Chlorophyll: The it-drink against cravings and stress

Chlorophyll. Have you heard of it somewhere? Sure, in biology classes at school. Chlorophyll is the substance through which plants can maintain their green color and photosynthesis.

This is great for plants, but also for humans. Because even for us Chlorphyll is a great energy boosters.

In one of the most exclusive fitness clubs in London, the  Bodyism  in Westbourne Grove, athletes drink a glass of the so-called "pond water" before the workout . And there train stars like model Lily Aldridge, actress Emilia Clarke and designer Charlotte Olympia.

For a healthy blood formation: The leaf green helps in the transport of oxygen in the veins and contributes to the formation of new blood cells as well as for the purification of the blood.
Helps to fight against free radicals: Environmental pollution and harmful substances in our food cause harmful free radicals (such as heavy metals) in our body. Scientists found that chlorophyll has an antioxidant effect and can fight these pollutants in the body.

In addition, chlorophyll is a wonderful way to regulate the pH of the body. This helps to reduce inflammation and calms the central nervous system - this helps against stress and gives energy.

The result : who took chlorophyll daily, had less cravings, reduced his body weight significantly and also improved the way the cholesterol value.

By the way, especially chlorophyll is contained in kale, spinach, green peas, broccoli, cucumbers, parsley or in kiwis (it is true that the darker and more intense the green color, the more chlorophyll it contains). For a green smoothie, simply throw green fruit and vegetables into the blender as you like - and enjoy the positive effects of the It drink.

That's why cashew nuts not only make you slim, but happy too

There are foods that can easily do more than others. They have many positive effects on humans. That is why they are called Superfood. Cashew kernels also belong to this group of foods, as evidenced by a study by the American elite university Harvard.

Harvard experts have found cashew kernels to be happy and lean. They are a delicious food that can help you lose weight. The secret of cashew kernels lies in the ingredients as with all foods. Cashew kernels make you happy because they contain tryptophan. It is an amino acid that is a precursor of the happiness hormone serotonin. Similar to serotonin, this amino acid enhances mood and demonstrably improves mood .

Cashew kernels are nuts and can help you lose weight, according to the study from Harvard. In addition, they prevent type 2 diabetes . That's enough if you eat a handful of delicious nuts every day. This positive effect of the tasty kernels also comes from the fact that they have the lowest fat content of all nut varieties. They are also rich in amino acids, vitamins, minerals and proteins.


The consumption of cashews has other benefits for the body. The nuts are also a beauty aid . A superfood that makes you slim, happy and beautiful? Yes, because the vitamins contained support your natural beauty. Vitamin K strengthens the bones. The vitamins of the B group provide beautiful hair and nails. Of course, these are two important aspects when it comes to beauty for women. To beautify the skin cashew kernels can also contribute, because they contain zinc and this has anti-inflammatory. Also, the mineral acts from the inside against blemishes and blackheads.

Say hello to red wine hot chocolate... your latest cold weather obsession

The weather is getting colder and the dark nights are officially creeping in.
And at this time of year there is only one thing we need... warm drinks to heat us up. So, we couldn't think of anything better than this, say hello to wine hot chocolate.
Ok, so it might not sound THAT appetising but it's actually really nice and to be honest, we can't believe we haven't thought of this before. It is most certainly our new boozy beverage for this season.

After continuously seeing it on Instagram, we decided to make it ourselves and it is actually so simple.

Here is the method to follow...
1. Put four teaspoons of sugar, three teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and a pinch of salt into small pot together.
2. Then, stir in three tablespoons of milk, followed by 1/4 cup of red wine.
3. Stir the mixture together and then place the pot on the hob continuously stirring until you bring the mixture to boil.
4. Once you have brought it to boil, pour your mixture into a mug, add a couple marshmallows (if your feeling fancy) and you are ready to go.

Polenta and mushrooms make a flavorful meal

Stirring a pot of polenta can be tricky for a short cook like me who has to balance on a step stool to reach into the steaming mash. But with a double boiler, the polenta practically cooks itself perfectly (without the risk of a burn). The double-boiler method uses lower, slower heat so that the cornmeal grains swell and become exceptionally creamy and sweet. Served straight from the pot and drizzled with butter, sprinkled with cheese, this polenta is the ultimate comfort dish. Topped with robust mushroom duxelles, it makes an elegant first course or light meal.

Duxelles, named for 17th-century gourmand Marquis d’Uxelles, is a hearty paste of chopped mushrooms and garlic sautéed in butter with plenty of herbs. It contains no meat, is rich and satisfying, stores for a week in the refrigerator and freezes nicely. I keep it on hand as a base for soups, to top baked potatoes, fill omelets, toss with pasta, and to slather on pizza, bruschetta, risotto and this polenta. Granted, there’s a fair amount of chopping upfront, but once you’ve started cooking, you’re pretty much done.


For this classic recipe, you don’t need perfectly fresh mushrooms; the box of white button mushrooms that’s lingered in the crisper too long is fine. (Of course, if they’re slimy, toss them out.) If they’re simply shriveled and dry, cooking mushrooms in butter will plump them back up. Now that our food co-ops offer such a wide variety of locally grown fungi, try using a mix in this recipe — portobellos, shiitake, large-stem oyster, lion’s manes, chanterelle, porcini and others — from our organic mushroom farmers, such as Mississippi Mushrooms, Cherry Tree Mushrooms and Forest Mushrooms