Banana coconut chia pudding made with banana, creamy coconut milk, and chia seeds. This easy recipe will take you just a few minutes to make and is perfect for a quick grab and go breakfast or snack.  If you have a sweet tooth you can also add a teaspoon of agave syrup (date syrup or maple syrup works well too). Ok, when it comes to easy make-ahead breakfasts, chia seed pudding is always, always a winner. Not only is it packed with healthy fats and fiber to keep you feeling full, it only takes ten minutes to actually make which is the best when you are running short on time.     ..read more

As you may know energy balls are packed with healthy fats, fibers and proteins, which makes them the prefect snack to add to your sport routine. What are energy balls made of and why are they a good addition to your diet? > Carbs with low glycemic index: Their main ingredient is dried fruits which are naturally low glycemic thanks to fructose, a natural sugar found in fruits. Our bodies slowly absorb fructose which prevents blood sugar roller coasters. Energy balls are perfect as a pre-workout snacks as their energy will be slowly used by our muscles during the effort or as a post-work ..read more

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids. Essential means that our bodies cannot produce them on their own, hence the need to get them from our food. What are the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids? First and foremost, I will share with you some of the benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids. From reducing inflammation to improving our mood, these are implicated in many reactions. ● Reduce inflammation: the food we eat, the chronic stress we experience but also exercise all cause inflammation. By reducing / healing inflammation, omega-3s decrease the risk of immunity drops. Don’t want to get s ..read more

In one week, I run the 20km of Paris.?♀️ If physical training is essential to prepare for such an event, what you eat before, during and after is just as important. Let’s see how you can adapt your diet to improve your performance. ⏩ Few days before the race It is essential to start storing glycogen. Glycogen is a derivative of glucose (the sugar in carbohydrates). It is stored in your liver and muscles and will be used by muscles during exercise. No carbohydrates, no glucose; no glucose, no glycogen and no glycogen, no energy. CQFD. So it's time to refuel complex carbohydrates:? complete ..read more

CARBS MAKE YOU FAT. This is maybe the biggest myth in nutrition. By Eléonore de Richecour, certified CERDEN nutritionist (find her full bio at the end of this article). Yes, carbs will make you fat if you eat the wrong kind or if you eat too much of it. Actually, any food can cause weight gain if you overeat, whether your diet is high in fat or high in carbohydrates. Simply put, if you frequently consume more energy than your body uses, you will probably gain weight. When you eat carbs, these are transformed into glucose aka blood sugar in order to provide your body and brain with energy. Any ..read more

If you love to have breakfast in a cozy place like I do, here are the 5 places you should try: 1) Peck 47 Peck 47 is the perfect place if you wanna have a delicious breakfast at a reasonable price. This place is very welcoming and located next to Grand Place in the heart of Brussels. I particularly enjoy their eggs Benedict & granola bowl! A plus: breakfast is served all day long.  Good to know: there are two other Pecks cafe in Brussels. 2) Chyl This place offers the best acai bowl in town! Their food is fresh, seasonal and mostly organic. They have a great outdoor terrac ..read more

Afternoon cravings call for Raw chocolate chip cookies! They taste B-O-M-B? and they literally take 5 minutes to make.You can easily replace ingredients with what you have in your cupboard!   ..read more

This date shake is the perfect comforting drink for a cold afternoon! The creaminess of the coconut milk combined with the sweetness of dates makes a delicious combination. This recipe is from My New Roots ..read more

Prep Time: 25 min Cooking time: 15 min Difficulty: 1 barre This is the perfect snack for kids. My nephews particularly love them! You can blend all ingredients in your food processor, roll the dough in cookies shape and cook them in the oven and tadammm it is ready!  The almond butter gives the cookies a creamy and rich texture and the dark chocolate chunks extra crunchiness ..read more

These fluffy banana oat pancakes are a deliciously healthy, naturally sweetened breakfast for lazy mornings! I like to add some nuts for extra crunchiness as well as a drop of maple syrup for extra smoothness !  ..read more