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Histamine, Hayfever & Hormones:
The Hidden Connection No One Talks About As the seasons shift and the air fills with pollen, many people brace themselves for the familiar itch of hayfever. But what if your spring allergies, your PMS symptoms, your anxiety spikes, and your gut troubles were all threads of the same story? A story woven by one tiny, powerful molecule: histamine. Histamine isn’t just an “allergy chemical.” It’s a whole‑body communicator — influencing your immune system, digestion, hormones, moo

Carmen Alvarado
Sep 283 min read


Cochayuyo
Cochayuyo: A Chilean Coastal Treasure With a Family Story Woven Through It Cochayuyo is one of those ingredients that carries more than flavour — it carries memory, culture, and the quiet strength of generations who cooked with what the ocean offered. Found all along the coast of Chile and stretching across the Pacific down to New Zealand, this thick, honey‑coloured seaweed has been part of everyday cooking for centuries. Economical, versatile, and deeply nourishing, it’s use

Carmen Alvarado
Jul 213 min read


Food as Medicine: Bringing Back Wellness into the Kitchen
In a world overflowing with nutrition noise, quick fixes, and conflicting advice, many people feel more confused than ever about how to nourish themselves. Yet the truth is beautifully simple: wellness begins in the kitchen. Not in restriction, not in perfection — but in the everyday choices we make with food, ingredients, and the way we care for our bodies. This is the heart of my work through Nutrishous ’n’ Delicious and Wellness Kitchen Lab . My passion lies in teaching p

Carmen Alvarado
Apr 62 min read


Preparing for Lent: Nourishing Body and Soul with Food as Medicine
Lent isn’t just about sacrifice—it’s a time for renewal, inside and out. I’m using food as medicine to feel my best while staying grounded.

Carmen Alvarado
Mar 2, 20253 min read


What's with Gluten?
Get the gist of what gluten is, what it does and, what you can do.

Carmen Alvarado
Jan 13, 20253 min read


What do these ingredients do???
This banana smoothie is great for when you’re feeling a bit hungry, have a lot to do but don't feel like having a sandwich or a heavy...

Carmen Alvarado
Nov 3, 20162 min read
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