Posts by Ana Coito, PhD

Recipe: curry-lentil-vegetable soup

Recipe: curry-lentil-vegetable soup

In my country, Portugal, there is a long tradition of vegetable soup consumption. Many people still eat vegetable soups at...

Recipe: how to make curry powder

Recipe: how to make curry powder

Curry contains several ingredients that have a wide range of health-promoting effects, as shown by many scientific studies. One of...

Recipe: Raw nut milk

Recipe: Raw nut milk

Nut milks are quite popular nowadays, but the majority of us just buys them in the supermarket, maybe because we...

Recipe: raw and vegan “sushi”

Recipe: raw and vegan “sushi”

This raw and vegan “sushi” rolls are great if you are looking for a simple, tasty and plant-based recipe for...

Recipe: Raw vegan berry “cheesecake”

Recipe: Raw vegan berry “cheesecake”

This week, I would like to share with you one of my favorite cake recipes: a raw vegan berry cheesecake....

Recipe: Healthy raw energy bar (vegan)

Recipe: Healthy raw energy bar (vegan)

  Energy bars are not only very popular among athletes but are also enjoyed by anyone who just wants to...

The importance of vitamin D and conscious sun exposure: Part 3

The importance of vitamin D and conscious sun exposure: Part 3

In my last two articles, I explained why vitamin D is crucial for our health and what you can do...

The importance of vitamin D and conscious sun exposure: Part 2

The importance of vitamin D and conscious sun exposure: Part 2

  In the previous article, I explained why vitamin D is crucial for us, but that in the majority of...

The importance of vitamin D and conscious sun exposure: Part 1

The importance of vitamin D and conscious sun exposure: Part 1

Vitamin D is so important to prevent and also to help overcome so many diseases. Its importance has been underestimated...

Recipe: healthy hazelnut chocolate spread

Recipe: healthy hazelnut chocolate spread

This is one of kids’ most favorite treats. As you probably have already heard, the original version is very unhealthy....