What happens when a family that usually doesn’t eat organic food suddenly starts? Great study by these Swedish people I found today ;) Watch the video below : What is the purpose of this study ? We wanted to know more about what happens in the body when switching from conventional to organic food. The result was so interesting that we made a film to share with the masses. We want to inspire more people to eat organic – we think it's good for both people and the environment. What are the … [Read more...]
6 health benefits of flaxseeds!
For something so small, flaxseed has big benefits. Recent studies have shown that flaxseed, known to the world for thousands of years, may aid in lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, reducing bone loss, promoting weight loss, increasing immunity, and fighting cancer, says clinical nutritionist Stella Metsovas of Laguna Beach, Calif. Flaxseed is high in: Vitamins and minerals, including most of the B vitamins, magnesium, and manganese Fiber, both soluble and … [Read more...]
11 health benefits of Chia Seeds!
Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet. They are loaded with nutrients that can have important benefits for your body and brain. Here are 11 health benefits of chia seeds that are supported by human studies. 1. Chia Seeds Deliver a Massive Amount of Nutrients With Very Few Calories Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia Hispanica, which is related to the mint. This plant grows natively in South America. Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and … [Read more...]
My food photography stuff
It's 2015, meaning food blogging is no longer just about the recipe. You will need to have beautiful images of your food, otherwise no one will even pay any attentions anymore. So I invested purchasing DSLR and practiced photography myself. I'm not a professional photographer and I do not own a camera that costs more than my rent, so it's been a quite journey! Here is me photographing the egg mixture. This -really- is a hard work. My left hand has been hand-modeling for me for all of my food … [Read more...]
Experimenting Ewoks!
Hello there! I decided to start posting the "WIP" of my experiments, thinking it might be interesting to see how my process (and mind) goes! I've been side-tracked by pandas and penguins too much and did not pursue my love of Star Wars. I've been also traveling a lot lately and did not have time to make new food for ages and IT'S KILLING ME, really! So here is my first attempt of making Ewok. I used matcha powder for green colors, homemeade red food dye(beetroot and cranberries) for … [Read more...]
20 Nutrition Facts That Should be Common Sense (But Aren’t)
Common sense is surprisingly rare in nutrition. All sorts of myths and misconceptions are being spread around, even by so-called experts. Here are 20 nutrition facts that should becommon sense (but clearly aren’t). 1. Artificial Trans Fats Are Not Suitable For Human Consumption Trans fats are nasty. Producing them involves high pressure, heat and hydrogen gas in the presence of a metal catalyst. This process turns liquid vegetable oils into a thick, toxic sludge that … [Read more...]
Stay away from Nutella!
It was a love at first bite when I had Nutella for the first time in my life. So I almost hated myself when I unfortunately googled "Nutella" and discovered its harmful ingredients. The scariest thing that people don't know about Nutella is that it contains monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as E621. It's cleverly hidden inside an artificial flavor called vanillin which is labeled on every Nutella jar. It also contains the toxic GMO emulsifier soy lecithin and palm oil whose extraction is … [Read more...]
What’s so bad about GMO?
If you don't know whether or not you're eating genetically modified organisms, you're not alone—at least in the U.S. Despite the many petitions and appeals for state or federal regulations on labeling foods that contain GMOs, none have passed. And that means companies still don't have to disclose whether or not a product includes genetically modified organisms. What's the big deal, you ask? More than 60 countries require GMO labeling (or ban GMOs altogether) for a number of reasons. While … [Read more...]
6 surprising facts about GMOs
You’re likely familiar with GMOs—genetically modified organisms that dominate the U.S. food supply. Labeling laws have been in the news lately and without any labeling, we the consumers are left to wonder what it is we’re eating and whether or not it’s safe. The biotech industry will tell you GMOs are safe—but what about all the pesticides and herbicides? And what really happens to a gene that’s been manipulated in a lab? Here are some things you may not know about GMOs. 1. According to … [Read more...]
What is GMOs?
GMO’s: What Are They and Are They Safe? Since being introduced in 1996, genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have made their way into 80 percent of grocery store foods. Developed by biotechnology companies, genetic engineering (GE) is a type of modern-day cross-breeding. Genes from organisms such as bacteria, viruses or animals are inserted into other, often unrelated, species. Unlike traditional breeding, though, GE creates new organisms that could never occur in nature. The … [Read more...]