taste divine!
Read More»DYING TO BE MORE – Anita Moorjani
In Dying to be me, Anita Moorjani shares her incredible journey from cancer to near-death to true healing. Anita battled for 4 long years against lymphoma cancer. The cancer had spread to the point that she had swollen lymph nodes all over her body; she was dying. Rushed to the hospital, she went into a coma. While in the coma, Anita had a pre-death experience during which she understood why her body had developed cancer. 30 hours later, she came out of coma and within a week, she was cancer-free. There was literally no sign of cancer in her body.
The message I received from this book is that we are all unconditional love. We are loved just because we exist and we don’t need to prove ourselves. We only have to be who we are to attract what is truly ours.
This book reminded me how important it is to live life from a place of passion rather than from a place of fear. No matter what challenge life gives us, it’s really important to look for the gift in it.
This book is truly amazing. You can buy Dying to be me here.
YOU CAN CREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE – Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson
Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson discuss the importance of loving ourselves and our bodies, aging consciously and bringing true prosperity and abundance to the world. We all have the ability to create an exceptional life after all!
As discussed in a previous post about the power of positive affirmations, our thoughts and words are creating our future. When you start paying attention to what you think, what you speak and the energy you put onto the world, life will love you.
You can buy You can Create an Eexceptional Life here.
What are you reading at the moment? Is there any book that ever changed your life? Please share by leaving a comment bellow-:)
With Love
Hm pizza… I remember being in Rome for my birthday last year and having a crispy slice of pizza every morning for breakfast. It was delicious but now that I am gluten-free, pizzas haven’t really been part of my diet.I thought this was something I had to work on…
I am currently suffering from a fungal infection (please go away, sucker!), which inspired me to do some research into probiotics and healthy gut bacteria. Did you know that about 60-70 percent of your immune system lives in your gut? Hence the importance of keeping the bad and nasty gut bacteria in check.
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I don’t have much of a sweet tooth but these brownies are just divine and irresistible. They are inspired by Ella, the Delicious.
Read More»If you change yourself you will change your world. If you change how you think then you will change how you feel and what actions you take.
I have been playing with positive affirmations lately. Before going to bed, I pick one affirmation to bring to mind as soon as I wake up. I then repeat it out loud over and over throughout the day.
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Back home late after a hot yoga class, I made this quick and tasty (grain-free) meal. I used quinoa, a gluten free super-seed and a great source of vitamins and minerals – iron, magnesium, vitamin E, potassium, amino acids, and fiber. Not only is quinoa high in protein but, the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. This makes it a great choice for vegetarians and vegans.
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There is so much confusion these days about what is healthy and what is not, that in today’s post I am going to bust a few myths. Myself have been shocked about some of the findings I have come across over the last few years. Smart marketing is to be blamed for many food myths. If you want to know the truth about olive oil, dairy, tap water and a few more, please read on…
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Minus 4 degres today in Berlin and no sign of spring yet… Should we make a soup then?
I love my healthy pumpkin soup. Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin A, C, magnesium, potassium, zinc and fiber. This fiber makes you be fuller, more energised and more satisfied for way longer. Don´t forget the pumpkin seeds bursting with nutritional goodness called essential fatty acids which have amazing anti-inflammatory properties.
Read More»I have just finished reading each of these books, and I highly recommend you add them to your reading list.
A time to Heal – Beata Bishop
This book tells the fight of Beata against melanoma. In 1981, she was diagnosed with incurable melanoma and she was given 6 months to live. She turned her back to western medicine and checked in the Gerson Clinique in Mexico where she cured herself from cancer. The book is about the amazing power of the body to hill itself when it is given the right tools. 31 years later, she is in full vibrant health.
CLEAN – Alejandro Junger
A do it yourself method to deep clean your body and your mind. Alexander Junger is a cardiologist and a functional medicine doctor who breaks down in very simple steps how to feel younger, look younger and be happier. All it takes is a little bit of dedication over 21 days. The book is full of tips, organizational charts and other shopping lists to make this journey even easier. Check out the Clean Program website.
Healing with whole Foods – Paul Pitchford
An amazing and comprehensive guide that blends a Chinese medicine approach on food with a modern nutrition approach. You will read about what to eat if you are a “fire” person or what to avoid if you have a “cold constitution”. The book is also full of nutritional facts and contains more than 300 vegetarian nutrient-packed recipes. Definitely a book to have on your shelves.
Now I am looking for new books to read, do you have any to advise me? What is your best health book? Leave a comment bellow.
With Love
Celine
Today I am talking about the orange-skin appearance (also called “the mattress phenomenon”) that both skinny and overweight women can often have on their thighs or hips. Yes, I am talking about cellulite! Ouch, I know this can be a sensitive subject for some of you, but I have got great news… If cellulite can’t completely disappear, it can actually be reduced. Hello, bikini-,)
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There is cancer in my family and I believe it may be in yours too as cancer is the second leading cause of death in Europe. The investment in research and treatment have never been as high as today but still we are getting sicker and sicker. The reason is simple: there is no focus on prevention. I guess there is NO money being made in health – only in sickness!
If there are many risk factors for cancer, diet is the one that can be controlled very closely on a day to day basis. Food is medicine and every plant food has got amazing healing power.
When dealing with cancer healing and cancer prevention, research has shown that some foods are more powerful than others.
Here is my top 10 preventive cancer food:
1- Garlic: is antibacterial, antifungal, and contains chemicals that help to prevent cancer.
2- Curcuma: the latest researches have shown turmeric to be a very powerful anti-cancer agent by increasing the degeneration of blood vessels that supply cancerous growths. By doing so, the tumors lose their ability to grow and spread.
3- Green leafy vegetables: are loaded with folate and chlorophyll. They are also great blood purifiers.
4- Apple Cider Vinegar: is a wonderful natural product that has many different health benefits.
5- Flaxseed oil: is very rich in omega 3 essential in order to keep inflammation in check.. Make sure to buy organic flax seed and to keep it in the fridge.
6- Cruciferous veggies: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy and kale. They contain isothiocyanates which kill cancer cells, and prevent tumours from growing.
7- Berries: are loaded with antioxydants which neutralize free radicals. Read about the power of berries here.
8- Papaya: University of Florida researcher Dr. Nam Dang, and colleagues in Japan have documented papaya’s dramatic anticancer effect against a broad range of lab-grown tumors, including cancers of the cervix, breast, liver, lung and pancreas.
9- Green tea: chemicals in green tea called polyphenols appear to inhibit two proteins that promote tumor cell growth and migration.
10- Asparagus: is a potent antioxidant, anti-fungal and antiviral.
Try to incorporate all these foods into your daily menu plan (or at least 5 of them daily). More than offering you anticancer properties, these foods will all really improve your health overall.
Take care of yourself! Your health is a gift.
Do you have anything to add to this list? Leave a comment bellow!
With love
Celine
I grew up in France, where a meal without a baguette is not a proper meal-,) I used to love the sweet taste and crusty texture of the white baguette.
Then I moved to Dublin, where “bread” can hardly be called bread…
Dublin doesn’t have any bakeries. You can find only commercially produced bread that comes in a packet. Not only is the bread made of refined flour depleted of fiber, minerals and vitamins, it also comes with lots of added salt, sugar, skimmed milk-powder, preservatives, additives and so on… the list is endless. This type of product is non-food.
Why you shouldn’t eat white bread:
1. It is depleted of fiber, which is essential for the proper functioning of the colon, for the complete digestion of food, and for waste elimination. Do you ever feel bloated? If so, try replacing white bread with brown bread for a week and then see how you feel.
2. It is loaded with chemicals. Stay away from toxins!
3. It is acidic to the body.
4. It has a large proportion of high-GI (glycemic index) carbohydrates. These carbohydrates cause sugars to be released quickly into the bloodstream, which leads to insulin resistance.
5. It slows down the body’s metabolism and causes it to store fat, especially around the belly.
6. It is bleached using chemical bleaching agents.
7. It contains artificial colorings and flavorings.
8. It raises the level of bad LDL cholesterol in your bloodstream.
9. It contains added gluten to produce a more air-filled loaf.
10. It tastes very processed.
What are the alternatives to white bread?
Choose any whole-meal or wholegrain bread from a reliable bakery, or buy it from your health-food store. Soon you’ll find yourself loving its superior taste, along with all the health benefits that come with it.
Alternatively, you can also make your own healthy wholegrain bread at home. I haven’t eaten a piece of white bread in ages, and I surely wouldn’t swap a slice of my home-baked, seed-filled brown bread for a piece of a French baguette-,)
With love,
Celine
