What’s the story behind Matcha?

We are seeing matcha everything these days in Dubai – from lattes and smoothies to cookies and cheesecake. Still, until a month ago, I had never touched the stuff. I’m not really into smoothies, don’t eat sweets anymore and honestly, I absolutely love/need/want/can’t imagine life without coffee, so could not fathom replacing it with anything, let alone […]

Heavenly quinoa salad

I always try to incorporate as many super healthy foods as possible in my recipes – with a focus on fibre and antioxydants – but it sometimes takes quite a bit of trial and error to have all the ingredients live in flavorful harmony. I think I got it right with this super salad bowl. The anti-inflammatory turmeric […]

Easy sushi burritos

I have to admit, I had never tried making sushi, let alone easy sushi burritos at home because the whole rolling thing intimidates me. But when I saw a recipe for them (rolled without a mat) on Goop.com recently, I figured I would give it a go. It’s a very laisser-faire kind of recipe, you […]

Quick kale pesto

My quick kale pesto is one of those recipes that I feel have a huge return on investment. All you need are a couple of quality ingredients, a blender, 60 seconds and it’s done – and a lot better than the kind you find ready-made in most supermarkets. And because it has a ton of […]

Gut health, intolerances, weight loss – a leading Dubai nutritionist’s view

I’ve been wanting to write a post about gut health for a while now because it seems like everyone’s got a digestive issue these days. On your next girl lunch/night/breakfast, mention your bloating issues and see how many people chime in and share theirs. I bet you at least 1 out 3 will start talking […]

Jewel-like spring rolls

Spring rolls are just the best appetizer for crowds and once you get over the learning curve of rolling them up (see tips at end of recipe and this video), the sky is the limit when it comes to fillings. From the classic prawns/veg to the more unusual pomegranate/duck confit, you can really use all […]

Cashew cheese avocado canapes

I discovered the avocado-cashew cheese combination when post-workout brunching with a lovely friend in Abu Dhabi. Despite my good manners, I was just eating one after another and couldn’t stop. This is my attempt at recreating it. Cashew cheese is something a lot of vegans use to replace the real thing because it contains nutritional yeast, […]

DNA testing – you have more control over genes than you think

All things related to science and the body fascinate me, but there are a few topics that I feel are huge game changers in medicine today and that too few people know about. DNA testing is one of them. I have benefited from my own DNA findings and really encourage everyone to do the same because understanding your […]

Almond, coconut, tahini & dark chocolate granola

I don’t buy granola at the store because most of the time, it’s packed with sugar and other stuff that’s gonna slow down my digestive system. However, I’m all for homemade! This recipe is great because it is filled with fiber from different sources as well as a good source of omega 3s thanks to […]

Is low stomach acid causing your bloating?

When they hear the words “stomach acid”, most people automatically think acid indigestion or heartburn. Naturally, they associate these with having too much stomach acid, which is why many people turn to acid blocking medicine like tums or Rolaids for relief.  In reality however, the opposite is true, medical literature suggests that the majority of […]